LibreELEC 9.0 / Kodi 18.X for Minix X8,X8H,X8H+

These builds are based on the latest LibreELEC 9 release.

x8-x8h

tar/gz : My Files

x8h-plus

tar/gz : My Files

addons refreshed/latest version (source CoreELEC/LibreELEC)

build for s802/s812 => they are the same no matter you use a X8-X8H (s802) or a X8H-plus(s812)

(FAILED TO BUILD ADDONS: docker game.libretro.mame2016 hyperion hyperion.ng imagedecoder.h eif jre.zulu librespot screensaver.asteroids syncthing visualization.shadertoy visualization.spectrum visualization.waveform)

If you want to give a try, you need to install them from zip.

the fact that it was possible to build them doesn't mean that they're functional.

addons

to be able to shutdown , you need to reflash the box

custom-firmware

It has been tested on the X8-H with success.

how to set Kodi in "expert mode"

Settings - Official Kodi Wiki

how to patch the minix bootloader :

• burn the GZ img to a SD
• browse the SD and rename "boot_autoscript" to "boot.scr"
• insert the SD in the minix
• boot the minix while holding reset switch for 5 -6 sec (the bootloader will be patched)
• let Libreelec boots and configure ssh, etc
• restore your cfg if needed

how to "installtointernal" :

• ssh the box and type "installtointernal", follow the instructions
• remove the SD of the box, reboot and enjoy.

not working :

• analog audio via mini-jack

working :

• installtointernal
• auto frame rate switching
• hdmi spdif passthrough
• Minix IR remote
• etc

*****update*****

18.6 :

• extra kodi patches (resolution whitelist version 2)

18.5 :

• DVBs latest included (due to addons refreshed from CoreELEC/LibreELEC source , the DVB modules are to find in CoreELEC drivers in Kodi).

to be able to build the DVB package, some modules have been disabled. Same as above : "the fact that it was possible to build them doesn't mean that they're functional."

18.3 :

• Mac Address fixed (tks Chewitt for the hint)
• some patches taken from Chewitt amlogic-master
• X8-HP : dtb ethernet part reverted

ps : 50 hz fix some issues see LibreELEC 9.X / Kodi 18.X for Minix X8,X8H,X8H+

*****update*****

18.2

*****update*****

18.1 :

• shutdown fixed
• installtointernal execute right fixed
• static ip address fixed for utp lan
• freeze when no adjust refresh rate activated => fixed
• whitelist not needed anymore (kodi 18.1 feature)

to get the best of it :

• you need a tv supporting 24hz/24p and you need to set (in Kodi) "adjust refresh rate" (and have to define a "whitelist")
• about the audio, you will need to try and find the right setting.It depends your tv, amps,.. (with my denon i've been more successful with Amlogic M8-analog but again there're no general rules)

Remarks :

• some users have been able to boot from SD after having reflashed the Minix firmware. (again no general rules, sometimes it depends SD cards, firmware,..
• patching the bootloader may be also tricky

Community tips and tricks :

• Fixed MacAddress : here ( tks to Golden Avatar )

The builds

They're really specific to Minix X8/X8-H/X8-HP.

Means only dtb's for these devices are included.

all credits to kszaq, balbes150 and libreelec team

ps: i just mod/adapt things, i don't pretend to be a dev

remote.conf : Create remote.conf from scratch

kodi 17.6

for the X8-HP users only : test the LibreELEC-X8-H_Series image first, if it doesn't boot from SD , use the LibreELEC-X8-H_PlusGen1

No need to repatch the bootloader if you have already try one of my LE8.9.xx image.

X8,X8-H and some X8-HP users : http://www.mediafire.com/file/dtr2kr1r5ycbtth/libreelec-x8-h_series.arm-8.2rc-kodi_17.6-final.img.gz/file

some X8-HP users : http://www.mediafire.com/file/ndb7ss9o7saq1ap/libreelec-x8-h_plusgen1.arm-8.2rc-kodi_17.6-final.img.gz/file

see #1 for commit information

MX3-G 2GB/MX3-Plus 2GB

GZ : on request

Tar: on request

is there any MXIII plus/g functioning today?

U1 (S905/S905D/S905X/S905W)

As i also own a Minix U1, i also make a img for the S905.

It comes from the standard LibreELEC "Amlogic" project (so kszaq/LibreELEC team works).

All the needed infos are to find here : [8.2.3.1] LibreELEC 8.2 for S905/S905X

GZ/Tar : My Files

info about ir remote : LE9.0 remote configs ir-keytable Amlogic devices

Lakka (based on the latest LE)

X8-X8H GZ : https://www.mediafire.com/file/n43jwskb9g2tihs/lakka-x8-x8h.arm-9.0-devel-20181111163347-56baa6e.img.gz/file

X8HP GZ : https://www.mediafire.com/file/h8t7y7e3p2z5hpi/lakka-x8-h_plus.arm-9.0-devel-20181114085119-f56d40a.img.gz/file

info :

• http://www.lakka.tv/doc/home/
• for the other needed things.... Google is your friend
• contains a lot of cores (doesn't say that they all works, just means that it was possible to "build" them), installtointernal script

not working:

• wifi (you need to ssh => connmanctl to activate the wifi. via Retroarch interface it's not working)

~$ connmanctl
connmanctl> scan wifi
Scan completed for wifi
connmanctl> services
(you will see a list of the ssid in your surrounding)
connmanctl> agent on
Agent registered
connmanctl> connect wifi_xxxxxx_managed_psk    (~ your wifi ssid)  
Agent RequestInput wifi_xxxxxxxx_managed_psk
  Passphrase = [ Type=psk, Requirement=mandatory ]
Passphrase? *************
Connected wifi_xxxxxxxx_managed_psk
connmanctl> quit

• shutdown (retroarch reboots the device)

given as is , don't expect support

Quote from atomizasser

Can be installed on internal eMMC?

need to retest, i will let you know

Quote from atomizasser

Thanks for the update.

Can be installed on internal eMMC?

Thanks

nope same problem as here : refresh "initramfs | initramfs.cpio"

Quote from ilya_s

datrh, thanks for your hardwork!

Tell me please, in this build does STANDBY mode work?

if you push the power-off/on on the minix remote, you will have the option to shutdown or reboot.

if you choose "shutdown" , a shutdown signal will be send to your TV.

Later if you put your TV "on" and choose the Minix entry, the Minix will start up.

The minix doesn't goes in "shutdown", it stay in sort of "standby".

#1 will be update soon

#1 updated

Quote from datrh

you need to be balbes150 universal boot "ready" to use my images

installtointernal isn't working => you need to boot from SD or USB

ps: i'm using daily the x8-h (this is why i'm doing my own image)

Quote from Lxde

sorry for my English

np, i'm not fluent in english too.

but about the gz, it boots on my device.

try this one : it's older but the initramfs is slightly different.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/efc6cwjw1ny0m20/libreelec-x8-x8h.arm-9.0-devel-20180812201920-df6611f.img.gz/file

by the way how did you write the SD?

i'm using LibreELEC.USB-SD.Creator

have you try a fresh install (on a SD) or an update?

Quote from Lxde

Может быть вы знаете Русский язык?

no sorry, i don't speak Russian.