How to integrate driver for Geniatech DVB-T2 stick into LibreElec?

Fasterix · October 21, 2018 at 10:14 PM

Hello forum,

I haven an Odroid C2 and ~1 year ago I followed the instruction of Melibokus to set up a PVR for German DVB-T2. As recommended, I installed LibreELEC-Odroid_C2.arm-8.0.WRX-RB-Media_build.01.img.gz to get my DVB-T2 stick working (Geniatech T230C).

It worked for 1 year.

Recently I updated to LibreELEC-Odroid_C2.aarch64-8.2.5.img.gz. The system is booting and basically working, all addons are updated. But I still receive error messages when I activate TV: "No TV adapter available".

When I check lsusb I receive:

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LibreELEC:~ # lsusb

Bus 001 Device 006: ID 0572:c689 Conexant Systems (Rockwell), Inc.

Bus 001 Device 005: ID 4555:1031

Bus 001 Device 004: ID 13fd:1840 Initio Corporation INIC-1608 SATA bridge

Bus 001 Device 003: ID 152e:2571 LG (HLDS)

Bus 001 Device 002: ID 05e3:0610 Genesys Logic, Inc. 4-port hub

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

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where Bus 001 Device 006: ID 0572:c689 Conexant Systems (Rockwell), Inc. seems to be the DVB-T2 stick.

But when I check the kernel modules, I am not sure, if the relevant module has loaded:

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LibreELEC:~ # lsmod

Module Size Used by

fuse 80123 3

8021q 19103 0

rtc_pcf8563 3551 0

ir_lirc_codec 4420 0

ir_mce_kbd_decoder 3076 0

lirc_dev 8560 1 ir_lirc_codec

ir_sanyo_decoder 1571 0

ir_jvc_decoder 1591 0

ir_sony_decoder 1601 0

ir_rc6_decoder 1959 0

ir_rc5_decoder 1527 0

ir_nec_decoder 1671 0

rc_odroid 894 0

meson_ir 3793 0

rc_core 13500 12 lirc_dev,meson_ir,ir_lirc_codec,ir_rc5_decoder,ir_nec_decoder,ir_sony_decoder,rc_odroid,ir_mce_kbd_decoder,ir_jvc_decoder,ir_rc6_decoder,ir_sanyo_decoder

mali 199584 5

amlvideodri 11018 0

videobuf_res 5474 1 amlvideodri

videobuf_core 16589 2 amlvideodri,videobuf_res

videodev 131672 1 amlvideodri

autofs4 24843 0

fbcon 37599 0

bitblit 4444 1 fbcon

softcursor 1176 1 bitblit

font 7279 1 fbcon

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When I log into Tvheadend with my browser (http://libreelec:9981/) I can only see the integrated cable tuners(?) of my Fritzbox:

(but as the cable provider has installed a hardware filter, that blocks all TV frequencies, I can not receive any signals via cable - only DVT-T2)

My questions:

Is there a kernel issue that prevents my DVB-T2 stick from working or is it something different?
If it is a kernel (driver) issue, how could I solve it?
Or should I go back to LibreELEC-Odroid_C2.arm-8.0.WRX-RB-Media_build.01.img.gz which contains the necessary support for my DVB-T2 stick already?

Thanks for your help

Fasterix

**Iridium** · October 24, 2018 at 5:43 PM Official Post

I would try the alpha release 8.90.006 Here as a lot of work has gone into supporting *most* devices.. You'll need to load the DVB drivers after installation by selecting LibreELEC Modules from the home screen and selecting "probably" media_build.

If you still have issues.

Please provide a full debug log.

How to post a log (wiki)

1. Enable debugging in Settings>System Settings>Logging
2. Restart Kodi
3. Replicate the problem
4. Generate a log URL (do not post/upload logs to the forum)

use "Settings > LibreELEC > System > Paste system logs" or run "pastekodi" over SSH, then post the URL link

**CvH** · October 24, 2018 at 6:52 PM Official Post

With 007 you get support for modern DVB drivers at S905, so this should be fixed soon.

I have sadly no build at hand that you could try.

Fasterix · October 28, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Hello and thank you for your support,

I have transferred LibreELEC-Odroid_C2.arm-8.90.006.img.gz to /storage/.update. I have also added .nocompat to the folder. The I rebooted and watched the attached screen (TV). Here is the output:

Step 1: Upgrade looked ok:

Step 2: Message after reboot: "Starting debugging shell [???] step. mount_storage... type exit to quit"

System stopped here, so I typed "exit".

Step 3: Debug message:
"mounting /storage on /sysroot/storage failed: Invalid argument"
"Failed to start machine-id"

[...]

System does not respond, except to reboot via Ctrl.-Alt.-Del.

No ssh access, only local keyboard and TV-screen ...

Thanks for helping me to understand this situation

Fasterix

**chewitt** · October 29, 2018 at 1:33 AM Official Post

Code

tune2fs -L STORAGE /dev/mmcblk0p2

^ run that and it should boot normally again

Fasterix · October 31, 2018 at 12:42 AM

Thanks, the systems is booting again.

I took me a while, as tune2fs was not available in the "debug shell" (busybox?). So I transferred the binary of tune2fs on a usb pendrive and executed it from there

Then I rebooted a few times and checked, that Addons for Tvheadend Server and Clients are updated.

I finally logged into Tvheadend via LAN but still not DVB-stick is offered (only Fritzbox interfaces).

Find my Kodi-logfile here: http://ix.io/1nkp

Find my dmesg-log here: http://ix.io/1nr2

Find the output of lsmod: http://ix.io/1nrv

now, Tvheadend Server does not respond to client vial LAN, but ssh is still working.

Kodi-log for this situation: http://ix.io/1nxh

What to do next?

**chewitt** · November 2, 2018 at 3:08 AM Official Post

Amlogic/update.sh: fix issues with binary compatability using UUIDs by MilhouseVH · Pull Request #3071 · LibreELEC/LibreELEC.tv · GitHub should also fix this via other means

Fasterix · December 10, 2018 at 6:54 PM

Thanks for the hint, but unfortunately I have not enough resources (in time and knowledge) to understand the mentioned process which sounds fairly new to me .

So I decided to jump back to my initial installation (which I fully backed up before I tried the upgrade).

Now I am back to where I started and - at least - I can watch and record TV.

One day I may give it another try

Fasterix · May 28, 2019 at 11:01 PM

Hello forum,

compare to my first attempt, a newer build for Odroid C2 is now available: LibreELEC-Odroid_C2.arm-9.0.2.img.gz

Which DVB-T2 sticks are supported with this build now? [I consider to buy a new one]

Is it only the few mentioned in here for Kernel 3.14. or are there more?

How can I find out, or does one of you know?

The DVB stick mentioned here seems very attractive. Is there a way to make it work on Odroid for DVB-T2?

Thanks again for your kind support

Fasterix