LE 11.0 added lvm2, luks (dm-crypt, veracrypt), mdraid, ext4 encryption

rooty · January 19, 2024 at 12:01 AM

hey sky42 , maybe this is a dumb question, but anyway, when you build a package that is not included in vanilla LE, how exactly do you decide how the source will be configured, like, for example, disabling lvmetad by using this flag?

**sky42** · January 25, 2024 at 5:12 PM

rooty I am using normally RHEL or clones for more then 20 years, so i orientate on the hundreds of servers i use at work with LVM, mdraid, encryption, NBDE, tang, clevis .... My starting point is the rpm spec file and what is in there, then reading configure output what can i use, what is default etc and what do i need for the functionality i wish.
For lvmetad IIRC it was a compiling issue (without it builds), but i can not really recall. LVM is only in there because cryptsetup wont do without and as i had it already in there i made LVM usable with a small set of features. Thin and Cache as example need extra tools (at least one more package).

**sky42** · January 25, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Release version 11.0.5-240124

download link sky42 LibreELEC community builds

based on https://libreelec.tv/2024/01/14/libreelec-nexus-11-0-5/

240124
- upstream update
- just rebuild with new kernel 6.1.74

my source diff
https://github.com/LibreELEC/Libr…v:11.0.5-240124

**sky42** · January 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM

11.0.6 was just taged. If that tag does not change my 240124 is a 11.0.6.

I will still build a clean 11.0.6 and delete then 240124 and 240116 to safe some space on my image server.

e123enitan · February 6, 2024 at 5:41 AM

Hi I installed you mod ver 11 due to fixed for the pvr flicking, that works, but the audio kept turning of each time that rebooted LE, I have to go into audio to turn it on but on restart it off again.

At this point I want to revert to the official LE, I tried various versions 10, 11 even 12 nightly each is rejected, any thoughts on how to override your version.

Thanks

**sky42** · February 6, 2024 at 12:02 PM

e123enitan update 1st to a sky42 release with a device that official LE knows
e.g. https://sky42.libreelec.tv/release/11.0/G…6-%23240204.tar and then to official LE

**chewitt** · February 9, 2024 at 4:47 AM

Quote from sky42

update 1st to a sky42 release with a device that official LE knows

The "error" message on-screen is telilng you exactly what to do: create /storage/.update/.nocompat and put the update file there again and reboot to update.

**sky42** · March 9, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Release version 11.0.6-240204

download link sky42 LibreELEC community builds

based on https://libreelec.tv/2024/01/29/libreelec-nexus-11-0-6/

240204
- upstream update
- kodi: storage info no efivars, autofs
- Generic: added intel-gpu-max-10-bit.sh helper
- removed ADL10 image (use intel-gpu-max-10-bit.sh instead)
- changed git author to my new mailbox.org address

my source diff

Comparing LibreELEC:b50ea35...sky42src:11.0.6-240204 · LibreELEC/LibreELEC.tv

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**sky42** · March 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Release version 11.0.6-240305

download link sky42 LibreELEC community builds

based on https://libreelec.tv/2024/01/29/libreelec-nexus-11-0-6/

240305
- upstream update (Kodi 20.5)
- linux: default kernel update 6.1.80
- linux (RPi): kernel update 6.1.77-14c373b

my source diff

Comparing LibreELEC:720728e...sky42src:11.0.6-240305 · LibreELEC/LibreELEC.tv

Just enough OS for KODI. Contribute to LibreELEC/LibreELEC.tv development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Zuma · March 10, 2024 at 6:32 PM

sky42 can add this patch https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/24160

and support install Entware in your build "Generic-BT2020"

**Da Flex** · March 10, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Zuma Why do you need Entware?

**sky42** · March 10, 2024 at 10:59 PM

ZumaI think not because the patch is for Kodi 21 not 20.

And for Entware no. That is not the focus of this build.

Zuma · March 11, 2024 at 4:34 AM

Quote from Da Flex

Zuma Why do you need Entware?

addon Webgrab++ is no longer maintained and has been removed

so i need install "icu + icu-data-tools+ icu-full-data" in system via Entware for Webgrab++

Quote from sky42

ZumaI think not because the patch is for Kodi 21 not 20.
And for Entware no. That is not the focus of this build.

ok

can add patch for your build LE12 ?

Thread

LE 12.0 added lvm2, luks (dm-crypt, veracrypt), mdraid, ext4 encryption

download link https://sky42.libreelec.tv/testing/12.0/

If you have any problems please install nightly LibreELEC version on which my build is based on and test again. If the problem is the same it is most likely not my build.

If you dont use any of the following additions i made, then my images have no benefit for you and you should use the official build.

the following was added in my community build:

- /flash 1024MB
- no GUI tools for the encryptiom, lvm2 or mdraid
- enable kernel config for lvm2…

sky42

January 2, 2024 at 2:11 PM

**Da Flex** · March 11, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Quote from Zuma

addon Webgrab++ is no longer maintained and has been removed
so i need install "icu + icu-data-tools+ icu-full-data" in system via Entware for Webgrab++

I see. You have to compile your own LE version with Entware support. Use Google to find instructions.

**sky42** · March 11, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Zuma From reading install instructions for Entware all you need is a /opt in the filesystem and after that the tasks to make it work are up to you:
- mount /opt to somewhere so that is will be writable
- try and setup Entware (just for testing)
- write a bunch of systemd unit files for mount /opt and start/stop Entware as instructed in the install howto
- make sure all dependencies of new units are correct and all starts/stops in the right order

I can create /opt in the filesystem, but the rest i will do not. Just having /opt (still not writable) is a easy PR. If i would write a PR like that i would most likely include /mnt too.
If you are up to the tasks i described i will look into having a /opt.

**sky42** · March 11, 2024 at 10:41 PM Best Answer

Zuma Here is a fancy set of instructions https://www.artembutusov.com/libreelec-entware-ng-installation/ and the last comment is even more creative and does not need to change the image.

Zuma · March 12, 2024 at 2:39 AM

Quote from sky42

Zuma Here is a fancy set of instructions https://www.artembutusov.com/libreelec-entware-ng-installation/ and the last comment is even more creative and does not need to change the image.

ya, i read this, only need create folder /opt in root

this point only hard for me, Otherwise, it's easy

thanks

Outatime · October 3, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Hello. Is there a wiki page with instructions on how to use these tools in LE? I just want to encrypt an external HDD. I've been trying to use these instructions but there doesn't appear to be a way to list all the drives in LE using the `lsblk` command nor does there appear to be a command to install lsblk. I tried the df command but couldn't find my external HDD. Can someone please help me?