Hi have been using Kodi for awhile but was having problems with my device so I did a hard reset on libreelec not realising I wouldn't get the same version back it was 19.2 after a re.boot it gave me the option of version 20 which I didn't really want,I have read poeasts on putting a tar image file on USB and updating or downgrade libreelec but I haven't had any success I'm not really computer savvy is there a how to do the procedure anywhere that takes me step by step through it many thanks.
Downgrade LibreELEC
- teknokat 3
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March 13, 2024 at 8:12 PM - Thread is Resolved
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Hi have been using Kodi for awhile but was having problems with my device so I did a hard reset on libreelec not realising I wouldn't get the same version back it was 19.2 after a re.boot it gave me the option of version 20 which I didn't really want,I have read poeasts on putting a tar image file on USB and updating or downgrade libreelec but I haven't had any success I'm not really computer savvy is there a how to do the procedure anywhere that takes me step by step through it many thanks.
What device are you using?
Usually touch /storage/.update/.nocompat and copying LibreElec image to /storage/.update and restart does the trick...
Also always have backups ready for rainy days..
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You will need to enable hidden files and folders support before /storage/.update will be visible in the Kodi file manager. It's normally much easier to SSH into the box to run commands to copy files around, and if that sounds like rocket science, it's the kind of science that would be useful to learn; as much as we aim for a GUI experience if you want to start doing downgrades and backups it quickly turns into essential knowledge.
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NB: Kodi does not support downgrades; the core OS and Kodi itself will downgrade fine but add-ons (which will be updated to the newer version) do not magically downgrade themselves causing problems.
https://archive.libreelec.tv/archive/ <= So probably easier to just download the LE 9.2 installer, create new install media, and clean install at the older version.
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It will work. You don't need to delete the add-on settings, only the add-on packages (and package cache).
Read: https://wiki.libreelec.tv/support/update .. you are "updating" to an older release.
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Copy to /storage/.update and reboot. The updater can update from .tar files or .img/img.gz files.
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I don't think LibreElec will let you downgrade by default..
On your usb alongside your LE image create an empty file and name it .nocompat
So on your usb you have now 2 items.The image and the file you created.
Insert USB in your device and browse to where you have your 2 files as you already done according to your screenshot..So in the left pane of filemanager you have your USB files.
Now go to the right pane of filemanager and browse to the directory /storage/.update
Go back to left pane and copy both files to the right.
Thats'all ..now restart and system should downgrade..
You will have to go in each of your main addons and downgrade manually...usually their dependencys are downgraded automatically but check just in case..
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I don't think LibreElec will let you downgrade by default..
Incorrect. It will prevent you from changing the image type, e.g. trying to use RPi5 image on Generic, but it will not stop you from moving up or down within the same image type. As stated already, Kodi doesn't support downgrades (never has, and has no plan to change that) so whatever problems follow are self-inflicted. The nature of how LE is packaged prevents Kodi binary issues, but you will see problems with add-ons. And still this is taking more time that it would take to simply clean reinstall at the older version.
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