Hi All.
I have tried numerous times to rename the internal storage following the instructions from the very first post with no success. One thing I did see is that my internal storage is not labelled as "/dev/data". It is labelled "/dev/mmcblk", if I were to type that into ssh will it mess things up or is it a chance I should take?
I hope my question makes sense as I am very new to the whole SSH command thing.
Thanks In advance
Question: I have 3 MX2's. I'd like to clone the setup of the first box after I upgrade to LibreElec 8.0.2 and using an external SDCard for /storage.
Can I just clone my external SDCard 2 times and after the upgrade from Recovery to 8.0.2, insert the cloned SDCards to have 2 additional cloned MX2 setups?
Question: I have 3 MX2's. I'd like to clone the setup of the first box after I upgrade to LibreElec 8.0.2 and using an external SDCard for /storage.
Can I just clone my external SDCard 2 times and after the upgrade from Recovery to 8.0.2, insert the cloned SDCards to have 2 additional cloned MX2 setups?
Yes, you can. The only possible drawback might be a network connection setup (as it is saved for a particular MAC address). So you might need to setup network connection again on the cloned boxes.
EDIT: Please note that all your boxes are going to have the same SSH fingerprint.
I'm a little unclear about the future upgrade path from 8.0.2.
Going forward, can I update LibreElec using the /storage/.update folder method?
I'm a little unclear about the future upgrade path from 8.0.2.
Going forward, can I update LibreElec using the /storage/.update folder method?
Yes, you can. Not just from 8.0.2 but also from 8.0.1 and even from 8.0.0. Once you've got 8.0.0 or newer up and running with the label on storage you can update to future versions using .tar as usual.
Display MoreFirst of all, thanks so much for these builds as it's great to finally upgrade to Kodi 17 on my Matricom MX2. It actually runs pretty well, I've only had a few issues experienced so far. I don't know how many of these were fixed in the final 8.0.0 build as I don't have another LibreELEC device.
Device: Matricom MX2
Installation Method:
Previously had Codesnake 6.0.3 OpenELEC build
Did data wipe through Android recovery (toothpick method)
Installed this build via recovery (toothpick method)Issues noticed:
On reboot, main menu item appearance settings do not stick (i.e. if I hid Favorites or Movies for example, rebooting the device they will still appear)
Sometimes on reboot, I am unable to access any network shares (error is Connection Timed Out) without first deleting the connection, rebooting, and re-entering my WiFi information (I am using a hidden SSID network if that helps)
1080p interface is much choppier than 720p (this just may be the device being old and slow, but just in case)If more information would be helpful or you want me to test anything additional, let me know I'd be happy to help. Also, if any help is needed doing the builds, I could assist on that end as well, just let me know how best to do it and where to pull the source from. I did some previous builds from source on my own for Codesnake's OpenELEC 5.95.x series before he started doing them for 6.0.x series.
Thanks again!
Display MoreThis is LibreELEC 8.0 build for MX2/G18 devices (DroidTV MX, G-Box Midnight MX2) with Amlogic AML8726-MX SoC (Amlogic Meson6).
It is based on current LibreELEC WeTek Play build and OpenELEC port for G18 by codesnake. It is using WeTek Play LibreELEC Add-ons repository so you should be able to install binary add-ons from official repository (including PVR clients etc.).
Warning! This build requires a storage partition with LIBREELEC_DISK label. Please read the installation instructions!
Known issues:
- (disabled) HDMI CEC does not seem to work
- there is no Docker supportFixed issues:
- (fixed 2017-02-16) update from LibreELEC is broken (you won't be able to update from LibreELEC, you'll have to do the next update from recovery)
- (fixed 2017-02-16) some remote buttons don't have any action assigned by defaultInstallation instructions:
Starting from version 8.0.0 this build requires a storage partition with LIBREELEC_DISK label. You can choose whether you keep using internal NAND memory or you create an external storage partition on SD card or USB drive. As MX2/G18 devices are getting older there is a number of reports with NAND flash wear-out symptoms. By allowing the usage of external storage we can make devices with broken NAND memory fully usable again.Updating exisiting installations:
Run the following command on SSH before updating to 8.0.0 to set the label of your internal NAND storage partition. Then you can update from tar as usual.Codetune2fs -L LIBREELEC_DISK /dev/dataNew installations from recovery:
You will need an ext3 formated SD card or USB drive with LIBREELEC_DISK label for the first boot. Then you can change the label of internal NAND storage partition as described above if you want to use it instead of the external storage. The rest of the installation process is the same as usual (install-openelec-xbmc-g-box-mx2).Since many people seems to have problems with creating the storage partition with the label, I have created an image (storage.img.gz) so you can now create it with LibreELEC USB-SD Creator.
Download (updated 2017-05-30):
LibreELEC-Amlogic_MX2.arm-8.0.2.tar (for updating exisiting installations)
LibreELEC-Amlogic_MX2.arm-8.0.2.zip (for new installations from recovery)LibreELEC-Amlogic_MX2.arm-8.0.1.tar (for updating exisiting installations)
LibreELEC-Amlogic_MX2.arm-8.0.1.zip (for new installations from recovery)
LibreELEC-Amlogic_MX2.arm-8.0.0.tar (for updating exisiting installations)
LibreELEC-Amlogic_MX2.arm-8.0.0.zip (for new installations from recovery)
LibreELEC-Amlogic_MX2.arm-7.95.3.tar (for updating exisiting installations)
LibreELEC-Amlogic_MX2.arm-7.95.3.zip (for new installations from recovery)Sources:
I wanted to keep it as simple and clean as possible so for now everything needed is in projects/Amlogic_MX2/. You need to extract included .tar.gz to upstream LibreELEC sources and run PROJECT=Amlogic_MX2 ARCH=arm make amlpkg to build this.
Amlogic_MX2-8.0.0.tar.gz
Amlogic_MX2-7.95.3.tar.gzSupported devices:
It is tested on DroidTV MX and G-Box Midnight MX2. Both have the same IR remote (see the pictures). If your device has different remote try connecting USB keyboard.
Interesting so I tried the update method via the internal folders and that went south FAST and now I have been failing at the recovery method . It fails right after attempting to validate to install. What could I be doing wrong?
Yes, you will need to do a new installation via the toothpick method. My method was I used a Linux VM to format my SD card as EXT3 with a label of LIBREELEC_DISK. I then copied the files from the new install ZIP file to it and used the toothpick method to install. I left the SD card in to boot, it boots up LibreELEC and Kodi as expected, but this is the SD card version and not the internal memory version. Enable SSH and connect to it, then run the tune2fs command specified in the first post. Power down the MX2, remove the SD card, then power on again and it should boot up normally.
I tried looking for a reliable tool to format an SD card to EXT3 via Windows 7+ but could not find one so a Linux VM (with Ubuntu) was easier.
So to summarize:
1. Use a tool (or Linux VM) to format an SD Card using EXT3 and label it LIBREELEC_DISK
2. Copy files from new install ZIP to SD Card
3. Install using toothpick method
4. Leave SD Card in and let Kodi start
5. Enable SSH, connect from a computer, run tune2fs command
6. Shut down MX2, remove SD card, power on again
Thanks "amponzi" I got it to work, I guess I missed the unzip the downloaded new installation package onto the SD card and then do the recovery tool method. This allowed the update load with no issues. On the second reboot I inserted the USB v3 and it booted fine. A couple of issues thus far, Wireless is very slow and I am unable to boot successfully even after running the cmd to nand. I then hardwired and was able to load a build. So, two things I need to work on, 1. Boot off the internal nand, 2. improve wireless speed. Thanks for the assist.
I would like to do a speed test comparision of the external SD card I'm using right now for /storage/ vs. the internal "sd card".
Where is the location of what would normally be the internal "/storage/" folder if I want to do some read/write speed comparisons?
Is it "/dev/data/"?
Also, if I want to revert back to using the internal sdcard, do I just run the TuneFS command from your first post?
Hi KOPRajs and thanks for these builds.
I had problem using the wifi connection. While the signal was fine, there was constant buffering, slow transfer speeds even from a NAS and disconnections.
It was very much improved by doing the following procedure:
1) Create the file: /storage/.config/modprobe.d/rt8188eu.conf
2) Paste the following: options 8188eu rtw_power_mgnt=0 rtw_enusbss=0
3) reboot or reload the moduleIt apparently disables power management on the wifi module.
Hope it helps anyone.
So this worked for you and speeds are tolerable? Is this on the matricom MX2? I tried doing this and it would not boot
Hi KOPRajs and thanks for these builds.
I had problem using the wifi connection. While the signal was fine, there was constant buffering, slow transfer speeds even from a NAS and disconnections.
It was very much improved by doing the following procedure:
1) Create the file: /storage/.config/modprobe.d/rt8188eu.conf
2) Paste the following: options 8188eu rtw_power_mgnt=0 rtw_enusbss=0
3) reboot or reload the moduleIt apparently disables power management on the wifi module.
Hope it helps anyone.
So this worked for you and speeds are tolerable? Is this on the matricom MX2? I tried doing this and it would not boot.
Sorry this will NOT WORK and it will completely disable your Wifi.
I get a connection refused message trying to connect to this device via Putty SSH. I've confirmed the SSH service is enable in the LibreElec configuration screen.
I read somewhere it might have to do with the Storage partition being on an external USB drive. Anyone else having this problem?
I get a connection refused message trying to connect to this device via Putty SSH. I've confirmed the SSH service is enable in the LibreElec configuration screen.
I read somewhere it might have to do with the Storage partition being on an external USB drive. Anyone else having this problem?
I have done this several ways on both a USB as well as an SD drive and have not run into a connection refused message. Are you sing Wireless or hard wired? The wireless latency may be an issue, if indeed your are using wireless.
I'm connecting via Wireless. The refusal is immediate.
I get the following "Network error: Connection refused". I also cannot connect from Filezilla over SFTP. Get the same exact error.
I have no trouble at all connecting to an Openelec device using Putty or Filezilla.
Is the /storage partition formatted as FAT32 or EXT4?
I'm connecting via Wireless. The refusal is immediate.
I get the following "Network error: Connection refused". I also cannot connect from Filezilla over SFTP. Get the same exact error.
I have no trouble at all connecting to an Openelec device using Putty or Filezilla.
Is the /storage partition formatted as FAT32 or EXT4?
I'm connecting via Wireless. The refusal is immediate.
I get the following "Network error: Connection refused". I also cannot connect from Filezilla over SFTP. Get the same exact error.
I have no trouble at all connecting to an Openelec device using Putty or Filezilla.
I'm connecting via Wireless. The refusal is immediate.
I get the following "Network error: Connection refused". I also cannot connect from Filezilla over SFTP. Get the same exact error.
I have no trouble at all connecting to an Openelec device using Putty or Filezilla.
I would attempt to connect Hardwired as Wireless appear to be an issue. Putty, Bluetooth, appear to be working fine. Wireless "BLOWS" May have something to do with the driver.
I would attempt to connect Hardwired as Wireless appear to be an issue. Putty, Bluetooth, appear to be working fine. Wireless "BLOWS" May have something to do with the driver.
Ok, I will try that tonight when I get home. I am using an external Edimax 11AC Wireless USB dongle so I can connect to my 5Ghz network. I will also try the built-in wifi device.
Oddly enough, SAMBA works just fine. 
Now that I have SAMBA access, I'm wondering it there's anything I can look for in the ZIP files stored in the LogFiles folder. When I unzip the file, there is an 05_Network.log file that has all kinds of info in it.
I've compared the 05_Network.log file from an OpenElec box that has SSH working and this LibreElec box that doesn't work, and I've found entries missing:
On OpenElec, I'm seeing this in the file:
Active Internet connections (servers and established)
Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address State PID/Program name
tcp 0 0 0.0.0.0:22 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN 448/sshd
tcp 0 0 :::22 :::* LISTEN 448/sshd
Active UNIX domain sockets (servers and established)
Proto RefCnt Flags Type State I-Node PID/Program name Path
unix 3 [ ] STREAM CONNECTED 5139 448/sshd
None of those entries appear in my LibreElec version of the file.
I'm also wondering if my cloning of the USB flash drive for \storage\ use from another MX2 is the issue. Maybe that messed up SSH.
