Installing to internal memory v running kodi on android o/s

  • I have been really happy with my Mini MX running Libreelec from internal memory. Wiped the Android o/s off it and it very quickly boots up.

    I have now invested in another box - a GooBang Doo Abox A2. Once again this is shipped with Android.

    What I would like to ask what do people feel is the best 'experience' for running kodi. Do I:

    - wipe Android and run Libreelec from internal memory
    - keep Android and run full fat Kodi from the Android menu
    - create a SSD/USB boot and have dual Android/Kodi (Liberelec?) boot

    Has anyone any of their own experiences here?

  • Ok so I have answered my own question.

    As I have said I have always been happy with Librelec as a direct o/s boot on my Mini MX. So first I decided to run Kodi through Android on the new GooBang. Works fine. But in the back of my mind I always had that nagging feeling 'isn't Android just getting in the way, why do I actually need it'. So I took the plunge and taking note of the excellent install instructions (including the 'take note: you may corrupt your device first time round but install again and everything should be ok' which happened to me) in no time I had Libreelec booting directly and Android was gone.

    Boot up time is excellent and given this is a 2gb/16gb device it is also noticeably faster operationally than my MiniMX 1gb/8gb.