Posts by Forage

I've been happily using the builds provided in this forum for a while now and I can't complain in terms of performance and stability.

One inconvenience I would like to overcome would be the fact that I have to switch on the TV before turning on the KIII Pro. If not the screen will just stay completely black, even though Kodi works fine in the background (streaming through DLNA).

Is there a way to force HDMI (1080p) output to prevent this? I don't suppose this is some default available Kodi setting, but rather some sort of config for the box (if existing at all).

Quote from keyser78

Is it possible to change "Favourites" view? Like list view or smth like that.

Completely off-topic and wrong forum. Try it in the Kodi forum itself.

Quote from tennis

give please instructions.

sorry for bad english

Let Me Google That

Quote from ErsFreezy

Have anyone an idea how I can set the energysave (I dont know thats right im german -Energiesparen-) settings in Settings->Energysave and activate the suspend mode? I cant set this because its grey.

Try
[8.2.1.2] LibreELEC 8.2 for S912

But it is considered unreliable, with different results on different devices. Some not properly waking up anymore. Hence it being disabled by default. If you break your system you get to keep both halves.

Quote from yummy_yum

Yeah, WD Elements 3,5" with own power supply.

Then the only thing left, before you will get any further help to begin with, would be remove and stop using any add-ons that allow you to either download or stream illegal content. Provide a log after that if the problem persists.

Quote from yummy_yum

Hi, I have a problem with H96 Pro Plus and 8.2.1.1 version of this build.

After a day or two, the device simply freezes and only solution is pulling the power adapter from the device. I have two external disks connected, so it really sucks to do "hard shutdown", because I cannot unmount them properly.

I have tried to look inside Kodi log and journalctl, but there is nothing which could help me to see what was the cause of problem.

At first, I thought it was Sabnzbd since I was downloading 50+ GB files, but in last few days I didn't download anything and problem is still here.

What should I do? Downgrade to lower version of this build?

Any help is appreciated

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With two external harddrives I sure hope they have their own power supply, or a powered hub between them and your box. You're asking for trouble if not.

Quote from numbqq

I'm using kszaq 's LE repo GitHub - kszaq/LibreELEC.tv: 'Just enough OS' for Kodi, build LE for Khadas VIM2 with Amlogic S912. But found that I can't suspend or hibernate the system, when I press POWER key the system just ShutDown, and I found that I can't change Shutdown function in System settings->Power saving->Shutdown function.

So how can I suspend or hibernate the system?

Thanks

Try enabling sleep mode to see if it works for your box. It doesn't work (properly) for all boxes, hence it isn't enabled by default. If it works for you you will basically have a fake suspend as in android, as power off from Android is not really a power off either. I have never tried it myself so I can't tell you when the wake-up will fire off exactly.

Quote from tennis

read carefully

I talked about installing img.gz

and you are talking about tar

I repeat once

LibreELEC-S912.arm-8.90.8-K.img.gz can not be installed

There's nothing to read carefully about your post. You are giving us zero information about your situation nor what the problem is and, even though you don't bother to actually type a question, I assume you expect us to help you any way. While afl1, kszaq and others are performing magic for us, not they, nor the rest of us are clairvoyant. If you expect us to be helpful you'd need to provide the context (device, medium) and state what is not working at which moment, this together with a shiny log if possible and relevant.

Quote from tennis

LibreELEC-S912.arm-8.90.8-K.img.gz can not be installed

Yes it can.

Quote from anthonws

So, my question was/is really around the future (if any) of libmali.so. You said that Amlogic is never going to release the needed user-space binary drivers. So what are really the viable options for the future? A complete open-source stack, ala Nouveau?

A full featured open source alternative would be ideal, but in reality this is never going to happen. Just looking at the state of the open source attempts for way older mali chips should tell you enough.

Please continue this repeating off-topic discussion in a separate thread. Search the forum for post by chewitt and kszaq for earlier dead-end replies.

Quote from monfiston

I managed to connect my nas

however, the original remote control does not work with this version

I am obliged to use the remote control in bluetooth

I want help

Please read the main installation instructions more carefully and completely first: [HOWTO + FAQ] Install community builds on S905/S905X/S912 device

The remote control part in particular.

Quote from Habibie

I did more searched and found GearBEST had MECOOL BB2 TV Box Amlogic S912 Octa Core with 2/16 GB RAM/eMMC storage for sale under $30 from its EU-23 warehouse over last black friday sale (yesterday) and now it is out of stock, unfortunately. Although I saw some comments on this forum most of MECOOL Amlogic S912 octa-core system suffers from eMMC defects. But, for under $30, I sure don't mind to grab one (if still available) if it can run LE on an external USB memory stick.

please discuss a subject like this in a more appropriate thread like Choosing a S905 / S905X / S905D / S905W / S912 box guide

Quote from tennis

please tell me

why there is no support hdr?

I have Mecool KIII pro

hdr does not work

please stop asking the same questions in different threads.

Quote from Pelican

Really? I thought the tar is the faster one.

I meant compared to decompressing it manually before putting it in the update folder In this situation the reboot itself will be faster because it won't have to unpack the update first.

Quote from johnberg

Do I only have to unzip the gz.img folder and copy/paste that file in the Update folder and then reboot the device?

You can even just drop the tar in there without the need to unzip anything. Just be a bit more patient during the reboot.

Quote from johnberg

Can you downgrade on the same way?

Yes

Quote from dastinger

I have people asking me if S912 boxes are good to run Libreelec.

I've read OP's warning so I've been telling them no but I read the buying guide post and it says the issues were fixed.

Which one is right? If you bought a box today, what soc would you choose to run Libreelec?

Please discuss this in its designated thread: Choosing a S905 / S905X / S905D / S905W / S912 box guide

Quote from hanzoh

Hi everyone,

I recently got the MINIX U9 and flashed LibreELEC 8.2.1.1 on it, working great!

The only issue I have left is powering it on and off with my Harmony remote.

I have paired the MINIX in LibreELEC via Bluetooth with the Harmony Hub and added "Manufacturer: Microsoft / Device: KODI" as a Device in the Harmony remote.

The key response is instantaneous, far quicker than IR!

The only thing is that I cannot power it off (and on) with the "Power Toggle" command in Harmony.

I have read several guides and tips, but those are always for IR I believe.

Has anyone solved that issue yet? Does this need changes in remote.conf, keymap.xml or in the Harmony device?

The only workaround that I can think off, but have not tested yet, is do add a second device to Harmony (a MINIX IR remote)

and use that only for power on and off in the activity.

Thanks and kind regards

hanzoh

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A separate thread for this subject would be more appropriate.

All you guys with remote control issues... Get a proper TV with a good remote, use CEC and be done with it