1. When I booted into Android, I can not find /storage/.config (hidden folder), when I booted to LE, I have no access into my box from PC.
When running libreelec, the config directory is accessible by SMB share (directory name "Configfiles") or through ssh (cd .config). Check Libreelec settings to enable samba and ssh server.
I usually do not crosspost but as some might find this thread by search, I want to note the current development here as well:
It's been a quiet week for LE 8.0 and Kodi 17 so let's break something.8.0.0f posted in OP with an experimental change to HW decoder that might improve seek and channel switching times - please report if they're better, worse or the same. There is also a performance bump for S905X (it's still a bit slower than S905 but the gap is now much smaller) and improvement to Bluetooth audio. Enjoy!
I can confirm that software decoded playback of 720p h264 10bit videos, which was dropping a lot of frames on S905X and worked fine on S905 on earlier versions has improved on S905X. I only tried a few files and currently cannot do side-by-side comparisons, but the tested files were watchable. Big thumbs up to kszaq for this "bump".
It's been a quiet week for LE 8.0 and Kodi 17 so let's break something.8.0.0f posted in OP with an experimental change to HW decoder that might improve seek and channel switching times - please report if they're better, worse or the same. There is also a performance bump for S905X (it's still a bit slower than S905 but the gap is now much smaller) and improvement to Bluetooth audio. Enjoy!
I can confirm that software decoded playback of 720p h264 10bit videos, which was dropping a lot of frames on S905X and worked fine on S905 on earlier versions has improved on S905X. I only tried a few files and currently cannot do side-by-side comparisons, but the tested files were watchable. Big thumbs up to kszaq for this "bump".
My only 4k sources are some demo clips, youtube streams and dvb-s2 test broadcasts. I currently use my boxes only with 1080p tv sets, but I do not think the output resolution makes any difference. I tested it once on a 4k hdmi 2.0 set, all was the same.
Settings-wise I only have added a 3s delay for the frequency adjustment at start/stop, because my tv set takes a little time to digest the change. Almost everything else is stock.
Well, as obviously most of us have no problems with freezes during playback, you will need to provide:
I also can recommend to create a fresh install of LE8 on a spare card, double check that you use the right device tree and play the problematic file without installing any addons or changing any settings to rule out a corrupted system or your own setup.
One of the big advantages is the working inputstream infrastructure. This allows for 4k youtube and access to encrypted streaming services.
What "black screen" are you talking about? Please describe the problem further - it does not happen here.
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The Odroid U3 has an Exynos processor. This is the amlogic forum.
There is no guarantee that a [chinese semi-known brand name here] box contains the same board or other components if you buy it two times. This is both because of "clones" trying to coat-tail a somewhat successful box, factories producing the same basic box model for different customers and the brands trying to source the cheapest components available.
There was a sale of a certain S905X box at amazon.de a few weeks ago. Single seller, all stock from the same amazon warehouse. People received boxes with different packaging, branding and wifi chipsets. Some are very happy, as everthing works fine with libreelec, other cannot get wifi to work. Android version is different also, with OTA for some versions, but none for others.
So I can only recommend to go with a top-brand, known-to-be-good and well-supported device: Get the wetek hub or the odroid c2 with a case.
If your never saw the libreelec logo, your box's bootloader has most likely not yet been configured to boot from USB/sdcard.
Please re-create the card with rufus and copy the device tree. Remember to delete the old device tree file and rename the new device tree file to "dtb.img"
As your reset switch only starts the recovery, use one of the alternative methods from this post: thread-5556.html. Your box is most likely rooted, so I recommend typing "reboot update" in a terminal emulator with the sd card inserted first.
To boot the system for the first time you have to use one from the following - sometimes only one way of doing this works!
- toothpick method: disconnect the power supply, insert card/drive, push reset button and connect the power while holding the button. Wait until LibreELEC logo appears and release the button.
- menu button method (works with very few devices): disconnect the power supply, insert card/drive, push menu button on your remote control and connect the power while holding the button. Wait until LibreELEC logo appears and release the button.
- recovery method: boot into Android, insert card/thumb drive and choose Reboot to recovery. Your box should boot into LibreELEC.
- recovery method (2nd variant): if you have "Update" app pre-installed open it, insert SD card with LE/connect USB drive, and choose any ZIP file in the app for update. Your box should reboot to LE.
- recovery method (3rd variant): if your box is rooted, use terminal emulator app and execute
Codereboot update
command- recovery method (4th variant): enable ADB (Google it) and issue
Codeadb reboot update
command
If you have spare buttons on your remote, you can edit remote.conf to include the key "o". Also, it should be passible to use the keymap editor addon to assign the function "PlayerProcessInfo".
See: Add-on:Keymap Editor - Official Kodi Wiki
Even more information during playback is shown with ctrl-shift-o and ctrl-shift-d.
Press the "o" key during playback.
There is no need to mount the flash or system area and modify it!
Simply put your modified/own remote.conf file in the .config directory in the home directory ("Configfiles" on SMB share). Startup will load this config instead of system config.
The easiest way is to blacklist the driver for the internal wifi. Then only the external wifi will be available.
All that I tried worked out of the box. I guess the more common chipsets should be supported. If you have a specific dongle in mind, check which chip is used and see if the kernel module and firmware is included in the image.
Kodi 16 and Libreelec 7 have no active development beyond fixing of critical bugs. Is there anything lacking from Libreelec 7 on your device?
Active development continues on Libreelec 8 with Kodi 17 for S805, S905 and S905X (and lately, S912 in alpha with some serious hacks.)
In my opinion, there is no reason to even consider a S912 box...
There are two partitions on the card. The first is 512MB, the second takes the remainder of the card. Windows cannot read the filesystem on the second partition.
Any advice on getting bluetooth controllers connected in retroarch? LibreElec connects just fine, But i can only move around in a small square on the top left corner. Does not navigate in LE, I open Retroarch/Jokerzbox and it does not even show my gamepad. Some advice would be great. Thanks again
Hi,
my XiaoMi blutooth gamepad arrived this week and today I had some time to experiment. I am also using Jokerzbox retroarch. To get it to work:
