Posts by kapqa

thanks , with libreelec there is error / not playing video or only audio.

experience is bit different for n2+

error for only audio

like

T:1036 error <general>> AddOnLog: Inputstream.adaptive: ConvertKidStrToBytes: Cannot convert KID "" as bytes due to wrong size

T:1036 warning <gneeral>: AddOnLog: inputstream.adaptive: Initialzing stream with unknown KID!

T:1036 error <general>> AddOnLog: Inputstream.adaptive: CDMMessage: 1 arrived!

afterwards

info <general> CDVDVideoCodecDRMPRIME::Open -using decoder V4L2 mem2mem HEVC decoder wrapper

T:1036 error <general>: ffmpeg [0x456a710]:[hevc_v4l2m2m] could not find a valid device

T:1036 error <general>: ffmpeg [0x456a710]:[hevc_v4l2m2m] cant configure decoder

T:1036 info <general>: CDVDVideoCodecDRMPRIME::Open - using decoder HEVC

audio plays, but no video.\

LibreELEC-AMLGX.aarch64-12.0.2-odroid-n2

there is some sort of fix here

inputstreamhelper downloaded wrong arch of libwidevinecdm.so? · Issue #589 · emilsvennesson/script.module.inputstreamhelper

I started the Netflix addon after a long time, and I was prompted to update libwidevinecdm, so I followed the wizard. Once finished, I couldn't play the stream…

github.com

from koekiemonster99

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It currently has a 64bit Widevine version, while it should be a 32bit.
Temporarily solved it as follows:
Check the image file overview: https://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chro…y/recovery.conf
Download the image for an Acer R13 Chromebook:
https://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chro…l_mp-v6.bin.zip
The .zip file contains a .bin file. Extract this.
Open the .bin file with 7-zip file manager. It contains approx. 10 .img files. Extract:
2.ROOT-A.img
Open 2.ROOT-A.img and extract this file:
opt/google/chrome/WidevineCdm/_platform_specific/cros_arm64/libwidevinecdm.so

SSH into the Odroid device and copy this file to:
\storage.kodi\cdm\libwidevinecdm.so (overwriting the existing file)
Now reboot and test.

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but i wonder why it would play initially and afterwards play no more (before applying aforementioned fix)

basically it function well for a day,

but afterwards (after losing power or whatnot9) it would not longer function.

neither disney+ nor amazon vod could open stream.

for coreelec 21.2 nightly error like

opening stream> 1001 source 256

error <general>: AddOnLog: inputstream.adaptive: WV-CDM-Library Initialize: Failed to load library: /storage/.kodi/cdm/libwidevinecdm.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64

T:3971 error <general>: AddOnLog: inputstream.adaptive: Unablle to load widevine shared library (/storage/.kodi/cdm/libwidevine.so)

T:3971 error <general>: AddOnLog: inputstream.adaptive: OpenDRMSystem failed

T:3971 error <general>: AddOnLog: inputstream.adaptive:GetStream (1001): Decrypter for the stream not found

T:3971 error <general>: CDVDDemuxClient::RequestStream - invalid stream

but i understand this error is related to CoreElec, wrong forum.

for LibreElec, it would not play video, just audio.

for CoreElec, it would play fine for Disney+ (small wideine download initially) and Amazon VOD (big Widevine update 1.3 GB) for some time, but afterwards no longer play at all.

Hello ,

would like to use N2+ as kodibox,

but having some issue here and there.

when using disney+ add-on (http://slyguy.xyz)

there would be no picture, just audio, for latest libreelec.

is there a fix or hack to get this function?

this is probably related to widevine issue for odroid n2+.

amazon vod does download a #update for widevine and it functions there, but no luck for disney+.

when using coreelec instead of libreelec, it functions initially, but then stops function<

maybe there is issue because disney+ add-on loads a small widevine drm, and amazon vod which id like also use sometime, loads afterwards a big file 1.6gb, which then after some time seems disable both add/on functionality.

had tested libreelec lately for N2+ but there were quite some problem, but have since found CoreElec which nearly function flawlessly for the device (some modificatin needed for widevine to play disney+ or amazon vod, but that is probably outside coreEelec).

is there a thread specifically on where to report bug for specific devices? thanks.

this one could work but havent tested myself,

Hauppauge DE | PCTV tripleStick 292e

PCTV Systems tripleStick T2 (292e) - LinuxTVWiki

still using eyetv netstream over ethernet, works well (recording over mac, livetv possible on linux with vlc or kodi with m3u channel playlist)

even if i would use password (libreelec/libreelec) it would not function for smb://libreelec.local

however, the workaround would function for smb://libreELEC.local if previous tried access for (root/libreelec)

maybe i just got the settings wrong, but have firewall deactivtad, tried this one macos sequoia ] and ventura.

hello ,

just tried this on an old mac with sequoia patched<

there is issue with connecting over smb from mac to libreelec.

as a workaround, you could try the following>

1. first try to access by clicking on network icon / libreelec / (connect as) / insert username/password *eg. root/libreelec

(sequoia mac will probably fail to access)

2. now use workaround / in finder/ GO / connect to server / (insert adress) / smb://libreELEC.local (it should no longer ask for password but open dialogue window asking you which folder you wanna connect to.

it is bit difficult t o install drivers on linux for polaris since supoort for opencl it is dropped for quite some time<

you can use normal driver if on ubuntu, and debian you can add additional driver like shown here

AtiHowTo - Debian Wiki

also have this card, there should no problem be running kodi with it, but was said, with propietary driver from AMD you might encounter problems.

rx550 can function also on windows 7, windows 10,11.

good luck!

have bought Rp3/B originally for &that purpose, and with VC1 codecs/license it would playback VC1 just about fine, but would lack in about so many other codec departments, that it is not a good consideration as an all/in/one player / can be good for tv BOX with netstream or other purposes. same can be said for rp1 or rp2, there is little difference in playback quality between the two, for tv they seem to do fine.

will receive N2]+ next week, looking forward to that, should be plentiful wnough, otherwise will test the rpi4 or cm4, thanks.

what is noticed also is that the raspberry pi3 seems to have a better "passthrough" for the soundbar, if i am not mistaken, found there options that i did not notice onthe rockchip or allwinner devices have here at disposal *pine/64, rk3328. the pine 64 otherwise very good audio would say, but maybe the rpi offer more option, dont know.

it is just a basic soundbar, connected via digital audio cable (toslink( directly to the TV, no HDMI out available.

EDIT> have found this post here and based bying decision also on this list, but made mind probably sometime earlier< note that the rpi4 is not included in list, which is bit easy to explain since successor is already some time on market

Best Kodi-capable, Local Video Playback-focused Media Players in 2025

docs.google.com

(tken from kodi forum post here
https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=376035)

would like to enquire if the Rpi-4b 2g could be enough for playback of mostly VC1 Bluray material , eg. 1080p 30frames or so; it should playback without stutter, please.

would not mind going for 4GB version, but Raspberry Pi5 seems too much for task since library atm mostly only 1080p material.

thank you very much.

have Rock64 and RaspberryPi3 test with Libreelec 11 for Netflix Plugin which uses VP9 for 1080P stream<

both device struggle with playback, lagging, but Rock64 bit better playback, however, it seeems that there is more issue on rock64 with Netflix add-on, very many issues with different titles, could be issue with my configuration,

or effectively the Netflix add-on by castagna function better on Raspberry<

hoping to upgrade to RockPro64 in the future, but if there could be similar issue, with playback, maybe CM4 module for Raspberry could be better option (and afterwards swap for CM5 module?) for VP9 + Netflixaddon with LibreElec.

Besides Netflix, Rock64 superior to RP3, with the exception of some stream if you have hardware keys from Raspberry Foundatoin *like VC1 if not mistaken.

EDIT: the Rock64 plays sighnificantly better, my apologies, the VP9, when it plays (the Netflix stream).

did not find the raspberry pi1-2-3b so impressive when compared to other sbc i have like pine64 or rock64; and i have for all those raspberry pi the media codec licenses; but provdieded the newer model are alot faster, it is reasonable that they are very good supported because of the huge adoption rate; biggest dislike is the built-in wifi which is a big annoiance; and not easy to disable on newer raspberry; when one wants to buy cm4 or cm5, without wifi functionality, they are even more expensive; than base model if one factors in io/board;

thank you, maybe i skip the raspberry pi4 altogether and try the pi5, but i tend to prefer the rockpro64 or n2+;

is the rockpro64 better for LE or in a similar situation as N2+?

the rock64 is not so stable as desired, unfortunately.

you can get like NUC now with opowerful N95 fully configured with lots of ram and SSD for around 150 Ueoro, but its an Intel thing.

I like the small simple SBC, but they also get more exprensive, not withstanding one need to count in the peripherals.

is the N2+ a good candidate for LE or could have better experience with Raspberry Pi4?

Wanted to buy N2+ for some time, thought it could be good for LE since lot of Mediaboxes seem to use the same chipeset; Thanks.

Quote from Da Flex

Yes. If you need higher resolutions, get an Nvidia Shield or Amazon Fire device. Kodi runs as an app there.

Thanks , i have looked at those, especially the Fire device seems economical;

but i have some "limitations":

device should be

1. no WiFi/Bluetooth (if yes, easy to disable)

2. IR-Remote

3. Internet through Ethernet adapter possible if no RJ-45

4. no fancy things like Alexa or similar eavesdropping mmic.

the closest i get there is either getting an older device but losing on CPU power (codec compatibility) like with a 2020 Amazon Fire Stick maybe (not, the remote is probably Bluetooth only), or an ROKU Ultra 2020 model, but those are not officially available in Europe and you need to do a "hack" to enable IR-Remote functionality since the Remote is normally done via Bluetooth (atleast that was the information got at the time via their forum). Ah yes, and if you use the remote via IR you lose the headphone port on the remote, but that is very minor issue;

Open to suggestions; have already bought once a China RK3218 i thingk device, which functin well, but you never know if the WiFi is off even when toggled off on the device;

the raspberry pi3 gets with amazon vod add-on and libreelec 11.06 480p;

i suppose this will be the case also for raspberry pi4 or 5, if one wants to use Kodi/Libreleec instead of Android.

from the FAQ on Sandmann79/xmbc Wiki

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How can I play movies in HD/UHD?

4K/HD playback is only possible with a Widevine L1 secured device (mostly Android, e.g. Shield, MiBox), all other devices are limited to SD resolution. For 4K playback as well as for the Android data source, the device has to be registered once at Amazon. For this, the login has to be performed again.

On Android you can enable the use android app for 4K videos at settings. This starts the video in the official prime video app and works only for videos with "UHD", "Ultra HD" or "4K" in the video title.

thanks, it would function, the color keys would not be recognized, but other keys got keycode assigned, not so difficult after all.