Posts by Nigel1992

LibreELEC Backup - Automated System Backup Solution (Beta)

Overview
LibreELEC Backup is a powerful addon that automates the backup process for your LibreELEC system. It creates comprehensive backups of your entire system, including all addons, configurations, and user data, making system restoration and migration a breeze.

NOTE: This is currently in beta development. Your feedback and suggestions are crucial for improving the addon!

Core Features
• Smart Backup Rotation - Intelligent management of backup files with configurable retention policies
• Multiple Storage Options - Local storage or remote locations (SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV)
• Automated Scheduling - Set up daily, weekly, or monthly backups
• Email Notifications - Get detailed backup status notifications
• Flexible Configuration - Choose exactly what to backup
• Beautiful UI - Modern and intuitive interface
• Real-time Progress - Live tracking of backup operations
• Secure Storage - Support for encrypted remote connections

What Can Be Backed Up
• System Configuration Files
• Installed Add-ons
• Add-on User Data and Settings
• Repositories
• Media Sources

Requirements
• LibreELEC 10.0 or newer
• Kodi 20 (Nexus) or newer
• Available storage space for backups
• Network connection for remote storage (optional)

Installation
Recommended Method (via Repository)
1. Download the Nigel1992 Kodi Repository from: https://github.com/Nigel1992/kodi-repository
2. Install via LibreELEC's addon browser
3. Configure backup settings in the addon settings

Alternative Method (Direct Installation)
1. Download directly from: https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper
2. Install via LibreELEC's addon browser
3. Configure backup settings

Configuration Options
• Choose backup location (local/remote)
• Configure remote storage details
• Set compression level
• Enable/configure backup rotation
• Set backup frequency (Daily/Weekly/Monthly)
• Choose preferred backup time
• Configure retention settings
• Enable reminder notifications

Remote Storage Support
• SMB/CIFS - Windows network shares
• NFS - Network File System
• FTP - File Transfer Protocol
• SFTP - Secure File Transfer Protocol
• WebDAV - Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning

Latest Updates
• Fixed datetime parsing issue in scheduler
• Improved error handling for schedule time parsing
• Enhanced main menu UI with last backup and next scheduled backup information
• Improved menu layout with visual separation between actions and information
• Added backup rotation feature with configurable retention policies
• Improved settings organization with subcategories

Known Issues & Limitations
• Restore function not working right yet.

Planned Features
• Not sure... let me know?

Support & Documentation
• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/Nigel1992/serv…ackupper/issues
• Documentation: https://github.com/Nigel1992/serv….backupper/wiki

Credits
Created by Nigel1992

License
GNU General Public License

Please try the addon and share your feedback! Your input will help shape the future development of LibreELEC Backup.

Feel free to:
1. Report any bugs you encounter
2. Suggest new features
3. Share your experience with the addon
4. Provide feedback on the user interface
5. Suggest improvements to the backup/restore process

Your feedback is invaluable in making this addon better for everyone!

How do I stop that loud pop when rebooting/shutting down my RPi 3B+ when using Analog 3.5mm ?

Quote from SB9x

i can confirm it - its solved since

LibreELEC (community): nightly-20220108-00c51c7 (RPi4.arm)

i'm using the rpi4 image on a rpi2. It its possible to change the current rpi4 installation to update to a rpi2 version?

Try

rm /storage/.update/*

cd /storage/.update

wget https://test.libreelec.tv/LibreELEC-RPi2.arm-11.0-nightly-20220108-00c51c7.tar

reboot -f

Quote from elliottmc

Does the latest stable version of LibreElec play the videos you are wanting to play?

Yes but I need the specific Nightly build in order to use Kodi Matrix/Nexus.

Some of the addons I use are only on those platforms.

Hello,

I am looking for a download link for an older version of LibreELEC nightly for the RPi3. (Rpi2)

I am looking for a version from around December 17th, 2021 or from earlier December.

Reason being is that the current Nightly build is unable to play 1080p internet videos in certain private addons.

Perhaps H/A related ?

I can confirm it has been fixed in the current Nightly build.

To update your broken Kodi build, follow these steps:

1. SSH into your broken Kodi build

2. Execute the following commands

rm /storage/.update/*

cd /storage/.update

wget https://test.libreelec.tv/LibreELEC-RPi2.arm-11.0-nightly-20220107-00c51c7.tar

reboot -f

3: Wait for the update to finish.

Note: you can replace the URL used with the WGET command to use a newer Nightly build.

You can find the latest URLs on https://test.libreelec.tv

@SB9x

Quote from chewitt

There's no need to post more messages (or test nightlies) until we actually merge a fix.

Alright, but how do I know the fix is merged ?

Will this thread be updated ?

Update: Not fixed on https://test.libreelec.tv/LibreELEC-RPi2…106-72a3371.tar

Quote from SB9x

i have now retested with LibreELEC-RPi4.arm-11.0-nightly-20220106-6e3a9bd.

pastekodi

the error isnt solved.

I think you mean RPi2?

Didn’t fix it for me either

Quote from popcornmix

Should be fixed by this once it is merged into LE code.

Awesome, thanks for the hard work!

How come when I downgrade to a version from months ago I still get the same error ?

I am having this issue aswell.

Issue still occurs on older version from September last year after downgrading using SSH.

For me it shows the DRM error for a split second then hangs at the LibreELEC boot screen/logo.

I’m using a RPi 3B+