Posts by VLouis

Quote from GamerBene19

Quick update: I have switched to the other adapter (the one with the 'proper' antenna) -- the problem still occurs.

When connected, I see dBm values <50 (which is an improvement), but the connection still drops frequently and is really unreliable.

Hi, that could be because of the "unstable" wifi source. Maybe one of your neighbor use the same wifi channel, you did a channel analysis to see the interferences? The possible existent connman-iwd issue I think appear at reconnecting. But even without the "reconnection issue", an unstable network and continuous streaming isn't the best option. I'm just wondering... that part of the stable/unstable wifi network could be the reason that only a few users reported this issue...

Quote from GamerBene19

However, I think that there still is some software/driver issue going on as I remember the dongle working without issues when I used it under Raspbian 10+ years ago. Also from reading this forum, the Invalid Key errors started appearing with the switch from wpa_supplicant to iwd.

Probably is there a software issue (iwd or connman?) too, but probably it's more intense with a weak and unstable signal. I have a RPi3B with wifi connection (and other two with cable). I had a very same wifi issue when tried with the built-in wifi. I managed to make the modification on the RPi to be able to connect an external antenna. After that I didn't had problem with the wifi. Everything remains the same, the only thing was changed, the tiny RPi's antenna was replaced with a "real" one. Try it with the EW-7612UAn, with the better antenna (and if the LE have the driver for it), could be enough... Another thing that could help a bit, if you didn't tried yet, try to check the usage of the wifi channels. Usually the routers have option for channel analyzis (or with a phone and wifi analyzer app), and try set for your wifi to a free channel, to not interfere with other sources.

Quote from GamerBene19

I've also seen various mentions about this issue being related to poor reception (with the suggestion to use a USB dongle - which I already do) and that moving the WiFi client closer to the access point helped.

The "suggestion to use a USB dongle" was for one with a "normal size" wifi antenna, and not for a "cherry seed size" dongle like the Edimax EW-7811Un is. The "microscopic" antenna could explain the wifi instability like in your case: "sometimes suddenly no WiFi networks are found and 5-10m later everything is back to normal". If you want better and stable wifi you should try something with a better antenna (with the classic 10 cm long antenna). Or if have a possibility, use lan cable and you will forget the all network issues.

Quote from dtech

File transfer doesn't work with PuTTY, if you want to transfer files over SSH, you need WinSCP.

Or use the "MobaXterm", can do both, SSH terminal and file transfer at the same time.

Sorry for off topic...

Quote from bilel

I'll open the case and see.. I avoided it while thinking that the multitool was compatible only with those chips.

Next if ok, i'll try LibreELEC-RK3328.aarch64-12.90.1-a1.img.gz

Why don't do it in reverse order?

Try the LibreELEC-RK3328... image and if isn't working open the case?

If a heatsink is glued to the CPU, sometimes isn't a simple task to remove it without the risk to be damaged something... and will need to be glued back too... with a heat resistent glue...

Quote from denis_k

The "Libreelec configuration" addon doesn't launch on Raspberry Pi3.

On updated system or a new installation.

Because of this, the "Libreelec" button in the system settings doesn't work.

Hi, Just think a bit about this. It's many people using LE with RPi3, me too, and if should be a bug like this in LE, here would be a lot of complains. Another things: what LE version do you use? Where is the log to be able to see what's wrong with your device? Did you tried with a fresh install on a spare SDcard?

For logs read wiki.libreelec.tv/support/log-files.

Quote from ieure

I got tired of the rPI's poor WiFi and tendency to hang and need a reboot.

The "rPI's poor WiFi" it's easy to handle with a USB-Wifi adapter, or better with a wifi-ethernet adapter (if you have no chance to use wired network there). The "tendency to hang and need a reboot" could be related to the wifi issue... So, if you still have the RPi4 and could try with wired network or have a cheap USB-wifi, it worth to try it... I'm using few RPi-LE, and with "normal" use (without too much "fancy" addons), it's very stable. Even the one with wifi connection (not the "standard built in wifi"), it's stable.

Quote from ieure

Every time I reboot the machine, it plays audio through the (terrible) internal speaker, instead of over HDMI into my receiver.

You could try to check the sound options in the BIOS. Maybe it's something to set the default sound output to HDMI. Or disable the built in speaker.

Another thing, even if these developed for continuous use, it could be benefic to be rebooted time to time. For this I'm using a cron job, to reboot the LE every day at early morning (like am 3:00).

Quote from JoeCotty

How can i solve this or can this be solved ?

Hi, try to connect the TV directly, and in SSH terminal run the "getedid create" command. More info here: https://wiki.libreelec.tv/configuration/edid

Quote from daggs

do I need to remove the addon in order to get help?

That should be a statement, not a question.

Did you tried to make a backup, and try with a fresh install (only with the minimal addon installed)?

Quote from jam75

What is this log ?

https://wiki.libreelec.tv/support/log-files

Another thing you didn't mentioned the TV server used. If it's the TVheadend, you should use the web interface with admin user to check or modify the recordings (if other ways don't work).

Quote from parc_de

So, its perhaps the Octopus PVR AddOn or KODI in general ... no idea

Without any useful information (full debug log, video codec)... It's the same for us: "no idea"...

Did you tried this:

Quote from chewitt

The config here is generally recommended https://wiki.libreelec.tv/configuration/4k-hdr

Other useful info would be some detail about the video file, read here: https://kodi.wiki/view/Player_process_info

Quote from S1l3nc0r1976

Am I doing something wrong?

Yes.

Without propper logs it's hard to figure out what's wrong. Read here

Quote from wolf7250

Googling this, I suspect it is because I created the EXT4 filesystem on OpenMediaVault which has support for quota metadata.... am I going down the right track with my understanding? And what are my options?

Hi, it's two ways to resolve this:

You build your own LE version with quota support. But that means any times you will want to update it, you will need to build a new modified LE image. If you have experience in linux could be done without "complications".

Backup the data on your SSD and change the partition to be compatible with the LE images. That you need to do once, and you will be able to update the LE directly from LE server.

Quote from ktiix

How can I put my backup file back into this folder?

It's many way to do that:

With the same "live linux" method you can access the "Backup" folder and to copy back the backup package (.tar file).

Windows - Samba connection (explorer - network -> you should see the "LibreELEC" device)

Windows - FileZilla and SFTP connection ("/storage/backup", use the SSH user/password)

Can't be excluded your backup to contain some "insane" files and to get the issue back after restore... in that case open that ".tar" file (ex. with 7zip) and copy back only the most important files (use the "live linux" method).

Quote from DpiTVai

I also try to install KODI on Raspberry Pi OS and everything works.
Can I test something else?

Did you tried with a fresh LE install on another sd-card?

Quote from ktiix

I copied all the contents of the sd card to my laptop, but I don't see any file or folder clearly labelled as backup

It's a second partition with linux filesystem (ext4) on the SDcard. You could use a live linux on a USB stick to boot your pc with linux (no need to install anything), then you will able to "see" that partition and copy the backup somewhere. Or... Use the LE file manager (setting - file manager) "add source" the "root" and you will be able to find the "storage/backup". After that the backup file can be copied to USB drive connected to RPi.

As it's suspected to have a dying SDcard, and the backup is on that card, you should use the pc - live linux version and copy somewhere the all data from that second "storage" partition.

Quote from ktiix

Oh wow. This system has been running for only about 6 months, on a new Samsung A2 EVO sd card. Is there a way to increase the lifespan of the card? That's a hefty price to shell out on this frequent basis if this is normal for a card to die this fast.

First and the easiest is to check the SD-card. "Make a backup of Kodi data that you care about if/while you still can" and you could verify the card in a card reader and PC. If you able to format it and to copy data to it with a resonable speed, should be OK. Reinstall the LE, try to boot it, and if working, restore the backup.