Posts by balbes150

Quote from pspablo_pl

Will there be newer versions for the S812 processor.

I hope that there will be. It takes time to fix the errors that I have when building new images for S812.

I think, that need create a new subject for models s812\805. Because this topic was discussed in the version for the S9xxx. Infa about s8xxx confuses them (it is absolutely different versions).

The new version of the images for the S9xxx 20190114. Pay attention. The names of the images have now changed to refer to the whole group for which these images are suitable S905 (S905 S905X S905D S905W) S912 (S912). All previous images were also universal, but apparently many users were confused by the use of a specific model name (Khadas_VIM\VIM2). So I changed the name of the images to universal. The principle of use has not changed. To select the desired dtb, edit the file "uEnv.ini "(or " extlinux.conf" for those who switched to using the new u-boot-2018).

The choice of model depends on what video you want to watch and on what TV. For example, if you have a FullHD TV (not 4K) and you're going to watch options up to 1080p inclusive, and you don't plan to change TV in the next 1-2 years, If you plan to use only LE optimal rk3328 (ARMv8). IMHO I would not begin to spend now money for the outdated model ARMv7 (armhf) rk3288 and similar.

The use of RK3399 is justified if you want maximum performance on Linux (when running other systems in addition to LE), or if you want the maximum performance of graphics subsystem (T860). Note, for full use RK3399 (to use all its power and performance) need a very good cooling system. A sealed plastic case is a bad decision no matter what radiator you install there. Try it yourself, wear a sealed coat and in the summer heat to go running in it on the street. Buy RK3399 and use its features, only 20-30% is not reasonable.

I looked at my image of Khadas EDGE rk3399. It turns out it already has a dtb for rock960. To run on Rock960 just edit the file " extlinux.conf" (change the name of the dtb used). Also in the composition there are a few more DTB. For those who want to try running this version on RK3399-you can take turns trying all these files.

Quote from Locoivan

Sorry, can you explain how does this work?

I have a nanopc-t4 with rk3399 soc.

Installed dtb file from rockpro64 and now i can use wireless, bluetooth and can see emmc as mmcblk1 but not able to mount mmcblk1p1 (previously i installed armbian inside emmc and it's suposed to have an ext4 filesystem).

are you saying is there a kodi addon able to do the emmc installation?

Did I understand correctly that you were able to run the LE image for EDGE on your T4 model ?

You want to install LE in the eMMC ? To do this, the GUI Libreelec Settings has a special menu for installation in eMMC, to create and restore a full backup.

Quote from Locoivan

downloaded LibreELEC-RK3328.aarch64-9.1-devel-20190110144513-79c10ab-box-trn9.img

This image is for all rk3328. What model are you trying to run it on ?

Quote from polo_joe

I also tried your latest le build on my mvr9 box. I see Emmc in le settings but when I select full backup and reboot nothing happens. Same with install to emmc.

After you run to create a copy, you need to wait for the system to shut down. After that, you run the LE again from the SD card and select "install to emmc" . The system will install and shut down. Pull out the SD card and turn on the power. If everything went correctly, start LE from eMMC.

Quote from Slipass

Sorry but i cant find any information about the installation from libreelec on the internal emmc of my ROCK960.

I have installed and booted the image from the sd card at the moment.

If you want, you can try to check how the installation will work on your model in eMMC. All my images are universal, just add your dtb to dir /dtb (it can be copied from the current LE image you are using now) to the SD card and edit the file "/extlinux/extlinux.conf" (specify in it which dtb to use). After that, try running LE from a prepared SD card, if everything works, you can run the EMMC installation from KODI. There is a special menu Libreelec Settings. Before installing to eMMC, I strongly recommend that you run a full backup of the entire eMMC. It will not be fast (about 20-30 minutes), but you will be able to return the exact state in the eMMC, which will be at the time of creation of the copy.

The new version Libreelec (20190108) on the basis of the kernel of 4.19 works with HW at S912.

It's not all ready yet, but it's working. Tested on VIM2 Basic (everything works except BT), WiFi\BT does not work On VIM2 Pro\Max. On Tronsmart Vega S96 with DTB VIM2 works from remote but not working wired network (and of course WiFi\BT), with native dtb Vega S96 wired network works , but no remote control (I hope soon finished dtb for Vega S96, something was wired network and remote control). All models rotate video up to 4K inclusive, KODI interface has small glitches, but works without brakes. So that can be considered these images sustainable alpha. By the way, ran on all TV boxes with a simple USB flash drive.

Quote from belaid38

i coping file boot.ini in storage boot libreelec

i edit name dtb wetek play 2 in file uEnv.ini ( dtb_name=/dtb/meson-gxbb-wetek-play2.dtb )

Check that the file name is correct and its presence. The log shows that the DTB file is not loaded.

reading /dtb/meson-gxbb-wetek-play2.dtb

** Unable to read file /dtb/meson-gxbb-wetek-play2.dtb

Ver 20181228 (kernel 4.19)

Ver Khadas_KVIM tested

S905 - Tronsmart Vega S95 Telos (dtb gxbb_wetek_play2)

S905X Khadas VIM1 (dtb gxl_s905x_khadas_vim)

S905W x96mini (dtb s905w_tanix_t3)

Ver Khadas_KVIM2 tested

s912 Khadas VIM2 (dtb gxm_khadas_vim2)

On the S912 version, the interface is not fully ready yet, there are no labels, but video playback works.

Additional information. To use your remote control, you can place the settings file in the directory "/storage/.config/rc_keymaps/" named "remote-ir.conf." By default, the image has several files for several TV box models (by default, the settings file for Khadas VIM\VIM2 is used).

For those who want that, would file for his model immediately included in the composition of the images, you need to give me your version of the configuration file with the model name of the TV box.

Quote from DS-1

from 8.2.3 LibreELEC release. But I think dtb is not the problem. I think the problem is that the newer "boot configuration" files don't work on my box. If I try to boot any LibreELEC release lower than 9, it boots. But 9 release and ARMbian that uses the same "boot system", don't boot.

If you are running an older version of the 3.14 kernel and the newer version is not running, it means that either you are not following the instructions to run the newer versions correctly, or the newer versions of the DTB are not suitable for your model.

Quote from elrengo

After read some topic I think that my version of LibreELEC (8.2) can't use Netflix I need to do an upgrade. What file I need to download and where I need to put it?

Where run LE (SD, USB, eMMC) ?

Quote from turgus

(maybe try arm build first)

For Netflix - only arm (not aarch64).

The new version 20181224_LIMA. This image is universal for s905 and S905X models. To select the desired dtb you need to edit the file " uEnv.ini". Please note that for the correct operation of LE when installing in eMMC, it is necessary to update the universal multi-download using the files included in the new image. Another change. Menu items are now "Install to eMMC" and "Backup eMMC" "Restore eMMC" to full backup in a separate partition (Libreelec settings \ eMMC). Running this image has been tested on several s905x and S905 (p201) models. Those who will test this image on s905 (not X) models are requested to write the results, indicating the exact model and version of the DTB file used.

Quote from shippy

My question is asking if we can directly obtain an LE .image running in eMMC with all the new configuration settings and add-ons that a user has spent time with. This is better than getting a fresh stock LE image and then restoring all your settings/add-ons to it separately- backing up the updated .img directly from eMMC is a one step process.

You want when installed in eMMC, at the same time to move the settings that are made while the system is running from external media ?

Quote from shippy

Is there a solution to my p282 board problem or should I just return the boxes for a refund?

Have you tried all the dtb for the "gxl" series (s905x s905d s905w etc) ?

Quote from turgus

I wish I could say the same!..
..my problem with tx3mini 2/16 is that on all 4.xx-Versions I got no sound because my monitor has no speakers, so sound just delivered over hdmi is absolutely useless for me. I mostly use on these s905w boxes(got 3 of em) av-port with a 3.5mm to cinch cable connected to old '80s analogue stereo Amps and huge PA-speakers(2x15"+ 18" subs..) , also a usb-soundcard(which works with all armbian or 3.xx-LE-Versions perfect but also needs one of the precious two usb-ports, which I block on LE-Box with mini-keyboard and HDD for Music & Videos already) isn't recognized on the newer 4.xx LE-builds I tested. It seems if there is no solution to get the av-out working, I have to stay on 3.xx Kernel on the LE box, because neither a new Amp nor a new TV/Monitor are an option..

The core in Armbian is the same as in LE, the only difference is in the configuration. Therefore, chewitt can easily add the necessary support for USB audio devices (enough to make a diff config Armbian and LE).

Important information.

New images and update 20181217 for kernel 3.14 with the current time are the latest. I stopped producing images for LE S9xxx using kernel 3.14. I'm freezing a branch in my GIT soon, which is used to build version s9xxx with kernel 3.14.

For all future versions, I plan to use the new kernel. "4.xx"

Quote from rgnr

Update. Somehow LE sees only 761MB. No wifi with M3 image.

there are two reasons either not the correct dtb, or you actually have 1 GB of RAM in the TV box (no matter what the regular Android firmware writes, it was specially "taught" to lie)

Quote from turgus

check/alter data_to_emmc_uEnv.ini(in BOOT) to fit the same dtb file working for you with sd card

This file is not related to eMMC installation. In eMMC you use a shared file "uEnv.ini". Therefore, you must configure this file for eMMC to install correctly. The file you specify is used to start the system from external media and to place all data in the eMMC.

Quote from turgus

2. boot to libreelec from your card

3. choose the libreelec icon in settings and navigate to services

Between these items, I strongly recommend that you create a full backup (the menu item to create a copy is located in the same place, just below the installation). This allows you to always return to the current state of the system. By the way, creating a full copy can be useful before any updates. If something does not suit the new system, you can always return to the exact (with all the settings and other) current state of the system. Please note that the process of creating a copy can take up to 20-30 minutes. You can store files with backup archives in a safe place to have many different copies. The created copy is stored in the "/storage/backup/ddbr"directory. You can easily copy it to your PC (via network). Please note-in this case, a full copy of eMMC is created along with the boot loader and all other elements, regardless of what is installed in eMMC (Android or Libreelec or other system).

Importantly. Installation, Backup, and Recovery work only from external media.

Quote from DS-1

added the working LE 8.0 dtb

From which specific version of the image are you trying to use dtb ?

Quote from shippy

1. If I install your LE version to eMMC (and erase the Android OS), then update settings on it, how can I then copy back this .img LE version to USB/SD card ?

To return to the previous system in eMMC, you must run LE from external media before installation and perform a full backup via the "Libreelec/Service/eMMC/Create backup"menu item. The backup process can take up to 20-30 minutes (depending on the eMMC and the speed of the external media). After that, you can restore the state of the system at any time when the copy was created. Start the system from external media and perform the reverse procedure (restore from backup). Please note that the creation and restoration of a full copy of the eMMC must be performed by the specified commands (or by running scripts via SSH). Do not confuse this option to create a backup with options for backup for KODI is a totally different function.

Quote from shippy

2. I only saw Khadas Vim section under the Add-ons folder link. Has the arm vs aarch64 problem been solved for Kodi Add-ons on other TV box models too?

all add-ons for the aarch64 version apply to all models that run the selected image

Quote from shippy

Is there a solution to the AV problem at least?

I do not have such equipment, so I do not test it

Quote from Merlin475

Can I use this with my Nano Pi K2? Which file should I use and which device tree file will work with my board?

Thank you very much 🙏

Maybe it s905 (you can try option 2 for wetek_play)

Quote from Wheemer

I've got the 812 version running on a tronsmart s89, thank you for that.

Only question is where are the CEC controls, will they return?

Questions s812 should be placed in the relevant subject. This theme on s9xxx

Quote from twf85

Is the aim of this thread to test ports of LE v9 on Amlogic devices, essentially picking up where kzsaq left off? Or are the builds using LE v8, with Kodi v18 installed instead of v17?

These versions are not extensions of the Kszaq images. This is the result of merging the work of many developers with my additions.

Quote from e123enitan

Hi Balbes, Please assist every time that tried to write into emmc fails

For now, you need to use version kernel 3.14. Be sure to update the multi-boot. New versions only work with the new multi-boot. Only after that, you will be able to install and run LE in eMMC. To completely clean up the old version of LE (17.6), use the install mode with Android erase.

Together with chewitt managed to build and publish Addons for aarch64:

Index of /addons/

The new version (20181019) of the image with the kernel 4.18 aacrh64 with updated addon location:

Nothing found — Yandex.Disk

Quote from chewitt

I don't remember that, but then I don't remember lots of things. I keep the arm repo up to date so no harm in using it. If you want to keep building aarch64 it's best to create another repo though. I can setup some webspace if you need it - ping me in Slack.

Ok

Quote from jacky_yang008

I installed successful,but the IR remote controller failure.

... and the version of the image LE we need to guess ...

Quote from erbas

Here still waiting for some test image for S905 processor with 4.18 kernel

Are there plans for the same?

balbes150

Thank you if you can respond!

The 4.18 kernel version is available for testing and details are available in this thread earlier, or you can find more details on the Khadas forum.