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Quote from chewitt

SMB connections to the local Samba server (incoming) = Settings > LibreELEC > Services > Samba

SMB connections to another SMB/Samba server (outgoing) = Settings > Services > SMB Client

To make Kodi connect to an older SMBv1 share you need to set min/max = SMBv1. If you set it for min = SMBv1, max = SMBv3 it will default to connecting at SMBv2 and will never attempt SMBv1.

Many thanks! Very careless of me not to check - no idea why but I was on Basic or something so never saw it in Services! Set LE back to Expert and I could see SMB Client. Clicked it, set SMB to max/min SMBv2 (highest available in Merlin which I had set to SMBv2 only) and WS-Discovery to "on" and it was a dream to set up with discovery now(?) working.

Ah, scratch my last message. I think I understand: Settings/LibreElec/Services/Samba is the configuration for incoming to a LibreElec based Samba share (connect from say PC to LibreElec). The correct route to connect LibreElec to a Samba share would be via (for videos) Videos/Files/Add videos. I think that's what I did in LE12 (although the forgotten Merlin/LE gotcha probably remains!).

Quote from mperezm77

Yes, "I tried, but it didn't work..." But today I've realiced that I was configuring the minimum and maximun samba protocols on the libreelec service menu instead of the kodi service menu. After I changed de minumum protocol from SMB2 and large MTU to SMB2, it started working fine again.

Thanks, and sorry for the inconvenience...

Hi. I'm trying to fix a similar issue (getting LibreElec to connect to a ASUS Merlin USB based samba share). "Kodi service menu"? Surely only one place to set the SMB versions: Settings/LibreElec/Services/Samba? That said, I recall having this issue with LE12. Some gotcha for my setup I forgot!

Quote from chewitt

I know my instructions were correct; it's entirely up to you to follow them. I couldn't give a fcuk whether some CrapGPT tool also agrees with them and I'm not interested in reading walls of AI generated text. Experimenting is free. Go experiment.

You've misunderstood what I was saying. I'll be clearer: I mentioned I'm not very techie in regard to this topic. I was not clear how to implement your command set, not seeking to check it. I now know to use SSH (new to me) for them. I used AI (Perplexity free version) to elaborate as I was just seeking confirmation that SSH was the correct way to execute your command set and specifically how (like a SSH manual).

Regarding AI use (Perplexity, free version), it was a disaster and wasted many hours. That's why I came here. It admitted in the end to guessing and being "misleading" when I asked it for its sources to check as most of the GUI paths, etc it was giving were incorrect. In particular, it would appear most of the sources it was using were for the Raspberry kit! My learning from this AI use is it does not follow the traditional problem resolution process with an upfront diagnostic step covering such things as what versions are you using, what hardware, etc. No surprise therefore that its output is very hit and miss to the point of dangerous!

Regarding my LibreElec issue. I tried the fixes. Nothing could change the LibreElec>Settings>Display>Resolution from 3840 without causing the small window on reboot. But should it, so is there an actual problem to be solved? The GUI performs fine. And I checked the player stats and the videos were playing at 1080 (so presumably only being upscaled by the TV as desired). I did have some duff videos which were causing glitches I probably incorrectly assigned to resolution/performance issues. That's the fun bit of this whole exercise, I've really learnt a lot of interesting and useful things about LibreElec.

I've now upgraded to the latest nightly build for 13.0 and loving it. Great to be able to directly access more configuration data and maybe some additions more suitable for my hardware. Anyways, thanks for your support and let's move on from the misunderstanding, sharing a huge degree of caution about AI!

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newphreak

March 15, 2016 at 1:02 AM

Not a good start! Maybe it was quoting AI without saying which and the model? And/or something else?

Quote from User100

Many thanks for that.

I've certainly learnt a lot about the Libreelec display/player settings yesterday which is all good stuff! I have, amongst other things (but mainly), set "adjust refresh" to "on start/stop" and whitelisted most 1080p modes. Presumably that just leaves the display (the Libreelec GUI) in 3840 resolution which does not seem to be a problem. Maybe that's enough?

Sorry but I'm not techie in this regard to know what to do with your suggested commands. I only just "mastered" SSH yesterday! I could try asking my AI but I don't have another day to spend with it for it to eventually admit it's been guessing and lying to me!

OK, I couldn't help myself so asked AI to explain your suggestion and it said something I think I understand......

"This instruction adapts the generic Linux kernel method to force 1080p boot resolution on your LibreELEC AMD NUC setup, overriding the default 4K detection from your display.

Identify Connector

Boot into LibreELEC, enable SSH (Settings > Services), connect via SSH as root. Run tail /sys/class/drm/*/status to find the active HDMI connector (e.g., HDMI-A-1 shows "connected"). AMD APUs use the same DRM naming.github

Boot Files on Installed LibreELEC

Unlike USB, files are on the read-only /flash partition (internal storage). Remount writable: mount -o remount,rw /flash. Edit /flash/syslinux.cfg (BIOS/legacy boot) or /flash/EFI/BOOT/syslinux.cfg (UEFI)—not grub.cfg; LibreELEC generic x86 uses Syslinux/extlinux. Use ls /flash to confirm.libreelec+1

Add Kernel Parameter

In the APPEND or linux line, append video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60D (replace HDMI-A-1 with your connector). Example: APPEND boot=UUID=... quiet video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60D. Save with nano, remount read-only (mount -o remount,ro /flash), reboot. Forces kernel framebuffer to 1080p@60Hz on AMD DRM before Kodi loads.reddit+1

Why It Works on AMD NUC

LibreELEC generic x86 supportsThis instruction adapts the generic Linux kernel trick to force a 1080p boot framebuffer on your LibreELEC-installed AMD NUC, overriding the default 4K detection that lags the GUI.

Identify Connector

Boot LibreELEC, enable SSH (Settings > Services), connect as root. Run tail /sys/class/drm/*/status to spot the active HDMI (likely HDMI-A-1 on AMD APUs). Note it exactly.wiki.libreelec

Edit Boot Config

Remount flash writable: mount -o remount,rw /flash. Check ls /flash—edit /flash/syslinux.cfg (legacy BIOS) or /flash/EFI/BOOT/syslinux.cfg (EFI, common on NUCs; not grub.cfg). Use nano to append video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60D to the APPEND line (swap HDMI-A-1 for yours). Example: APPEND boot=UUID=... video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60D quiet.github+1

Apply and Test

Save, remount read-only (mount -o remount,ro /flash), reboot. Kernel now initializes DRM at 1080p@60Hz (M=reduced blanking, D=preferred), smoothing boot/GUI on your AMD hardware before Kodi loads. Tweak Kodi resolution afterward if needed".

But is it correct?

Quote from chewitt

If the current HDMI cables and/or internal firmware (most NUC like devices use an internal DP to HDMI adapter and this has some firmware) have issues with 4K60 but the Kodi GUI (desktop) defaults to 4K60 and "adjust refresh" is not used and/or 1080p modes are not whitelisted, Kodi will upscale everything to 4K60 to compound the problem. It's also possible to have bandwidth issues with uncertified HDMI cables. Have a read of https://wiki.libreelec.tv/configuration/4k-hdr for explanations of recommended config.

To force 1080p desktop, run tail /sys/class/drm/*/status to understand what connector type/number is in active use. Assuming HDMI-A-1, then add video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60D to kernel boot params; which will be either the syslinux.cfg file in the root folder of the USB (legacy boot) or EFI/BOOT/grub.cfg on the USB (EFI boot). If the active connector is not HDMI-A-1 adjust the video= command accordingly. This forces the initial kernel DRM state to 1080p@60 and not 4K where it probably defaults to 4K60.

NB: Some users solve 4K60 issues by using an external DP to HDMI adaptor instead of the HDMI ports on the box. This is not always a guarantee of success as most adaptors are cheap and can also have rubbish firmware; but unlike the internal one soldered to the motherboard, you can order a bunch from Amazon and experiment until you find one that plays nice.

Many thanks for that.

I've certainly learnt a lot about the Libreelec display/player settings yesterday which is all good stuff! I have, amongst other things (but mainly), set "adjust refresh" to "on start/stop" and whitelisted most 1080p modes. Presumably that just leaves the display (the Libreelec GUI) in 3840 resolution which does not seem to be a problem. Maybe that's enough?

Sorry but I'm not techie in this regard to know what to do with your suggested commands. I only just "mastered" SSH yesterday! I could try asking my AI but I don't have another day to spend with it for it to eventually admit it's been guessing and lying to me!

Hi.

A newbie here although a very long time happy user (but not very techie).

I have a new GMKtec NucBox G10 (AMD Ryzen 5 3500U) on which I've installed Libreelec 12.2.0 (seemed the most stable at the time but......!). Outputting to an LG TV.

I have an issue trying to reduce the display resolution from 3840x2160p to 1920x1080p. I'm trying to do this because playback is suffering (e.g. audio only) at the higher resolution. But if I do this and then reboot the Libreelec splash screen appears, freezes, and then a small window with Libreelec in it appears in the top left of the screen.

Hours of AI (not) assisted (not) help has found no resolution. The best I can get SSH to do is reboot without the error but then the display resolution changes back to 3840x2160p.

Am I correct to be trying to reduce the resolution to improve playback performance? If so, how can I do it? Would a more up to date Libreelec version help (there was some issue doing this which I've forgotten given the day I've had!)? Is this an issue with this hardware (I've always used Intel before)?

I tried a forum search but it's hard to come up with a good search term.

Cheers