What about coping this into internal nand flash? Assuming I've tested the code on the SD card are there any pitfalls of doing this? I plan to do several boxes, so it could save the cost of the SD card for each.
Be sure to have the original Android Image for this box(es)
(1) Once the system boots from the SD card, where does Kodi's userdata go? Is it to the Android box's internal storage, or does it get written back to the SD card? I don't seem to see anything new on the SD card so I'm assuming it goes to the Android box. Correct me if I'm wrong.
You are wrong
Im looking to install the coreELEC beta
You know this forum is libreelec and not coreelec ?
the option to boot to android isn't there, can we get it in this theme?
Yes.
You have to edit a config file.
How to You can find in this forum or google search
Could this be a character coding problem?
No
You have to read a lot about Samba & Security
Everytime U9 boots directly to android :T
Do this: MINIX U1 / U9:
insert SD card, plug in power cord. Then hold in power button for at least 6 seconds or until LE Logo appears.
Or this:
Terminal Emulator
: boot to Android, insert SD card/USB drive with LE, install Terminal Emulator app (either from Google Play or APKMirror
), run it and type reboot update. Your box should reboot to LE.Be shure to prepare SD card properly.If Your device boots every time to Android it could be Your fault preparing SD card
why isnt it fixed yet?
Because it´s a single User issue ?
I use 8.2.3.1 every day and every day ..... it just works
So, if you still want to use SMB in your setup I suggest that you wait for a replay from someone who know more about SMB configuration as they might help you
Maybe long time waiting 
if so can you tell me which one
Look at post #2 in this thread
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Sorry, You need some basic skills about Linux, but I can´t teach You
You have to configure pulseaudio - will not work OOB
No, I can´t assist - sorry - I don´t know how to create the config file
The issue is having to type the full path, instead of using the "Direct browsing feature" through all your smb shares.
Try to mount SMB via OS, not via KODI and add the mount command to autostart.sh
On my PC I created a special account(read-only rights) for use with SMB - Username: kodi Password: kodi
This will work with every Version of LE/CE or whatever
Yes, it has the S905W. Though I don't see the relation to the dead WiFi.
The relation - S905W is not full supported in this old LE version
As there is no actual amlogic development, You can try CoreELEC and hope WiFi is supported
Or use cabled network -> best choice
Tried this device tree, the box didn't even boot (black screen).
That´s bad
Maybe Your box has the S905W SoC -> it´s a piece of crap
gxl_p212_2g should be the device tree
Remember:
LibreELEC 8.2.3.1 is discontinued
So a S905X box (like your Beelink) will suffice and allow me to watch 4K HDR10 60fps content and my TV should auto-switch with this?
I don´t know if Your TV will - my TV(Philips OLED) just do it.
But I´m not looking for errors with the magnifier like many people do.
BTW:
Most 4k HDR videos(films) are 24fps
Any thoughts on upgrading to a S912 box?
For watching 4k HDR You can use a simple S905X box.
In my case, I use S905X in my living room every day, running 24/7 without any issue,
my S912 is for testing only - I am an IT prof and interested in playing around ....
But my boss(Jill) wants a stable box in our living room - no "experimenting" otherwise I have to sleep on the couch 
what LibreELEC would you recommend; official or kszaq ??
I use the last stable build from kszaq as my daily driver, I own three boxes(2X905X & 1XS912)
Did somes tests with pre alpha versions, if You want to spend much time give it a try, but this early 8.9 versions are not very stable
