[Step by Step Tutorial] LibreElec on H96 Max+ *** Also IR Remote support ***
Firstly I would like to thank all user who have made a contribution in support of RK3328 device, in particular:
balbes150, @hexdump from Armbian Forum, @easyb From Armbian Forum, @ amirul From Armbian Forum and LE community.
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What you need:
1 USB stick: at least 1 gb
1 SD Card : strongly suggespted at least 4 gb
Balena Etcher: https://www.balena.io/etcher/
LibreElec custom image for H96 Max+ : https://mega.nz/#!IxYXFIbb!DCiQiwYLK...-dyQ8IUDnDl2nA
referred imaginatively by me as "Libre_Elec H96 Max+ _Crossover"
IR Remote fix: https://mega.nz/#!hpZlxAzb!FaqEvNF_T...iwQmbXdOF7As3U
Let's Start
Install and open Balena Etcher ----> click on "select image" and choose Libre_Elec H96_Max+ _Crossover.img
Instert usb stick and SD card in your pc. -I suggespt to delete all partitions on these units , make a backup before doing it-
Click on "Select Target" and choose: USB stick and SD card
Click on "Flash!"----> wait for FINISH.
Now insert USB stick and SD card in your H96 Max+, connect HDMI cable to TV, connect power supply cable.
Now you can read on screen: "PARTITION RESAZING IN PROGRESS" , wait till the device is rebooted.
After the reboot you can see the home screen of KODI, complete first setup using a usb mouse.
Wait 5 minutes, then power off the device using the icon in KODI home screen.
Remove power supply cable, remove USB stick, keep SD card inserted in H96 Max+.
Power on the device,leave work the interafce till you see KODI HOME.
Now you have succesfully installed LibreElec on SD card
How to make IR Remote working:
Open IR_Remote_fix_by_easyb.zip,----> extract: [h96mp , rc_maps.cfg] in a free USB stick.
Open settings in KODI,----> click on File Manager ,----> click on Add source,----> set same as picture and click ok.
Insert your usb stick in H96 Max+.
You have now a situation like a next picture, you can see 2 different columns. -my usb stick is named "USB_STICK"-
In left column open your USB stick clicking on her name, in right colum open .config folder clicking on it.
You must click one for one on two files : [h96mp , rc_maps.cfg] in left column, till their names become green,----> right button of your mouse and click on copy,----> Confirm. Results in next picture
In the right column click and enter in rc_keymaps folder, reselect two files in left column, they become green, right button of your mouse, click on copy, Confirm. Results in next picture
Reboot device. You have now a working IR Remote.
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HDMI AUDIO: works
IR Remote: works
Wifi usb dongle: works
bluetooth usb dongle: works
ON/OFF Led Indicator: works
CEC: not tested
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Final conclusions: what I've done, and why:
I have assembled the image, but the credits belongs to others.
I chose to use:
The super system: LE 9.80 kernel 4 by balbes150: that support usb wifi and bluetooth dongles.
The easyb dtb to be able to offer compatibility with HDMI AUDIO and have ON/OFF LED that works.
The u-boot component of LE 9.1 generic official image, beacuse the easyb dtb doesn't work with balbes150 u-boot. i don't know why.
IR Remote Fix by easyb: to make remote control works.
In the guide there could be inaccuracies regarding the terms used, forgive my lack of knowledge.
There are LibreElec features that I haven't tested yet, any error report or correction report is welcome
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balbes150, @hexdump from Armbian Forum, @easyb From Armbian Forum, @ amirul From Armbian Forum and LE community.
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What you need:
1 USB stick: at least 1 gb
1 SD Card : strongly suggespted at least 4 gb
Balena Etcher: https://www.balena.io/etcher/
LibreElec custom image for H96 Max+ : https://mega.nz/#!IxYXFIbb!DCiQiwYLK...-dyQ8IUDnDl2nA
referred imaginatively by me as "Libre_Elec H96 Max+ _Crossover"
IR Remote fix: https://mega.nz/#!hpZlxAzb!FaqEvNF_T...iwQmbXdOF7As3U
Let's Start
Install and open Balena Etcher ----> click on "select image" and choose Libre_Elec H96_Max+ _Crossover.img
Instert usb stick and SD card in your pc. -I suggespt to delete all partitions on these units , make a backup before doing it-
Click on "Select Target" and choose: USB stick and SD card
Click on "Flash!"----> wait for FINISH.
Now insert USB stick and SD card in your H96 Max+, connect HDMI cable to TV, connect power supply cable.
Now you can read on screen: "PARTITION RESAZING IN PROGRESS" , wait till the device is rebooted.
After the reboot you can see the home screen of KODI, complete first setup using a usb mouse.
Wait 5 minutes, then power off the device using the icon in KODI home screen.
Remove power supply cable, remove USB stick, keep SD card inserted in H96 Max+.
Power on the device,leave work the interafce till you see KODI HOME.
Now you have succesfully installed LibreElec on SD card
How to make IR Remote working:
Open IR_Remote_fix_by_easyb.zip,----> extract: [h96mp , rc_maps.cfg] in a free USB stick.
Open settings in KODI,----> click on File Manager ,----> click on Add source,----> set same as picture and click ok.
Insert your usb stick in H96 Max+.
You have now a situation like a next picture, you can see 2 different columns. -my usb stick is named "USB_STICK"-
In left column open your USB stick clicking on her name, in right colum open .config folder clicking on it.
You must click one for one on two files : [h96mp , rc_maps.cfg] in left column, till their names become green,----> right button of your mouse and click on copy,----> Confirm. Results in next picture
In the right column click and enter in rc_keymaps folder, reselect two files in left column, they become green, right button of your mouse, click on copy, Confirm. Results in next picture
Reboot device. You have now a working IR Remote.
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HDMI AUDIO: works
IR Remote: works
Wifi usb dongle: works
bluetooth usb dongle: works
ON/OFF Led Indicator: works
CEC: not tested
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Final conclusions: what I've done, and why:
I have assembled the image, but the credits belongs to others.
I chose to use:
The super system: LE 9.80 kernel 4 by balbes150: that support usb wifi and bluetooth dongles.
The easyb dtb to be able to offer compatibility with HDMI AUDIO and have ON/OFF LED that works.
The u-boot component of LE 9.1 generic official image, beacuse the easyb dtb doesn't work with balbes150 u-boot. i don't know why.
IR Remote Fix by easyb: to make remote control works.
In the guide there could be inaccuracies regarding the terms used, forgive my lack of knowledge.
There are LibreElec features that I haven't tested yet, any error report or correction report is welcome
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