OpenElec on EM8

[MetalKettle]

OpenElec on EM8

Ok just to update you all on how I've successfully installed on the trmk1, this is most likely not the "correct and cleanest" way of installing but it worked for me (after much trial and error)...

1. Flash the latest JustMe_1.3 Android version (I love the boot screen and especially like the logo in the top right - nice work sir!). I installed this from USB in recovery but presumably SD would work too.

2. Change resolution to 720p 60hz

3. Click on the reboot app and enter recovery

4. Wipe cache partition & factory reset

5. Flash the OpenElec JM b2 version via USB (presumably SD card will work too).

6. Reboot, stuck on the M8 logo.

7. Enter recovery and do a factory reset & reboot

8. Should now boot into OpenELEC, mine was stuck on a black screen but I found if I switched my AV receiver to another source and then back to the correct one OpenELEC was there and working - went into resolution settings and changed to 1080p. Streaming 1080p 5.1 video via wi-fi without any issues

GREAT WORK JustMe - this is marvellous (just need to work out how to get this standard square remote working now)

If you can grab the remote.comf from your box stock rom you should be able to copy to
Openelec and have the sane remote functionality.

[MetalKettle]

OpenElec on EM8

OK guys. Try my files in the following link...... Ive tested numerous times (with different Roms before the flash) and OE boots each time.

http://metalkettle.tonidoid.com/urlkwn0zg

1. Boot into recovery (without SD card inserted) and do a factory reset.
2. Boot into recovery by toothpick method (with SD card inserted) and the ROM should auto install, reboot, and boot into OE fine.

Let me know how you get on.

Anyone tried this?

[JustMe]

Anyone tried this?

I think the issue is 720 res because I flashed with beta 2 over 30 times never had any boot lock ups. on original eny m8 with roundish remote. v0.92 and v0.91

my tv defaults to 720 anyway on new source then flicker to 1080 if needed

problem is hard to solve an issue that you cannot replicate unfortunately I don't have m8n h8 box people can donate if they like for future builds in andriod and openelec

was going to release beta3 with ssh fixed but since people still have issues with boot locks i may delay it and rely on memeber to test it for me

[trebor]

Anyone tried this?

We did a few days ago on the M8, bit more but basically the same

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?18416-OpenElec-on-EM8&p=240465&viewfull=1#post240465

[trebor]

was going to release beta3 with ssh fixed but since people still have issues with boot locks i may delay it and rely on memeber to test it for me

Happy to assist and have a go, your call
...my M8 awaits.

Cheers

[MetalKettle]

OpenElec on EM8

No, has anyone tested my files and my instructions in post # 298?

[siriusblack]

Metal

will Try that on my T8, Wen i get home from work later will post on here

to let u no how i gets on

it should work cause the M8 & T8 is s802

[trebor]

No, has anyone tested my files and my instructions in post # 298?

No worries, I did not read back far enough

Cheers

[whufclee]

If you can grab the remote.comf from your box stock rom you should be able to copy to
Openelec and have the sane remote functionality.

Thanks for the clarification, that was what I was thinking too. I remember manually re-writing some for the raspberry pi about a year ago which was a right PITA so hopefully this will do the trick. Cheers

I'm just downloading that file you linked to but am curious, what are the diffs between that and the one in the OP or have you just re-uploaded to make sure everyone is using the same rom as you got working?

[foz]

looking forward to testing B3 tonight dam.... work lol
MK I dumped the original rom for this totalxbmc mk1 box how can I extract the .img file to get the remote keyfile out ? thanks mate
I know how and where it is via ftp on a box but sorry no idea within the 6 x .img files
thanks
foz

[MetalKettle]

OpenElec on EM8

looking forward to testing B3 tonight dam.... work lol
MK I dumped the original rom for this totalxbmc mk1 box how can I extract the .img file to get the remote keyfile out ? thanks mate
I know how and where it is via ftp on a box but sorry no idea within the 6 x .img files
thanks
foz

I'm not entirely sure either to be honest. Maybe Lee can send you the file or post it here?

[MetalKettle]

OpenElec on EM8

Thanks for the clarification, that was what I was thinking too. I remember manually re-writing some for the raspberry pi about a year ago which was a right PITA so hopefully this will do the trick. Cheers

I'm just downloading that file you linked to but am curious, what are the diffs between that and the one in the OP or have you just re-uploaded to make sure everyone is using the same rom as you got working?

There's no difference to the actual rom zip. That is beta 2. I have just made it so it will auto install when the device is put into recovery. I had issues installing on my m8 (which I fixed somehow with beta 1, but cant remember the exact steps). But now I can get beta 2 installed no matter what rom or resolution the box was set to previously.

[JustMe]

Post #1 updated.

Time for me to enjoy some beers now and rest

[Deezel]

No, has anyone tested my files and my instructions in post # 298?

i'd try but mine work without any probs

[foz]

I will try b3 tonight if I have no joy I will try auto install method thanks JM & MK
foz