[ROM] OpenELEC for Amlogic-based TV boxes (M8, MXQ, TV110, MX2/G18)

[KimKnott]

Why would you say that ? Its not true. Head over to minixforum to read more about OE on mini x8h

Where I can find this flash for the Minix X7 and X8H?
My two friends has X7 and X8H running boring KitKat and I would like to converted to Linux.
Send me the link so I can download and some more information.

Thanks,
KK

[al8782]

This firmware 5.0.3 for M8 has more minor issues. Kodi repository internet Radio app ain't working any more.

I'm having a lot of problems with music addons in 5.0.3

I tried the same addons I'm having problems with on my G Box Mx2 running codes Devel 328 build and they play great. For me 5.0.3 is running good on my G Box Q. Accept most music addons and not being able to connect an ethernet cable to my box to ssh or samba instead of using wifi.

[Blindseyed]

I'm having a lot of problems with music addons in 5.0.3

I tried the same addons I'm having problems with on my G Box Mx2 running codes Devel 328 build and they play great. For me 5.0.3 is running good on my G Box Q. Accept most music addons and not being able to connect an ethernet cable to my box to ssh or samba instead of using wifi.

I havent tried any music add ons yet so I'll see if it's doing it to me

getting black playback when playing video with latest 5.0.3 on some screens. any ideas?
# cat /sys/class/display/mode
720p59hz

I've been running it straight for a few hours and haven't had this happen. Could it be the add on itself? Maybe a buffer problem? I wonder if changing the resolution might help

[curunoir]

Hi codesnake, first thanks for your job I really enjoy using OpenElec on my CSM8 / M8 box.

However I have one feature request, is this possible to add "CONFIG_AM_VIDEOCAPTURE" to the kernel ? The whole purpose of this is being able to use this box with an ambilight-like setup based on hyperion/boblight servers on a remote Rpi. Here's a link for the whole story here http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=219563&pid=1939858#pid1939858 I also think somebody created an issue on the github.

Thanks again.

[pigbait]

[ROM] OpenELEC for Amlogic-based TV boxes (M8, MXQ, TV110, MX2/G18)

Hi codesnake, first thanks for your job I really enjoy using OpenElec on my CSM8 / M8 box.

However I have one feature request, is this possible to add "CONFIG_AM_VIDEOCAPTURE" to the kernel ? The whole purpose of this is being able to use this box with an ambilight-like setup based on hyperion/boblight servers on a remote Rpi. Here's a link for the whole story here http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=219563&pid=1939858#pid1939858 I also think somebody created an issue on the github.

Thanks again.

Hi codesnake, first thanks for your job I really enjoy using OpenElec on my CSM8 / M8 box.

However I have one feature request, is this possible to add "CONFIG_AM_VIDEOCAPTURE" to the kernel ? The whole purpose of this is being able to use this box with an ambilight-like setup based on hyperion/boblight servers on a remote Rpi. Here's a link for the whole story here http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=219563&pid=1939858#pid1939858 I also think somebody created an issue on the github.

Thanks again.

Hey just a quick question for you about your remote Pi for hyperion or Boblight, what tutorial did you follow.. all I can find are tutorials to run them with xbmc on the pi as well.. I'm looking for a standalone ambilight with my Pi.

[curunoir]

Well install Hyperion addon from this repo https://github.com/poljvd/script.service.hyperion
Configure the addon, usually you only need to set the rpi ip address. On the rpi side just follow the same tutorials. It should work when you play video after this on your device running kodi. Except if it is an Amlogic device, or you should disable amcodec hardware decoding for testing.

[gtvdev]

for some of my m8 devices, the pvr doesn't work from the start unless "wait for network" is enabled. any idea why this is? also, i have a custom build with some changes from codesnake's (great work by the way, appreciated) 5.0.3. is it possible that i can create a patch for setting WIFI and "wait for network" to be ON by default? it's essential for me.

thanks.

[gtvdev]

I havent tried any music add ons yet so I'll see if it's doing it to me



I've been running it straight for a few hours and haven't had this happen. Could it be the add on itself? Maybe a buffer problem? I wonder if changing the resolution might help

hi, thanks for response. the problem goes away when i use software decoding instead of hardware decoding..

[e123enitan]

This is a port of OpenELEC for devices based on Amlogic chips. Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center (OpenELEC) is a small Linux distribution built from scratch as a platform to turn your device into an XBMC media center.

Supported devices:

• G18 (G18REF, Matricom MX2, Generic Droid-TV) with Amlogic 8726MX SoC
• M8 (K200) with Amlogic S802 SoC
• MXQ with Amlogic S805 SoC - coming soon
• TV110 with Amlogic S805 SoC - coming soon

Note that official OpenELEC team does NOT officialy support these builds, and is NOT involved in any way, so DO NOT POST bugs and DO NOT ASK for help on official OpenELEC site at http://openelec.tv.

If you need help, please ask you questions in this topic, or file a bug at https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELEC.tv/issues.


Latest stable release:

OpenELEC for Amlogic 5.0.3 with Kodi 14.1 Helix is available now:

Download links for WeTek Play:

• for updating the exisiting installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE....arm-5.0.3.tar
• SD-card image for new installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE...m-5.0.3.img.gz

Download links for M8 2GB:

• for updating the exisiting installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE....arm-5.0.3.tar
• for new installations from recovery: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE....arm-5.0.3.zip

Download links for MX2/G18:

• for updating the exisiting installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE....arm-5.0.3.tar
• for new installations from recovery: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE....arm-5.0.3.zip

Latest testing release:

OpenELEC for Amlogic 5.0 RC3 with Kodi 14.0 Helix RC3 is available now:

Download links for WeTek Play:

• for updating the exisiting installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE...arm-4.97.3.tar
• SD-card image for new installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE...-4.97.3.img.gz

Download links for M8 2GB:

• for updating the exisiting installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE...arm-4.97.3.tar
• for new installations from recovery: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE...arm-4.97.3.zip

Download links for MX2/G18:

• for updating the exisiting installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE...arm-4.97.3.tar
• for new installations from recovery: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE...arm-4.97.3.zip

Development builds:

OpenELEC for M8 2GB with XBMC 13.2 Gotham:

Download links:

• for updating the exisiting installations: https://googledrive.com/host/0B4FNwq...148-update.tar
• for new installations from recovery: https://googledrive.com/host/0B4FNwq...el-320a148.zip

Thanks stane1983 for the bootloader and recovery.

Source code:
https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELEC.tv

Pls pardon my ignorant, does this ROM supports Tronsmart Vega S89, Soc 802


Thanks

[e123enitan]

Pls pardon my ignorant, does this ROM supports Tronsmart Vega S89, Soc 802


Thanks

Waaaaoooooooooo I just installed with no issue, pls how do connect to wifi?

Thanks

[e123enitan]

Waaaaoooooooooo I just installed with no issue, pls how do connect to wifi?

Thanks

to the openelec rom developer, this rom works like charm, flawless, smooth, my setup was up and running in less than 15 min these includes connecting to server( Mediabrowser3)+Mediabrowser/kodi addon +Titan Skin works like magic.

Cheers!

[piperider]

has anyone seen this yet wonder if it works??

http://androidopinions.com/install-open-elec-on-beelink-mxq-tv-box/

[curunoir]

Hi codesnake, first thanks for your job I really enjoy using OpenElec on my CSM8 / M8 box.

However I have one feature request, is this possible to add "CONFIG_AM_VIDEOCAPTURE" to the kernel ? The whole purpose of this is being able to use this box with an ambilight-like setup based on hyperion/boblight servers on a remote Rpi. Here's a link for the whole story here http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=219563&pid=1939858#pid1939858 I also think somebody created an issue on the github.

Thanks again.

Well I've checked the source code and it looks like the CONFIG_AM_VIDEOCAPTURE option is already enabled on the 5.0.3 release so it might miss something to have /dev/videocap0 available. Also I tried to compile the OpenElec 5.0.3 on a Debian but the compilation failed lately when it tries to compile libssl if I'm correct.

[DespeRado]

Waaaaoooooooooo I just installed with no issue, pls how do connect to wifi?

Thanks

Just go to Programs>>OpenELEC Configuration>>Network and enable Wireless Networks...

[e123enitan]

Just go to Programs>>OpenELEC Configuration>>Network and enable Wireless Networks...

Tronsmart remote is not working I can't power on/off and not able to navigate Kodi, so I used USB/keyboard to power down, to power on I have to manually press box bottom.
Any solutions to get remote working.

Cheers