[ROM] Unofficial OpenELEC for MXIII-G & Tronsmart MXIII+

[Bigredfan]

Totally a noob question but is there any benefit for the dualboot if we are content with just having openelec? If that's the case I should just toothpick update like normal?

One issue I'm noticing is having trouble installing various skins and having issues with depencies not being found

[wilro_6276]

kszaq instructions for the MK808b+ here: https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv/releases SD.
unpack the .gz file to the SD card and toothpick for the first time.

I am sure @wilro will correct if this is wrong.

Hi stannoplan,

We only have the extra step of enabling the SD boot on our device first, but otherwise, kszac's instructions are spot on (it ought to be, as I've merely adapted his work for the MX3G

I have updated post #2 with basic install instructions,

Thanks!

[stannoplan]

Thank you wilro! Are there any instructions to set it up to boot from SD?

kszaq instructions for the MK808b+ here: https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv/releases SD.
unpack the .gz file to the SD card and toothpick for the first time. EDIT: no need to toothpick first time, kszaq included the boot zip in his install file whereas its separate here.

I am sure @wilro will correct if this is wrong.

[Friko]

Thank you wilro! Are there any instructions to set it up to boot from SD?

[wilro_6276]

Howdy Folks,

We've had a couple of break through's:

1. Boot from SDCard! (All beers should go to kszaq for this - nice, simple solution which should allow *all* OE compatible amlogic boxs to support dual boot)
2. Openelec 6.0.1 released!
3. Suspend/Resume working!
4. Improved hdmi-cec support (better support for LG TV's) - Includes the kodi wetek hdmi-cec plugin by default to make it easier to disable/toggle it when it misbehaves.
5. Latest linux/amlogic kernel updates!

(More tweaks & patches than I can poke a stick at!)

I'm just finishing off a couple of last minute tweaks before I upload the new build...

OK, New builds are up & available - Sorry for the delay (darn pesky power led

I've moved to using a dedicated directory for each of my releases (less clutter), & interestingly, if you use SD, you can use the "tar" files to "update" to my older releases (I went back to build "f", just to see if it works - I've included support for the sd boot since my first oe6 builds, as I was sure we'd "get there" one day...

Cheers.

[stannoplan]

Fantastic news Wilro, thanks in advance.

My MXIII-G box refuses to boot into Kodi since I foolishly tried to reset the OE settings (soft and hard) for a nice clean start. I've tried a toothpick install of the last build but it continues to fail to load after the splash screen. Does anyone have any suggestions to completely start afresh (without reverting back to Android!)?

it should work, make sure all your files are correct. Otherwise its not a hard job to load Android using the tool http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/video...-g-tv-box.html and then OE again.

also: much appreciations wilro

[winny.uk]

Fantastic news Wilro, thanks in advance.

My MXIII-G box refuses to boot into Kodi since I foolishly tried to reset the OE settings (soft and hard) for a nice clean start. I've tried a toothpick install of the last build but it continues to fail to load after the splash screen. Does anyone have any suggestions to completely start afresh (without reverting back to Android!)?

[baalho]

way to go wilro!!!
can't wait to install this build...and have an LG TV to boot

[Friko]

Howdy Folks,

We've had a couple of break through's:

1. Boot from SDCard! (All beers should go to kszaq for this - nice, simple solution which should allow *all* OE compatible amlogic boxs to support dual boot)
2. Openelec 6.0.1 released!
3. Suspend/Resume working!
4. Improved hdmi-cec support (better support for LG TV's) - Includes the kodi wetek hdmi-cec plugin by default to make it easier to disable/toggle it when it misbehaves.
5. Latest linux/amlogic kernel updates!

(More tweaks & patches than I can poke a stick at!)

I'm just finishing off a couple of last minute tweaks before I upload the new build...

You my friend, deserve more than our gratitude!

[wilro_6276]

Howdy Folks,

We've had a couple of break through's:

1. Boot from SDCard! (All beers should go to kszaq for this - nice, simple solution which should allow *all* OE compatible amlogic boxs to support dual boot)
2. Openelec 6.0.1 released!
3. Suspend/Resume working!
4. Improved hdmi-cec support (better support for LG TV's) - Includes the kodi wetek hdmi-cec plugin by default to make it easier to disable/toggle it when it misbehaves.
5. Latest linux/amlogic kernel updates!

(More tweaks & patches than I can poke a stick at!)

I'm just finishing off a couple of last minute tweaks before I upload the new build...

[Bigredfan]

Great! I have bundled in the wetek HDMI CEC enabler in my next build (makes it easier to enable/disable cec), I'm also sorting through a swag of cec patches here that may/may not improve things.

Could you provide the video/audio specs of any problematic video's - I'm going nuts with this one really old DVD (mpeg2 audio), which plays perfectly on my S805 MXQ, using an almost identical OE build (other mpeg2 audio files appear to play fine on both)... AGGGHH!!!


Good reference - I had to tweak my advanced settings originally, & have always just copied it across after each update - forgot all about it! The nice thing about OE is that it's very light on memory, so there's plenty to spare for buffering (esp. with the generally poor wireless these boxes have

What are the advanced settings that you personally use to help buffering?

[cwh060]

i would have a look in the folder .kodi/addons/isengard/skin.aeon.nox.5/ for the file skin.aeon.nox.5-5.7.3.zip.md5 and try delete it

Thanks, I looked in the .kodi/addons folder but there is not an isengard directory, nor any reference to skin.aeon.nox.5? Unless I'm doing something wrong with SSH.

[wilro_6276]

All working nicely here since updating to build g and disabling CEC and wifi interface. The box has been on for days now without any lockups or issues. Video playback is good for the most part with the odd file that stutters.

Great! I have bundled in the wetek HDMI CEC enabler in my next build (makes it easier to enable/disable cec), I'm also sorting through a swag of cec patches here that may/may not improve things.

Could you provide the video/audio specs of any problematic video's - I'm going nuts with this one really old DVD (mpeg2 audio), which plays perfectly on my S805 MXQ, using an almost identical OE build (other mpeg2 audio files appear to play fine on both)... AGGGHH!!!

About buffering problems here is the solution

http://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Modify_the_video_cache

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ampUWiAwsEg

And now everything is perfect with the Openelec!!!

Good reference - I had to tweak my advanced settings originally, & have always just copied it across after each update - forgot all about it! The nice thing about OE is that it's very light on memory, so there's plenty to spare for buffering (esp. with the generally poor wireless these boxes have

[gthebest]

Can we install chrome browser in this version of Openelec?

[ilfrance]

I have an odd problem which exists in OpenElec 6.0.0 or any Android firmware for that matter. The same problem exists if I load Tronsmart 106L firmware, 113L or Remix
s 115.

My box is an MXIIIG. I can not install any skin.

I can install just about every add on I like and it works without problem, skins; however are just not co-operating. I have uploaded my log files the problems start on Line 645. It's reporting an MD5 issue at Line 658. I am going to try loading from a zip and see if this works, I suspect not.

Any idea what may be going on with this thing? First time using OpenElec, I like it...although wish I could find a better way to integrate Neflix.

Thanks
cwh

i would have a look in the folder .kodi/addons/isengard/skin.aeon.nox.5/ for the file skin.aeon.nox.5-5.7.3.zip.md5 and try delete it