Netflix in HD is being killed in some of the Chinese boxes.

[Sholander]

i read that installing and booting coreelec to/from microSD,downloads and installs WidevineL1 files to microSD and then u can play on HD.Didnt try though cause i didnt know where to save repository zip files to insert on netflix and then i formated microSD with coreelec.

Where did you read that, it' complete nonsense...

Once CoreElec is installed you have a full version of Kodi 18.4 on your uSD card and all data transfer can be done with Kodi File Manager.
You can create any folder on "storage" partition without affecting your CE or Kodi installation.
So, you can create a "download" folder and transfer to it any "repository.zip" and install it with Kodi addon installer.

For Netflix addon you can download it anywhere from here, copy it to a Fat32 formatted USB flash drive or directly to storage/download folder you created.
Then you install that Netflix addon, (either directly from USB flash drive or from your donload folder) and it will install automatically all needed dependencies and necessary Widevine decrypting library (libwidevinecdm.so)

The other way to install Netflix addon is to first install repository.castagnait-1.0.0.zip and then install latest NF addon from that repository.

Depending on the box SoC you'll get 1080p on S922 SoC, and only 720p on S912 and S905X boxes, as they don't have enough juice to software decode 1080p streams.

[Sholander]

thanks mate i'll try.But where do I put this repozitory on micro sd?I remember box wasn't recognizing a usb stick with other repozitories I was trying to insert.Maybe do I have to put them after burning coreelec on my microSD on PC on some folder?Also the repository yoy mentioned,is for kodi or for coreelec?

CoreEelec is just an Linux operating system to run full version of Kodi, same as Android. So all addons, repositories and the rest are FOR KODI. Just think of CoreElec as if you have Android with only Kodi installed, and nothing else.

[kos25k]

Thanks mates.Just to understand..Will at least 720P play if I just install Kodi as normal app?Or for 720P will I have to make kodi/coreelec etc bootable from a microSD?720P will be perfect though,because I own a good sony tv that although Netflix streams at 540P (SD) it boosts stream to much more good quailty.I don't know how it manages this,but some say that x-reality chip do this job..

[Sholander]

First, what box are you asking about ?
Second, working Netflix in 720p is certainly possible only in Kodi that is installed with CoreElec, not in Android. Ofcourse first you have to get CoreElec working on your box, because not all are supported. Some boxes have locked bootloader and on those it's impossible to install CoreElec.

For instructions how to install CoreElec on an Amlogic box go to official CoreElec website: https://coreelec.org/
To install Netflix addon in Kodi first read this from official Netflix addon Kodi forum thread: https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=329767

[kos25k]

I have a Vorke Z6 tv box.I successfully managed to boot coreelec with Kodi from microSD,but I gave up because I didn't know where to save repozitories.Now I will have to try again with the instructions you gave me,because lately I have formated microSD to put recovery and magisk to root my tv box(I rooted it).But when I have time,I'll install again coreelec and Netflix and report back!

[Sholander]

Remember that you cannot damage your CoreElec-Kodi installation by adding any files/folders to it if you use Kodi File Manager, because then you work on "storage" partition of the uSD card. This partition cannot be seen on a Windows machine when uSD is plugged to the Windows machine...

Before you can do ALL file/folder work with Kodi File Manager you have to change some default Kodi settings like enable "show hidden files and folders" and "enable renaming and deleting files".

Of course you can damage your CE-Kodi installation by deleting any necessary files/folders, so take care what you delete

For better assistance for installing and working in CoreElec I suggest you subscribe to CoreElec forum.

[kos25k]

thank you!but how to transfer the specific netflix repository zip inside file manager of coreelec? (coreelec doesnt have internet browser to download this) also microSD isn't recognized from PC and my tv box doesn't recognize any external usb pen drive..

[Sholander]

USB is not recognized in Android, or in CoreElec ?
In CE it must be recognized if it's not a hardware fault with your USB connector or USB stick. USB stick must be formatted to Fat32 on any PC machine.

If USB does not work, just copy needed .zip file to root of your uSD Card (that partition is Fat32 format and is recognized on any Windows PC and contains all files for CoreElec installation and running). Then you can access this .zip in Kodi File Manager and copy it to any new folder made on "storage" partition of uSD Card. I always make new folders "download" and "install" for such use...

If you encounter any problems just ask here or on CE forum...

Btw, flash CoreElec installation image with "Etcher" program on a Windows machine. When flashing is finished take out the uSD card and reinsert it. Windows will complain and want to format newly flashed card, BUT JUST IGNORE THAT MESSAGE!
Then open recognized partition on uSD card and you'll see the root partition with needed installation files. It will be only about 500mb in size. Here you copy your repository.zip file. All the rest of the uSD size is on another partition not seen by Windows. That is how it should look.

[kos25k]

Usb stick with kodi repository wasnt recognized from my usb hub (connected to vorke z6) while i was on coreelec.Now i understood the process, but today late when i go home, i have to undig an old pc to make my job and report back! Btw these seems very fresh Netflix repisitories. Are they ok?

https://github.com/CastagnaIT/plugin.video.netflix/releases

[Sholander]

Yes, but this is the latest Netflix addon. Repository to install this addon, and keep it up to date is repository.castagnait-1.0.0.zip.
You can install this NF addon directly, without previously installing repository.., your choice.

Btw, take care to format needed USB stick on a PC to Fat32. I don't see any reason not to be recognized except for hardware fault USB stick/port.

[kos25k]

Thanks bro.Last question:is there any similar burning tool for my tv box/android?I dont even know if my ancient PC with 1Gb ram will even boot!

[Sholander]

Don't think that you'll get anywhere with that PC with today's needs.
You need at least a PC/Laptop with Windows 7 to get you anywhere today.

There is a tool that you can try on an old PC machine - Win32 Disk Imager it's only 12Mb installation file.

[kos25k]

Thanks.Btw,stupid question,but didn't figured it out.How to power off box while being on coreelec?Also how to boot to coreelec while being on android?I am rooted though..

[Sholander]

Power menu -> left icon on top row, like in all Kodi versions.
To reboot to CE from Android install "Reboot to Libreelec" app from the store.

[kos25k]

guys i made all these steps and now coreelec 9.2.0 just bootloops.. i copyied 2 repository files on root of microSD card though. Maybe this is the reason of bootlooping?