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[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
[ROM][Linux/XBMC] OpenELEC for Amlogic-based TV-Boxes

So after a 4.2.4 fresh install everything worked as expected. I did an update to 4.2.5 transferring the 4 files and I'm back on the same issue.

Can you please look into this?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
Ok, I tried updating to Openelec from 1.1.5. Seems now to be a bad idea as it is kind of bricked. My own fault i am sure. Any way of getting it back in working order so I can upgrade to 1.1.6 and installing it right?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
Just install 1.1.6 from sdcard and then OpenELEC.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
Couldn't get recovery back. Finally found a auto update recovery that just looped, but got me back to recovery after I powered it off. Still working on it. Thanks for the reply.

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Ok, for some reason I can only install the 1.2 rom from matricom on my MX2. Everything else give me script failures or just aborts (1.1.5, 1.1.6) and the Openelec build ends up at the TTY screen after installation. Any ideas? I was on 1.1.5 originally, but running 1.2 now.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
What error message do you see on the TTY screen?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7jafz28fbnb4oxe/IMG_20140830_190155.jpg?dl=0 This one! "Job control turned off"
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
The only supported scenario for now is to install OpenELEC over 1.1.6.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
I can't get 1.1.6 to install. Keeps aborting install. Ever seen that?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
How do you install 1.1.6?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
I've tried installing just the downloaded zip and tried unzipping to root of sd card. But i can install 1.2 no problem and the openelec build installs.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
Unfortunately I cannot help you here. If you can't install 1.1.6 then possibly something is wrong with your box.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
Will keep trying. Report back later. Ty!

UPDATE::: I GOT IT INSTALLED!!!!!! Running like a champ!!!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
[ROM][Linux/XBMC] OpenELEC for Amlogic-based TV-Boxes

Is anyone able to install subtitles on the latest beta?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kozmo2k4:
Would you mind documenting/sharing the steps you took?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
Are you unzipping the 1.1.6 zip file on your desktop? When you unzip the 1.1.6 you have to take the 3 unzipped files and transfer them onto a sdcard and do the toothpick method with the sdcard that has the 3 files that you just transfer onto it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
To tell you the truth, i can't remember. I tried so many ways that i can't remember. I'm normally pretty efficient, but it was mainly just my error. No looking back.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
Can you try installing subtitles and tell me if you can? Assuming you are on beta 5.

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Omg I'm such an idiot. I'm sorry codesnake and everyone. I found subtitles. I was looking in the wrong places. Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Bruur:
I have this as well, but only after I restore a backup made under a previous version of OpenElec (such as 4.1.4) onto this 4.1.5 version.Then the OpenElec configuration app misbehaves the same way.

However, right after a clean install the OpenElec configuration app works fine.

Is there a way, to restore the OpenElec configuation app to the state it is right after a clean install?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
This is how I install the builds that I use. I might do an extra step here or there that isn't needed. But doing this way has cut back on pretty much any problems I have encountered before. This works 99% of the time for me.

I highly suggest when going from one build to the next either it be going from android to linux or one linux build to a different linux build to first boot into recovery without any sdcard installed and do a cache, data/factory reset first, then reboot ( don't power off ). Then install a fresh 1.1.6 or 1.1.5 ( depending what build you're using ) so you end up at the welcome screen and to be safe I even go into launcher - settings - storage - unmount sdcard ( I do not pull sdcard out of the box without unmounting it first ) and them power box off. Then boot into recovery again without any sdcard installed and do a cache wipe, data/factory reset, but don't reboot, just put in your sdcard with whichever build you are using and install from ext and reboot after it's install which is very important. I've powered my box off without first rebooting and had some problems after that. Like for example, not having access points show up when connecting wifi, it would just be blank.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
If you install 4.1.4 and update to 4.1.5 with samba, you should be good with system and network settings. I had the same problem as you with the system and network setting showing the same exact thing when I flashed with 4.1.5. I also noticed that no wifi access points show up at setup when you flash with 4.1.5.

I'm doing a new box right now straight from 1.1.6 to 4.1.5 again to see if the same thing happens. If it does, I'll just install 4.1.4 and update to 4.1.5. I really need 4.1.5 because it has the control tty fix.

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Still no access points showing up when doing the openelec setup. But was able to have separate system and network settings. I'm doing a .tar back up now with settings from a different box so I'll see if the system and network settings stay different.

Access points did show up for wifi in the network settings section.

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I was able to get separate setting sor system and network after my back up, even though no wifi access points showed up during openelec setup.

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Spoke to soon. When I went to log into my access point the box rebooted it self and now the system and network are the same again. I'm not able to choose between wireless or wired settings. Plus I some screen flickering here an there.

I'm going to install 4.1.4 and just do a 4.1.5 update. I did that with a couple other boxes without any problems at all. The problems just seem to be happening with a new 4.1.5 flash..

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I installed 4.1.4 and all access points showed up this time during openelec setup. I'm doing a back up now and will update to 4.1.5 with my labtop through samba and see how it goes from there.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
Well even if I flash 4.1.4 and then update via explorer and up address this issue still pops up.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
You're absolutely right I didn't really notice until I move my box from one TV to the next. This is only a problem with 415 that I'm noticing

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I couldn't hardwire my box because I couldn't switch to wired access
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
Just got home and checked my box in my bedroom that I just updated to 4.1.5 yesterday and it's doing the same thing. Settings showing up in network settings also.

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Down graded to 4.1.4 and after reboot everything is back to normal again.

Definitely a 4.1.5 problem..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] KOPRajs:
Hi,

I was running 4.1.4 version with few minor glitches for some time and everything was fine. After update to 4.1.5 (by uploading the .tar to /storage/.update/ directory) it booted to XBMC only once. Now I'm getting "cannot mount: /flash/SYSTEM" during boot. It seems that it got corrupted somehow so I want to reflash using recovery but I don't want to loose the DATA partition. So I removed the line with "format()" from the update-script but even when I resign the .zip with Sign+ the verification fails.

So how do I correctly sign the update.zip? Or can someone upload 4.1.4 or 4.1.5 update.zip with DATA partition formating removed?

Thank you.

Zdenek

EDIT: By the way what is your average CPU temperature? OpenELEC 4.1.4 reports mine sometimes over 90°C but the box doesn't seem to be overheated when I lay my hand on it. Does the indicator work correctly?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Bruur:
I noticed this too, I have seen 130°C as the GPU temperature, right after startup of the box. The box wasn't warm at all. I'm guessing too its another bug in 4.1.5
[Miscellaneous Android Development] CrazyA99:
My friends box reports 3°C so I wouldn't trust it
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
I'm around 80 celsius when at idle and 110 celsius after watching a movie.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
I will check when I get home.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dj sweety:
CEC support

Your version 4.1.5 is stunning, really great work. Only 2 problems so far. :)

The sound over HDMI mutes sometimes for a second. :( Video plays fine ...

Also i would like to use my samsung remote control via CEC. Should it work already on a CEC-HDMI cable? Or do i need an external adapter? How to config for CEC??

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OpenELEC (unofficial) Version: 4.1.5

OpenELEC:~ # cec-client

No device type given. Using 'recording device'

CEC Parser created - libCEC version 2.1.4

no serial port given. trying autodetect: FAILED

OpenELEC:~ #

OpenELEC:~ # cec-client -l

Found devices: NONE

Has anyone tested this TWRP recovery on g18ref (new MTD)?

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?15651-TWRP-for-Amlogic-devices

On my geekbuying MX2 i have 120°C cold and 150°C hot ... :eek:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
When you get a chance go back to your openelec config and switch between system and network to see if they are the same. I didn't notice mine until I went to move my box to another tv and had to connect wired access.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dj sweety:
Network and system is the same. I have not seen this because LAN , WLAN, Samba and SSH are working out of the box ...

Do you have any sound issues?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
I went back to 4.1.4. Hopefully this will be fixed in the next release.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
I personally don't have sound issues.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dj sweety:
Someone with any hints what to do with this sound interruptions? They are very frustrating ...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
It seems that only you have that issue. Try another HDMI cable.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
Only sound issues I have are on some live tv channels. I use IPTV Simple Client.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dj sweety:
I will tomorrow buy another HDMI cable. This could also help for CEC ...

Also i would like to reduce CPU utilisation. I found this posting.

In my config i can not select 108Oi. Any idea why?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
New cable will not help you with CEC. CEC doesn't work on this box.

1080i resolution may not be supported by your TV.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Creed0:
[MENTION=5986303]Al8782[/MENTION]: you mentioned you use IPTV simple client, do you know of any good m3u playlists for US channels?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
I haven't been able to find a decent list for us channels. But this list seems to have a lot and it updates almost every day.

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/user/vdubt25

I use Transparency skin and I noticed that I have to set this up in Confluence first and then switch over to Transparency when I'm done.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
I don't have any problems with IPTV channels when using IPTV Simple Client. Most likely the problem is caused by your IPTV source.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
Yeah that's what I figured.

Any idea about the System and Network settings displaying the same. It doesn't seem to happen at first but after a couple reboots all my boxes with 4.1.5 have this problem.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
That issue will be fixed in one of the next releases.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
Ok cool, thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
does 4.0.7 have the debug shell error or just 4.1.4?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
Yes, it has the same issue.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
Are you familiar with this screen?

A friend tells me it comes up every now and then. I updated her box to 4.1.5.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
I'm not sure about 4.0.7, but I do know I've gotten it with other updates like 4.1.3 and I think 4.1.2. I would have to go back in the Matricom thread and see when I first posted it happening.

I see Codesnake saying it happens on 4.0.7.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
It seems that's the system log. But I don't know why she have it shown on the screen.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
Could it have been anything she did?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
ok, thanks

Just a reminder. I appreciate everything you have done for me. and im sure im not the only one here to think that.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
Try to make a backup, reflash the box from recovery, and then restore the backup.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
i just finished doing exactly that
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
I agree 100%.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] lexi81:
[MENTION=1821973]codesnake[/MENTION] Is the default advancedsettings.xml provided by OpenELEC still in place, or have you replaced it? OpenELEC provides some settings about 24Hz audio sync issues.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
No, I haven't replaced the default advancedsettings.xml.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -lukin-:
Agreed -vdubt25 has the best list and done a great job teaching others how to do it.

If you're interested in starting your own US .m3u playlist for IPTV Simple client, send me a PM and I'll try to help. Warning: Building and maintaining a live TV playlist can be a painful and laborious task. :silly:

Thanks again [MENTION=1821973]codesnake[/MENTION] for your hard work!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dj sweety:
Audio popping continues with other HDMI cable. :(

Croniccore fixed such issues on his MX-Linux 1.01 release. I will test it, if i have time ...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] inameiname:
Is OpenELEC 4.2 Beta5 too buggy to use?

Based on the last several postings about the latest OpenELEC, OpenELEC 4.2 Beta5, is it a fair assessment to say the latest version has some bugs and it is probably best to stick with the previous version, OpenELEC 4.2 Beta4, until a Beta6 or whatever comes out?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chuckconnors:
I have seen this same text on my screen as well. This is on the latest release. The video output is via the a/v port and not HDMI. Curious if your friend is using a/v or HDMI.

So far this has not been a problem and seems to go away after a reboot.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
Yeah 4.1.5 I would stay away from. 4.1.6 is out, Codesnake hasn't post it up yet.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
She uses hdmi.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
OpenELEC for Amlogic 4.2 Beta6 is now available. See the first post in this topic for more details.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
Sweet. Thank you codesnake
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
Still has the problem with system and network displaying the same settings.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] inameiname:
Thanks, I'll try 4.1.6 instead.

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After having two weeks off from my MX2 due to getting a replacement and using my laptop instead, I am immediately noticing a lot more buffering issues on my MX2 than when on my laptop doing and watching the same things.

Could someone who has a good working advancedsettings.xml file for the MX2 upload a copy for me?

I use the same advancedsettings.xml file on all my platforms and don't have any problems with the exception of the MX2, so maybe it is something there. Specifically, the following settings does seem to affect things, and I am curious which seems to work best for those of you on the MX2:

"<cachemembuffersize>20971520</cachemembuffersize>" (default)

"<cachemembuffersize>0</cachemembuffersize>" (what I always used to set it to)

"<cachemembuffersize>52428800</cachemembuffersize>" (what I've changed mine to today to see if it works better)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
Hey Codesnake, they are trying to get a intouch with you over at FreakTab.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DejaVu1977:
Love OpenElec on my MX2 Android Box, but I was wondering codesnake if a Plex Flavour could be knocked up with the help of Mark Walkers PHT Distro over here.

Running Plex Home Theatre natively via Openelec on my Android MX Box would truly be epic.

At the moment, I'm having to use PleXBMC add-on, which current development is slow and needs loads of tweaks due to the major recent Gotham changes.

The PHT that's available on Android is only the Mobile version, which is a bit too thinned out IMO.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] inameiname:
Has anybody had success in installing RetroArch and/or some type of game emulators so it can be possible to run roms via OpenElec's XBMC?

Apologies if this should be its own thread. I was not sure. FYI, I posted this on the Matricom Forum thread as well.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Avishay.a:
codesnake thanks for all your hard work!

I have a few questions:

1. The MX2 comes with a remote control, will this RC work with your ROM?

2. OpenElec on RPI supports a specific keyboard I'm using today - Rapoo e2700, does that mean that the keyboard will also work with this ROM on MX2?

http://www.amazon.com/Rapoo-Ultra-Slim-Wireless-E2700-Black/dp/B0072NQBWO

3. Is this firmware suppose to support more advanced systems such as the ones based on Amlogic s805/s802?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
Yes.

Most likey yes, but I don't know for sure, you need to try yourself.

Yes, in the near future.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] inameiname:
Wifi / Internet randomly stopped working

Ever since I got a replacement MX2 last week I have experienced a wifi issue that I am curious if anyone else is having. I am hoping it is just a software glitch with 4.1.6, and not a hardware issue with my new MX2.

Anyway, the issue is that randomly my internet just stops working. The only recourse is to reboot. I have the very same XBMC and settings as with my old MX2, before it went bad. The only difference is I am using 4.1.6. The last version I used on the old box (one that worked) was 4.1.4.

So again, is anyone else experiencing random wifi problems with 4.1.6? Note: checking the internet connection, it still claims to be connected, but just doesn't work. Signs of it not working include the weather suddenly says 0 degrees with a line over the '0' and no addons I try to get into work.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
Is there a way to get more support for wireless keyboards, like the k400r from logitech? I run Openelec on my acer revo and the keyboard for it works flawless, almost all the buttons do what they are intended. Would like to see the same with this on my MX2 and other k400r board. But flawless builds either way, great job, [MENTION=1821973]codesnake[/MENTION]!!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] d1dd1:
This is probably because of the old kernel used in the Amlogic Openelec (I think 3.0.16 or sth. like this).

I read somewhere that codesnake is working on a newer kernel.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
I use the K400 wireless keyboard on my Gbox with Openelec, no problems here. You just have to tap the volume keys to make the volume go up and down. The volume won't move if you just hold down the buttons. It's no big deal, just thought I mention that since a member on another forum asked about that.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
So the T button works for disabling subtitles? How about tab for full screen? The home button on the top? I'll get to play with mine more tomorrow, but seemed like a few features were missing and you can't select other keyboard layouts in settings.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] CrazyA99:
You can try + and - for volume
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
Does the touchpad work on OpenELEC
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Al8782:
I'll try some of those you mention. For what I use the K400 for I have no problems.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jatoprieto:
Has anyone encountered a script popping on the screen while either searching for something to watch or during a movie?https://vimeo.com/106873322
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stvlgm:
Build From source.

Hi, I am looking into buying a Generic Droid-TV MX box and wanted to try and build from source before I went ahead.

When I try and build I get the error:

Image arch/arm/boot/ccImage.lzma is ready

UIMAGE arch/arm/boot/uImage

/bin/sh: /home/steve/xbmc/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC-Amlogic.arm-devel/linux-amlogic-3.0.101-b34e3bb/arch/arm/boot/mkimage: No such file or directory

/home/steve/xbmc/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC-Amlogic.arm-devel/linux-amlogic-3.0.101-b34e3bb/arch/arm/boot/Makefile:122: recipe for target 'arch/arm/boot/uImage' failed

make[2]: *** [arch/arm/boot/uImage] Error 1

/home/steve/xbmc/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC-Amlogic.arm-devel/linux-amlogic-3.0.101-b34e3bb/arch/arm/Makefile:285: recipe for target 'uImage' failed

make[1]: *** [uImage] Error 2

[steve@redbaron_arch OpenELEC.tv]$ file /home/steve/xbmc/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC-Amlogic.arm-devel/linux-amlogic-3.0.101-b34e3bb/arch/arm/boot/mkimage

/home/steve/xbmc/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC-Amlogic.arm-devel/linux-amlogic-3.0.101-b34e3bb/arch/arm/boot/mkimage: ELF 32-bit LSB executable, Intel 80386, version 1 (SYSV), dynamically linked (uses shared libs), for GNU/Linux 2.6.15, BuildID[sha1]=3bc75c8c7effa4d2ccf04baf434abf7697f6f370, stripped

[steve@redbaron_arch OpenELEC.tv]$

The " No such file or directory" seems to be due to mkimage being built for a different system. There is a script called mkimage located in OpenELEC.tv/scripts.

The Makefile for build.OpenELEC-Amlogic.arm-devel/linux-amlogic-3.0.101-b34e3bb/arch/arm/boot/Makefile seems to have been modified at some stage for the building of uImage.

Source is from link on page 1, build command is: PROJECT=Amlogic ARCH=arm make

Any indication on what I am doing wrong or links to where I can learn to fix this will be appreciated.

Thanks - Steve
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
You have already answered to your own question - mkimage was built for a different system. You need to build OpenELEC for Amlogic on 32-bit (i386) Linux system. I'm using Ubuntu 12.04.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] VannMann:
I passed my box on to a friend at work, but not without putting the latest build on it. Happy to say, all the keyboard shortcuts work fine that i was wondering about. Fine job [MENTION=1821973]codesnake[/MENTION]!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stvlgm:
Thanks for you response, I was using the openelec for a Raspberry Pi build instructions as a basis for building the Amlogic fork. - Steve
[Miscellaneous Android Development] codesnake:
Finally, OpenELEC 4.2 for Amlogic is available. See the first post in this topic for more details.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ricky0001:
Great. How do i update to 4.2 on my g box mx2 from 1.1.6 firmware. Which file do i download ?