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You've downloaded the wrong image (RPi2 and RPi3 are based on a different ARM architecture).

What should do the trick is here:

LE for Raspberry Pi 1

It worked under LE 9.2.x.

The LE Team wrote:

Raspberry Pi 4. The Raspberry Pi codebase has moved from Linux 4.19 to Linux 5.10+ with a huge amount of new driver code (almost a ground-up rewrite) and massive effort from the Pi Foundation.

https://libreelec.tv/2021/02/14/upcoming-changes/

As my Kodi DB has grown, it has taken a shit. Emby sits on my media server and manages my media database. The Emby plugin basically updates the Kodi DB tables with Emby data. Anytime I add another Kodi install, I just point it to Emby and it pulls down my media database. It's a lifesaver. If my Kodi DB takes a shit, Emby will rebuild it after I blow it out.

https://emby.media/emby-for-kodi.html

Part of the issue I believe is that due to how new the RPi 400 is the 9.2.x branch of LibreElec does not support it at the moment out of the box, but it's slated for full support in LibreElec 10. There is a bit of hacking that you can do to get it to boot properly and have limited hardware support (no wifi/bluetooth) by following the advice from the post in this thread.

If that seems too complicated/confusing to you for your first project, I would suggest possibly starting out with RetroPie. You can download and flash the Raspberry Pi 4/400 image and should be able to get up and going with it straight away.

Supported devices here https://libreelec.tv/downloads/

however if you explained what that hardware is to people who don't know every single chip board manufactured on earth then you may get more help.

Or do we have to google H96 plus with XYZ chip?

1. Download from https://libreelec.tv/
2. Stick the image on a USB stick using http://etcher.io
3. Reboot your computer and hit F12 or whatever you use to boot from the USB stick
4. Follow the prompts
5. There is no 5. You now have a computer that boots directly into Kodi. No need for Windows anymore.

EDIT: And yes, you could partition it, but I'd recommend against that just jump head deep into LibreELEC. It's great and so easy and perfect for older hardware.

FIXED:

So after a lot of research/changing different settings I was able to connect to my NAS drives simply entering the server (NAS) name manually into the 'Add network location' option.

I am guessing I experienced this issue due to the changes detailed here: https://libreelec.tv/2017/08/libreelec-krypton-v8-1-0-beta/

Hopefully this will be a solution to anyone else with the same problem

It's always best to contact the customer support before buying a VPN. I'm on PureVPN, they identified to me that they only support OpenElec as of now via their dedicated kodi add-on and repository. They are still working on the support for LibreElec though.

Any PC will run LE. Just depends on budget. Personally I use Intel NUC but have been buying these for work >

https://www.amazon.com.au/MeLE-Quieter3Q-Computer-Computers-Ethernet/dp/B09TGN1MWV/ref=asc_df_B09TGN1MWV/

Get one of these capacitor adapters and use a Raspberry Pi 3 or 4: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Mission-Power-Eliminates-Adapter/dp/B078KSHVCS/

Basically, most ARM-based systems can run using the power from the TV's USB port, but occasionally need a little more. So this has some capacitors that charge up during idle/normal usage, so that it has more power during those peak CPU moments. It might not work if you have a device that is always pushing for more power, but for video playback, it should work.

Think the answer might be in the virtual box, using remote display via a headless server (am currently using gui virtual machine) as detailed https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch07.html

Soz. I'm completely new to linux virtual machines, just going through it at uni.

I prefer wireless and backlit like this instead of IR. Line of sight isn't required and distance range is better. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DJ20YYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6QK0TMHDBD1RWXH32RC8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I'm running 10.0 on a 4Gb Raspberry Pi 4 with no issues. I use mine for watching movies and as a DVR for OTA TV. The official announcement post and this article answer most of your questions about groundbreaking features. Specifically the "good" for me are:

• H264 and H265 HW decoding
• HDR output (HDR10 and HLG)
• HD audio passthrough (Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD) ... this means Atmos and DTS X work now!! (that's groundbreaking for me)

The only downer I've noticed which affects me is there's no deinterlacing with the hardware based decoders. For me that means any HD OTA TV that broadcasts in 1080i (fortunately only 1 in my area).

Not sure I understand what you mean by "set the OS files on to the SD card". The best way to install LibreELEC is with the autoinstaller on their website, as it copies bit for bit the .img file onto your USB device.

https://libreelec.tv/downloads_new/

You shouldn't have to touch any of the files after you perform the installation unless you want to override something. After the installer finishes, put the SD card into the Pi and hook up tv/power and it should auto-expand the installation to fit the size of the SD card and you should be good to go.

https://libreelec.tv/2019/11/libreelec-leia-9-2-0/ (released Nov 2019)

>Raspberry 4:

>It would be nice to have the 4B running the latest mainline kernel as other devices in LibreELEC 9.2, but adding support for an all-newSoC chipset is a huge effort and the Pi Foundation needed to align initial 4B software with the current Raspbian release to maximise compatibility with existing software and to keep the workload sensible. Generic x86/64 devices are running Linux 5.1, while Raspberry Pi devices (0/1/2/3/4) are using Linux 4.19 with some new/extra code.

>In this initial release 1080p playback behaviour and performance on the 4B are broadly on-par with the previous 3B/3B+ model, except for HEVC media which is now hardware decoded and massively improved. New 4K video capabilities still have plenty of rough edges to be smoothed out, but the Pi Foundation developers have been pushing fixes to the test team at a phenomenal rate over the last month and that will continue as the userbase expands.

>The 4B now uses SPI flash for the bootloader. Current firmware supports SD card boot only – Network and USB booting are still on the Pi Foundation to-do list. Also on the list is HBR audio (current audio capabilities are the same as the 3B) and 3D video. The 4B hardware is HDR capable, but software support has a dependency on the new Linux kernel frameworks merged by Intel developers (with help from Team LibreELEC/Kodi) in Linux 5.2 and a kernel bump will be needed to use them. Once the initial excitement and activity from the 4B launch calms down, serious work on HDR and transitioning Raspberry Pi over to the new GBM/V4L2 video pipeline can start.

Some report it being addressed by 9.1.502 (9.2 beta) that just has been released.

But you could also wait out a couple of weeks before the 9.2 final version is released together with kodi 18.5.

https://libreelec.tv/2019/10/libreelec-leia-9-2-beta-2/ > If no serious bugs appear that the final version > of LibreELEC 9.2 should be available with the > release of Kodi 18.5 in approximately 2 weeks.

but documentation does not appear to be updated as https://libreelec.tv/2019/02/libreelec-leia-9-0-0-release/ states:

"Changeable SSH passwords!"

"Changeable SSH passwords and a default firewall configuration have been added to combat the increasing number of HTPC installs that can be found on the public internet. The increase is partly due to simple maths; our userbase has grown so the number of users inappropriately exposing their HTPC to the internet has also grown. The static password for libreelec is present on most/all password dictionary lists so it’s important we start encouraging users to change it (the first-run wizard will prompt when SSH is enabled)."

Go here:
https://libreelec.tv/downloads_new/

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Then click on the platform you're using (probably a Raspberry Pi of some kind).

Then right click on the download link it gives you and click copy address.

Then paste that link after the wget command to download the right image for whatever platform you're on.

You can easily answer your own question by reading release notes issue by an issue and considering if it is relevant and important to you. This is how thinking about "to be or not to be" (update or wait for a next release).

Steam only supports Android, iOS, their own box and some TVs.

There are similar methods to get an inhome-streaming-like experience.

Like thedewdabodes said Moonlight is a common method and is not Steam exclusive. You can stream almost anything (or if detection fails, your full desktop): https://moonlight-stream.org/

I'll have a PS3 Blu-ray media remote in a couple of weeks, I'm hoping its a silver bullet. I'll update my reply if I remember. https://www.amazon.com.au/Sony-Media-Blu-ray-Remote-Control/dp/B0050SX9I2

I have this one, which was the first one I got. I really like the qwerty keyboard on it, and it works well, especially if you know how to type

• https://www.microcenter.com/product/616978/Rii_i8_Smart_TV_24G_Mini_Wireless_QWERTY_Keyboard_with_Touchpad?storeID=061&gclid=CjwKCAjwzt6LBhBeEiwAbPGOgQkvgTUxQg4OUfZg__v68_6l_iH6dK_2YaQVgebIfULwnL4JvNVkORoCRNkQAvD_BwE

I did try out the Vilros remote, but (a) it takes actual batteries and (b) does not have a keyboard, which time has revealed is crucial to the plot for my setup (and since I DO know how to type I hate hen-pecking letters with the arrow keys)

So I ended up settling on the Riitek K25 for "daily driver" use, so to speak. Works great as a remote, has the keyboard on the back (although the first one I mentioned works better keyboard wise, both are hooked up), and you can. Program the buttons above the directional circle to control your TV.

Rii K25 Multifunction Portable 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Fly Mouse Keyboard and Infrared Remote Control with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHF7DNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_1BGVDRA30887QY6YMBS2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I actually have two of these, and one did come from micro center, but I didn't see it when I was searching for it just now on their website.

Both have rechargeable batteries, and both come with a USB cable that doubles as an extension for the receiver (if you need it depending on where your pi is located in relation to where your remoting from) and a charging cable.

I also have Kore on my phone.

I'm happy with the Q90R, especially considering I got it for $950. It puts out enough sound to fill my living room and Atmos is a pretty cool effect. It does a reasonably good job of putting out surround sound, too. The two rears are wireless and have upfiring speakers to give you 4 total upfiring speakers for Atmos. I found some decent stands that put them right at ear height when I'm sitting on the couch which really helps balance everything out. I did experience some wireless interference which made crackling noise on the sub and rears that went away once I changed my 5 GHz channel on my Orbi satellite. Overall they've been a solid setup.

Get the Flirc KODI case (that's what I put mine in) and you'll be fine: Amazon.com: Flirc Raspberry Pi 4 Case (Kodi Edition): Electronics

I use this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LW6P37T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this one for a pi 4 running libreelec. Uses a usb dongle to wireless connect to the remote. It works pretty good and is rechargeable. I really like it.

Does something like this work?: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.appground.blek

I don't think I have Bluetooth enabled on my LE install and the TV is currently being used. Somehow I've never tried that.

Thank!

I found this add-on via another link and installed it, fairly straightforward.
But I am glad to see there is an active thread about it.

I chose one month of PIA and I might try IPVanish next as many have suggested it.