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{{XBMC FAQ}}
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== General FAQ ==
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
There are no official XBMC builds in other distros outside Ubuntu yet, if you use something other than Ubuntu check to see if XBMC is available via repositories.
:<big>''See also: '''[[Installing XBMC for Linux]]''' for How-to install XBMC in other distros''</big>


=== Linux XBMC log ===
In Linux your XBMC log is located in the path below: (bear in mind this is when logged in as the xbmc user and not root)


:'''''See also:''''' [[SSH|Accessing XBMC via SSH]] e.g. Putty
<section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for Kodi running under Linux-based operating systems.<section end="intro" />
{{note|The location of the log assumes you are logged in as '''<big>user</big>''' and not '''<big>root</big>'''.}}<br />


<source lang="bash">$HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log</source>
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You can generate a debug.log [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastebin Pastebin] link automatically quickly to post anywhere that requires a debug.log.
{{-}}
<br />
{{Note|Don't forget to [[Log file#Enable Debugging|'''Enable Debugging''']]}}<br />
<source lang="bash">sudo apt-get install pastebinit -y


cat $HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log | pastebinit</source>
=== Supported Linux distributions ===
:* Team Kodi provides precompiled binaries for Ubuntu from the '''Team Kodi PPA'''. In the future there will also be precompiled binaries for Debian and Steam OS.
:* Team Kodi recognizes '''[[LibreELEC]]''' versions of Kodi as "pretty damn awesome".
:* Generally speaking, as long as Kodi is compiled per recommended guidelines (see '''[[Compiling Kodi]]'''), those builds are considered "kosher".
:* Kodi builds that use external ffmpeg/libav are not supported and are strongly discouraged.


If you run into issues it is helpful to keep certain things in mind, specially when your thinking about starting a thread of xbmc forums or open a bug report on XBMC bug tracker. Below is a list of information that '''should be''' included in a forum post '''but is not limited to'''.<br />
=== Supported hardware ===
For x86 hardware:
{{collapse top}}
:{{#lst:Supported hardware|Linux}}
{{collapse bottom}}


* '''Compulsory''' xbmc.log with '''debugging enabled''', which contains the problem or issue your experiencing.
=== How to install or update Kodi for Linux ===
* '''Video driver problems:''' Include a copy of your '''/var/log/Xorg.0.log''' in addition to your debug.log.
{{Main|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux}}
* '''Use a pastesite''' for logs dont post logs in-line on forums. '''On trac''' you should attach/upload the logs with your report.
* '''System specs:''' (CPU, '''GPU''', etc.)
* '''Playback Problems:''' include '''Video''' codec and container or '''audio''' codec and container, if possible include samples.
* '''Details''' of steps you took to attempt to fix it, if any. Describe what it is you tried when posting.
* '''Steps''' to duplicate your problem in detail.
* '''Screenshots''' that may help illustrate your problem or show your current settings. Use sites like [http://snag.gy/ snag.gy] or [http://www.postimage.org/ postimage].




For help/support visit [http://forum.xbmc.org/ '''XBMC Community Forums'''] or IRC [irc://freenode.net/ '''#xbmc-linux''']
=== Kodi for Linux version ===
: The current stable version of Kodi for Linux is {{Current version}}. This is the same code that all of the other platforms (Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, etc) are using.


{{see also|HOW-TO:Submit a bug report}}
=== What version/nightly build/beta of Kodi am I running? ===
: Kodi main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. '''Note the build date.'''


=== Where is the UserData folder? ===
<source lang="bash">$HOME/.xbmc/userdata</source>


=== Where is XBMC installed? ===
=== How to autostart Kodi in desktop mode ===
The installation paths are like below:


'''Please remember''' that '''no''' user XBMC configuration files are kept here, refer to [[userdata]] for user-space files.
A)


<pre>/usr/share/xbmc/
<pre>
sudo sed -i "1i @kodi" /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart
</pre>


/usr/lib/xbmc/</pre>
or B)


=== Does XBMC for Linux support Blu-ray or HD DVD playback with or without menus? ===
<pre>
:Yes, without menus. As of Dharma (10.0) includes support for playback of '''unencrypted''' Blu-ray directories when [http://www.videolan.org/developers/libbluray.html libbluray] is installed. However, XBMC must be compiled from [https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc source]. Installing from a repository like the [https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/unstable Team-XBMC unstable ppa] will not recognize whether libbluray is installed.
mkdir -p ~/.config/autostart
ln -s /usr/bin/kodi ~/.config/autostart
</pre>


:Currently, only the longest title is played from the Blu-ray directory, even on multi-video Blu-rays (e.g. TV shows). To play a Blu-ray directory, select the /BDMV/index.bdmv in the Blu-ray directory. If stacking is enabled, selecting the Blu-ray directory folder will start playback.
Source of this information is HOW TO: Autostart Kodi for Linux


;Frodo v12 includes better support for bluray .iso and folder, there is still work in progress in this area for post Frodo.
=== What are the differences between Ubuntu + Kodi and LibreELEC? ===
* '''Ubuntu + Kodi:''' This setup will give you the full Unity desktop environment that has enough software installed to be a general computing solution.
* '''[[LibreELEC]]:''' An appliance distribution. Getting software other than what is provided in the basic distribution will be a little difficult, but not impossible.


Playback Blu-ray Disc in XBMC with MakeMKV see below.


{{forum link2|[[forum:67420|playback Blu-ray Disc in XBMC for Linux with MakeMKV (Plugin Addon) Discussion thread]]}}
=== Getting more help with Kodi for Linux ===
:* '''[http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=52 Kodi for Linux specific help forum]'''
:* '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/Kodi #Kodi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org.


=== Which are the supported Linux distributions? ===
:* Supported Linux Operating-System installed on a supported computer, currently supported OS are:
:** [http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop Ubuntu Desktop] both x86 and x86_64
:** [http://www.ubuntu.com/download/server Ubuntu Server] both x86 and x86_64
:** [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD Ubuntu minimal] both x86 and x86_64
:* It is possible to compile and run 32-bit XBMC under 64-bit (AMD64/EMT64) Ubuntu if you run it in a 32bit chroot.


=== What is current recommended hardware requirements for XBMC ===
=== Audio issues ===
:For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86 x86-based computer], with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_Processing_Unit 3D GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)] that at least supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shader_model Shader Model 3.0] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL OpenGL 2.0] (that features 24bpp or 32bpp for 3D hardware-acceleration support, which the XBMC GUI needs to run smoothly at an acceptable frame-rate). Graphic adapters that support [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectX DirectX version 9.0c] or later usually meet all of those mentioned requirements, ([[Team-XBMC]] recommends [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later] as NVIDIA are currently the manufacturer that offers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_hardware_and_FOSS good device-drivers for Linux] (and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later] supports OpenGL 2.0).
:For most audio issues, including configuration examples, see '''Audio''' and '''Audio troubleshooting'''.
 
=== XBMC for Linux minimum requirements ===
{{#lst:Supported hardware|Linux}}
 
== Troubleshooting ==
=== Boot issues ===
Some Intel GPU's have issues with rc6 it can be disabled via grub.
<source lang="bash">sudo nano /etc/default/grub</source>
 
Append '''i915.i915_enable_rc6=0''' to:
 
<source lang="xml">GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash i915.i915_enable_rc6=0"</source>
 
* Press {{keypress|ctrl|X}} say '''YES''' to save file
 
;Then run
 
<source lang="bash">sudo update-grub</source>
=== Video Device Driver ===
{{incomplete}}
:Most of the problems that you encounter with slow display or OpenGL related errors are because you do not have the proper or outdated display drivers installed.
 
=== Begin but install the video drivers the Ubuntu Way ===
:* For '''NVIDIA''' drivers follow the guide [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto/Nvidia click this (link)]
:* For '''ATI''' drivers follow the guide [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto/ATI click this (link)]
:* For '''Intel''' it is simpler since the drivers are open source so they are usually already pre-installed. You need to make sure that you use the newer '''Intel''' driver and not the older '''i810''' driver or the 'vesa' driver. This could be verified by checking the 'Driver' value in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.
:Make sure your hardware acceleration '''libva''' or '''sna''' is installed and working.
:Deinterlacing in Intel hardware needs cutting edge drivers like '''xserver-xorg-video-intel''', '''libva-intel-vaapi-driver'''<br />
 
Below we can find forum discussions on various relevant topics, from complete setup's and configuration of drivers. NVidia forum discussion link does not exist yet, please add them if you know of any relevant ones.<br />
 
{{forum link2|[[forum:|NVidia Place Holder forum discussion thread ?]]}}
{{forum link2|[[forum:116996|XVBA for AMD Radeon/Fusion/NVidia forum discussion thread]]}}
{{forum link2|[[forum:114368|Intel GPU forum discussion thread]]}}<br />
 
=== Upgrading NVidia drivers in Ubuntu and variants ===
'''For Linux''' updating graphics drivers can be a decisive step in resolving some issues. Ubuntu and XBMCbuntu ship with often outdated drivers that do not support a platform fully.
Make sure if you use other 3rd party ppa's (repositories) that hold versions of the NVidia drivers are removed, for sanity reasons '''dont remove any Ubuntu sources''', as that is likely to break something if you remove any.
 
<source lang="bash">
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config
sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:the_3rd_party_ppa_you_wish_to_remove_here
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates
apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-current nvidia-settings
</source><br />
 
{{forum link2|[[forum:142220|NVidia Drivers updates XBMCBuntu, Ubuntu and variants forum discussion thread]]}}<br />
 
=== Intel SNA Acceleration ===
Intel uses vaapi for GPU accelerated video playback decoding, however there are other acceleration methods in the pipeline like SNA.
Using GPU acceleration is a essential part to getting smooth XBMC GUI rendering and more importantly achieving smooth playback on Video materials, if your GPU supports acceleration of your file types.
Create or edit your existing '''/etc/X11/xorg.conf''' and add to section '''Device''' as below.
 
<pre>Section "Device"
Identifier "Intel Graphics"
Driver "intel"
Option "AccelMethod" "sna"
EndSection</pre>
 
Understand '''SNA''' see: [http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=intel_sna_july2012&num=1 '''Intel SNA vs. UXA On Ivy Bridge''']
 
{{forum link2|[[forum:144633|Optimal video settings for Intel GPU forum discussion thread]]}}
 
=== Verify OpenGL support ===
:Once you have your drivers in place, you need to make sure that OpenGL is properly configured. Run the following command:
 
<source lang="bash">
# glxinfo | grep -i direct
</source>
 
:The result should be:
<pre>Direct rendering: Yes</pre>
:If the result is "'''No'''" it means that the display driver have not been properly configured. Also, you can run the command '''glxgears''' and you should see the wheels turning smoothly.
 
== Update XBMC from any ppa ==
We obviously recommend the use of our ppa's, and we acknowledge that Ubuntu is only a small percentage of the Linux distros in use, for e.g. Archlinux, Debian, gentoo and many others. Feel welcome to show how you can upgrade packages in other distros. Though this one is designed for XBMCbuntu and Ubuntu variant installs.
 
=== Where are XBMC Packages for Ubuntu/Debian? ===
;Official
* https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/ppa  '''ppa:team-xbmc/ppa'''
* https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/unstable  '''ppa:team-xbmc/unstable'''
* https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/xbmc-nightly  '''ppa:team-xbmc/xbmc-nightly'''
;Xvba and improved Vdpau (not mainline)
* https://launchpad.net/~wsnipex/+archive/xbmc-xvba  '''ppa:wsnipex/xbmc-xvba'''
* https://launchpad.net/~wsnipex/+archive/xbmc-xvba-frodo  '''ppa:wsnipex/xbmc-xvba-frodo'''
 
;3rd party (contains older Ubuntu support etc)
* https://launchpad.net/~nathan-renniewaldock/+archive/xbmc-stable  '''ppa:nathan-renniewaldock/xbmc-stable'''
* https://launchpad.net/~nathan-renniewaldock/+archive/xbmc-nightly  '''ppa:nathan-renniewaldock/xbmc-nightly'''
* http://www.loggn.de/ubuntu-xbmc-repository-11-eden-airplay-pvr-livetv/
 
 
==== Ubuntu manual XBMC upgrade process ====
{{greenv|'''NOTICE:'''|[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) FAQ#What might break when upgrading to v12.3F .28Audio and Video.2C add-ons.2C skins.2C remotes.29|'''What might break when upgrading to v12''']] is a must read for users upgrading to a final Version.}}
Below is the transition to upgrade XBMC manually and/or change the repository being used if you have a different source ppa (it is recommended to remove any ppa's that contain same package sources). Attempting to simplify the process, If you use other Distros please dont hesitate to update/add subsection the relevant parts with your specific Distro information.
 
As below connect to your Debian based Distro via [[SSH]] to run these commands.
 
<source lang="bash">
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config
sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:current_XBMC_providing_ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:the_ppa_you_wish_to_use
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get remove xbmc xbmc.bin
sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc.bin
</source>
 
==== Arch manual XBMC upgrade process ====
This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big>


==== FreeBSD manual XBMC upgrade process ====
=== Video tearing on Nvidia GPUs ===
:Upgrading XBMC in FreeBSD is pretty simple, as long as a new version exists in port
: When Kodi is used with Nvidia hardware, tearing will occur when the X composite extension is used.


; Update you port tree:
:* '''Solution 1:''' Enable "Unredirect Fullscreen Window" in Compiz Config Settings Manager. [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=11145045#post11145045]
<pre>portsnap fetch update</pre>
:*# Install CCSM (Compiz Config Settings Manager): <code>sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager</code>
; Update XBMC:
:*# Open Compiz Config Settings Manager
<pre>portmaster multimedia/xbmc</pre>
:*# Check the option "Unredirect Fullscreen Window", which should be under the "Composite" section.


==== Gentoo manual XBMC upgrade process ====
This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big>


=== Compiz is not compatible with XBMC ===
:* '''Solution 2:''' Disable the composite extension.
:Make sure Compiz visual effects is disabled. You can do this by going to System -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Visual Effects. Make sure "None" is selected. Alternatively, you can tell Compiz not to interfere with XBMC. Install and run CompizConfig, and under General Options tick Unredirect Fullscreen Windows.
:::'''1.''' Add this to the end of /etc/X11/xorg.conf: (make a new file if xorg.conf doesn't exist)
 
:For NVIDIA-Graphics use Disable composite in xorg.conf, like so:
<pre>Section "Extensions"
<pre>Section "Extensions"
    Option "Composite" "Disable"
  Option "Composite" "Disable"
EndSection</pre>
EndSection</pre>
Or in terminal
:::'''2.''' Then log in with a gnome classic session (without the composite extension compiz doesn't work).
<source lang="bash">
:::'''3.''' Also make sure to set Vertical blank sync to Always enabled in Kodi.
sudo nvidia-xconfig --no-composite
</source>
: '''Minimal xorg.conf for NVidia''' [[Minimal NVidia xorg.conf]]
 
=== Audio issues ===
For XBMC v12 Frodo specific settings please see '''[[AudioEngine]]'''.
 
=== '''Why do I get no audio devices detected ?''' ===
If you have installed lightdm this will happen, its is not a XBMC issue. Workaround exists.
:<big>'''''See: [[XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu no audio devices|XBMCbuntu no audio devices''''']]</big>
 
=== Required packages ===
<source lang="bash">
sudo apt-get install alsa-utils libasound2
</source>
 
=== '''No sound in XBMC''' ===
{{Note|'''<big>Unmute channels in alsamixer</big>''' in all cases if your getting no sound via e.g. '''<big>HDMI</big>''' just for guidance a couple of quick reference commands below.}}
{{tip|Substitute '''IEC958''' with your device ID depending on your '''{{code|aplay -l}} output.}}'''
<source lang="bash">
amixer -q set Master 100% unmute
amixer -q set PCM 100% unmute
amixer -q set 'IEC958',1 unmute
amixer -q set 'IEC958',0 unmute
</source>
 
{{note|Make sure that in alsamixer your correct sound card is in use, to change you card you need {{keypress|F6}} and then try either card to make sure its not something as simple as using correct card. Sometimes the onboard card may not be the card you want or need.}}
{{note|Some systems that have '''multiple sound cards''' e.g.Intel Azalia (internal) - GT520 (external), you could try to disable the onboard card in '''system BIOS''' if its not in use. For e.g. Your using a soundblaster or Video card that are able to output audio e.g. HDA Nvidia.}}
 
=== '''HDMI Channel Audio remapping''' ===
Under some systems e.g. ION in combination with some Receivers the HDMI channels may be incorrectly mapped.
:'''''See also:'' [[HOW-TO:Remap_HDMI_audio_on_Gen_1_ION_-_Linux|HOW-TO: Remap HDMI audio on Gen 1 ION - Linux''']]
 
== Dual Audio setup ==
This is a grail for some XBMC users and with inclusion of [[AudioEngine]] it becomes more complex and even impossible in some cases.
 
'''puntloos''' a XBMC forums user posted his finding which according to post work relatively well for his hardware, install and setup, bare in mind that this may not work for everyone under all circumstances.
<br />


{{forum link2|[[forum:145430|Setting up dual audio forum discussion thread]]}}


== Known issues ==
:* '''Solution 3:''' Disable the use of the SDL backing store - this is a bug in Ubuntu which will probably be fixed in due time but could cause tearing right now: http://askubuntu.com/questions/450593/how-do-i-eliminate-screen-tearing-on-14-04-and-xbmc-with-nvidia-331/450673#450673
'''''See:''''' [[XBMC v12 (Frodo) issues]]


[[Category:XBMC Manual]]
=== Why can't I update Kodi on Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10, or other release? ===
[[Category:FAQ|Linux]]
: The precompiled binaries from the Team Kodi PPA only work with Ubuntu releases that are still getting support. When Ubuntu drops support for a version then our PPA stops making a binary for it. Simply update Ubuntu itself and then Kodi updates should work again. If you don't want to update Ubuntu that often then we recommend using a long term support (LTS) version of Ubuntu, such as 14.04, which will be supported until 2019.
[[Category:Linux|*]]
[[Category:Troubleshooting]]

Latest revision as of 07:20, 14 November 2020

Emblem-important-yellow.png NOTICE:
The Linux FAQ is going though a major overhaul and some things might be missing. For a copy of the old version see here.


Frequently Asked Questions for Kodi running under Linux-based operating systems.


Supported Linux distributions

  • Team Kodi provides precompiled binaries for Ubuntu from the Team Kodi PPA. In the future there will also be precompiled binaries for Debian and Steam OS.
  • Team Kodi recognizes LibreELEC versions of Kodi as "pretty damn awesome".
  • Generally speaking, as long as Kodi is compiled per recommended guidelines (see Compiling Kodi), those builds are considered "kosher".
  • Kodi builds that use external ffmpeg/libav are not supported and are strongly discouraged.

Supported hardware

For x86 hardware:

Extended content
CPU x86 or x86-64 processor such as: Intel Pentium 4/ Pentium M, AMD Athlon 64 / Opteron, or newer CPU (that support SSE2, which all CPUs made within the last 10-years does).
  • If your GPU/VPU does not support hardware video decoding then you will require a fast modern processor is required to decode some 1080p videos encoded in H.264, VC-1/WMV9, HEVC/H.265 VP9, etc
RAM
  • Recommended: 1GB or more in a HTPC media player appliance-like computer dedicated for Kodi, and 2GB or more in a computer for multipurpose use.
Graphics

Kodi will run on most graphics cards made within the last 10-years or so, though for good hardware video decoding support a little newer graphics cards can be required. This includes most cards from AMD/ATI, Intel, or NVIDIA which support OpenGL 2.0 or later.

AMD/Intel

Video decoding For hardware video decoding, which may be necessary on low-performance CPUs to playback 1080p content, make sure your GPU or VPU supports either VAAPI or VDPAU. For everything but older AMD cards and Nvidia, VAAPI is recommended. On AMD, you might have to start with the environment variable KODI_GL_INTERFACE set to GLX in order to get VDPAU support.
ATI/AMD ( VA-API 2.0.0 or VDPAU ) Intel ( VA-API 1.7.1 ) Nvidia ( VDPAU )
Minimum without HW decoding: ATI Radeon RV710/M92 (HD 4300/4500) Note: These are uvd2.2 cards Arrandale / Clarkdale or newer Nvidia GeForce 6-Series
Minimum for HW decoding of 8-bit H.264 and VC-1: Radeon HD 5000 series or newer Sandy Bridge / Silvermont or newer GeForce 8 series or newer (released 2006)
Minimum for HW decoding of 8-bit HEVC (H.265): AMD Radeon Rx 300 series or newer Braswell / Skylake or newer Nvidia GeForce 900 series (GM20x) or newer
Minimum for HW decoding of 10-bit HEVC (H.265): AMD Radeon 400 series or newer Apollo Lake / Kaby Lake or newer Not available
Minimum for HW decoding of VP9: Stoney Ridge APU or newer; not available for desktop GPUs at the moment Apollo Lake / Kaby Lake or newer Not available
Drive space The Kodi application generally only takes up between 100 to 200 MB of space, depending on how the binary is compiled. Technically speaking, if your hardware supports netbooting, you do not even require a internal storage for either the operating-system or for Kodi.
  • Minimum: 4 to 8GB
  • Recommended: 16GB or more
Depending on how big your video library is. Most of the space required for Kodi comes from the images/artwork cache.

Note: There´s no 304.xxx driver for Ubuntu 18.04 available anymore from the "Graphic Drivers"-ppa. Users who are using GeForce 6-series cards should either stay on an older Ubuntu version or use newer cards

How to install or update Kodi for Linux

Main page: HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux


Kodi for Linux version

The current stable version of Kodi for Linux is Kodi v21 Omega. This is the same code that all of the other platforms (Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, etc) are using.

What version/nightly build/beta of Kodi am I running?

Kodi main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. Note the build date.


How to autostart Kodi in desktop mode

A) 

sudo sed -i "1i @kodi" /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart

or B) 

mkdir -p ~/.config/autostart
ln -s /usr/bin/kodi ~/.config/autostart

Source of this information is HOW TO: Autostart Kodi for Linux

What are the differences between Ubuntu + Kodi and LibreELEC?

  • Ubuntu + Kodi: This setup will give you the full Unity desktop environment that has enough software installed to be a general computing solution.
  • LibreELEC: An appliance distribution. Getting software other than what is provided in the basic distribution will be a little difficult, but not impossible.


Getting more help with Kodi for Linux


Audio issues

For most audio issues, including configuration examples, see Audio and Audio troubleshooting.

Video tearing on Nvidia GPUs

When Kodi is used with Nvidia hardware, tearing will occur when the X composite extension is used.
  • Solution 1: Enable "Unredirect Fullscreen Window" in Compiz Config Settings Manager. [1]
    1. Install CCSM (Compiz Config Settings Manager): sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
    2. Open Compiz Config Settings Manager
    3. Check the option "Unredirect Fullscreen Window", which should be under the "Composite" section.


  • Solution 2: Disable the composite extension.
1. Add this to the end of /etc/X11/xorg.conf: (make a new file if xorg.conf doesn't exist)
Section "Extensions"
  Option "Composite" "Disable"
EndSection
2. Then log in with a gnome classic session (without the composite extension compiz doesn't work).
3. Also make sure to set Vertical blank sync to Always enabled in Kodi.


Why can't I update Kodi on Ubuntu 13.04, 13.10, or other release?

The precompiled binaries from the Team Kodi PPA only work with Ubuntu releases that are still getting support. When Ubuntu drops support for a version then our PPA stops making a binary for it. Simply update Ubuntu itself and then Kodi updates should work again. If you don't want to update Ubuntu that often then we recommend using a long term support (LTS) version of Ubuntu, such as 14.04, which will be supported until 2019.
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