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| Question= Can I run Kodi for Android on Raspberry Pi? | | Question= Can I run Kodi for Android on Raspberry Pi? | ||
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* | * The short answer is no. There are currently no full featured versions of the [[Android|Android operating-system]] that work on Raspberry Pi (first-generation) or Raspberry Pi 2. If and when the [[w:Raspberry Pi Foundation|Raspberry Pi Foundation]] releases a full featured version of Android for Raspberry Pi, (which, if it occurred, would most likely be only for the newer Raspberry Pi 2), then in theory Kodi for Android should just work on it. This will however depend on what is meant by "''full featured''" in fulfilling all the Android API requirements that Kodi needs to fully function properly. | ||
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| Question= How do I find out what version of Kodi am I running? | | Question= How do I find out what version of Kodi am I running? | ||
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* Kodi main menu > System > | * Kodi main menu > Settings > System information > Summary '''Note the build date.''' | ||
* '''See also: ''' [[Settings/System_information#Summary|Settins > System information > Summary]] | |||
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* Manual: Open ''/boot/config.txt'' with a text editor like nano or vi, and add the keys. | * Manual: Open ''/boot/config.txt'' with a text editor like nano or vi, and add the keys. | ||
* [[XBian]]: You can add/remote your keys using [http://xbian.org/getting-started/configuring-xbian/ XBian-config]. After reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | * [[XBian]]: You can add/remote your keys using [http://xbian.org/getting-started/configuring-xbian/ XBian-config]. After reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | ||
* [[ | * [[OSMC]]: Go in to My OSMC -> Pi Config. Navigate to Codecs and enter your keys with the on-screen keyboard. After a reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | ||
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* Kodi for Raspberry Pi is a full version of Kodi and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]]. More feature rich (CPU demanding) skins might not run smoothly, so keep to "lighter" skins. | * Kodi for Raspberry Pi is a full version of Kodi and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]]. More feature rich (CPU demanding) skins might not run smoothly, so keep to "lighter" skins. | ||
* Recommended lite skins include: | * Recommended lite skins include: Estuary (default skin), Confluence, Amber, Metropolis, Quartz, xTV-SAF. Aeon Nox 5 is quite usable. | ||
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* '''[http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=166 Kodi for Raspberry Pi specific help forum]''' | * '''[http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=166 Kodi for Raspberry Pi specific help forum]''' | ||
* '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=libreelec #libreelec]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] channel on Freenode (Webchat) | |||
* '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc-rpi #xbmc-rpi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org. | * '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc-rpi #xbmc-rpi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org. | ||
* '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=xbmc-rpi #xbmc-rpi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] channel on Freenode (Webchat) | * '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=xbmc-rpi #xbmc-rpi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] channel on Freenode (Webchat) | ||
* '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=xbian #xbian]''' XBian [[w:IRC|IRC]] support on Freenode (Webchat) | * '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=xbian #xbian]''' XBian [[w:IRC|IRC]] support on Freenode (Webchat) | ||
* '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels= | * '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=osmc #osmc]''' OSMC [[w:IRC|IRC]] support on Freenode (Webchat) | ||
* Also see the individual Kodi/OS distribution documentation and support forums noted '''[[Raspberry Pi/FAQ#Install|above]]'''. | * Also see the individual Kodi/OS distribution documentation and support forums noted '''[[Raspberry Pi/FAQ#Install|above]]'''. | ||
* For general Raspberry Pi info and help be sure to see http://raspberrypi.org and the very excellent '''[http://elinux.org/R-Pi_Hub Raspberry Pi Wiki]''' | * For general Raspberry Pi info and help be sure to see http://raspberrypi.org and the very excellent '''[http://elinux.org/R-Pi_Hub Raspberry Pi Wiki]''' | ||
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:''See '''[[How-to:Submit a proper bug report]]''' for bug reporting details and '''[[Debug log]]''' for how to post the debug log.'' | :''See '''[[How-to:Submit a proper bug report]]''' for bug reporting details and '''[[Debug log]]''' for how to post the debug log.'' | ||
* [[Userdata folder]]: | * [[Userdata folder]]: | ||
** LibreELEC: {{highlight|/storage/.kodi/userdata/}} | |||
** OpenELEC: {{highlight|/storage/.kodi/userdata/}} | ** OpenELEC: {{highlight|/storage/.kodi/userdata/}} | ||
** | ** OSMC: {{highlight|/home/osmc/.kodi/userdata/}} | ||
** XBian: {{highlight|/home/xbian/.kodi/userdata/}} | ** XBian: {{highlight|/home/xbian/.kodi/userdata/}} | ||
* [[Debug log]]: | * [[Debug log]]: | ||
** LibreELEC: {{highlight|/storage/.kodi/temp/kodi.log}} | |||
** OpenELEC: {{highlight|/storage/.kodi/temp/kodi.log}} | ** OpenELEC: {{highlight|/storage/.kodi/temp/kodi.log}} | ||
** | ** OSMC: {{highlight|/home/osmc/.kodi/temp/kodi.log}}. On OSMC, a Debug log can be uploaded via My OSMC -> Log Uploader. | ||
** XBian: {{highlight|/home/xbian/.kodi/temp/kodi.log}} | ** XBian: {{highlight|/home/xbian/.kodi/temp/kodi.log}} | ||
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| Question= Memory usage (especially with 256M Pi) | | Question= Memory usage (especially with 256M Pi) | ||
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* gpu_mem should be set to 128M. On a 256M | * gpu_mem should be set to 128M on a Pi1, 256M on a Pi2. On a 256M Pi1 it is recommended to set it to 112M. On a 512M Pi1 it may be worth increasing this if you are running heavy skins or if you want to increase the default fanart resolution or colour depth. 256M should be more than enough on a Pi1, although 320M on a Pi2 may be appropriate if using higher resolution imageres/fanartres and also higher colour. | ||
* A 256M Pi is quite short on memory. Be careful with running other apps in the background (e.g. torrents) or installing add-ons that consume memory. | * A 256M Pi is quite short on memory. Be careful with running other apps in the background (e.g. torrents) or installing add-ons that consume memory. | ||
* The default cachemembuffersize will be 2M for a 256M Pi, and 20M for a 512M | * The default cachemembuffersize will be 2M for a 256M Pi, and 20M for a 512M Pi1/Pi2. You can use 0 to cache to sdcard. | ||
* Reducing the "GUI resolution limit" (e.g. to 720p) in settings/system/video will save memory. This is a default on a 256M Pi. Video will still play at full resolution (e.g. 1080p). | * Reducing the "GUI resolution limit" (e.g. to 720p) in settings/system/video will save memory. This is a default on a 256M Pi. Video will still play at full resolution (e.g. 1080p). | ||
* Enabling "higher colour depth artwork" will use more memory. It should be disabled on 256M Pi. | * Enabling "higher colour depth artwork" will use more memory. It should be disabled on 256M Pi. | ||
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* and add to config.txt: <code>hdmi_edid_file=1</code> and <code>hdmi_force_hotplug=1</code> | * and add to config.txt: <code>hdmi_edid_file=1</code> and <code>hdmi_force_hotplug=1</code> | ||
* Note: if you change TV/receiver or use a different HDMI input you should capture a new edid.dat file | * Note: if you change TV/receiver or use a different HDMI input you should capture a new edid.dat file | ||
* You can use '''[https://github.com/neatsoft/rpi-edid-lock Raspberry Pi EDID locker]''' to run all these commands at once. | |||
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Revision as of 03:44, 10 July 2018
Raspberry Pi | Raspberry Pi FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions Kodi running on the Raspberry Pi.
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.
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