U1 + Kodi 19.x

hyperpowr

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Hi,

I just installed Kodi 19(.1) after been using XBMC for MINIX 16.3 since I got my U1.
Kodi 19 seem to work fine with U1, but I found an issue when streaming 1080p (x264) movies: I got a message, that the stream source is slow and playback is not continous.
I also noted, that player cache is 0% all the time for 1080p videos. No issues with streaming 480p (x264 or xvid).

My setup is the following:
- PC as NAS (i3-3220T, 8GB, Win10, NFS share using HaneWIN NFS)
- Mikrotik hap AC2 router (gbit)

I tried to create and add cache related setup to advancedsettings.xml, but still no change: player info shows, that player cache is constant 0% with 1080p videos.

Of course this causes the video to stop in every 10-15 sec.

Any idea how to solve this problem?
 
My first thought would be to run the same video file directly from the U1 internal memory or USB stick.
If it runs OK from there I would start to suspect your network setup

Hi,

thanks for the input.
I doubt it has anything to do with network setup, since everything is fine with Kodi 16.3 (XMBC for MINIX), where I set up caching in advancedsettings.
I am just wondering, if there is a way to "force" Kodi 19.1 to use advancedsettings all the time?

Somebody have a well written advancedsettings, that I could use?
 
Hi,

thanks for the input.
I doubt it has anything to do with network setup, since everything is fine with Kodi 16.3 (XMBC for MINIX), where I set up caching in advancedsettings.
I am just wondering, if there is a way to "force" Kodi 19.1 to use advancedsettings all the time?

Somebody have a well written advancedsettings, that I could use?

Check these links:
https://kodi.wiki/view/MySQL/Setting_up_Kodi#MySQL_and_advancedsettings.xml
https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/any-knowledgeable-kodi-mysql-users-please.1274/

Your advancedsettings.xml will always depend on your network configuration.

Notes:
First link is the basic configuration of advancedsettings.xml
Second link gives you more information

Other notes:
Is is easier using one NAS as a kodi server (mySQL server) instead of a PC.

Using a PC to sync your kodi library (MySQL server) (instructions here)
https://www.howtogeek.com/75535/how-to-sync-your-media-across-your-entire-house-with-xbmc/

You don´t need caching (and even if you put it in, it may not work well ) in advancedsettings.xml (i don´t use but i have all my network well configured and i use cable connection )

My advice:
-Check all your network configuration (including your router)
-check your installed programs (uninstall programs you don't need, temporarily disable antivirus and programs that may be running in the background)

If everything is well configured you should be able to stream videos (4K included) from your server (In your case your PC):
Your Case:
-Server PC
-Client U1

Streaming a video from internet is another story...
Streaming a video from local (NAS for example) is always quicker (the video is already saved locally)
 
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I doubt it has anything to do with network setup, since everything is fine with Kodi 16.3 (XMBC for MINIX), where I set up caching in advancedsettings.
I am just wondering, if there is a way to "force" Kodi 19.1 to use advancedsettings all the time?
the advancedsettings.xml instructions were changed from Kodi 17. >> https://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Modify_the_video_cache#Kodi_v17_changes
try this

<advancedsettings>
<cache>
<buffermode>1</buffermode>
<memorysize>209715200</memorysize>
<readfactor>20</readfactor>
</cache>
<network>
<curlclienttimeout>45</curlclienttimeout>
<curllowspeedtime>20</curllowspeedtime>
<curlretries>2</curlretries>
</network>
<video>
<subsdelayrange>0</subsdelayrange>
</video>
<audio>
<applydrc>0.0</applydrc>
</audio>
<splash>false</splash>
<enablemultimediakeys>true</enablemultimediakeys>
</advancedsettings>
 
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I recommend sticking with the version of KODI (XBMC) that works for you. I've had similar issues with files not playing properly when upgrading to a newer KODI, that played perfectly fine with an older version.

I think part of the issue is the hardware in the U1.
 
the advancedsettings.xml instructions were changed from Kodi 17. >> https://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Modify_the_video_cache#Kodi_v17_changes
try this

<advancedsettings>
<cache>
<buffermode>1</buffermode>
<memorysize>209715200</memorysize>
<readfactor>20</readfactor>
</cache>
<network>
<curlclienttimeout>45</curlclienttimeout>
<curllowspeedtime>20</curllowspeedtime>
<curlretries>2</curlretries>
</network>
<video>
<subsdelayrange>0</subsdelayrange>
</video>
<audio>
<applydrc>0.0</applydrc>
</audio>
<splash>false</splash>
<enablemultimediakeys>true</enablemultimediakeys>
</advancedsettings>

Thanks, this actually helped a little! I changed the readfactor to 20 and some of the 1080p videos coded with x264 are now fine.

I recommend sticking with the version of KODI (XBMC) that works for you. I've had similar issues with files not playing properly when upgrading to a newer KODI, that played perfectly fine with an older version.

I think part of the issue is the hardware in the U1.

Yes, you might be right, since I noted, that:
- after increasing the readfactor some of the x264 encoded 1080p movies played fine
- I also found, that it doesn't really matter, if the video is unpacked or still rar'd

I am thinking about upgrading my U1 to a newer HW, or just try to install Leia 18.9, since I have not tried Leia at all yet.
 
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