(2016-08-04, 07:25)Matt Devo Wrote: [ -> ] (2016-08-04, 06:44)jacko5 Wrote: [ -> ]Matt,
Thanks for the info.
If i do the above what firmware should i run ?
I just want to get Kodi running on this Samsung chromebox i5.
Is running a linux build from USB Flashdrive my only option ?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to get a working kodi chromebox with what i have.
Regards Jacko.
after putting your box in developer mode and disabling the firmware write-protection, simply follow the steps for the standalone setup as detailed in the first post. Everything is the same for your box except those two initial steps. You will be able to install LibreELEC to the internal SSD from the USB install media, you don't need to run it from USB.
Matt,
Many thanks for the info.
So i do this from your website,
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Install/Update Custom coreboot Firmware (Standalone)
This will replace the stock firmware on your ChromeOS device with and updated one optimized to run Linux (and Kodi). As this is a full replacement firmware, the script will offer users the option to back up their stock firmware on USB. Users will have the option to set the default boot device (internal storage [default] or USB/SD); Haswell/Broadwell Chromebox users will also have the option to enable "headless" (no display attached) booting, as well as the option to enable PXE (Ethernet/network) booting via iPXE (the BayTrail-based AOpen Chromebox commerical supports this too). If PXE support is enabled, it can also be set to be the default boot device. Changing any of these boot options requires re-running this script function / re-flashing the firmware.
Most Kodi users should simply hit Enter when prompted to accept the default options.
After installing the Custom coreboot Firmware, your device will boot directly in Legacy Mode; ChromeOS will not boot (though it will try to do so and fail, until a new OS is installed). Your ChromeOS device is now a "regular PC," and you can install LibreELEC (or the OS of your choice) without any special instructions.
Supported Devices: All SandyBridge, Haswell, Broadwell, and Baytrail Chromeboxes
Requires firmware write-protect disabled: YES
Create LibreELEC Install Media
This script function was added purely for user convenince - it automates the download of the LibreELEC install image, extracts it, and writes it to USB. Occasionally the installation media created by this script won't boot, be it due to a problematic USB stick or a random write error. In such a case, simply download the LibreELEC install image (Generic Build / .img.gz format) and follow the instructions on their wiki page to create fresh install media.
After flashing the custom coreboot firmware and then creating the LibreELEC install media, reboot and press [ESC] when prompted to display the boot menu, then select the USB/SD install media.
Supported Devices: All ChromeOS devices capable of running this script
Requires firmware write-protect disabled: NO
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Then put the USB into the chromebox and install Openelec ??
Cheers.