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Linux ChromeBox Kodi E-Z Setup Script (LibreELEC/Linux+Kodi) [2017/02/21]
Hi Everyone...I need some help.

I followed the steps on page 1 to dual boot ChromeOS and OpenElec on as Asus Chromebox. Everything has worked great for a few days, but now soon as I boot into OpenElec, after 5 seconds the screen goes black..then the openelec logo comes back on...and this is a constant loop, every 5 seconds. It appears to be re-loading the openelec every 5 seconds. The only change that was made, was Updates were set to Automatic vs Manual.

Any thoughts on how I can fix this? Thanks!
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(2014-12-31, 13:51)jtadeia Wrote: Hello,
Could somebody help me here please?

I'm running dual boot (Chrome + OpenELEC) auto-booting into OpenELEC.
I don't have a keyboard but I can access the AsusBOX through ssh while running OpenELEC.

I want to remove dual boot since I never use ChromeOS, and the extra space might come handy for Kodi. Can I just run the script from OpenELEC and install the standalone version (OpenELEC\Kodi) or do I need to boot into ChromeOS and install it from there? (the issue here is since I don't have keyboard, I can't hit CTRL+D to change boot)

Thanks for your help.

Be careful -- I bricked mine trying to do thisConfused
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Hi. The first time -actually second per instructions - I ran the script (dual boot) Ubuntu came up fine. Since then, when I boot Ubuntu (Ctrl + L) it will ask me to log in (user, user), but won't take me to desktop. I tried running $ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop. When I saw it didn't work I switched to Ctrl + Alt + F7, I saw "Could not resolved archive.ubuntu.com".

Any suggestions?
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(2014-12-31, 18:36)chacho Wrote: Hi. The first time -actually second per instructions - I ran the script (dual boot) Ubuntu came up fine. Since then, when I boot Ubuntu (Ctrl + L) it will ask me to log in (user, user), but won't take me to desktop. I tried running $ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop. When I saw it didn't work I switched to Ctrl + Alt + F7, I saw "Could not resolved archive.ubuntu.com".

Any suggestions?

are you connected to internet ?

i strongly suggest using a ethernet cable...

BHH
HDConvertToX, AutoMKV, AutoMen author
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(2014-12-31, 13:51)jtadeia Wrote: Hello,
Could somebody help me here please?

I'm running dual boot (Chrome + OpenELEC) auto-booting into OpenELEC.
I don't have a keyboard but I can access the AsusBOX through ssh while running OpenELEC.

I want to remove dual boot since I never use ChromeOS, and the extra space might come handy for Kodi. Can I just run the script from OpenELEC and install the standalone version (OpenELEC\Kodi) or do I need to boot into ChromeOS and install it from there? (the issue here is since I don't have keyboard, I can't hit CTRL+D to change boot)

Thanks for your help.

the first post contains the answers you are looking for: the script doesn't run in OpenELEC, and the separate standalone firmware updater is only for use after you've flashed the standalone firmware (though some recent changes may have made this work, but it's definitely not supported).

(2014-12-31, 15:44)gixie Wrote: @matt or anything else who can help me... I took the original SSD an put it in an adapter so I can use it to install OpenELEC on a different pc, but it says it's read only... I did have it running in my Chromebox dual booting but then I upgraded the ssd for a full Ubuntu install. Maybe the adapter is defective?
Any ideas?

never tried doing this, nor not sure what you are trying to do exactly.

(2014-12-31, 16:32)MauiSteve Wrote: Matt Devo- Thank you.

I installed a standalone OpenELEC a week ago. Such a pleasure to pass the old sluggish android box on to another family member.

Your script went fine but I ran into the overscan problem during install and I could not see about the first 4 or 5 characters at the left margin during install.

I've got an old 50" Panasonic Plasma Viera and I messed around with settings to try and eliminate the overscan but never found success. The biggest trouble came during selection process for USB back-up or write of OpenELEC. I could not see the number the script was expecting. I ended up moving the USB to a different location and hit a 1 and that got things going. I did not have a different spare monitor to use.

I guess there is not a good way to have your script tab about 5 characters to the right... I may build a few more Chomeboxes for less technically inclined buddies, so I'm not looking forward to the overscan problem again.

Cheers.

I don't think there's any way to compensate for overscan in ChromeOS, but it's possible I could shift the script text some. Though as long as you only have one USB stick connected at a time, it will (should) always be #1 in the list.

(2014-12-31, 17:14)sikhest Wrote: Hi Everyone...I need some help.

I followed the steps on page 1 to dual boot ChromeOS and OpenElec on as Asus Chromebox. Everything has worked great for a few days, but now soon as I boot into OpenElec, after 5 seconds the screen goes black..then the openelec logo comes back on...and this is a constant loop, every 5 seconds. It appears to be re-loading the openelec every 5 seconds. The only change that was made, was Updates were set to Automatic vs Manual.

Any thoughts on how I can fix this? Thanks!

not sure how you got there, but I'd just re-run the script and get a clean install of OE

(2014-12-31, 17:19)jmerrilljr Wrote:
(2014-12-31, 13:51)jtadeia Wrote: Hello,
Could somebody help me here please?

I'm running dual boot (Chrome + OpenELEC) auto-booting into OpenELEC.
I don't have a keyboard but I can access the AsusBOX through ssh while running OpenELEC.

I want to remove dual boot since I never use ChromeOS, and the extra space might come handy for Kodi. Can I just run the script from OpenELEC and install the standalone version (OpenELEC\Kodi) or do I need to boot into ChromeOS and install it from there? (the issue here is since I don't have keyboard, I can't hit CTRL+D to change boot)

Thanks for your help.

Be careful -- I bricked mine trying to do thisConfused

not sure how you managed that - can you PM me with more info?

(2014-12-31, 18:36)chacho Wrote: Hi. The first time -actually second per instructions - I ran the script (dual boot) Ubuntu came up fine. Since then, when I boot Ubuntu (Ctrl + L) it will ask me to log in (user, user), but won't take me to desktop. I tried running $ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop. When I saw it didn't work I switched to Ctrl + Alt + F7, I saw "Could not resolved archive.ubuntu.com".

Any suggestions?

re-install Ubuntu using the script, ensuring you have an internet connection beforehand
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(2014-12-31, 17:14)sikhest Wrote: Hi Everyone...I need some help.

I followed the steps on page 1 to dual boot ChromeOS and OpenElec on as Asus Chromebox. Everything has worked great for a few days, but now soon as I boot into OpenElec, after 5 seconds the screen goes black..then the openelec logo comes back on...and this is a constant loop, every 5 seconds. It appears to be re-loading the openelec every 5 seconds. The only change that was made, was Updates were set to Automatic vs Manual.

Any thoughts on how I can fix this? Thanks!

not sure how you got there, but I'd just re-run the script and get a clean install of OE

(2014-12-31, 17:19)jmerrilljr Wrote:
[quote='sikhest' pid='1876042' dateline='1420038880']
Hi Everyone...I need some help.

I followed the steps on page 1 to dual boot ChromeOS and OpenElec on as Asus Chromebox. Everything has worked great for a few days, but now soon as I boot into OpenElec, after 5 seconds the screen goes black..then the openelec logo comes back on...and this is a constant loop, every 5 seconds. It appears to be re-loading the openelec every 5 seconds. The only change that was made, was Updates were set to Automatic vs Manual.

Any thoughts on how I can fix this? Thanks!

(2014-12-31, 17:19)jmerrilljr Wrote: not sure how you got there, but I'd just re-run the script and get a clean install of OE



Thanks for the reply. Are the steps listed below the only ones I need to follow or do I need to do other steps?

Kodi can be installed via OpenELEC or Ubuntu+Kodi, in either a standalone or dual boot configuration. This is accomplished via the ChromeBox E-Z Setup script, which must be run (at least initially) from ChromeOS.

To run the ChromeBox E-Z Setup script, perform the following steps:

Power on and boot to ChromeOS. Do not log in, but ensure a network connection is established.
Hit CTRL-ALT-F2 to open command prompt
Login with user chronos (no password required)
Download and run the ChromeBox setup script with the commands:

curl -L -O http://goo.gl/3Tfu5W
sudo bash 3Tfu5W


Thanks!
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Just start with the second run of the script for the dual boot setup
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Hello again,

I have just changed my setup to dual booting Ubuntu and Chrome, everything seems to be running great on Uubuntu apart from Kodi not playing my movies at 1080p 24 and not having any HD sound or options .

Is there something else i need to do to enable these features?

Thanks again for reading and any help greatly appreciated.
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For HD Audio under Ubuntu look at PulseAudio on the wiki. http://kodi.wiki/view/PulseAudio#FAQ
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(2014-12-31, 22:21)noggin Wrote: For HD Audio under Ubuntu look at PulseAudio on the wiki. http://kodi.wiki/view/PulseAudio#FAQ

Cheers,

I will look into that, i don't think intels latest graphics installer works with Ubuntu 14.10.....maybe that's why i can't get the 24hz option?
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(2014-12-31, 22:50)Jpopgt Wrote:
(2014-12-31, 22:21)noggin Wrote: For HD Audio under Ubuntu look at PulseAudio on the wiki. http://kodi.wiki/view/PulseAudio#FAQ

Cheers,

I will look into that, i don't think intels latest graphics installer works with Ubuntu 14.10.....maybe that's why i can't get the 24hz option?

what do you mean by 'option'?
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(2014-12-31, 23:44)Matt Devo Wrote:
(2014-12-31, 22:50)Jpopgt Wrote:
(2014-12-31, 22:21)noggin Wrote: For HD Audio under Ubuntu look at PulseAudio on the wiki. http://kodi.wiki/view/PulseAudio#FAQ

Cheers,

I will look into that, i don't think intels latest graphics installer works with Ubuntu 14.10.....maybe that's why i can't get the 24hz option?

what do you mean by 'option'?

The usual options are not there to be selected

DTS, AC3....etc.... passthrough with DTS HD, True HD

And my desktop is 1080 60hz....looking for the 24hz option so films are smoother through Kodi

Cheers.
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Do you have settings on expert level?
If I have helped you or increased your knowledge, click the 'thumbs up' button to give thanks :) (People with less than 20 posts won't see the "thumbs up" button.)
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(2015-01-01, 00:52)Jpopgt Wrote: The usual options are not there to be selected

DTS, AC3....etc.... passthrough with DTS HD, True HD

And my desktop is 1080 60hz....looking for the 24hz option so films are smoother through Kodi

Cheers.

ensure settings are on expert mode.

also, there's no 24p option, the option is 'Adjust display refresh rate to match video' under Settings/Video/Playback
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Thank's guys for answering Smile

Yes, my settings are on expert. I am quite familiar now with Kodi, usually when my settings don't show up first time is because my amp is switched off.

When my amp is on and i boot up Kodi using OpenElec all sound options show up.

I have mono vision and can see a lot of judder on 60hz....24hz is smooth to my "eye"....i can see out of both eyes but only one at a time because of surgery i had as a kid.

I would like to dual boot with OpenElec and Linux but don't know how to do it.

I want to use this as my main PC and having a torrent client is my main concern.

Cheers.
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