2018-09-30, 16:57
Roll back Windows. The last number of updates have caused issues.
(2018-10-03, 20:56)brazen1 Wrote: Fwiw, I experience zero auto refresh rate problems with any of the 5 players I use. I don't think your problem is a Windows caused error on their part that they buggered up or broke. I use W10 v.1803 x64 Pro and a PC with official KODI v.17.6. UHD HDR, all lossless audios, 3D frame packed, etc. are all non problematic. Of course VideoPlayer does not handle everything but the things it does, indeed match refresh rates perfectly and without fail. More than likely, this build and/or your NUC's need attention imo. Until then, your workaround, continuing to use outdated versions of Windows, is your only recourse but I would not put the blame on Windows 10 and expect them to fix anything.I own 2 HTPC's built with AMD CPU's and I maintain my friend's HTPC system with an Intel based CPU. All running Windows 10. All experience the same issue since Windows updates decided to break something with refresh rates. It's known and posted in other areas of this site. It is not exclusive to this fork of Kodi. Windows broke something and thus far hasn't fixed it. The only solution is to not update or roll-back when the update is forced.
(2018-10-03, 20:56)brazen1 Wrote: Of course VideoPlayer does not handle everything but the things it does, indeed match refresh rates perfectly and without fail.Of course it doesn't and why I made sure to include ^ this. There are alternative ways to achieve 3D MVC frame packed and all the other things folks desire or may desire in the future while using KODI. I thought it incorrect to blame Windows for your problems when your problems initiate elsewhere imo. Many, well, most folks are using the latest offering from Windows. Myself and others experience none of the problems you suggest Windows causes and we certainly have zero reason(s) to force a rollback or block any updates. So I conclude you point fingers in completely the wrong direction.
(2018-10-03, 22:18)brazen1 Wrote:(2018-10-03, 20:56)brazen1 Wrote: Of course VideoPlayer does not handle everything but the things it does, indeed match refresh rates perfectly and without fail.Of course it doesn't and why I made sure to include ^ this. There are alternative ways to achieve 3D MVC frame packed and all the other things folks desire or may desire in the future while using KODI. I thought it incorrect to blame Windows for your problems when your problems initiate elsewhere imo. Many, well, most folks are using the latest offering from Windows. Myself and others experience none of the problems you suggest Windows causes and we certainly have zero reason(s) to force a rollback or block any updates. So I conclude you point fingers in completely the wrong direction.
(2018-10-04, 17:38)K0D1User1138 Wrote: You came to this thread and said you don't believe the problem users are experiencing is caused by Windows. When refuted you doubled down and blamed everyone but the root issue, Windows changing something that broke what was working. Everything else is just mud flinging.I'm not sure 8th gen CPUs are actually the problem with newer hardware.
The refresh rate issue isn't exclusive to this version of Kodi but you didn't take 5 seconds to Google that. Here's the first thing Google reports back, last post from 3 weeks ago and oh look, Windows broke "official" Kodi.
https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=329277
Problems with PLEX
https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-di...ing/213327
This is an issue that's been going on since the Fall Creators update of 2017. What WAS working suddenly stopped. For myself and I'm sure many others using Kodi that worked in the manner we like and then suddenly stopped is a big issue. If the solution to that issue is to roll back any Windows update that continue to break this functionality that's hardly "being outdated" if you use your HTPC or NUC or whatever as mainly a Kodi machine. Why do I need to invest more time and money into your alternatives when I can spend 5 minutes undoing Windows forced update and be back watching my movies again in full MVC 3D with lossless immersive audio, enjoy Cinema Vision and go on like so for the next several months until the next forced and still broken update?
It's not only Windows that has changed something that broke functionality but Intel has as well. Their 8th Gen CPU's are no good for MVC 3D, at least when it comes to Kodi. Should we all ditch our current 7th Gen perfectly working CPU's and spend more money looking for various alternatives because we aren't "advanced" enough for your opinion?
If this version of Kodi is never again updated and Windows continues to have issues with it's updates I'm perfectly happy to use this outdated, broken and un-maintained version of Kodi with my last gen outdated hardware that still fully functions as I enjoy it to (with only very minor quibbles) and my maintenance will be to keep what I have working until the physical equipment dies completely. Then I'll try and find replacements for this same equipment. I mean I'm not going out to buy a whole new Mercedes because my Dodge got a flat tire. I'll fix the flat. And when people express they are having the issues described I'll inform them of what they need to do. If they want to run out and get a new Mercedes to deal with their flat that's their choice to make.
(2018-10-04, 17:38)K0D1User1138 Wrote: The refresh rate issue isn't exclusive to this version of Kodi but you didn't take 5 seconds to Google that. Here's the first thing Google reports back, last post from 3 weeks ago and oh look, Windows broke "official" Kodi.Had you spent 5 seconds to read your google linked search instead of the headline, you'd see I actually posted in that thread months ago exactly what I posted here.
https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=329277
(2018-10-10, 17:23)brazen1 Wrote:Where did I DEMAND Kodi devs fix what they broke? Simply stated Windows has done something that affects refresh rate changes. That buggers things up for people who want to use Kodi as their MVC 3D player. The fix is to roll back the Windows update until Windows doesn't cause the break or a new version of Kodi that plays MVC 3D with Windows updated works. It's not hard to figure out. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.(2018-10-04, 17:38)K0D1User1138 Wrote: The refresh rate issue isn't exclusive to this version of Kodi but you didn't take 5 seconds to Google that. Here's the first thing Google reports back, last post from 3 weeks ago and oh look, Windows broke "official" Kodi.Had you spent 5 seconds to read your google linked search instead of the headline, you'd see I actually posted in that thread months ago exactly what I posted here.
https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=329277
Let me give you a real world, real time example: Right this very second I'm testing skins for KODI v.18 since I am now using it as a daily driver. It is common knowledge that every time a new version of KODI is released, multiple changes must be made in skins if you want them to be usable with the new version. I'm noticing of all the skins I've tested so far, there are only two that don't have what I consider a core function flaw and for hard core users like myself, it's pretty major. I seriously doubt any of the skinners are aware of the problem and that any of them will get revamped before v.18 is released. It would take many confirmations by others to raise an eyebrow and that isn't going to happen imo. But in the event it is problematic down the line for too many, all these skins will need to rework themselves to conform with the new KODI v.18; Much like how software will need to update and conform to the new Windows 1809 update, let alone the previous updates if they haven't adjusted for them as the software continues to sink deeper into a hole.
So if the problem with many of the skins becomes critical, should the blame and finger pointing be directed at KODI v.18 or the skins themselves? Folks like yourself will be leading the pack demanding KODI developers fix what they broke. In essence, KODI shouldn't advance so that the skins will remain what they've always been and likewise either should Windows. Furthermore your advice would be to not use KODI v.18 because it is evil and to keep living in the past since that is the only sensible thing to do rather than use a skin that updated properly and works. I don't know about Dodges and flat tires but if your advice to others is to just keep driving slowly on that flat rather than fix it and drive normal, you can keep your advice. Furthermore, to blame the road instead of your bald tire claiming a new one isn't worth the money is ridiculous.
(2018-10-10, 20:34)K0D1User1138 Wrote:So, are you enjoying 4k UHD HDR and 3D frame packed with your NUC and the build here or is something not working not to mention the benefits KODI v.18 x64 offers. Honestly curious as I absorbed your statement above.(2018-10-10, 17:23)brazen1 Wrote:If it ain't broke, don't fix it.(2018-10-04, 17:38)K0D1User1138 Wrote:
(2018-10-10, 20:45)brazen1 Wrote:Where did I say I have 4K content, let alone a playback device or display, or that I use a NUC?(2018-10-10, 20:34)K0D1User1138 Wrote:So, are you enjoying 4k UHD HDR and 3D frame packed with your NUC and the build here or is something not working not to mention the benefits KODI v.18 x64 offers. Honestly curious as I absorbed your statement above.(2018-10-10, 17:23)brazen1 Wrote:If it ain't broke, don't fix it.