[shaktoo]

Hello
(newbie here excuse ignorance)

I have read a number of pages of this thread - and - so does this mean that Netflix basically won't run on any version of Kodi, unless this Widevine issue is solved?

My set up is:
LibreElec 11.0.3 / Kodi 20.2
on a PC:  Pentium G3420 3.2ghz - 4gb ram - Nvidia GeForce GT730 (2gb) - SSD for OS drive.
* Using CastagnaIT Rep 2.0.0 for Netflix.

This box previously had LibreElec 10.* running on it for a few years, and was fine for 1080p x265 from a local NAS and Netflix streaming etc - so hardware isn't the issue. All other sources of content work with this current LE 11.0.3 installation. The authentification method to sign into Netflix works ok.

I'm finding that some Netflix video selections work (particularly the older, low-res ones), and some only work for a few minutes then crash (I've read why) but most give this error message:

"MSLError: This title is not available to watch instantly. Please try another title"

Installed is Widevine CDM ver 4.10.2710.0
I also tried using these earlier versions of Widevine CDM, which were listed as available on the menu but these didn't help.
4.10.1146.0
1.4.9.1088

My queries:
* Is this Netflix/Widevine problem the same across all hardware/CPUs - eg - Raspberry Pi or other ARM units?   Yes for PC , No for Pi & ARM
* I can see reports of this problem happening on Win and Mac OS - and it's the same with my set-up, though it is Linux-based LibreElec. The commonality here is x86-64??
* Is this something to do with L1 and L3? Do ARM and x86-64 treat this differently? YES
My overall question: I'm seeking to have a media box which can view video content from a local NAS plus Netflix streaming - what are my options? Other than buying a Smart TV which I can't afford. I would of course prefer something based around Kodi.
My Advice Forget about making a PC , Get  Nvidia Shield instead, That works very well with Widevine L1 and Kodi & Netflix, Disney+ & PrimeVideo  & will conect to Local File server / NAS etc .

Thanks for looking at this.