Linux with plugin for IPTV on an android R-TV box

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Linux with plugin for IPTV on an android R-TV box Feb 2, 2022 17:18:08 GMT

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Post by superted on Feb 2, 2022 17:18:08 GMT

Hello everyone,

I'm still a Newbie as they sometimes call it when it comes to Linux. So before I jump into the depths of the World of Linux. Do I have a few questions first so that I do not continue to tread water for too long. But first will give a little more info what I actually have in mind and want to carry out.

I want my Android TV box (R-TV Pro Box S10) that runs on an Amlogic S912 processor. Via a micro sd card I want to put Linux on it. This is because Linux runs much lighter than Android. So that the box then starts Linux instead of Android. With the thought that I will soon be able to watch IPTV via the box. Now I know that you have the option to put linux from his box via micro SD card on it. That there are already boxes such as MAG5** series that also run on an Amlogic UPC. But when I look at the specifications of my box, it seems to me that my box is just as good or better there and with most hardware. Will finally add the specifications below.

Before I actually start, I want to ask some questions. So that I don't take a detour.

My questions are:

* Saw that Bodhi Linux is one of the lightweight versions. But can this version run with Amlogic S912 cpu.

* Is there possibly already an STB for IPTV included or is it possible to get STB running on Bodhi Linux version.

* Or does anyone already know a ready-made firmware package where everything is already in and that works with Amlogic S912 cpu. If so, where can I possibly find it.

R-TV BOX Pro S10

CPU: Amlogic S912 Octa core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU up to 2GHz (DVFS)

GPU: ARM Mali-T820MP3 GPU up to 750MHz (DVFS)

3D Graphics: OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0 and open VG1.1 suport

RAM: 3GB DDR3

ROM: 32GB eMMC Flash

OS: Android 7.1.2

Support USB: 2 x USB host + 1 x USB OTG

Support Micro SD Card

Support the Latest 10 bit HEVC H.264, VP9 Decoding

Support H.264 up to 4Kx2K@60fps Video HDR

Support IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Dual-band WiFi 2.4G + 5.6G

Support Bluetooth: V4.1

HDMI Port: HDMI 2.0

Love to hear if anyone can answer questions or has options for me.

Thank you in advance for your time

Ted

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Linux with plugin for IPTV on an android R-TV box Feb 2, 2022 17:43:08 GMT

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Post by enigma9o7 on Feb 2, 2022 17:43:08 GMT

Feb 2, 2022 17:18:08 GMT superted said:

My questions are:

* Saw that Bodhi Linux is one of the lightweight versions. But can this version run with Amlogic S912 cpu.

* Is there possibly already an STB for IPTV included or is it possible to get STB running on Bodhi Linux version.

* Or does anyone already know a ready-made firmware package where everything is already in and that works with Amlogic S912 cpu. If so, where can I possibly find it.

No. Bodhi only supports AMD/Intel processors; ARM processors are not supported.

No. STB stands for Set Top Box. That is hardware, not software. There is various software for STB's that run on both linux and android. I personally have a Tivo STB, which is gnu/linux based (but uses signatures/locked bootloader so it wont run modified software....)

If I had an open set-top box, I'd use kodi (for videos) and retroarch (for games) - which both run fine on android or linux. There is probably a kodi plugin to support IPTV (along with everything else).

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Linux with plugin for IPTV on an android R-TV box Feb 2, 2022 17:51:10 GMT Hippytaff, oblio, and 1 more like this

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Post by thewaiter on Feb 2, 2022 17:51:10 GMT

Hello

OK. Maybe I can help in explaining some stuff here. I am an owner of X96 max plus device with Amilogic 905. I was in similar situation. I did not like Android system inside the machine and I quickly realized this device would be much better with Linux. My aim was to have a family multimedia device for watching movies, listening music, samba share for files over the net etc. I found a CoreElec Linux distribution. Very fast boot time, KODI player included with all plugins you can imagine. I am pretty OK with that as it fullfils all my needs.

Now about the device and Bodhi. Of course we have some dreams about porting Bodhi project to ARM or other platforms. It is possible! BUT. Our team counts 2 developers and several kind and helpful members in web section and support. It means there is no human power to cover any extra architectures beside Intel 64b and 32b with Moksha desktop. Moreover we provide one extra ISO with Enlightenment desktop and one AppPack version. All this work falls on our main developer Ylee (he is also involed in many other tasks. Mainly advanced level). I take care of Moksha code, Moksha modules, Themes, video promo, support etc. We all have real life duties which makes another projects impossible to cover. Unfortunately. Maybe one day it will be better.

For now I can recommend you having a look at CoreElec or LibreElec projects and check if those could fullfil your demands.

Stefan

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Post by superted on Feb 2, 2022 18:54:27 GMT

Feb 2, 2022 17:43:08 GMT enigma9o7 said:

Feb 2, 2022 17:18:08 GMT superted said:

My questions are:

* Saw that Bodhi Linux is one of the lightweight versions. But can this version run with Amlogic S912 cpu.

* Is there possibly already an STB for IPTV included or is it possible to get STB running on Bodhi Linux version.

* Or does anyone already know a ready-made firmware package where everything is already in and that works with Amlogic S912 cpu. If so, where can I possibly find it.

No. Bodhi only supports AMD/Intel processors; ARM processors are not supported.

No. STB stands for Set Top Box. That is hardware, not software. There is various software for STB's that run on both linux and android. I personally have a Tivo STB, which is gnu/linux based (but uses signatures/locked bootloader so it wont run modified software....)

If I had an open set-top box, I'd use kodi (for videos) and retroarch (for games) - which both run fine on android or linux. There is probably a kodi plugin to support IPTV (along with everything else).

Hello enigma9o7,

Thanks for answering the questions. Even though I would have liked to hear a different answer.

Then I'll look for another version.

Have a nice day.

Regards Ted

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Linux with plugin for IPTV on an android R-TV box Feb 2, 2022 19:26:00 GMT Hippytaff, thewaiter, and 1 more like this

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Post by superted on Feb 2, 2022 19:26:00 GMT

Feb 2, 2022 17:51:10 GMT thewaiter said:

Hello

OK. Maybe I can help in explaining some stuff here. I am an owner of X96 max plus device with Amilogic 905. I was in similar situation. I did not like Android system inside the machine and I quickly realized this device would be much better with Linux. My aim was to have a family multimedia device for watching movies, listening music, samba share for files over the net etc. I found a CoreElec Linux distribution. Very fast boot time, KODI player included with all plugins you can imagine. I am pretty OK with that as it fullfils all my needs.

Now about the device and Bodhi. Of course we have some dreams about porting Bodhi project to ARM or other platforms. It is possible! BUT. Our team counts 2 developers and several kind and helpful members in web section and support. It means there is no human power to cover any extra architectures beside Intel 64b and 32b with Moksha desktop. Moreover we provide one extra ISO with Enlightenment desktop and one AppPack version. All this work falls on our main developer Ylee (he is also involed in many other tasks. Mainly advanced level). I take care of Moksha code, Moksha modules, Themes, video promo, support etc. We all have real life duties which makes another projects impossible to cover. Unfortunately. Maybe one day it will be better.

For now I can recommend you having a look at CoreElec or LibreElec projects and check if those could fullfil your demands.

Stefan

Hello Stefan,

Yes you see a lot of Android boxes that run on Amlogic s905. And often a longer term update will be released. Thought I would do well 4 to 5 years ago to buy the newer version Amlogic S912.

Kodi is indeed an option. I am well acquainted with it and I also have that running an android TV with a build of Diggz on it and with real debrid account. For Movies & Series. But wants to do it differently.

I myself was thinking about the app that is apparently processed with certain Linux. Or that you can possibly add. That's the tv-headend app but you apparently have several.

I understand very well that everyone has their own projects and is busy with them.

For the options CoreElec or LibreElec projects there I will look for and delve into that.

Stefan, Thanks for all the information I am now a few steps further and that's how I get there. All of you very good luck with projects and with Moksha code, Moksha modules, Themes, video promos, support etc.

Have a great day Ted