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    [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!

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    • RascasR
      Rascas @roadtrip111
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      @roadtrip111 said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

      Hi everyone,

      I just wanted to add my experience and how I got Netflix to run properly on my raspberry pi (so far). I'll just describe what I did, maybe it will help someone:

      My system:
      Raspberry PI 3 B+
      retropie 4.4
      Kodie 18.0-RC1

      I access my pi through terminal via ssh to enter the commands.

      1. "sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get -y dist-upgrade" (Optional, mine was up to date)
      2. Update the firmware of my pi "sudo rpi-update"
      3. "sudo reboot" (to activate new firmware)
      4. "sudo apt-get install python{,3}-pip"
      5. "pip install --user pycryptodomex"
      6. "sudo reboot" (don't know if this was neccessary..)
      7. download zip netflix addon from https://github.com/asciidisco/plugin.video.netflix
      8. put zip on sd card of raspberry pi
      9. install netflix addon from zip within kodi
      10. configure netflix-addon -> input stream addon settings -> Max. resolution secure decoder -> 720p
      11. run a movie in netflix, now it will ask to install libwidevine, confirm.
      12. "sudo apt-get install libnss3"

      Right now it works like a charm for me :D.

      The only thing not working is the "interactive part". I wanted to see the interactive black mirror movie "Bandersnatch" through the netflix plugin, but when I start the movie, it tells me it is not supported to show interactive elements on this device. I don't know if this is related to the netflix plugin, to kodi, or to my tv...Anyone has an idea how to solve this?

      Anyway, thanks for your posts everyone, it helped me to succeed with netflix running on raspberry pi!

      I believe that the netflix kodi plugin does not support it. Ask in their github page.

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        roadtrip111 @Rascas
        last edited by

        @Rascas said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

        I believe that the netflix kodi plugin does not support it. Ask in their github page.

        I just realised many people have problems with the bandersnatch movie. It is also not working on Chromecast and Apple TV. Might be a Netflix issue as well.

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        • BuZzB
          BuZz administrators @roadtrip111
          last edited by

          @roadtrip111 not a Netflix issue. Just older devices/plugins don't support it. My TV included.

          To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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          • felipebraunaF
            felipebrauna @Rascas
            last edited by

            @Rascas said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

            Kodi 18 RC 1 available for update

            Changelog:
            -https://kodi.tv/article/kodi-v18-leia-rc1-new-hope

            Raspbian/RetroPie specific:
            -Added various missing binary addons like pvr.zattoo, pvr.teleboy, vfs-sacd, etc
            -All binary addons updated. Netflix works again if updated.

            This is the latest update released by you @Rascas?

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            • RascasR
              Rascas @felipebrauna
              last edited by

              @felipebrauna said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

              @Rascas said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

              Kodi 18 RC 1 available for update

              Changelog:
              -https://kodi.tv/article/kodi-v18-leia-rc1-new-hope

              Raspbian/RetroPie specific:
              -Added various missing binary addons like pvr.zattoo, pvr.teleboy, vfs-sacd, etc
              -All binary addons updated. Netflix works again if updated.

              This is the latest update released by you @Rascas?

              Till now, yes. I will update it after holidays.

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              • felipebraunaF
                felipebrauna @Rascas
                last edited by

                @Rascas said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

                @felipebrauna said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

                @Rascas said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

                Kodi 18 RC 1 available for update

                Changelog:
                -https://kodi.tv/article/kodi-v18-leia-rc1-new-hope

                Raspbian/RetroPie specific:
                -Added various missing binary addons like pvr.zattoo, pvr.teleboy, vfs-sacd, etc
                -All binary addons updated. Netflix works again if updated.

                This is the latest update released by you @Rascas?

                Till now, yes. I will update it after holidays.

                Ok. Thanks for reply so fast! ;)

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                  roadtrip111 @BuZz
                  last edited by

                  @BuZz said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

                  @roadtrip111 not a Netflix issue. Just older devices/plugins don't support it. My TV included.

                  Yes maybe, but the controls are really simple, so I think it might relate more to proper implementation than to devices being too old.
                  I just watched Bandersnatch on my Laptop now. It is about an 80s retrogame based on a true story. I'm trying to get the "brataccas" rom running now in retropie, really funny connection to netflix :D.

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                  • BuZzB
                    BuZz administrators @roadtrip111
                    last edited by

                    @roadtrip111 yeah I meant that Netflix are not supporting older devices with the facility to watch this. Not that it wasn't possible :-)

                    To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                    • mediamogulM
                      mediamogul Global Moderator @roadtrip111
                      last edited by mediamogul

                      @roadtrip111 said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

                      I'm trying to get the "brataccas" rom running now in retropie

                      There's also 'Nohzdyve' that was made available for download on the website of the show's fictional company, Tuckersoft. It was developed as an actual ZX Spectrum game, released as a .tap file and even recommended for emulation, so it should hopefully integrate well. I plan to try it out myself in the next few days.

                      RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                      • RascasR
                        Rascas
                        last edited by

                        Kodi 18 RC 4 available for update

                        Changelog:
                        https://kodi.tv/article/kodi-v18-leia-rc4-new-hope

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                        • felipebraunaF
                          felipebrauna @Rascas
                          last edited by

                          @Rascas said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

                          Kodi 18 RC 4 available for update
                          Changelog:
                          https://kodi.tv/article/kodi-v18-leia-rc4-new-hope

                          Thanks Rascas!

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                            CapNinja
                            last edited by

                            After reading several guides and reading all advices on this topic, I'm still struggling to add the Netflix and Amazon repos.
                            Please, how can I do this?

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                            • RascasR
                              Rascas @roadtrip111
                              last edited by

                              @roadtrip111 said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

                              Hi everyone,

                              I just wanted to add my experience and how I got Netflix to run properly on my raspberry pi (so far). I'll just describe what I did, maybe it will help someone:

                              My system:
                              Raspberry PI 3 B+
                              retropie 4.4
                              Kodie 18.0-RC1

                              I access my pi through terminal via ssh to enter the commands.

                              1. "sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get -y dist-upgrade" (Optional, mine was up to date)
                              2. Update the firmware of my pi "sudo rpi-update"
                              3. "sudo reboot" (to activate new firmware)
                              4. "sudo apt-get install python{,3}-pip"
                              5. "pip install --user pycryptodomex"
                              6. "sudo reboot" (don't know if this was neccessary..)
                              7. download zip netflix addon from https://github.com/asciidisco/plugin.video.netflix
                              8. put zip on sd card of raspberry pi
                              9. install netflix addon from zip within kodi
                              10. configure netflix-addon -> input stream addon settings -> Max. resolution secure decoder -> 720p
                              11. run a movie in netflix, now it will ask to install libwidevine, confirm.
                              12. "sudo apt-get install libnss3"

                              Right now it works like a charm for me :D.

                              The only thing not working is the "interactive part". I wanted to see the interactive black mirror movie "Bandersnatch" through the netflix plugin, but when I start the movie, it tells me it is not supported to show interactive elements on this device. I don't know if this is related to the netflix plugin, to kodi, or to my tv...Anyone has an idea how to solve this?

                              Anyway, thanks for your posts everyone, it helped me to succeed with netflix running on raspberry pi!

                              This.

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                                CapNinja @Rascas
                                last edited by

                                @Rascas
                                Thanks, my mistake was in the step 4.
                                But... After installing both, only the Amazon VOD works with me.
                                I don't know how to check logs (the only one who I can see is the "Kodi open" or something like that), so I can provide any accurate info.
                                Again, thanks for all this awesome work.

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                                • RascasR
                                  Rascas @CapNinja
                                  last edited by

                                  @CapNinja said in [Testing] Kodi 18.0 Leia beta versions now available for RetroPie!:

                                  @Rascas
                                  Thanks, my mistake was in the step 4.
                                  But... After installing both, only the Amazon VOD works with me.
                                  I don't know how to check logs (the only one who I can see is the "Kodi open" or something like that), so I can provide any accurate info.
                                  Again, thanks for all this awesome work.

                                  To get the log files:
                                  https://kodi.wiki/view/Log_file

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                                    sks316
                                    last edited by

                                    Kodi 18 released at the end of January. How long do you think it'll be before the setup script is updated?

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                                      FMDSF @sks316
                                      last edited by

                                      @sks316 Maybe this is a new topic as this one is discussing about Beta Versions? But on the other hand...who cares for V18 Betas when V18 is official? :P

                                      But, yes I have the same question to this community. Is there anyone who can answer this?

                                      P.S.: Retropie is great!

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                                      • mituM
                                        mitu Global Moderator
                                        last edited by

                                        I think that the Leia release has found its way into the stable update channel, so it should be enough to install Kodi (if you don't have it installed) or just update your OS packages and you'll get the new release.
                                        Like the beta, the new release is only available for Raspbian Strech, so if you're running on an older RetroPie (or Raspbian) release, you'll not see the update.

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                                        • RascasR
                                          Rascas
                                          last edited by

                                          Yes, Kodi 18 Leia stable/final is now on stable repo.
                                          To update you just need to go to RetroPie Setup and update the package from binary.
                                          I recommend that you remove this unstable repo, you can do it by running:

                                          sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/pipplware_unstable.list
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                                            FMDSF @Rascas
                                            last edited by FMDSF

                                            @Rascas
                                            @mitu

                                            Thx for your answers!
                                            I already removed unstable Versions 2 days ago. Since then I tried to update from binary, every day! But didn't work.

                                            Until tonight... all I have done is trying again since you wrote "it should update from binary". Et voila...stable Version V18 is on my Pie and feels even faster than all unstable Versions I tried out, before! :)

                                            Patience is all we needed.

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