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LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha-01 (Generic x86_64)

This is a system for x86-64 PCs (GBM), built on the "LibreELEC master" branch as of May 07, 2025.

Core Software

  • Linux Kernel: 6.14.7
  • Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA1 (Piers) (version as of June 06, 2025)
  • PVR TVLINK Client: 22.0.1
  • TVLINK: 4.2.4

Key Differences from the Original Version

  • Default Password: The default password for the "root" user (for SSH access) is "mcpc" (root/mcpc).
  • Automatic Updates: The automatic system update feature has been removed from LibreELEC settings.
  • Kodi Optimization: Kodi's code has been optimized for faster TV channel switching.
  • TVLINK IPTV Server Support: Necessary packages (dependencies) for TVLINK IPTV Server to function have been added to the system.
  • TVLINK IPTV Server Management: TVLINK IPTV Server can be installed, enabled, or disabled in LibreELEC settings.
  • Additional APIs in Kodi: PVR-API for PVR TVLINK Client and Inputstream FFmpeg Direct have been added to Kodi.
  • Built-in PVR TVLINK Client: PVR TVLINK Client is integrated into the system. You can activate it in the "My add-ons — PVR clients" section.
  • Inputstream FFmpeg Direct Plugin: The Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin is built into the system and has been rewritten for correct functionality of TimeShift/Catchup features in TVLINK.
  • Added Utilities: The Midnight Commander file manager and the htop utility are included in the system.
  • Wget Utility: The wget utility has been removed from the busybox set and replaced with the original GNU Wget.
  • Hid-remote Service: The hid-remote service has been added for configuring HID remotes.
  • Entware Package: The Entware package has been added.
  • AlexELEC Common Add-ons Repository: The AlexELEC Common Add-ons repository has been added to Kodi, from which you can install the following add-ons: TVLINK Simple Control, the Aeon.Nox: Silvo (AE) skin, Keyboard Layout (for switching keyboard layouts between En/Ru), and the Search.db repository.