RaspEX Kodi Files

RaspEX Kodi 64 bit for Raspberry Pi 5 and 4 with LXQt and Kodi 20.3 Media Center with many Video Add-ons :: Build 240215

NEWS 240215 ABOUT RaspEX Kodi
I've made a new version of RaspEX Kodi 64 bit especially for the new Raspberry Pi 5. This version is based on Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian) and Debian "Bookworm" (Debian 12 stable). The LXDE Desktop is replaced with LXQt, which has a more "modern look" than LXDE. "Historically, LXQt is the product of the merge between LXDE-Qt, an initial Qt flavour of LXDE, and Razor-qt, a project aiming to develop a Qt based desktop environment with similar objectives as the current LXQt". I've upgraded Kodi to version 20.3 ("Nexus"), which was released 240110. I've included the YouTube add-on and a few other add-ons. Everything works very well. In this RaspEX Kodi version you can run Kodi 20.3 within/on the LXQt Desktop if you want. You can also start Kodi 20.3 directly from LighDM's login screen. 

EXTRA NEWS 240218 ABOUT DRM in RaspEX Kodi Build 240215
I've discovered how to get DRM (Digital Rights Management) support in Firefox so you can enjoy Netflix and Spotify! Just run the command "sudo apt install libwidevinecdm0". Then open Firefox and go to https://netflix.com. You will then be asked to enable DRM. That's it!

REPLACEMENT 
This RaspEX Kodi Build (240215) replaces all other RaspEX Kodi builds.

RASPBERRY Pi 5 and 4
RaspEX Kodi is made especially for the new Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB and 8GB), but can also be used on a Raspberry Pi 4. In RaspEX Kodi I've added the LXQt Desktop with many useful applications such as NetworkManager. Makes it easy to configure your wireless network. 

INSTALLED PACKAGES
Study all included packages in RaspEX Kodi Build 240215: https://raspex.exton.se/kodi-240215/raspex-kodi-64bit-installed-packages-240215.txt

MORE ABOUT RaspEX Kodi
Running RaspEX Kodi Build 240215 you'll end up at LighDM's login screen. Log in as user "pi" with password "raspberry". After the first boot you shall use NetworkManager for configuring your network connection. Just click on the network icon to the right in the panel and choose your wireless network. The big difference between Raspberry Pi OS and RaspEX Kodi is that Kodi 20.3 is pre-installed in RaspEX Kodi together with some useful add-ons. While you are logged in to the LXQt Desktop you can use Synaptic Package Manager to install all extra packages you may need. Since RaspEX Kodi is based on Raspbian/Debian you'll have about 30000 packages to chose between. When logged in as user pi you can use Sudo to become root. Examples: sudo su and sudo pcmanfm-qt. While logged in to the LXQt Desktop you can (of course) go on to Kodi directly. Just open Kodi like any other program. 
NOTE: You can log in to Kodi directly from LightDM. 

Used KERNEL
6.1.77-exton-v8-16k+ (for Rpi5).

The system will automatically determine which Raspberry Pi (5 or 4) you are using and load the correct kernel.

LOG IN as root (super admin)
NOTE: As regards Build 240215 you can't log in as root from LigtDM's login screen. You can, however, log in to the LXQt Desktop as root if you press the keys Ctrl Alt F1 (or F2) simultaneously. You will then go into console mode (text-mode). Log in as "root" with password "root" and run the command "startx".

PASSWORDS
pi/raspberry and root/root

HOW DO I INSTALL RaspEX Kodi in Windows?
Just like any other Raspberry Pi system. I.e.: Unpack the downloaded ZIP file (raspex-rpi5-64bit-kodi20.3-lxqt-2630mb-240215.zip) and transfer the IMAGE file (raspex-rpi5-64bit-kodi20.3-lxqt-8000mb-240215.img) to your Micro SD card of at least 16GB. For that you shall use Rufus 4.4 in Windows. 

READ MORE
https://raspex.exton.se

ANDROID CUSTOM
Read about my Android Systems for PC's at https://andex.exton.net 
AND
about my Android versions for Raspberry Pi 4 and 3/2 at
https://raspex.exton.se 


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