OpenBh 5.4 is now Available

[Ev0]

OpenBh 5.4



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OpenBh 5.4 is based on the OE-Alliance 5.4 core.


So what is different in OpenBh 5.4 then?


The main change from version 5.3 to version 5.4 has been to upgrade from oe-alliance-core branch 5.3 to 5.4. The OE (Open Embedded) core on which the image is built has also undergone major changes, updates and fixes, and uses the latest bitbake version. Version 5.4 uses Python version 3.12.2.

Whats New:
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• OE-A 5.4​
• Python 3.12.2​
• Gstreamer updated to version 1.22.10​
• Vu+ Multiboot feature added for all 4K Vu+ models and now updated to make the install process automated.​
• If your favourite plugins no longer work, you will need to contact the plugin authors to ask them to update their plugins for Python3.12.2​

Vu+ Multiboot wouldn't have been possible without the hundreds of hours that dpeddi has spent over several years (yes it's been an on going project for him in his spare time for many years) to bring this real multiboot option for all Vu+ 4K boxes.

It is something we requested from Vu+ around 8/9 years ago and they told us it was not possible to add it, well finally we can prove them wrong.

You will find more information on how to setup and use Vu+ Multiboot here:


Apart from the above you should not notice many differences between previous OpenBh 5.3 and OpenBh 5.4 images.


*** NOTE ***

If you use CrossEPG, then you will need to delete the crossepg folder in /media/usb or /media/hdd before you can use it in OpenBh 5.4 onwards, this is due to changes made, to keep it compatible with Python 3.12.2

Where can I find the OpenBh git ?


The OpenBh git is located here: https://github.com/BlackHole

Thanks to:
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• Rytec, doglover and all the teams that host EPG feeds for EPG Importer, for their continued support.​
• All developers for their plugins used in the feeds of this image.​
• dpeddi for the massive amount of work he did to bring real Multiboot to Vu+ 4K boxes.​
• Twol for the work he did in integrating Vu+ Multiboot into the images​
• All of the OpenBh Beta team for their hours of testing and dedication on improving the image.​
• All those who have submitted patches/fixes​
• To all who have submitted translation work for OpenBh.​
• Twol for the conversion to Python 3. This has involved manually converting literally hundreds of Python files and associated c++ code.​
• Huevos and Twol for testing, debugging, and responding to feedback and problems.​
• Huevos for his work on blindscan and ABM.​
• Peter de Jonge, abu baniaz & Huevos for their work with Andyblac to improve ABM.​
• Matrix10 for OpenBh skins.​

DISCLAIMER

THE OPENBH IMAGE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY EMULATOR, K E Y S, SOFTCAMS OR OTHER SYSTEM FOR VIEWING PAY - TV WITH OR WITHOUT A PAID SUBSCRIPTION.

THE OPENBH IMAGE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SYSTEM TO DOWNLOAD PLUGINS OR EMULATORS FROM EXTERNAL SERVERS OR SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE USED FOR ILLEGAL PURPOSES SUCH AS CARD SHARING.


PLEASE REMEMBER WE NO LONGER SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING BOXES, Vu+ Solo, Duo, Uno, Edision OS Nino Pro, OS Nino +, Amiko Viper4K V40

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You can find the images in the downloads section here:​

 

[Blu8]

unfortunately the image crashes as soon as a TV-SAT CI is inserted, I tried two of the digiquest ones to be sure, and I also reinstalled the image twice without even ( NOT channel list, NOT ever.
In conclusion, the facts are not at all comforting, given that the TV-SAT card requires its CI module for updates.
Positive, HDMI-CEC completely turns off both Sony and Panasonic TVs for the first time with this release.
MIPSEL- vuplus solose image OBH 5.4

 

[Ev0]

We don't build for the Vu+ Solo

 

[Blu8]

it's a vuplus solose.
does support end?

 

[Ev0]

We still support the SoloSE.

But when it comes to cam modules, there is not a lot we can do to help as we don't have access to every cam module for every provider.

I don't understand why it doesn't work in OpenBh 5.4 if it worked in earlier versions of the image (did it work with older versions of our image ?)

Does it work in any python3.12 image ?

If it is a CI+ module (not CI), we do not offer any support anyway, however I can tell you that Ci+ requires helper files for it to work in any E2 box, but you won't find them on here, you will need to use google to find the correct ones for our image.

 

[Blu8]

the module has always worked with all releases, starting from the first openblackhole.

it is a normal CI tvsat cam from digiquest, not CI+

--works with other images in py 3.12

 

[Ev0]

I don't know the answer then, I don't recall any changes between 5.3 and 5.4 that relate to CI modules, but I don't have a CI cam here so can not test anything to help.

Maybe other members / users will know more that can help you.

 

[Blu8]

I did some more tests, I re-downloaded the image, if before I was sure of the problem of the new OBH 5.4 Mipsel, now I have absolute certainty.
Reinstalled in flash for another two clean times, enigma crashes as soon as the CI is inserted.
Putting the OBH 5.3 back on, the CI Digiquest TVsat works perfectly.
I also noticed that the 5.4 weighs 2 MB more than the 5.3, and in two megabytes of compressed image, there is a lot of stuff, which implies that something has been damaged. Too bad, I invested months in this image, and now that HDMi-CEC finally works, I'm sorry to give it up.

PLAN B: TVSat box :-(