OpenBh 5.5.1 Now Available

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Keeping OpenBh and this Forum online is getting more and more expensive. It costs in the region of €2400+ per year to keep OpenBh and this Forum online. OpenBh has always been provided to completely free of charge by a number of hard working OpenBh Team members in their spare time.



OpenBh 5.5.1 is based on the OE-Alliance 5.5.1 core.



So what is different in OpenBh 5.5.1 then?


The main change from version 5.4.1 to version 5.5.1 has been changes to oe-alliance-core branch 5.5.1. The OE (Open Embedded) core on which the image is built has undergone major changes, updates and fixes. Version 5.5.1 uses Python version 3.12.8.

Whats New:

  • OE-A 5.5.1
  • Python 3.12.8
  • Gstreamer updated to version 1.24.10
  • Switch to udev (userspace /dev).
  • If your favourite plugins no longer work, you will need to contact the plugin authors to ask them to update their plugins for Python3.12.8




*** You can not online update from 5.4.1 to 5.5.1, you must reflash (you can do this using image and backup manager and then restore your settings backup) ***


Apart from the above you should not notice many differences between previous OpenBh 5.4.1 and OpenBh 5.5.1 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.x



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Where can I find the OpenBh git ?


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


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 2015 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:

Thanks to:

  • 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

*** You need to set a Password to use FTP, TELNET & SSH ***


You can find the images in the downloads section here:
 
I own the device and have tried a number of images on it, including OpenBh 5.5.1
I have two problems currently
If I set the quality to 2160p, the image is a little blurry
Bitrate viewer plugin does not work with all channels
Thanks for the help
 
I own the device and have tried a number of images on it, including OpenBh 5.5.1
I have two problems currently
If I set the quality to 2160p, the image is a little blurry
Bitrate viewer plugin does not work with all channels
Thanks for the help
What make and model of tv do you have ?

There is a driver issue with the hdmi color depth, the only resolution that currently works with all 3 settings is 2160p30, so for the time being only 10bit or 12bit can be used with 2160 (we have disabled the 8bit option for now as it results in a black screen).

If your tv only has a native 8bit panel, then that could be the reason for it not being crystal clear.

As for bitrate viewer, that's a 3rd party plugin, so nothing to do with the image.
 
Thank you for your reply.
I have a Samsung LED TV model 2017 and LG OLED TV model 2017.
I found a temporary solution by setting the mode to 1080p and refresh rate to auto.
 
Thank you for your reply.
I have a Samsung LED TV model 2017 and LG OLED TV model 2017.
I found a temporary solution by setting the mode to 1080p and refresh rate to auto.
Well 720p, 1080p and 1080i resolutions are all forced to 12bit by the drivers, but if your tv displays that clearer than 2160p 10bit, then you could try 2160p 12bit and see if that works for you.

Also if you try 2160p30, then 8bit will work at that resolution.
 
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