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Do I understand correctly that you are using the same SD card to activate the multi-boot on all TV boxes ? On some TV boxes activation takes place this SD card, and one model does not work (error message with a photo) ? Judging by the logs, you have a model n200C . So you need to pick up the dtb from this group. When you start with dtb n200C_1GB system starts but a lot of mistakes from the media. Multiboot you have already activated, so try to use a USB flash drive to capture the image and add dtb n200C_1GB. I have my doubts that your model has real 2GB of RAM, it is desirable to open the case and get the brand of memory chips. Perhaps the manufacturer specially recorded in the built-in dtb is not correct RAM, the kernel in Armbian itself checks for physical memory access and sets the real value (which it itself received under test).

I leave for vacation. All the answers after the holidays.

The new version (maybe) will appear after the New Year (but there is no guarantee that a big problem with the free time). For me video playback is not the main problem. This is a good option Libreelec and multiboot (the ability to run multiple systems as necessary).

Use images IceWM. In the image with IceWM, no KODI. Then you can install any DE (including Mate).

Without the console UART is very difficult to perform the correct script (sequence of commands for u-boot). It's not known what teams are in your u-boot, what is the syntax.

You have connected to the console UART ?

You are not the standard model. model = "Amlogic"; compatible = "amlogic, Gxbb"; amlogic-dt-id = "gxl_p281_1g"; This is most likely not S905X , this Amlogic S905W

I have no terminal equipment to check SPDIF. You need to activate the multi-boot. For example , method of using floss media written Armbian. If you have patches, I'll be able to include them in the source code for the shared Assembly. Write the desired text, I'll post in the first post.

update image 5.37_20171227 add new image IceWM

Alas, I have no S905W, so I can't check what.

Image update Armbian S812_3.10.108_20171227.

I'll look, but it will be after the New Year.

Image update Armbian 20171226. The main change is the upgrade packages to the current versions in the network repo.

1. option. Assemble your own version of a deb package in which to change the script that copies the u-boot. To change the name of /dev/mmcblk0 /dev/mmcblk1 is. 2. option. To start the system from external media and in the manual (using the command dd if=u-boot.bin of=/dev/mmcblk1 is ) to write the desired loader. But I warn you, if you use the wrong u-boot, you will receive a brick that will have to be restored.

Or to alter the deb (change the install script) , or you can pull the files and install manually.

Try to use a USB device and try to connect media prepared in all USB ports.

A new version of the image with IceWM DE. 20171215 Features of this image. This is the minimum graphic system in which there are only a few programs - browser, Synaptic, and a few GUI tools for management. This way you can use to create your own system, with its own set of programs and settings (you can add your favorite graphic DE). After you create your system, you can distribute it as an image for cloning to other TV boxes.

Installation\upgrade u-boot on the SD card need to perform on a PC with Linux or on TV box, in the manual using the dd command. Or use a special script, in the parameters which specify the install location (SD card or eMMC).

I'll try to check, but it will not be soon (I now have a little time on it).

The script cannot know where you want to install the boot loader on SD or eMMC.

If you use the wrong version and installation destroys the regular u-boot.

To obtain information about how your data is organized in u-boot on your TV Boxing, I don't recommend trying to run Armbian. It is likely to disrupt TV box (to brick). Do you have information that you can start Libreelec specifically for your model of TV box ?

You have connected the console UART or the ability to run LibreELEC on this model ?

Search the Internet for a description of the contacts of the chip eMMC for your model. With the closure which blocks the use of u-boot from eMMC. Write on the SD card image Armbian and written in the first sector of the right u-boot. Connect card. Closes the contacts. The power of TV Boxing. If you do it right, will be able to run Armbian and to fully overwrite or erase the u-boot in eMMC. Or you can use the USB cable and the program for the firmware. To turn off the power supply of the TV box. Connect the USB cable to the TV box and the PC. To start the firmware program on a PC. Select the firmware file in the program. In the program click "Start" button. To close the contacts on the chip. After a few seconds, should come firmware.

If you want to use additional Addons for KODI, I recommend using LE.