Q5/Q10 Pro Kodi 'wrapper' Instructions

[duffers0]

how can I easily roll back to Kodi 16. 17 not working consistently with HiMedia player. Kodi 17 player not passing through audio, have all passthroughs ticked. Switch to Himedia player and passthrough works on Local network content but not on Addon services. Addons work with Kodi 17 player. Tried the xml player core factory text change as suggested but to no avail.
I did Android 7 update then firmware then 16 - 17 kodi. Seems the only successful application of Kodi 17 is on Android 5?

Any other suggestions to get 1 player (either Kodi or Himedia) to  pass through all audio and run E*****s addons

Thanks

[zynx]

how can I easily roll back to Kodi 16. 17 not working consistently with HiMedia player. Kodi 17 player not passing through audio, have all passthroughs ticked. Switch to Himedia player and passthrough works on Local network content but not on Addon services. Addons work with Kodi 17 player. Tried the xml player core factory text change as suggested but to no avail.
I did Android 7 update then firmware then 16 - 17 kodi. Seems the only successful application of Kodi 17 is on Android 5?

Any other suggestions to get 1 player (either Kodi or Himedia) to  pass through all audio and run E*****s addons

Thanks

I have also updated to kodi 17. That was apparently not such a great idea.. Wrapper doesn't work anymore and default kodi player only gives sound and a black screen. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. :-)

[futeko.com]

Uninstall Kodi 17 and install Kodi 16.1. http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/

Some stuff doesn't work properly on Kodi 17. e.g. HD-Audio, some add-ons. These are mostly the fault of Kodi not HiMedia. Kodi have broken a lot of stuff with Kodi 17. HD-audio should be fixed very soon but the problems with add-ons / streaming need fixing by Kodi.

[eclipse05]

I have Q5 Pro few days and honestly... I am quite disappointed about that all "Wrapper" thing... Why it can't be just compatible with mediacodec in Kodi?
I am very new to HiSilicon chips. Please, can someone kindly explain to me is it any better form Amlogic's S905/S912?

When both mediacodecs are set in Kodi 17 I have 0,5-1fps on on 720p video  EPIC lag 
With one mediacodec set in Kodi 17 it's not bad but 4K footage is pink
No working passthrough via HDMI so only stereo left
Now I know thank I need to roll back to Kodi 16.1 because Wrapper doesn't work with it yet    I'll try today and hopefully device will be usable.

I have at home in other room Zoomtak UPlus with Amlogic chipset and there is no BS Wrapper stuff to play with. It works, no hassle 
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I see that DancesWithChickens has some great Ideas. Will try his idea first

[bladecutter]

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<playercorefactory>
<players>
<!-- himedia player for video -->
<player name="Wrapper" type="ExternalPlayer" audio="false" video="true">
<filename>com.himedia.xbmcwrapper</filename>
<hidexbmc>true</hidexbmc>
<playcountminimumtime>120</playcountminimumtime>
</player>
</players>

<rules action="prepend">

<!--network protocol rules-->

<rule protocols="nfs|http|rtmp|sop" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all nfs-->

<!--internet streams rules-->

<rule protocols="pvr" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all pvr-->
<rule internetstream="true" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all streams-->

<!--video audio channels rules-->

<rule video="true" audiochannels="6" player="Wrapper" /> <!--5.1 audio-->
<rule video="true" audiochannels="8" player="Wrapper" /> <!-- 7.1 audio-->

<!--video resolution rules-->

<rule video="true" videoresolution="720" player="Wrapper" />
<rule video="true" videoresolution="1080" player="Wrapper" />
<rule video="true" videoresolution="2160" player="Wrapper" /> <!--4K-->

<!--audio / music rules-->

<rule audio="true" player="PAplayer"/> <!--all audio to kodi internal music player-->

<!--specific codecs rules-->

<rule video="true" audiocodec="truehd|true-hd|dtshd|dts-hd|dts" player="Wrapper"/>

<rule filename=".*.3D.*|.*.3D.iso|3D.*" player="Wrapper"/>
<rule filetypes="iso|bdmv|mpls|m2ts" player="Wrapper"/>

</rules>
</playercorefactory>

No issues with KODI 17 and this playercorefactory.xml

Try it out:
- Navigate to \\ANDROID_YOURBOXINNETWORK\share\sdcard\Android\data\org.xbmc.kodi\files\.kodi\userdata
- Backup your own playercorefactory.xml
- Open playercorefactory.xml and replace text with the one above
- Save file
- Exit/Restart KODI

Help please.

Where and how do I navigate to open playerforefactory.xml? Tried using File Explorer in Q10 Pro but would not show any files here >> Android\data\org.xbmc.kodi\files
How do I show the files?
How do I open this via laptop?
I need to fix the wrapper and I will try this. However I have difficulty opening the playerfactory.xml file.

WIll appreciate any help.

[futeko.com]

Help please.

Where and how do I navigate to open playerforefactory.xml? Tried using File Explorer in Q10 Pro but would not show any files here >> Android\data\org.xbmc.kodi\files
How do I show the files?
How do I open this via laptop?
I need to fix the wrapper and I will try this. However I have difficulty opening the playerfactory.xml file.

WIll appreciate any help.

You can open playercorefactory either using the Q10 Pro with a file manager app or by enabling Samba on Q10 Pro and using a PC.

You'll need to download a file explorer app on Q10 Pro. I suggest ASUS File Manager or ES File Explorer, both available for free in Play Store. Make sure 'show hidden files' is enabled in options.

If using a PC use your regular file explorer app (in Windows, Windows File Explorer) and again make sure show hidden files is enabled.

[Phil181]

No working passthrough via HDMI so only stereo left
Now I know thank I need to roll back to Kodi 16.1 because Wrapper doesn't work with it yet 

The updated wrapper does work very well with Kodi 17 and overcomes current limitations like full audio 7.1 passthrough.  (This is with Android 7 latest firmware 2.0.1).

I had some initial problems with Kodi 17 from add-ons and updates getting into a reboot loop and re-installed twice. 
Re-installed a clean copy from Kodi.tv (which needs all settings changed again) and have kept auto-updates off.  Re-installed the latest wrapper from this forum and it has been rock solid for over 10 days.  Plays all my remuxed 1080p 7.1 mkv's perfectly and the new Kodi library is nice 

[bladecutter]

Help please.

Where and how do I navigate to open playerforefactory.xml? Tried using File Explorer in Q10 Pro but would not show any files here >> Android\data\org.xbmc.kodi\files
How do I show the files?
How do I open this via laptop?
I need to fix the wrapper and I will try this. However I have difficulty opening the playerfactory.xml file.

WIll appreciate any help.

You can open playercorefactory either using the Q10 Pro with a file manager app or by enabling Samba on Q10 Pro and using a PC.

You'll need to download a file explorer app on Q10 Pro. I suggest ASUS File Manager or ES File Explorer, both available for free in Play Store. Make sure 'show hidden files' is enabled in options.

If using a PC use your regular file explorer app (in Windows, Windows File Explorer) and again make sure show hidden files is enabled.

Thank you so much. Was able to navigate directory through LAN and it showed up.

In another topic, where can I find the latest wrapper apk that will run with Android 7.

[futeko.com]

In another topic, where can I find the latest wrapper apk that will run with Android 7.

It's pre-installed on 2.0.0. and 2.0.1 firmwares.

Or here (CS / pcristi mediafire): http://www.mediafire.com/file/ai52h2kaz4z2q5i/Wrapper-1.0.1_HMD_1229_Release.apk

[bmachinima]

The sluggish playback isn't related to wrapper or playercorefactory. It's how Android Kodi 17 is on all Android platforms with streaming add-ons. Kodi need to fix it.

Are sure? Because I'm running smoothly streaming add-ons with Kodi 17 on my cheap Mini M8S on my bedroom. 

[divinestyler]

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<playercorefactory>
<players>
<!-- himedia player for video -->
<player name="Wrapper" type="ExternalPlayer" audio="false" video="true">
<filename>com.himedia.xbmcwrapper</filename>
<hidexbmc>true</hidexbmc>
<playcountminimumtime>120</playcountminimumtime>
</player>
</players>

<rules action="prepend">

<!--network protocol rules-->

<rule protocols="nfs|http|rtmp|sop" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all nfs-->

<!--internet streams rules-->

<rule protocols="pvr" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all pvr-->
<rule internetstream="true" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all streams-->

<!--video audio channels rules-->

<rule video="true" audiochannels="6" player="Wrapper" /> <!--5.1 audio-->
<rule video="true" audiochannels="8" player="Wrapper" /> <!-- 7.1 audio-->

<!--video resolution rules-->

<rule video="true" videoresolution="720" player="Wrapper" />
<rule video="true" videoresolution="1080" player="Wrapper" />
<rule video="true" videoresolution="2160" player="Wrapper" /> <!--4K-->

<!--audio / music rules-->

<rule audio="true" player="PAplayer"/> <!--all audio to kodi internal music player-->

<!--specific codecs rules-->

<rule video="true" audiocodec="truehd|true-hd|dtshd|dts-hd|dts" player="Wrapper"/>

<rule filename=".*.3D.*|.*.3D.iso|3D.*" player="Wrapper"/>
<rule filetypes="iso|bdmv|mpls|m2ts" player="Wrapper"/>

</rules>
</playercorefactory>

No issues with KODI 17 and this playercorefactory.xml

Try it out:
- Navigate to \\ANDROID_YOURBOXINNETWORK\share\sdcard\Android\data\org.xbmc.kodi\files\.kodi\userdata
- Backup your own playercorefactory.xml
- Open playercorefactory.xml and replace text with the one above
- Save file
- Exit/Restart KODI

Worked for me! Thanks! Now if I can just get this thing to recognize the internal HDD, I'd be a happy camper!

[ltworf]

Media Wrapper isn't working with new box which has Kodi 17.1

[ge0kas]

Code: [Select]

<playercorefactory>
<players>
<!-- himedia player for video -->
<player name="Wrapper" type="ExternalPlayer" audio="false" video="true">
<filename>com.himedia.xbmcwrapper</filename>
<hidexbmc>true</hidexbmc>
<playcountminimumtime>120</playcountminimumtime>
</player>
</players>

<rules action="prepend">

<!--network protocol rules-->

<rule protocols="nfs|http|rtmp|sop" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all nfs-->

<!--internet streams rules-->

<rule protocols="pvr" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all pvr-->
<rule internetstream="true" player="VideoPlayer" /> <!--all streams-->

<!--video audio channels rules-->

<rule video="true" audiochannels="6" player="Wrapper" /> <!--5.1 audio-->
<rule video="true" audiochannels="8" player="Wrapper" /> <!-- 7.1 audio-->

<!--video resolution rules-->

<rule video="true" videoresolution="720" player="Wrapper" />
<rule video="true" videoresolution="1080" player="Wrapper" />
<rule video="true" videoresolution="2160" player="Wrapper" /> <!--4K-->

<!--audio / music rules-->

<rule audio="true" player="PAplayer"/> <!--all audio to kodi internal music player-->

<!--specific codecs rules-->

<rule video="true" audiocodec="truehd|true-hd|dtshd|dts-hd|dts" player="Wrapper"/>

<rule filename=".*.3D.*|.*.3D.iso|3D.*" player="Wrapper"/>
<rule filetypes="iso|bdmv|mpls|m2ts" player="Wrapper"/>

</rules>
</playercorefactory>

No issues with KODI 17 and this playercorefactory.xml

Try it out:
- Navigate to \\ANDROID_YOURBOXINNETWORK\share\sdcard\Android\data\org.xbmc.kodi\files\.kodi\userdata
- Backup your own playercorefactory.xml
- Open playercorefactory.xml and replace text with the one above
- Save file
- Exit/Restart KODI

thank you thank you thank you.
Disabling Hardware Acceleration (surface) was also needed, you are genius

[HereIsTom]

For the average user it is still far too complicated to self adjust these codes!
When will there be an update so that the Wrapper is working with Kodi 17?

[futeko.com]

For the average user it is still far too complicated to self adjust these codes!
When will there be an update so that the Wrapper is working with Kodi 17?

Next firmware. About a week away.