LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha2-03 (Generic x86_64)

System for PC x86-64 (GBM)
Built on the "LibreELEC master" branch from 2026-02-20.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.19
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA2 (Piers) (version 2026-02-17)
• Python 3.14.3
• TVLINK: 5.1.6

Full Changelog: https://github.com/AlexELEC/LibreELEC/compare/22.01-alpha2-02...22.01-alpha2-03

LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha2-02 (Generic x86_64)

System for PC x86-64 (GBM)
Built on the "LibreELEC master" branch from 2026-01-04.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.18.3
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA2 (Piers) (version 2026-01-04)
• Python 3.14.2
• TVLINK: 5.1.4

Full Changelog: https://github.com/AlexELEC/LibreELEC/compare/22.01-alpha2-01...22.01-alpha2-02

LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha2-01 (Generic x86_64)

System for PC x86-64 (GBM)
Built on the "LibreELEC master" branch from 2025-11-13.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.17.7
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA2 (Piers) (version 2025-11-13)
• TVLINK: 5.1.3

Full Changelog: https://github.com/AlexELEC/LibreELEC/compare/22.01-alpha-05...22.01-alpha2-01

LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha-05 (Generic x86_64)

System for PC x86-64 (GBM)
Built on the "LibreELEC master" branch from 2025-10-13.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.17.1
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA1 (Piers) (version 2025-10-13)
• PVR TVLINK Client 22.0.4
• TVLINK: 5.1.2

Full Changelog: https://github.com/AlexELEC/LibreELEC/compare/22.01-alpha-04...22.01-alpha-05

LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha-04 (Generic x86_64)

System for PC x86-64 (GBM)
Built on the "LibreELEC master" branch from 2025-09-02.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.16.4
• Python 3.13.7
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA1 (Piers) (version 2025-08-30)
• TVLINK: 5.0.3

Full Changelog: https://github.com/AlexELEC/LibreELEC/compare/22.01-alpha-03...22.01-alpha-04

LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha-03 (Generic x86_64)

System for PC x86-64 (GBM)
Built on the "LibreELEC master" branch from 2025-07-30.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.16
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA1 (Piers) (version from 2025-07-24)
• PVR TVLINK Client: 22.0.3
• TVLINK: 5.0.2
• Switch system to OpenGL

IPTV Archives (Catchup)

In this release, special attention was paid to IPTV archives. For this purpose, the code of the following components was modified:

• Kodi
• Inputstream FFmpeg Direct
• PVR TVLINK Client
• TVLINK Server

Before proceeding, let's define the terms.

Both IPTV providers and Kodi itself use the concepts of "Timeshift" and "IPTV Archives" (also known as "IPTV Catchup"). Essentially, these are the same, and they function identically. In both cases, a request is sent to the IPTV server in the following format:

http://server/channel?utc={play fromtime}&lutc={current_time}

"Timeshift" and archives differ only in how they are called from the player (in this context, we are referring to Kodi). If an archive is played from the Electronic Program Guide (EPG), it's referred to as "IPTV Archives." If playback occurs by seeking within a channel, it's called "Timeshift." The IPTV provider's server itself doesn't even distinguish what you are using because, as stated earlier, they are the same.

The only thing that truly differed previously was the appearance of the Kodi player. When an archive was played from the EPG, the player would switch from Live-TV mode to VOD mode. This caused inconvenience as it was impossible to switch channels until you stopped the current video.

Starting with this version, this issue has been resolved.

The code for the Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin (built into the system) has been modified for full compatibility with the TVLINK Server, and errors when working with certain streams have been eliminated. The PVR TVLINK Client has also been modified for full functionality with IPTV archives via the Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin.

On the "Streams" tab in the client settings, you can activate the "Use Inputstream FFmpeg Direct" option if your provider offers IPTV archives. Inputstream FFmpeg Direct itself must also be enabled.

Differences from the Original Version

• Default Password: For the "root" user (for SSH access), the password "mcpc" (root/mcpc) is set.
• Automatic Updates: The automatic system update function has been removed from LibreELEC settings.
• Kodi Optimization: Kodi's code has been optimized for faster TV channel switching.
• TVLINK IPTV Server Support: Necessary packages (dependencies) for TVLINK IPTV Server operation have been added to the system.
• TVLINK IPTV Server Management: TVLINK IPTV Server can be installed, enabled, or disabled in LibreELEC settings.

-Additional APIs in Kodi: PVR-API has been added to Kodi for PVR TVLINK Client and Inputstream FFmpeg Direct.

• Additional Code in Kodi: Code has been added to Kodi for automatic stream format changes when PVR TVLINK Client operates via the Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin (and without it).
• Built-in PVR TVLINK Client: PVR TVLINK Client is built into the system. It can be activated in the "My Add-ons — PVR Clients" section.
• Inputstream FFmpeg Direct Plugin: The Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin, rewritten for correct operation of TimeShift/Catchup functions in TVLINK, is built into the system.
• Added Utilities: The Midnight Commander file manager and the htop utility are included in the system.
• Wget Utility: The wget utility has been removed from the busybox set and replaced with the original GNU Wget.
• hid-remote Service: The hid-remote service has been added for configuring HID remotes.
• Entware Package: The Entware package has been added.
• AlexELEC Common Add-ons Repository: The AlexELEC Common Add-ons repository has been added to Kodi, from which the following add-ons can be installed: TVLINK Simple Control, Aeon.Nox: Silvo (AE) skin, Keyboard Layout (for switching En/Ru keyboard layouts), and the Search.db repository.

All other functions not specified above remain unchanged. Therefore, for questions not related to the modifications made, please refer to the "LibreELEC" forum.

LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha-02 (Generic x86_64)

System for PC x86-64 (GBM)
Built on the "LibreELEC master" branch from 2025-06-28.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.15.1
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA1 (Piers) (version from 2025-06-24)
• PVR TVLINK Client: 22.0.1
• TVLINK: 5.0.1

Code has been added to Kodi for automatic stream format changes when the PVR TVLINK Client operates via the Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin (and without it). This only works with the new TVLINK IPTV Server, starting from version 5.0.1.
Switching between streams of the same channel usually takes 2-3 seconds if the stream formats do not differ significantly (e.g., the resolution does not change between the previous and next stream). Otherwise, switching can take about 20 seconds.

Differences from the Original Version

• Default Password: For the "root" user (for SSH access), the password "mcpc" (root/mcpc) is set.
• Automatic Updates: The automatic system update function has been removed from LibreELEC settings.
• Kodi Optimization: Kodi's code has been optimized for faster TV channel switching.
• TVLINK IPTV Server Support: Necessary packages (dependencies) for TVLINK IPTV Server operation have been added to the system.
• TVLINK IPTV Server Management: TVLINK IPTV Server can be installed, enabled, or disabled in LibreELEC settings.

-Additional APIs in Kodi: PVR-API has been added to Kodi for PVR TVLINK Client and Inputstream FFmpeg Direct.

• Additional Code in Kodi: Code has been added to Kodi for automatic stream format changes when PVR TVLINK Client operates via the Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin (and without it).
• Built-in PVR TVLINK Client: PVR TVLINK Client is built into the system. It can be activated in the "My Add-ons — PVR Clients" section.
• Inputstream FFmpeg Direct Plugin: The Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin, rewritten for correct operation of TimeShift/Catchup functions in TVLINK, is built into the system.
• Added Utilities: The Midnight Commander file manager and the htop utility are included in the system.
• Wget Utility: The wget utility has been removed from the busybox set and replaced with the original GNU Wget.
• hid-remote Service: The hid-remote service has been added for configuring HID remotes.
• Entware Package: The Entware package has been added.
• AlexELEC Common Add-ons Repository: The AlexELEC Common Add-ons repository has been added to Kodi, from which the following add-ons can be installed: TVLINK Simple Control, Aeon.Nox: Silvo (AE) skin, Keyboard Layout (for switching En/Ru keyboard layouts), and the Search.db repository.

All other functions not specified above remain unchanged. Therefore, for questions not related to the modifications made, please refer to the "LibreELEC" forum.

LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.01-alpha-01 (Generic x86_64)

This is a system for x86-64 PCs (GBM), built on the "LibreELEC master" branch as of May 07, 2025.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.14.7
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA1 (Piers) (version as of June 06, 2025)
• PVR TVLINK Client: 22.0.1
• TVLINK: 4.2.4

Key Differences from the Original Version

• Default Password: The default password for the "root" user (for SSH access) is "mcpc" (root/mcpc).
• Automatic Updates: The automatic system update feature has been removed from LibreELEC settings.
• Kodi Optimization: Kodi's code has been optimized for faster TV channel switching.
• TVLINK IPTV Server Support: Necessary packages (dependencies) for TVLINK IPTV Server to function have been added to the system.
• TVLINK IPTV Server Management: TVLINK IPTV Server can be installed, enabled, or disabled in LibreELEC settings.
• Additional APIs in Kodi: PVR-API for PVR TVLINK Client and Inputstream FFmpeg Direct have been added to Kodi.
• Built-in PVR TVLINK Client: PVR TVLINK Client is integrated into the system. You can activate it in the "My add-ons — PVR clients" section.
• Inputstream FFmpeg Direct Plugin: The Inputstream FFmpeg Direct plugin is built into the system and has been rewritten for correct functionality of TimeShift/Catchup features in TVLINK.
• Added Utilities: The Midnight Commander file manager and the htop utility are included in the system.
• Wget Utility: The wget utility has been removed from the busybox set and replaced with the original GNU Wget.
• Hid-remote Service: The hid-remote service has been added for configuring HID remotes.
• Entware Package: The Entware package has been added.
• AlexELEC Common Add-ons Repository: The AlexELEC Common Add-ons repository has been added to Kodi, from which you can install the following add-ons: TVLINK Simple Control, the Aeon.Nox: Silvo (AE) skin, Keyboard Layout (for switching keyboard layouts between En/Ru), and the Search.db repository.

LibreELEC (ae-fork) 22.0-alpha3-01 (Generic x86_64)

System for PC x86-64 (GBM)
Built on the "LibreELEC master" branch from 2026-03-13.

Core Software

• Linux Kernel: 6.19
• Kodi: 22.0 ALPHA3 (Piers)
• Python 3.14.3
• TVLINK: 5.1.7

Full Changelog: https://github.com/AlexELEC/LibreELEC/compare/22.01-alpha2-03...22.0-Piers-alpha3-01