Installing Openelec 17.0 on Tronsmart ara x5 plus

We got great news, Tronsmart and their developers already fixed HDMI Audio Output under Linux kernel 4.4/4.5 and released Openelec. Now we can enjoy both Windows/Linux on Ara X5 Plus.

HDMI Audio Output under Linux fixed on Tronsmart Ara X5 Plus

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Under our testing,  Audio output works great via HMDI cable and speaker jack(system->setting-system->audio output->audio output devices, choose USB Audio device)

Now Openelec can let Ara X5 Plus as great media player. We checked 10bit, 4K@H.265 ,3D ISO, Blueray ISO, AC3/DTS 5.1 pass through etc, all works amazing. And we check WiFi/Ethernet works ok, you can enjoy Add-ons from Kodi too.

Here is the Openelec download link.

Click Here to download

Following the instruction to install.

http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php/HOW-TO:Installing_OpenELEC/Writing_The_Disk_Image#tab=Windows

 Some tips with instruction of installing openelec.

1. Format a USB(should more than 2GB) to FAT 32,  then use Win32Diskimager to make booting USB.

2. After make booting USB and Insert it to USB3.0 of X5 Plus, power on and fast press F7 on keyboard, now enter into UFEI system.

3. Choose the name of your USB and press enter key on keyboard, Now you can install openelec step by step as instructions of system.

4. Tronsmart information and windows key are pre-write in BIOS chips, so you flash back to Windows system directly, and not lost BIOS, drivers, Keys.

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