Software update: CoreELEC 19.5-Matrix

The developers behind Core Embedded Linux Entertainment Center recently released version 19.5 of Matrix. CoreELEC is a fork of LibreELEC, which in turn was created after a large number of developers left OpenELEC due to disagreements and started their own business. These Linux distributions are based on Kodi and can turn a computer into a full-fledged HTPC. CoreELEC focuses specifically on the chips from Amlogic. The changelog for this version looks like this:

Changes Since 19.5 Matrix

• Added WiFi module support for RTL8169SC
• Added WiFi module support for RTL8723BU
• Added WiFi module support for RTL8852BS
• Added WiFi module support for AP6255
• Added WiFi driver Unisoc UWE5621
• Added support of PHY RTL8211F-VD
• Added key remapping for BuzzTV BT-300/BT-400
• Added support of Bananapi M2S
• Fixed ceemmc error: Error opening file for reading ‘/dev/reserved’
• Added support for Ugoos AM7/X4 firmware 1.1.0
• Added SC2, S905X4 support
• Added support of AV1 hardware decoder for SoC SC2 or newer
• Added support for Ugoos AM7 and X4
• Added support for BuzzTV X5
• Reworked auto color subsampling and color depth detection
• Fixed no sound on GXL devices
• Fixed distorted splash on resolutions bigger than 1080p
• Fixed h264 on some media not fluently displayed
• inject_bl301: fixed issue with correct blob selection by bl2 blob date
• Added Vesa mode 2560x1440p60hz
• Do not skip CEA EDID timing extension version 1 anymore (useful for displays with vesa modes)
• Fixed no sound with 2.0 media after playback of 5.1 media
• Fixed GUI sound issues by restoring default keep audio active setting
• Added and fixed handling of DTS-HD-MA
• fstrim: run only once a week
• Added support for SmartChip Integrated Circuits WiFi chip
• Replace shell ‘sh’ by ‘bash’