Constant Buffering fix

#21
i download file , open zip, copy/paste only the 2gb to a matricom gbox, i did it correctly? seems the same or more buffering (rebooted box also i unplug it) any help will be greatly appriciated @cpr43 si me puedes explicar en español mejor gracias..
 
#23
Is just me or buffering issues began. I use rocket with stalker for IPTV. I've been using for days the file of this post without problems but in these 2 last days the buffering is terrible again. I tested my speed connection with the speed test page and I have 30-60 Mbps. I'm using the file in 2 devices a Himedia Octacore the model that reads 4K at 60fps and a minix neo x8-h plus. Both Devices using the file since I posted in October 1 were working amazing perfect and was very clear the fix but like I said here at the beginning of the post these last 2 days is terrible. Other applications are working great and is not Internet Speed because like you see I have not the best connection but good and other video streaming apps run without problem. What could be the problem or why I have again buffering problems? I went to the directory where is the file on both devices and the file still there without any modification. I'm using the 2gb file.
 
#26
psycon said:
All credit for this goes to Alucard,
Tested myself and the results are night and day. Great work!

Below contains some Advanced Settings for cache/buffer settings. The file names have the general settings based on how much memory your device has. Copy the file to one of the following locations based on your OS. You will need to rename the file to advancedsettings.xml. Only use this if you do not have a advancedsettings.xml already. If you do then add the above to it instead.

Windows:
C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Roaming\Kodi\userdata

Android:
/sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata (make sure your file viewer can see hidden folders)
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PVRUser said:
Is there a mistake in some files?

Shouldn't it be something like this:
1GB: <cachemembuffersize>39321600</cachemembuffersize>
2GB: <cachemembuffersize>78643200</cachemembuffersize>
4GB: <cachemembuffersize>157286400</cachemembuffersize>
8GB: <cachemembuffersize>314572800</cachemembuffersize>
???
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Thanks guys; off to give her a go! :cool:

Links for those interested-
http://kodi.wiki/view/Advancedsettings.xml
http://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Modify_the_video_cache

Code: 
<cachemembuffersize>20971520</cachemembuffersize>  <!-- number of bytes used for buffering streams ahead in memory Kodi will not buffer ahead more than this.
    WARNING: for the bytes set here, Kodi will consume 3x the amount of RAM
    When set to 0 the cache will be written to disk instead of RAM, as of v12 Frodo -->
<buffermode>0</buffermode>  <!-- Choose what to buffer:
    0) Buffer all internet filesystems (like "2" but additionally also ftp, webdav, etc.) (default)
    1) Buffer all filesystems (including local)
    2) Only buffer true internet filesystems (streams) (http, etc.)
    3) No buffer -->
 <readbufferfactor>1.0</readbufferfactor>  <!-- this factor determines the max readrate in terms of readbufferfactor * avg bitrate of a video file. 
    This can help on bad connections to keep the cache filled. It will also greatly speed up buffering. Default value 1.0. -->

Code: 
<minvideocachelevel>5</minvideocachelevel>  <!-- Cache up to this level in the video buffer buffer before resuming playback if the buffers run dry. -->
<minaudiocachelevel>10</minaudiocachelevel>  <!-- Cache up to this level in the audio buffer before resuming playback if the buffers run dry. -->
<cacheindvdplayer>true</cacheindvdplayer>  <!-- Cache PVR stream in DVDPlayer. -->
 
#27
psycon said:
nice thanks for the comparison.. I have not done extensive testing between all the boxes side by side really.

I did jsut find out my ISP makes the connection choppy as hell.. the UFC was freeziing on and off constantly... switchted to my VPN connection and everything is working flawlessly.. my VPN provider is PIA, if anyone else wants to give that a shot. ( no i am not seeking referrals, or have anything to do with them, just an honest suggestion)
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im also using VPN PIA and i can say its really good considering i have only 3 mbps dl speed. my buffering problem disappeared
 
#28
yeah PIA is rather slow.. but totally fast enough for streaming.... most channels work flawlessly for me through them.
has anyone tried PureVPN, they are supposed to be really fast.. or can anyone recommend any other, faster vpns in the 3-5$/month range
 
#29
psycon said:
yeah PIA is rather slow.. but totally fast enough for streaming.... most channels work flawlessly for me through them.
has anyone tried PureVPN, they are supposed to be really fast.. or can anyone recommend any other, faster vpns in the 3-5$/month range
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I use PureVPN. Generally get 20+MBit downloads. I have a 2nd router setup just for VPN traffic and I route specific traffic through it automatically. They had a special 49 bucks for two years so that makes it less than 2 buck a month. So far been happy with it.
 
#33
Need help loading it onto the Fire Tv, I have the 2GigAdvanceSetting renamed it and put it onto a USB, plugged it into the FTV, How to I copy it to the place where it should be?
I mean.. sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata on your Fire Stick/TV How do I get to this stage? when I go into file manager I only have ExtUsb ( where the .xml file is stored ) and profile directory. Ahh think I have sourced it. I have gone onto root B ExtUsb and pressed copy on it and it moved it to Root A Special://profile/
 
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#36
I have an android box and I don't seem to understand what we need to do. I can get to the file but what do I do when I get there? I have the advanced file there do I edit it or replace it? I have a Vega S89 with "I think" 2 gig ram. Thanks
 
#37
Autoroam said:
Is this same as installing Tuxens or Mikeys settings using the maintenance tool from tvaddons?
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For some perspective, I had installed the Tuxens advanced setting from the Maintenance Addon in the tvaddons repository...enabling that didnt seem to help much.

Rather than add these settings to that setting and risk a conflict, I deleted the existing advanced settings file in my kodi userdata folder....and added this 2GB file.
I am running a Minix neoX8H Plus with 2GB of RAM.

Then I exited Kodi and pulled the power plug...after restart its too soon to say with authority what the effect is....

But when I fired up one of the most problematic channels in my IPTV.....ITV....it buffered in a split second and is playing mighty smooth so far. I hope it also shows equal results on my Genesis playback which gets stuck on buffering quite a lot.

If this can sustain itself, then my sincere thanks to allucard and psyon for bringing yet another great tweak to our attention. You guys are doing a great service to the community here...we'd be lost without you.

Cheers.

PS. From what Ive seen so far, I would say this is a MUST HAVE tweak fr anyone who wants stable, steady and good quality streams. streaming via genesis is also greatly improved…haven't encountered any buffering issue since.
 
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#38
alot of people have asked me to add an xml file thats friendly to boxes also kodi via the pc they asked about the logging as theres been huge logs being created of late these are my personal settings based on 4gig which can be altered to your own needs the part that ive added is the first line of logging you wont get any loggs with this setting also in the pvr section a time setting mines 0 meaning its not behind nore ahead with daylight savings time also defualt 0 ive been told it alters the timmings accoredingly theres a couple of settings for cleaning up waste in movies and so on and a halt on error logging this means any error alot of you see within the logs "WARNING: XFILE::CFileFactory::CreateLoader - unsupported protocol(script) in script://script.navi-x/?content_type=video-banner.jpg" this as an example or addons that have playlists will dissplay each stream and then again after parsing them can become a pain my logs arnt anymore than 4bytes in size and if i get buffering it tends to skip to where the steams up to.
advancedsettings.xml
Code: 
[ATTACH]1214[/ATTACH]
 
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