Stalker Client NFPS Release Thread

#182
You and me both, if it doesn't work and update is coming than I will be in exact same position like now, was debating long enough should I invest in the shield but it seems so much better than nexus player, so will probably sell nexus player or demote it to bedroom, and sell rasp. pi 2 will see.

Not sure why built-in Stalker PVR can't control PPV but Stalker NFPS can, that and challenge to make it work is main reason why I'm trying so hard.

oh and also price with remote was too good to pass :)
 
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#183
I'm wondering if someone can maybe help me. I'm having an unusual problem with Stalker Client NFPS and honestly, I don't even know what to call it to do a proper search. Basically, when using this client, and with some channels (particularly UK channels and things like WWE Network), every 20 seconds or so, the video seems to hiccup backwards while the audio continues normally. Then the video races forward to catch up with the audio. It's almost like an unusual buffering problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
#184
the plugin itself does not do any of the actual video playing, so it is not a plugin issue at all...... it merely hands the stream link to kodi's internal players...... try reinstalling kodi, or play with the hardware accelerators in settings>video (advanced).
 
#185
It could also be that you're experiencing stuttering because either your Internet connection had issues or it was on server side. If it happens only on certain channels on the pvr client than it probably was problem with the stream. Do you have any advanced settings added to try and help with buffering?
 
#186
Puska said:
It could also be that you're experiencing stuttering because either your Internet connection had issues or it was on server side. If it happens only on certain channels on the pvr client than it probably was problem with the stream. Do you have any advanced settings added to try and help with buffering?
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It's important to note that it does NOT happen when I use the IPTV Stalker addon, only when I use the Stalker Client NFPS. I do have the advancedsettings.xml tweaks suggested in the threads both for pvr and network. I also have a decent network and can watch HD streams on Kodi without issue. It only happens on Stalker Client NFPS (I would try to emulate the problem on the regular Stalker Client to test it but I can't get that one to load channels no matter what I try), maybe I should play with the hardware accelerators as psycon suggested?
 
#187
@bigpoppaul what device are you running it on? Kodi ver 15.2 or ? To be honest I never heard anyone experience issue you're having but would love to find out. I'm asking about hardware you're running it on because it seems that its too weak for 1000 channels with all the guides loaded, for me Stalker PVR client is much better because switching channels is so much faster than in Video add-on.

Does it happened even if you're in a different group like culture with only a few channels ?
 
#188
Puska said:
@bigpoppaul what device are you running it on? Kodi ver 15.2 or ? To be honest I never heard anyone experience issue you're having but would love to find out. I'm asking about hardware you're running it on because it seems that its too weak for 1000 channels with all the guides loaded, for me Stalker PVR client is much better because switching channels is so much faster than in Video add-on.

Does it happened even if you're in a different group like culture with only a few channels ?
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No, it ONLY happens with Stalker Client NFPS, nowhere else. For example, I've run IPTV Simple Client with a different playlist and it was fine.
I'm running an S802 Amlogic, the 2GB RAM version. Kodi 15.2. However, the reason I don't think it's the box is that it only happens with certain channels. Non of the US channels do that, including the high traffic HBO, Showtime, etc, none of the American sports channels etc. So far in my testing, only the first 50 channels or so which are BBC, ITV, and then things like WWE Network (it's the worst on this particular channel, where it happens every 10-20 seconds).
It is DEFINITELY a strange buffering issue now that I've examined it closely, the buffering notification in the top right corner appears momentarily but the audio continues while the video jumps back a second or two, then double times forward to catch up to the audio.

edit: I'll try smaller groups as you mentioned as soon as I have a chance.
 
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#189
@paranoidjack so I tried it again, checked if all files within the folder have -rwx -rwx -rwx and they do, but Kodi doesn't see Stalker NFPS client :(

when I check for permissions for Stalker NFPS it shows -rwx -rwx -rwx and user and group root

but for built-in stalker it only shows -rwx and no user and group is defined

Really am clueless as to why Kodi doesn't detect it, and tried with both version x86 as nexus player runs Atom, and arm version. Figured since both versions of Kodi can be run, I will try both, but no luck :(
 
#190
bigpoppapaul said:
No, it ONLY happens with Stalker Client NFPS, nowhere else. For example, I've run IPTV Simple Client with a different playlist and it was fine.
I'm running an S802 Amlogic, the 2GB RAM version. Kodi 15.2. However, the reason I don't think it's the box is that it only happens with certain channels. Non of the US channels do that, including the high traffic HBO, Showtime, etc, none of the American sports channels etc. So far in my testing, only the first 50 channels or so which are BBC, ITV, and then things like WWE Network (it's the worst on this particular channel, where it happens every 10-20 seconds).
It is DEFINITELY a strange buffering issue now that I've examined it closely, the buffering notification in the top right corner appears momentarily but the audio continues while the video jumps back a second or two, the double times forward to catch up to the audio.

edit: I'll try smaller groups as you mentioned as soon as I have a chance.
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Right now there's users who experience buffering, so I don't think its good time for trying to figure out the problem, as it could easily be on server side, you should try and wait until everyone say its working good for them, and then give it a shot.
 
#192
bigpoppapaul said:
No, it ONLY happens with Stalker Client NFPS, nowhere else. For example, I've run IPTV Simple Client with a different playlist and it was fine.
I'm running an S802 Amlogic, the 2GB RAM version. Kodi 15.2. However, the reason I don't think it's the box is that it only happens with certain channels. Non of the US channels do that, including the high traffic HBO, Showtime, etc, none of the American sports channels etc. So far in my testing, only the first 50 channels or so which are BBC, ITV, and then things like WWE Network (it's the worst on this particular channel, where it happens every 10-20 seconds).
It is DEFINITELY a strange buffering issue now that I've examined it closely, the buffering notification in the top right corner appears momentarily but the audio continues while the video jumps back a second or two, then double times forward to catch up to the audio.

edit: I'll try smaller groups as you mentioned as soon as I have a chance.
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Yes!

Have the exact same problem but I use the standard Simple IPTV Stalker.
While watching most channels the video pauses, audio continues and then video at double speed for a second or two before it catches up.

Am using a Wetek box, Openelec 6

Does not happen when playing video directly from the IPTV Stalker add neither does it happen when I stream Sky News live via YouTube addon or the BBC Channels via the iPlayer WWW add on.

Been driving me bonkers but just not had the time to sit and look at it!
 
#193
dsmuk: I'm glad I'm not the only one. I've not been able to find a solution yet, if you do, please let me know. For now I'm gonna try and use Modified IPTV Stalker with IVUE as an alternative until we find out what's causing this.
 
#194
For those who are getting stuttering problems, it could be due to a bad Kodi install, vs. the pvr add-ons. Sometimes a Kodi uninstall/reinstall doesn't solve the issue, because of leftovers in system... you may need to find registry leftovers in Windows, or a data file wipe for Kodi in Android. I'm not recommending blowing away Kodi, but it is an option to consider if you've run out of options in solving the stuttering issue.

If you get stuttering on other video, not using the staker add-ons, it does mean that Kodi is a prime suspect.
 
#195
dara said:
For those who are getting stuttering problems, it could be due to a bad Kodi install, vs. the pvr add-ons. Sometimes a Kodi uninstall/reinstall doesn't solve the issue, because of leftovers in system... you may need to find registry leftovers in Windows, or a data file wipe for Kodi in Android. I'm not recommending blowing away Kodi, but it is an option to consider if you've run out of options in solving the stuttering issue.

If you get stuttering on other video, not using the staker add-ons, it does mean that Kodi is a prime suspect.
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Dara, thanks for the reply. For me, the problem is ONLY with the Stalker Client NFPS (I don't know if it would be the same with the unmodified Stalker Client because despite my best efforts and following every guide I could, I still get the "channels could not load" error), the box runs beautifully with anything else I throw at it, including just watching tv through the IPTV Stalker addon.
I may grab a different box and just do a fresh install of 15.2 and add nothing else but Stalker Client NFPS and see if that makes any difference.
 
#197
What are the approved devices this stalker works in?

So far only managed to make it work on my PC.

My andriod shield TV, Fire TV 2, Tronsmart mx3 plus, cannot manage to get it working. It wont load the DLL.

I did what was recommended. Moved to the data/data/... Made sure everything. Was 777 including subfolders and files. And nothing....
 
#198
bigpoppapaul said:
dsmuk: I'm glad I'm not the only one. I've not been able to find a solution yet, if you do, please let me know. For now I'm gonna try and use Modified IPTV Stalker with IVUE as an alternative until we find out what's causing this.
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Seem to have resolved it and it's not good news....

Tried uninstalling and reinstalling the add ons, tried rebooting about a million times but it remained.

Gave up and reinstalled Openelec and Kodi from scratch, wiped the whole drive clean and that seems to have done the trick... extreme I know but ran out of options!


.... now just have to get the coloured guide to work! :(

Forget all that.... It's come back this evening... doh!
 
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#199
bryansuavo said:
What are the approved devices this stalker works in?

So far only managed to make it work on my PC.

My andriod shield TV, Fire TV 2, Tronsmart mx3 plus, cannot manage to get it working. It wont load the DLL.

I did what was recommended. Moved to the data/data/... Made sure everything. Was 777 including subfolders and files. And nothing....
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Try the kodi 16 version.
 
#200
bryansuavo said:
What are the approved devices this stalker works in?

So far only managed to make it work on my PC.

My andriod shield TV, Fire TV 2, Tronsmart mx3 plus, cannot manage to get it working. It wont load the DLL.

I did what was recommended. Moved to the data/data/... Made sure everything. Was 777 including subfolders and files. And nothing....
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stalker client NFPS does not work, Install kodi 15.2 and use the built in "Stalker client 0.8.4" not the nfps version.
 
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