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#Raspberry pi 3 media center os install

Yes, the SE question you've referenced may be used to create a backup image file that you can later restore to your SD card if you tire of Kodi, and wish to resume using Raspbian. Click here to get more details about KODI. This tool is to be installed in the RPi 3 to build a smart TV.

If this is correct should I simply follow the backup steps to save the current state of my Pi? Kodi is a free open source (GPL) software media center for playing videos, music, pictures, games, and more which runs on Linux, OS X, Windows, iOS, and Android.

And yes, it will replace Raspbian - following the instructions will overwrite whatever is on the SD card.

Is it correct that OSMC is an operating system and therefore would replace Raspbian?Ī: The documentation says it's an OS - and it is an OS.

They are Operating Systems, and you must have one of them to play the media you want. OSMC is based on the Kodi media center and integrates some of its features.

Its easy installation makes it one of the easiest software applications to use with the Pi 3.

#Raspberry pi 3 media center os install

Must OSMC be installed and why exactly is it needed?Ī: No - you can install either OSMC or LibreELEC. Open Source Media Centre (OSMC) is a colorful media center software built for use with Raspberry Pi 3.These sentences answer two of your questions: This will delete any data on the SD card, so if you previously had Raspbian on it be sure to back up your files first. Select LibreELEC or OSMC and press the Install button. Quoting from the Kodi documentation you referenced as 'read':