OSMC doesn't install

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Heya,

I have a Pi 2 model B. I had KODI on it before and ran into the infinite restart loop and thought that would be a good time to upgrade to OSMC. I ran the installer on Windows, and when I go to boot up my Pi all I get on the screen is a static multi-colored test pattern which just remains that way indefinitely.

I’ve tried SD card install, USB install, various versions or RC and 2015.06-1 all with the same result.

Anyone know what my problem might be?

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Sounds like a bad power supply, try another one

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If you just get the four coloured pattern then almost certainly you are using the wrong install image. Make sure you are selecting Raspberry Pi 2 for a Pi 2 or Raspberry Pi 1 for any of the earlier models.

A faulty SD card is also a possibility.

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I should have mentioned that I tried that with a Motorola plug I know to be a good solid clean plug adapter and cord. Same issue. Also I’m using the same PS as I always have with this Pi2 (though I guess that could have caused the infinite reboot, but why after well over 6 months steady use?).

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I suppose it could be faulty SD card. Might that have initiated the infinite reboot look of my Kodi install. I’m definitely choosing the correct installer. I have a clear case and can clearly see that it’s a model B - VI 2 on the board.

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So you have a big black chip on the middle of the bottom side of the board ?

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There are two main reason for problems installing OSMC:

  • Insufficient power-supply
  • Problems with the SD card

I’ve seen both. So if the power supply ist strong enóugh just try to change the SD card.

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yes, and the big black chip reads Samsung 440 and then a string of numbers-RGC2

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I’ll try yet another PS. I tried reformatting the SD card with SD Formatter. Any good way of checking for errors as I don’t have a spare micro-sd just lying around?

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Pretty sure from re-reading what you wrote that you actually have a Pi 1 B+ not a Pi 2 B.

A Pi 1 B+ board will say Raspberry Pi Model B+ V1.2 while on a Pi 2 it says Raspberry Pi 2 Model B v1.1.

One way to tell for sure - try the Pi 1 image and if that works you have a Pi 1…

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Well here I am all red in the face because I didn’t know what I had. My eyes couldn’t see the ‘dot’ in V 1.2 through the case. Now I’m watching OSMC installing right now.

Thanks everyone for so quickly jumping in and helping me out!