[Jonesp37]

So noticed this a lot with Kodi 21 not just on one device either. But when experiencing it on an android box decided to switch to a mini pc with a bit more power.

It’s very bizarre, so very stable connection (Ethernet connected) with top end speeds so nothing there.
Tried both with VPN & without to eliminate any throttling issues from ISP

So imagine my surprise when the stuttering issue is resolved by keeping the control menu on screen (progress / pause / play, etc) the moment it auto hides, the stuttering returns.

Making it clear it’s not system power, connection speed or anything else.

Can recreate this on the android device too when I play something that stutters.

Also noticed that subtitles have an effect on performance too. But with the above both of these were happening with subs disabled.

Any ideas? Seen lots of complaints about Kodi 21 performance with many suggesting dropping back to 18 or 19, but none seem to have described exact same symptoms I’ve had.

Thanks

[otinley]

Seen lots of complaints about Kodi 21 performance with many suggesting dropping back to 18 or 19, but none seem to have described exact same symptoms I’ve had.

Really? Kodi 21, even 22,  work perfectly fine on all my platforms. (5)
Anyway, you are not going to get much support without a debug log (wiki).

[PatK]

To receive meaningful assistance you will need to provide a full debug log.

The instructions are here... debug log (wiki)

If you are using the Basic Method, then ensure the following is applied...
1.Enable debugging in Settings>System Settings>Logging,
2.Restart Kodi
3.Replicate the problem.
4.Upload the log to Kodi Paste Site manually or use the Kodi Logfile Uploader. (wiki) With either method post the link to the log back here.

If you are using the Advanced Method ensure you have correctly created and applied the advancedsettings.xml file (wiki)

In both instances, you should see the word DEBUG throughout the log.

Note: Full logs only. No partial or redacted logs
Do NOT post your logs directly into the forum. Use the Kodi Paste Site. Post the link to your pasted log in the forum

[Jonesp37]

So herein lies the problem.

To rule out as many scenarios, chose sources that were 1080, 720 and even as low as SD.

Problem persisted. So as requested turned on the logging with the intention to note times of when it did the stuttering / losing sync (which was frequent), but just like when the video controls are on screen, with the debugging in the top corner running… guess what… zero stuttering or sync issues.

Proving to be very awkward.

Memory is running fine, never uses more than around 1.3GB of the 4GB available, no spikes or anything concerning.
CPU usage never goes above 20%, generally sitting at 10-15% even when running large 1080 videos
FPS around 24 again remains consistent with no spikes.

Can post the log but problem is, there are no issues when the logging is running, so not sure it will help?

Any suggestions welcome.

[PatK]

post the log

Smacks of a gfx engine issue... you keeping more than one display? Background tasks snagging cycles? Use OSD with Keyboard controls (wiki) shortcuts to watch for fetch, flow and freeze.

[CrystalP]

Debugging mode can be turned on through the advanced settings in a way that doesn't impact the rendering (no text overlay), which would likely preserve the stuttering.

[itamater]

Hi, did you resolve this? I have exactly the same problem as you described.

[PatK]

I have exactly the same problem as you described.

See post #5 and you might want to run Processor Explorer looking for 'other' programs sapping cycles.

[CrystalP]

Need to see a debug log (see post #3).