Troubleshooting Guide

🔧 Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues

🚫 Backup Creation Failures

Issue: Insufficient Storage Space

Symptoms:

• Backup fails to start
• Error message about storage space
• Incomplete backups

Solutions:

1. Check available space:

   df -h /storage

2. Clean up old backups
3. Reduce backup retention count
4. Choose a different backup location

Issue: Permission Errors

Symptoms:

• Access denied messages
• Cannot write to backup location
• Failed to create directory

Solutions:

1. Verify backup location permissions
2. Check ownership of directories
3. Use default backup location
4. Run as correct user context

🐌 Performance Issues

Issue: System Slowdown During Backup

Symptoms:

• Kodi becomes unresponsive
• High CPU/memory usage
• Delayed system response

Solutions:

1. Enable resource optimization:
   • Activate cleanup after backup
   • Use incremental backups
   • Schedule during off-peak hours
2. Reduce backup scope
3. Increase cleanup frequency

Issue: Memory Usage Problems

Symptoms:

• Out of memory errors
• System crashes
• Backup process termination

Solutions:

1. Enable automatic cleanup
2. Reduce concurrent operations
3. Split large backups
4. Monitor system resources

📁 File-Related Issues

Issue: Missing Files in Backup

Symptoms:

• Incomplete backups
• Verification failures
• Missing configuration files

Solutions:

1. Check file permissions
2. Verify source files exist
3. Review backup scope
4. Check for file locks

Issue: Corrupt Backup Files

Symptoms:

• Verification fails
• Cannot restore from backup
• Checksum mismatches

Solutions:

1. Enable backup verification
2. Use stable storage medium
3. Check for disk errors
4. Maintain backup redundancy

Advanced Troubleshooting

📊 Diagnostic Tools

Log Analysis

1. Access Kodi log:
   • Settings → System → Logging
   • Enable debug logging
2. Check system logs:

   journalctl -u kodi

3. Review backup logs in addon data directory

Performance Monitoring

1. Monitor system resources:

   top
   df -h
   free -m

2. Check network performance for remote backups
3. Monitor disk I/O

🔍 Common Error Messages

"Failed to create backup directory"

Cause: Permission issues or space constraints Solution:

1. Check directory permissions
2. Verify available space
3. Use alternative location

"Verification failed"

Cause: Backup integrity issues Solution:

1. Enable detailed verification
2. Check source files
3. Verify storage medium

"Resource temporarily unavailable"

Cause: System resource constraints Solution:

1. Reduce backup scope
2. Schedule during off-peak
3. Enable resource optimization

Prevention Tips

🛡️ Best Practices

1. Regular Maintenance:

   • Clean old backups
   • Verify backup integrity
   • Monitor storage space

2. Optimal Configuration:

   • Use recommended settings
   • Enable verification
   • Set appropriate schedules

3. Backup Strategy:

   • Multiple backup locations
   • Regular testing
   • Documentation

Getting Help

📢 Support Resources

1. Community Support:

   • GitHub Issues
   • Discussions
   • FAQ

2. Documentation:

   • Installation Guide
   • Wiki Home

3. Reporting Problems:

   • Provide log files
   • Describe steps to reproduce
   • Include system information