[SOLVED] Loss of Video during Boot - 15.2 - Xbian add-on error

[StartledCat]

I have just been trying to clean install using the XBian_2015.12.06_rpi2.img - bottom line, it is still causing the loss of video, but can confirm the following:
1. if all plugged in, fails and corrupts the first time installation (xbian missing/corrupt);
2. So...re-image sd card...
3. Unplug HDMI
4. Power up
5. Wait....
6. Plug in HDMI...
7. ...if waited long enough in step 5, can then go through the Xbian setup ok BUT - could not change the resolution (could before?...but may have changed the config.txt at some point).

Having played a bit more, my one-time-work-around should have had an extra step i.e.

8. Edit config.txt to add new lines:
hdmi_force_hotplug=1
hdmi_group=1
hdmi_drive=2
hdmi_mode=16

9. remove hdmi
10. reboot
11. wait...
12. plug in hdmi
13. change resolution under video settings in kodi interface
14. reboot = success!!! i.e. no loss of video