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$ sudo apt-get install alsa-utils libasound2 | $ sudo apt-get install alsa-utils libasound2 | ||
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| Question= No sound in XBMC | | Question= No sound in XBMC | ||
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{{Note|'''Unmute channels in alsamixer''' in all cases if you're getting no sound via e.g. HDMI. Just for guidance, a couple of quick reference commands are listed below.}}<br /> | {{Note|'''Unmute channels in alsamixer''' in all cases if you're getting no sound via e.g. HDMI. Just for guidance, a couple of quick reference commands are listed below.}}<br /> | ||
{{tip|Substitute '''IEC958''' with your device ID depending on your '''{{code|aplay -l}} output.}}''' | {{tip|Substitute '''IEC958''' with your device ID depending on your '''{{code|aplay -l}} output.}}''' | ||
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| Question= HDMI Channel Audio remapping | | Question= HDMI Channel Audio remapping | ||
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Some combinations of systems (e.g. ION) and receivers may have incorrectly mapped HDMI channels. | Some combinations of systems (e.g. ION) and receivers may have incorrectly mapped HDMI channels. | ||
'''''See also:'' [[HOW-TO:Remap_HDMI_audio_on_Gen_1_ION_-_Linux|HOW-TO: Remap HDMI audio on Gen 1 ION - Linux''']] | '''''See also:'' [[HOW-TO:Remap_HDMI_audio_on_Gen_1_ION_-_Linux|HOW-TO: Remap HDMI audio on Gen 1 ION - Linux''']] | ||
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== Dual Audio Setup == | == Dual Audio Setup == | ||
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== Updating XBMC | == Updating XBMC == | ||
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:We obviously recommend the use of our PPAs, but we recognise that Ubuntu is only one of the many Linux distributions in use and users will also have Archlinux, Debian or Gentoo (amongst many others). Please feel free to provide details on how you can upgrade packages on these and other distros. The details below are thus really intended for XBMCbuntu and Ubuntu variant (Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Mint...) installations. | |||
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* https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/ppa '''ppa:team-xbmc/ppa''' | * https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/ppa '''ppa:team-xbmc/ppa''' | ||
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* https://launchpad.net/~nathan-renniewaldock/+archive/xbmc-nightly '''ppa:nathan-renniewaldock/xbmc-nightly''' | * https://launchpad.net/~nathan-renniewaldock/+archive/xbmc-nightly '''ppa:nathan-renniewaldock/xbmc-nightly''' | ||
* http://www.loggn.de/ubuntu-xbmc-repository-11-eden-airplay-pvr-livetv/ | * http://www.loggn.de/ubuntu-xbmc-repository-11-eden-airplay-pvr-livetv/ | ||
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{{greenv|'''NOTICE:'''|[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) FAQ#What might break when upgrading to v12.3F .28Audio and Video.2C add-ons.2C skins.2C remotes.29|'''What might break when upgrading to v12''']] is a must-read for users upgrading to a final version.}} | {{greenv|'''NOTICE:'''|[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) FAQ#What might break when upgrading to v12.3F .28Audio and Video.2C add-ons.2C skins.2C remotes.29|'''What might break when upgrading to v12''']] is a must-read for users upgrading to a final version.}} | ||
Below is the process to upgrade XBMC manually and/or change the repository being used if you have a different source PPA (it is recommended to remove any previous PPAs that contain the same package sources). '''If you use other distros, please update or add a subsection with relevant information'''. | Below is the process to upgrade XBMC manually and/or change the repository being used if you have a different source PPA (it is recommended to remove any previous PPAs that contain the same package sources). '''If you use other distros, please update or add a subsection with relevant information'''. | ||
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sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config | $ sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config | ||
sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:current_XBMC_providing_ppa | $ sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:current_XBMC_providing_ppa | ||
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:the_ppa_you_wish_to_use | $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:the_ppa_you_wish_to_use | ||
sudo apt-get update | $ sudo apt-get update | ||
sudo apt-get upgrade | $ sudo apt-get upgrade | ||
sudo apt-get remove xbmc xbmc.bin | $ sudo apt-get remove xbmc xbmc.bin | ||
sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc.bin | $ sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc.bin | ||
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This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big> | This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big> | ||
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Upgrading XBMC in FreeBSD is pretty simple, as long as a new version exists in port | |||
* Update your port tree: | |||
<pre>portsnap fetch update</pre> | :<pre>$ portsnap fetch update</pre> | ||
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<pre>portmaster multimedia/xbmc</pre> | :<pre>$ portmaster multimedia/xbmc</pre> | ||
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This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big> | This part needs to be updated <big>'''?'''</big> | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC running under Linux-based operating systems. Template:XBMC FAQ
Caveat
- There are no official XBMC builds for Linux distributions other than Ubuntu yet. If you use something other than Ubuntu, check to see if XBMC is available via your repositories or normal software installation method.
- See also: Installing XBMC for Linux for how to install XBMC on other distributions.
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
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Troubleshooting: General
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Troubleshooting: Video
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- Most of the problems that you encounter with slow display, playback or OpenGL related errors on Linux are because you do not have the proper display drivers installed, or because your versions are outdated. Using the correct drivers or updating can be a decisive step in resolving some issues.
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Dual Audio Setup
This is an ultimate goal for some XBMC users. With the move to AudioEngine it becomes more complex and even impossible in some cases. One XBMC forum user, puntloos, posted his finding which seem to work relatively well for his setup. Bear in mind that this will not be universal, though, and thus may not work under other circumstances.Setting up dual audio forum discussion thread |
Updating XBMC
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- We obviously recommend the use of our PPAs, but we recognise that Ubuntu is only one of the many Linux distributions in use and users will also have Archlinux, Debian or Gentoo (amongst many others). Please feel free to provide details on how you can upgrade packages on these and other distros. The details below are thus really intended for XBMCbuntu and Ubuntu variant (Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Mint...) installations.
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