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'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions | '''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions XBMC running on the '''[[Raspberry Pi]]'''. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Install | {{FAQ|1=Install | ||
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| Question= Installing | | Question= Installing XBMC on the Raspberry Pi | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Version | {{FAQ|1=Version | ||
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| Question= Is | | Question= Is XBMC for Raspberry Pi different from normal XBMC? | ||
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* The current stable version of | * The current stable version of XBMC for Raspberry Pi is {{current version}}. This is the same code that all of the other platforms (Linux, iOS, Mac OS X, Windows, etc) are using. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Current_build | {{FAQ|1=Current_build | ||
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| Question= How do I find out what version of | | Question= How do I find out what version of XBMC am I running? | ||
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* | * XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. '''Note the alpha version and/or build date.''' | ||
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* Manual: Open ''/boot/config.txt'' with a text editor like nano or vi, and add the keys. | * Manual: Open ''/boot/config.txt'' with a text editor like nano or vi, and add the keys. | ||
* [[XBian]]: You can add/remote your keys using [http://xbian.org/getting-started/configuring-xbian/ XBian-config]. After reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | * [[XBian]]: You can add/remote your keys using [http://xbian.org/getting-started/configuring-xbian/ XBian-config]. After reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | ||
* [[Raspbmc]]: Navigate to {{highlight|Programs -> Raspbmc Settings -> System Configuration -> MPEG2 codec license/VC1 codec key}}. Enter your keys with the onscreen keyboard then | * [[Raspbmc]]: Navigate to {{highlight|Programs -> Raspbmc Settings -> System Configuration -> MPEG2 codec license/VC1 codec key}}. Enter your keys with the onscreen keyboard then XBMC will prompt you to reboot. After reboot your keys will be entered and ready to use. | ||
* [[OpenELEC]]: Type <code>mount /flash -o remount,rw</code> to remount the boot partition in read/write mode. The file to edit is located in ''/flash/config.txt'', and contains stubs for the license keys. Add the keys using nano or vi. There is also an unofficial [http://openelec.tv/forum/124-raspberry-pi/68533 add-on] which can be used to enter the codec information. | * [[OpenELEC]]: Type <code>mount /flash -o remount,rw</code> to remount the boot partition in read/write mode. The file to edit is located in ''/flash/config.txt'', and contains stubs for the license keys. Add the keys using nano or vi. There is also an unofficial [http://openelec.tv/forum/124-raspberry-pi/68533 add-on] which can be used to enter the codec information. | ||
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| Question= Add-ons and skins | | Question= Add-ons and skins | ||
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* | * XBMC for Raspberry Pi is a full version of XBMC and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]]. More feature rich (CPU demanding) skins might not run smoothly, so keep to "lighter" skins. | ||
* Recommended lite skins include: Confluence (default skin), Amber, Metropolis, Quartz, Quartz Reloaded, Slik, xTV-SAF. Aeon Nox 5 is usable on Gotham builds. | * Recommended lite skins include: Confluence (default skin), Amber, Metropolis, Quartz, Quartz Reloaded, Slik, xTV-SAF. Aeon Nox 5 is usable on Gotham builds. | ||
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* It is not possible to use traditional "shutdown" on the Raspberry Pi. The only way to power it off is to disconnect the power. | * It is not possible to use traditional "shutdown" on the Raspberry Pi. The only way to power it off is to disconnect the power. | ||
* ALWAYS select the shutdown command in | * ALWAYS select the shutdown command in XBMC before powering off the Raspberry Pi. Failure to do so can corrupt the XBMC library databases, other databases, or even other OS files. | ||
* Most users leave the Raspberry Pi on all the time, as it uses very little power (the cost of electricity for a year is about the price of a hamburger). | * Most users leave the Raspberry Pi on all the time, as it uses very little power (the cost of electricity for a year is about the price of a hamburger). | ||
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* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth. This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii or [[Boxee remote]]. | * Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth. This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii or [[Boxee remote]]. | ||
* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces. | * '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces. | ||
* | * XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | ||
* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''. | * Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''. | ||
* '''[[CEC]]''' - Includes information about controlling your Raspberry Pi via compatible HDMI CEC products. | * '''[[CEC]]''' - Includes information about controlling your Raspberry Pi via compatible HDMI CEC products. | ||
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| Question= MySQL library sharing | | Question= MySQL library sharing | ||
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* If you are using [[MySQL]] library sharing features, please note that your library will only sync with the Raspberry Pi if all your other | * If you are using [[MySQL]] library sharing features, please note that your library will only sync with the Raspberry Pi if all your other XBMC instances are running the same version ([[#Current_build|how to check your version]]). | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Forum|2=IRC | {{FAQ|1=Forum|2=IRC | ||
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| Question= Getting more help with | | Question= Getting more help with XBMC for Raspberry Pi | ||
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* '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=166 | * '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=166 XBMC for Raspberry Pi specific help forum]''' | ||
* '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc-rpi #xbmc-rpi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org. | * '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc-rpi #xbmc-rpi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org. | ||
* '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=xbmc-rpi #xbmc-rpi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] channel on Freenode (Webchat) | * '''[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=xbmc-rpi #xbmc-rpi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] channel on Freenode (Webchat) | ||
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| Question= Wrong language displayed in XBMC | | Question= Wrong language displayed in XBMC | ||
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* If you're getting a different language displayed in | * If you're getting a different language displayed in XBMC than the one you've set in {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Appearance#International|Settings -> Appearance -> International]]}}, it could be caused by your TV's language settings over [[CEC]]. | ||
* Go into {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/System#Input devices|Settings -> System -> Input devices -> Peripherals -> RasPi CEC module -> Use TV's language]]}} and set to off. | * Go into {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/System#Input devices|Settings -> System -> Input devices -> Peripherals -> RasPi CEC module -> Use TV's language]]}} and set to off. | ||
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* Passthrough is recommended as it lowers CPU usage for DTS and AC3. Use [[Settings/System#Audio output|audio passthrough]] if your TV/receiver supports it. | * Passthrough is recommended as it lowers CPU usage for DTS and AC3. Use [[Settings/System#Audio output|audio passthrough]] if your TV/receiver supports it. | ||
* To determine which audio passthrough formats your HDMI-connected TV supports, you can log in to your chosen distribution, via SSH, and run this command: <code>/opt/vc/bin/tvservice -a</code> (on OpenELEC: <code>tvservice -a</code>). | * To determine which audio passthrough formats your HDMI-connected TV supports, you can log in to your chosen distribution, via SSH, and run this command: <code>/opt/vc/bin/tvservice -a</code> (on OpenELEC: <code>tvservice -a</code>). | ||
* To speed up the GUI by making images smaller, or to save space on your SD card, see '''[[HOW-TO:Reduce | * To speed up the GUI by making images smaller, or to save space on your SD card, see '''[[HOW-TO:Reduce XBMC disk space]]'''. | ||
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Revision as of 20:33, 5 June 2014
Raspberry Pi | Raspberry Pi FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions XBMC running on the Raspberry Pi.
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
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