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| Question= Getting more help with Kodi for ATV2/iOS | | Question= Getting more help with Kodi for ATV2/iOS | ||
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* '''[http://forum. | * '''[http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?f=137 Kodi for iOS specific help forum]''' | ||
* '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/ | * '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/kodi #kodi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org. | ||
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| Question= Stuck on a bad skin | | Question= Stuck on a bad skin | ||
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* If you changed skins and now can't navigate back to change it back, delete <code>/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/guisettings.xml</code> | * If you changed skins and now can't navigate back to change it back, delete the guisettings.xml file: | ||
<code>rm /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/guisettings.xml</code> | |||
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| Question= No sound with DTS or AC3 | | Question= No sound with DTS or AC3 | ||
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* It's probably not the Kodi software on your ATV2, but has to do with your receiver. Try [http://forum. | * It's probably not the Kodi software on your ATV2, but has to do with your receiver. Try [http://forum.kodi.tv/showpost.php?p=712719&postcount=90 this solution]. | ||
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| Question= AC3 files stutter or have static noise | | Question= AC3 files stutter or have static noise | ||
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* | * AC3 Audio (without using passthrough) can stutter and pause video. | ||
* Audio output could also be the culprit, go to Apple TV -> Settings -> Audio & Video -> Audio Output and set it to "16 bit". | |||
* Audio output could also be the culprit, go to Apple TV > Settings > Audio & Video > Audio Output and set it to "16 bit". | |||
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* First places to check are: | * First places to check are: | ||
{{note|you can clear out the files in these folders, but don't delete the folders themselves}} | {{note|you can clear out the files in these folders, but don't delete the folders themselves}} | ||
** {{highlight|/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/addons/packages}} <- ''As of | ** {{highlight|/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/addons/packages}} <- ''As of v12, this folder should be limited to 200 MB by default, and shouldn't need to be manually cleaned out.'' | ||
** {{highlight|/private/var/mobile/Library/Caches/AppleTV/Video/LocalAndRental}} | ** {{highlight|/private/var/mobile/Library/Caches/AppleTV/Video/LocalAndRental}} | ||
** {{highlight|/private/var/mobile/Library/Caches/AppleTV/Video/Other}} | ** {{highlight|/private/var/mobile/Library/Caches/AppleTV/Video/Other}} | ||
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* Disable playback sync completely, Kodi -> Settings -> Video -> Playback -> turn off "Sync playback to display" | * Disable playback sync completely, Kodi -> Settings -> Video -> Playback -> turn off "Sync playback to display" | ||
* If you are having buffering issues using a Time Capsule on WiFi, try [[forumpost s:959135|this]]. | * If you are having buffering issues using a Time Capsule on WiFi, try [[forumpost s:959135|this]]. | ||
** See also [[#Thumbnails]] for speeding up the GUI when it's loading large/lots of thumbnails. | ** See also [[#Thumbnails]] for speeding up the GUI when it's loading large/lots of thumbnails. | ||
* Make sure the video isn't interlaced. | * Make sure the video isn't interlaced. | ||
* If the video is in HD, make sure it is using the h.264 codec (up to High Profile. Hi10P will not work, [ | * If the video is in HD, make sure it is using the h.264 codec (up to High Profile. Hi10P will not work, [[mediainfo]] can help). | ||
;ATV2 | ;ATV2 | ||
* Use a wired network connection (if possible, even if just for testing to rule out wireless network issues). | * Use a wired network connection (if possible, even if just for testing to rule out wireless network issues). | ||
* Configure Audio Output in Kodi -> Settings -> System -> Audio output -> Select "Optical/Coax", even if you are using HDMI (it will still work). | * Configure Audio Output in Kodi -> Settings -> System -> Audio output -> Select "Optical/Coax", even if you are using HDMI (it will still work). | ||
* Set to 16-bit audio, Apple TV > Settings > Audio & Video > Audio Output and set it to "16 bit". | * Set to 16-bit audio, Apple TV > Settings > Audio & Video > Audio Output and set it to "16 bit". | ||
* Try using an ATV iOS version before 4.4.4 to minimize system resource consumption. | * Try using an ATV iOS version before 4.4.4 to minimize system resource consumption. | ||
* Reboot to clear out the ATV2's RAM. Sometimes other "apps" like Netflix don't always release RAM when they are done. | * Reboot to clear out the ATV2's RAM. Sometimes other "apps" like Netflix don't always release RAM when they are done. | ||
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* Is an Apple software update crashing Kodi? Try [[#Apple_updates|blocking them]]. | * Is an Apple software update crashing Kodi? Try [[#Apple_updates|blocking them]]. | ||
* Be sure to disable the native ATV2 AirPlay server in the ATV2's settings. Using the native AirPlay server will crash Kodi, so use Kodi's built in AirPlay server instead. See [[#AirPlay|here]]. | * Be sure to disable the native ATV2 AirPlay server in the ATV2's settings. Using the native AirPlay server will crash Kodi, so use Kodi's built in AirPlay server instead. See [[#AirPlay|here]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:08, 18 February 2015
iOS | iOS FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions for iOS, including iDevices and the Apple TV 2 (black).
General FAQ (all devices)
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
The following applies to all supported iOS devices, including: Apple TV 2, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
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Apple TV 2 (black)
- This is the FAQ for the Apple TV 2 (black). For the original Apple TV 1 (silver) see: Apple TV 1 FAQ
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iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
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Troubleshooting
See also: Troubleshooting
Have you tried switching it off then on again?
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