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== Original ATV OS ==
== Original ATV OS ==
'''Requirements:'''
'''Requirements:'''
* Apple computer with Mac OS X 10.4+ or Windows XP+ computer with a USB port and [http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator] installed.  ATV USB Creator supports the latest AppleTV OS even though it might not say it.
* Apple computer with Mac OS X 10.4+ or Windows XP+ computer with a USB port and [http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator] installed.
* 512MB (or larger) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive USB flash memory drive].
* 512MB (or larger) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive USB flash memory drive]. You can also use memory cards and a USB reader in place of a typical USB drive.
* Make sure the Apple TV 1 is updated latest software version (3.0.2) before "patching" the Apple TV.




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# Download the [http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator] from http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/
# Download the [http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator] from http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/
# Insert a USB flash memory drive into your Mac or Windows machine. Make sure the flash drive is formatted for FAT32 and remember that all the data on it will be erased so do the backup first.
# Insert a USB flash memory drive into your Mac or Windows machine and format the drive as FAT32. This will erase all data previously on the USB drive.
# Run the [http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator].
# Run the ATV USB Creator.
# Follow the "ATV USB Creator" instruction to prepare a "patchstick".
# Select the following options:
#* It is recommended to update Apple TV to the latest software version which is 3.0.2 at this point before "patching" the Apple TV.
## For "Choose an Installation" select "ATV-Patchstick"
#* Remember to build a "patch stick" image exactly with the same Apple TV software version that is installed on your Apple TV.
## You don't need to do anything for "Download AppleTV Update DMG or Choose a DMG". ATV USB Creator will automatically download this file from Apple's servers, so you don't need to do anything there.
#* Even though it does not say it ATV USB Creator does support the latest Apple TV OS 3.0.2
## For "Installation Options" you should not need to change anything. "AppleTV version 3.x" should already be selected, and there should already be check marks for "ssh tools", "bin utils", "SoftwareMenu", and "XBMC/Boxee for Mac"
# Remove the USB flash memory drive and plug it into your Apple TV.
## For "USB Target Device" select the USB drive you inserted into your computer. You may need to hit the refresh button for it to show up.
# Power on your Apple TV and the USB flash memory drive (now also called "patchstick") will automatically boot and run [http://code.google.com/p/atv-bootloader/ ATV boot loader].
## Now you can click on "Create Using ->"
# After the ATV boot loader finishes, remove it and restart your Apple TV.
## When the USB drive patchstick is done being created you can then remove it.
# You Apple TV GUI will now have a new "Launcher" menu option on the main menu.
# Power off the Apple TV 1 and insert the USB drive patchstick.
# First update Launcher to the newest version from the "Launcher/Downloads" menu.
# Power on your Apple TV 1 and wait for the picture of a Penguin (Tux) sitting on an Apple TV 1. '''If you do not see this picture when you boot up, and the Apple TV 1 just boots up normally, you may need to create a new USB drive patchstick using a different USB drive (preferably using a different brand). Sometimes some USB drives don't work for booting. You can also use memory cards and a USB reader in place of a typical USB drive.
# Now install XBMC by selecting "Launcher/Downloads" and clicking on XBMC. This will download and install the latest official stable XBMC from the Internet.
# After the installation is done and the screen says you can reboot, remove the USB drive patchstick and unplug/re-plug the power to the Apple TV 1 to reboot it.
# You Apple TV 1 GUI will now have a new "Launcher" menu option on the main menu.
# Install XBMC by selecting "Launcher", then "Downloads", then select XBMC. (There may be more than one entry for XBMC, where one is a "Stable" build and the other is either a "developer preview" or beta.
# If you [http://rufn.it/aTV/ installed the CrystalHD card] you now need to install a driver for it. Follow [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=69321 this guide] and restart Apple TV after finishing installing CrystalHD driver.
# If you [http://rufn.it/aTV/ installed the CrystalHD card] you now need to install a driver for it. Follow [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=69321 this guide] and restart Apple TV after finishing installing CrystalHD driver.
# Select "Launcher" then select "XBMC" in the sub-menu to start XBMC.
# Select "Launcher" then select "XBMC" in the sub-menu to start XBMC.


* Check "Launcher/Downloads" periodically and whenever a new version of XBMC is available you can update it as described above.
===Updating===
If you need to install a newer version of XBMC, or wish to try out a "developer preview" or beta version, you can download those versions over your existing install using the Launcher -> Download menu.


== Linux-based OS ==
== Linux-based OS ==

Revision as of 00:13, 29 December 2011

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See also: Apple TV 1 FAQ

Apple TV 1 (silver) is no longer available from Apple, but can be purchased from alternative sources (eBay, kijiji, craigslist, etc.).

It is highly recommended that you buy and install a Broadcom CrystalHD card to enable a playback of HD videos.

Original ATV OS

Requirements:

  • Apple computer with Mac OS X 10.4+ or Windows XP+ computer with a USB port and ATV USB Creator installed.
  • 512MB (or larger) USB flash memory drive. You can also use memory cards and a USB reader in place of a typical USB drive.
  • Make sure the Apple TV 1 is updated latest software version (3.0.2) before "patching" the Apple TV.


NOTE: Just to be safe, unplug any other USB drives just in case (as you do not want to risk the chance the patchstick utility to overwrite the data on any other USB drive you might have connected).

  1. Download the ATV USB Creator from http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/
  2. Insert a USB flash memory drive into your Mac or Windows machine and format the drive as FAT32. This will erase all data previously on the USB drive.
  3. Run the ATV USB Creator.
  4. Select the following options:
    1. For "Choose an Installation" select "ATV-Patchstick"
    2. You don't need to do anything for "Download AppleTV Update DMG or Choose a DMG". ATV USB Creator will automatically download this file from Apple's servers, so you don't need to do anything there.
    3. For "Installation Options" you should not need to change anything. "AppleTV version 3.x" should already be selected, and there should already be check marks for "ssh tools", "bin utils", "SoftwareMenu", and "XBMC/Boxee for Mac"
    4. For "USB Target Device" select the USB drive you inserted into your computer. You may need to hit the refresh button for it to show up.
    5. Now you can click on "Create Using ->"
    6. When the USB drive patchstick is done being created you can then remove it.
  5. Power off the Apple TV 1 and insert the USB drive patchstick.
  6. Power on your Apple TV 1 and wait for the picture of a Penguin (Tux) sitting on an Apple TV 1. If you do not see this picture when you boot up, and the Apple TV 1 just boots up normally, you may need to create a new USB drive patchstick using a different USB drive (preferably using a different brand). Sometimes some USB drives don't work for booting. You can also use memory cards and a USB reader in place of a typical USB drive.
  7. After the installation is done and the screen says you can reboot, remove the USB drive patchstick and unplug/re-plug the power to the Apple TV 1 to reboot it.
  8. You Apple TV 1 GUI will now have a new "Launcher" menu option on the main menu.
  9. Install XBMC by selecting "Launcher", then "Downloads", then select XBMC. (There may be more than one entry for XBMC, where one is a "Stable" build and the other is either a "developer preview" or beta.
  10. If you installed the CrystalHD card you now need to install a driver for it. Follow this guide and restart Apple TV after finishing installing CrystalHD driver.
  11. Select "Launcher" then select "XBMC" in the sub-menu to start XBMC.

Updating

If you need to install a newer version of XBMC, or wish to try out a "developer preview" or beta version, you can download those versions over your existing install using the Launcher -> Download menu.

Linux-based OS

Crystalbuntu

OpenELEC

Make sure to select the Apple TV build. Current version comes with XBMC v10.1. A pre-Eden version can be downloaded from http://sources.openelec.tv/tmp/image/openelec-eden/

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