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==General FAQ==
==General FAQ==
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for an FAQ that applies to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
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{{FAQ|1=Frodo
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| Question=What is "Frodo"?
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Frodo is the "codename" for [[XBMC Media Center]] version 12. You will often see "v12" and "Frodo" used interchangeably in the XBMC community. The name "[[Frodo]]" comes from one of XBMC's three founders. See also: '''[[History of XBMC]]'''.
Frodo is the "codename" for [[XBMC Media Center]] version 12. You will often see "v12" and "Frodo" used interchangeably in the XBMC community. The name "[[Frodo]]" comes from one of XBMC's three founders (and not from The Hobbit, although "Frodo the developer" did choose his online-handle from that story). See also: '''[[History of XBMC]]'''.
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{{FAQ|1=changelog
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See: '''[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog]]'''
See: '''[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog]]'''
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{{FAQ|1=installing
{{FAQ|1=installing
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| Question=How do I upgrade to v12?
| Question=How do I upgrade to v12?
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*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac|Mac]]
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac|Mac]]
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Windows|Windows]]
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Windows|Windows]]
*Openelec and other pre-made Linux distros - Wait for them to push update or manually install a Frodo build
*Openelec and other pre-made Linux distros - Wait for them to push an update or manually install a Frodo build
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{{FAQ|1=New_features
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| Question= What are some of the major new features?
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:''See '''[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog]]''' for a full list of changes''
* [[PVR|Live TV and PVR/DVR support]]
* [[AudioEngine]]
* [[Advanced Library Filtering]]
* [[Custom video nodes]]
* [[Video library tags]]
* Improved [[UPnP]] support
* [[AirPlay]] audio for Windows
* [[Settings/Appearance#International|Global language defaults]] for audio and subtitles.
* Support for [[Hi10P]] (aka 10bit) playback of h.264 video files, commonly found in anime releases.
* ... [[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog|and much much more]]
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{{FAQ|1=settings
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| Question=Will I lose my settings/library in the upgrade?
| Question=Will I lose my settings/library in the upgrade?
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For most users, no. All settings and your library will be preserved in an upgrade. Settings that aren't preserved are those that have been reorganised, renamed, set to a new default - usually it's only a handful, and only things that don't really matter. However, it never hurts to do a backup of your [[userdata]] folder (where all the settings/library DB files are stored). In some cases renaming the guisettings.xml does fix some XBMC GUI loading issues.
For most users, no. All settings and your library will be preserved in an upgrade. Settings that aren't preserved are those that have been reorganised, renamed, set to a new default - usually it's only a handful, and only things that don't really matter. However, it never hurts to do a backup of your [[userdata]] folder (where all the settings/library DB files are stored).


If you are using MySQL then see [[#MySQL]]'''
If you are using MySQL then see [[#MySQL]]'''
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{{FAQ|1=MySQL
{{FAQ|1=MySQL
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| Question=Do I need to do anything for MySQL library syncing?
| Question=Do I need to do anything for MySQL library syncing?
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Yes, See: '''[[HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries/Upgrading XBMC to v12]]'''
Yes, See: '''[[HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries/Upgrading XBMC to v12]]'''
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{{FAQ|1=reverting
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| Question=What happens if I don't like XBMC v12, can I just install XBMC v11 again?
| Question=What happens if I don't like XBMC v12, can I just install XBMC v11 again?
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Yep. Whilst Frodo does "upgrade" the library, it stores a Eden compatible copy. Just replace the Frodo application with Eden. It is still recommended to always make a backup of your [[userdata]] folder before updating, just in case.
Whilst Frodo does "upgrade" the library, it stores a Eden compatible copy. Just replace the Frodo application with Eden. '''It is still recommended to always make a backup of your [[userdata]] folder before updating, just in case.''' Add-ons will likely need to be reset (uninstall and then reinstall) if you go from Frodo to Eden.
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{{FAQ|1=breaking
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| Question=What might break when upgrading to v12? ('''Audio and Video''', add-ons, skins, remotes)
| Question=What might break when upgrading to v12? (add-ons, skins, remotes, etc)
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Most things from v11 will work in v12. However:
Most things from v11 will work in v12. However:
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*If navigating XBMC is slow or you are having issues with thumbnails, '''see: [[#Slow]]'''.
*If navigating XBMC is slow or you are having issues with thumbnails, '''see: [[#Slow]]'''.
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{{FAQ|1=PVR|2=DVR|3=Live TV
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See our guide at '''[[PVR]]'''.
See our guide at '''[[PVR]]'''.
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{{FAQ|1=Raspberry_Pi
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XBMC v12 (Frodo) is the first stable build of XBMC for Raspberry Pi. For more information on XBMC on the R-Pi, including how to install it, see '''[[Raspberry Pi FAQ]]'''.
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{{FAQ|1=AudioEngine|2=HD audio
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| Question= Does Frodo have HD audio support?
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Yes, Frodo now has HD audio support, thanks to the new '''[[AudioEngine]]'''.
"HD audio" is a term for two audio formats (DTS-MA and TrueHD) that are most commonly found in some bluray discs. XBMC has supported these formats in the past, but has not been able to pass them on (passthrough) to audio receivers for maximum audio quality, until now. If you have an HD audio compatible sound system then check out the [[AudioEngine]] page for more information.
'''''See also:''''' [[AudioEngine#HD_audio_limitation_of_AMD_fglrx_in_Linux|'''ATI HD Audio Limitation in Linux''']]
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{{FAQ|1=Mac_AE
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| Question=Does XBMC for Mac OS X, iOS, or Apple TV 2 have HD audio?
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While XBMC for Mac OS X does have the new [[AudioEngine]], which features many new improvements in audio quality for XBMC, HD audio passthrough is not currently possible on Mac OS X and iOS due to limitations on the OS level. Those who want HD audio passthrough will need to use a Linux-based OS or Windows on their Mac hardware. Note that XBMC for Mac OS X/iOS is still able to playback HD audio, just not via passthrough (it will be converted to another format before playback).
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{{FAQ|1=Audio
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{{See also|Settings/System#Audio output|XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu_no_audio_devices}}
Make sure that your audio settings are correct. Wrong audio settings will have severely negative effects on video playback.
;Make sure that
* Your speaker setup is really correct
* If passthrough: you '''only''' enable the audio codecs your receiver supports.
* Select the correct audio output device for analog and passthrough
;Linux specific
*On AMD GPUs you must disable all "HD" Audio codecs and "output stereo to all speakers". AMD drivers under Linux don't support HD audio. AC3 and DTS should be safe to enable. NVidia GPUs should be okay for HD audio (if supported by the hardware).
;Mac OS X specific
*If you hear sound only coming from the left side of speakers/headphones then you probably need to change your audio settings from 2.1 to 2.0.
;Windows specific
*Most user can fix their issue by just switching to "DirectSound" in the [[Settings/System#Audio output|audio settings]]. See [[Windows Settings for AudioEngine]] for more in-depth information.
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{{FAQ|1=Skin_settings
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The Skin settings page has been moved to {{highlight|[[Settings/Appearance#Skin|Settings -> Appearance -> Skin -> Settings]]}}.
The Skin settings page has been moved to {{highlight|[[Settings/Appearance#Skin|Settings -> Appearance -> Skin -> Settings]]}}.
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{{FAQ|1=Network_settings|2=Services_settings
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The Network settings page ({{highlight|Settings -> Network}}) has been replaced by the '''[[Settings/Services|Services settings page]]''' ({{highlight|[[Settings/Services|Settings -> Services]]}}).
The Network settings page ({{highlight|Settings -> Network}}) has been replaced by the '''[[Settings/Services|Services settings page]]''' ({{highlight|[[Settings/Services|Settings -> Services]]}}).
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{{FAQ|1=Internet_settings
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The Internet settings page has been moved to {{highlight|[[Settings/System#Internet access|Settings -> System -> Internet access]]}}.
The Internet settings page has been moved to {{highlight|[[Settings/System#Internet access|Settings -> System -> Internet access]]}}.
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{{FAQ|1=Local_images
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* [filename]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
* [filename]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
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{{FAQ|1=Dirty_Regions
{{FAQ|1=Mac_OS
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| Question= Do I still need advancedsettings for Dirty Regions?
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XBMC v12 for Mac OS X changes the hardware requirements. PowerPC (PPC) support has been dropped, so XBMC for Mac will only run on Intel processors. Mac OS X 10.6 is now the minimum requirement for the operating system.
'''[[Dirty Regions]]''' has a new default, but you might still want to keep your existing advancedsettings.xml entry. The default is mode 3, which will reduce CPU load, but won't make the GUI any faster (it's considered the safest mode for all the various GPUs out there). If you're using anything other than mode 3 in order to make the GUI more efficient, then you will want to keep your advancedsettings.xml file the same.
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{{FAQ|1=Slideshow
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| Question= Where did the Slideshow screensaver go?
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The [[Add-on:Slideshow|Slideshow screensaver is now a addon]] and needs to be installed as such. You can do this from the [[add-ons|add-on manager]] or by going to {{highlight|[[Settings/Appearance#Screensaver|Settings -> Appearance -> Screensaver]] -> Screensaver mode ->  Get more -> Slideshow -> Install}}.
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{{FAQ|1=ATV1
==Audio==
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| Question= Will Frodo run on Apple TV 1 (silver)?
{{FAQ|1=AudioEngine|2=HD audio
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| Question= Does Frodo have HD audio support?
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Yes, but only if it is running linux. XBMC v12 requires Mac OS X 10.6 and up, and the ATV1 OS is based on Mac OS X 10.4. See '''[[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]''' for info on updating to a linux OS.
Yes, Frodo now has HD audio support, thanks to the new '''[[AudioEngine]]'''.
 
"HD audio" is a term for two audio formats (DTS-MA and TrueHD) that are most commonly found in some bluray discs. XBMC has supported these formats in the past, but has not been able to pass them on (passthrough) to audio receivers for maximum audio quality, until now. If you have an HD audio compatible sound system then check out the [[AudioEngine]] page for more information.
 
'''''See also:''''' [[AudioEngine#HD_audio_limitation_of_AMD_fglrx_in_Linux|'''ATI HD Audio Limitation in Linux''']]
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{{FAQ|1=Dirty_Regions
{{FAQ|1=Mac_AE
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| Question= Do I still need advancedsettings for Dirty Regions?
| Question=Does XBMC for Mac OS X, iOS, or Apple TV 2 have HD audio?
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'''[[Dirty Regions]]''' has a new default, but you might still want to keep your existing advancedsettings.xml entry. The default is mode 3, which will reduce CPU load, but won't make the GUI any faster (it's considered the safest mode for all the various GPUs out there). If you're using anything other than mode 3 in order to make the GUI more efficient, then you will want to keep your advancedsettings.xml file the same.
While XBMC for Mac OS X does have the new [[AudioEngine]], which features many new improvements in audio quality for XBMC, HD audio passthrough is not currently possible on Mac OS X and iOS due to limitations on the OS level. Those who want HD audio passthrough will need to use a Linux-based OS or Windows on their Mac hardware. Note that XBMC for Mac OS X/iOS is still able to playback HD audio, just not via passthrough (it will be converted to another format before playback).
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{{FAQ|1=Slideshow
{{FAQ|1=Audio
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| Question= Where did the Slideshow screensaver go?
| Question= Audio issues and/or slow video playback
| Answer=  
| Answer=  
The [[Add-on:Slideshow|Slideshow screensaver is now a addon]] and needs to be installed as such. You can do this from the [[add-ons|add-on manager]] or by going to {{highlight|[[Settings/Appearance#Screensaver|Settings -> Appearance -> Screensaver]] -> Screensaver mode ->  Get more -> Slideshow -> Install}}.
{{See also|Settings/System#Audio output|XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu_no_audio_devices}}
Make sure that your audio settings are correct. Wrong audio settings will have severely negative effects on video playback.
;Make sure that
* Your speaker setup is really correct
* If passthrough: you '''only''' enable the audio codecs your receiver supports.
* Select the correct audio output device for analog and passthrough
;Linux specific
*On AMD GPUs you must disable all "HD" Audio codecs and "output stereo to all speakers". AMD drivers under Linux don't support HD audio. AC3 and DTS should be safe to enable. NVidia GPUs should be okay for HD audio (if supported by the hardware).
;Mac OS X specific
*If you hear sound only coming from the left side of speakers/headphones then you probably need to change your audio settings from 2.1 to 2.0.
;Windows specific
*Most user can fix their issue by just switching to "DirectSound" in the [[Settings/System#Audio output|audio settings]]. See [[Windows Settings for AudioEngine]] for more in-depth information.
}}
}}
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==Linux==
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{{FAQ|1=Older_Ubuntu
{{FAQ|1=Older_Ubuntu
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| Question= Where can I get Frodo builds for older Ubuntu installations?
| Question= Where can I get Frodo builds for older Ubuntu installations?
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{{FAQ|1=XVBA
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| Question= Does Frodo have XVBA support?
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XVBA support has not yet been merged into the main XBMC code branch, but you can find XVBA builds here:
XVBA support has not yet been merged into the main XBMC code branch, but you can find XVBA builds here:
*https://launchpad.net/~wsnipex/+archive/xbmc-xvba
*https://launchpad.net/~wsnipex/+archive/xbmc-xvba
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==Mac OS X==
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{{FAQ|1=Mac_OS
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XBMC v12 for Mac OS X changes the hardware requirements. PowerPC (PPC) support has been dropped, so XBMC for Mac will only run on Intel processors. Mac OS X 10.6 is now the minimum requirement for the operating system.
}}
}}


{{FAQ|1=ATV1
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| Question= Will Frodo run on Apple TV 1 (silver)?
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Yes, but only if it is running linux. XBMC v12 requires Mac OS X 10.6 and up, and the ATV1 OS is based on Mac OS X 10.4. See '''[[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]''' for info on updating to a linux OS.
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==Raspberry Pi==
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{{main|Raspberry Pi FAQ}}
XBMC v12 (Frodo) is the first stable build of XBMC for Raspberry Pi. For more information on XBMC on the R-Pi, including how to install it, see '''[[Raspberry Pi FAQ]]'''.
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==Android==
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*XBMC for Android won't be on the Google Play store just yet. It will be made available once there is better support for more Android devices.
*XBMC for Android won't be on the Google Play store just yet. It will be made available once there is better support for more Android devices.
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While this should be a rare issue, the most likely cause of this is an issue with images (cover art, thumbnail, etc) not having a valid download URL. In Frodo XBMC stores the download URL for images in case it ever needs to re-download them, and so if something happened to the cached image during the upgrade, Frodo will try to re-download it. If the file no longer exists at that URL then XBMC will keep trying over and over.
''See:'' '''[[Known Frodo issues]]'''
 
To fix it enable debugging for the [[debug log]] and then restart XBMC and enter a part of the library that has slow-downs. The log file will then record which video files in the library are having issues. For those videos you can then manually refresh their images (see [[Video library/Updating or removing videos#Refreshing the library|here]]).
 
Alternatively, you could just look for videos that don't have correct images set while in XBMC and refresh them from there.
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:''See '''[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog]]''' for a full list of changes''
* [[PVR|Live TV and PVR/DVR support]]
* [[AudioEngine]]
* [[Advanced Library Filtering]]
* [[Custom video nodes]]
* [[Video library tags]]
* Improved [[UPnP]] support
* [[AirPlay]] audio for Windows
* [[Settings/Appearance#International|Global language defaults]] for audio and subtitles.
* Support for [[Hi10P]] (aka 10bit) playback of h.264 video files, commonly found in anime releases.
* ... [[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog|and much much more]]
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''See:'' '''[[Known Frodo issues]]'''
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The XBMC support forums: '''http://forum.xbmc.org''' , and the '''[[:Category:FAQ|general and platform specific FAQs]]'''.
The XBMC support forums: '''http://forum.xbmc.org''' , and the '''[[:Category:FAQ|general and platform specific FAQs]]'''.
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Revision as of 07:31, 29 January 2013

Frequently Asked Questions upgrading to XBMC v12 (Frodo), including how to enable some of the new features, where some controls got moved to, etc.

Template:XBMC FAQ Frodo final isn't out yet, but you can try the RC version by going to http://xbmc.org/download/


General FAQ

See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for an FAQ that applies to all versions of XBMC.

What is "Frodo"?
Link

Frodo is the "codename" for XBMC Media Center version 12. You will often see "v12" and "Frodo" used interchangeably in the XBMC community. The name "Frodo" comes from one of XBMC's three founders (and not from The Hobbit, although "Frodo the developer" did choose his online-handle from that story). See also: History of XBMC.

Where can I see a full changelog?
Link

See: XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog

How do I upgrade to v12?
Link

Just install/copy the new version of XBMC over the old one.

What are some of the major new features?
Link
See XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog for a full list of changes

Will I lose my settings/library in the upgrade?
Link

For most users, no. All settings and your library will be preserved in an upgrade. Settings that aren't preserved are those that have been reorganised, renamed, set to a new default - usually it's only a handful, and only things that don't really matter. However, it never hurts to do a backup of your userdata folder (where all the settings/library DB files are stored).

If you are using MySQL then see #MySQL

Do I need to do anything for MySQL library syncing?
Link

Yes, See: HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries/Upgrading XBMC to v12

What happens if I don't like XBMC v12, can I just install XBMC v11 again?
Link

Whilst Frodo does "upgrade" the library, it stores a Eden compatible copy. Just replace the Frodo application with Eden. It is still recommended to always make a backup of your userdata folder before updating, just in case. Add-ons will likely need to be reset (uninstall and then reinstall) if you go from Frodo to Eden.

What might break when upgrading to v12? (add-ons, skins, remotes, etc)
Link

Most things from v11 will work in v12. However:

  • Add-ons may not work, prompting XBMC to ask you to disable them. You can keep using them if you wish (by choosing not to disable them), but doing so is unsupported. See Category:All add-ons for a list (check the drop-down menus). Where there is a noticeable slowdown in XBMC addons are likely cause, backup your userdata and as a last resort delete the userdata Addons folder and the Addons15.db in the userdata Database folder.
  • Skins need to be updated for Frodo - check your skin has been upgraded ready for Frodo: Category:Skins (check the drop-down menus). If you have problems starting up XBMC after updating, you might need to move/delete your guisettings.xml file (see userdata for location) to reset your skin.
  • Some smartphone remotes will need to be updated to work with Frodo due to the Web Server HTTP API being removed and replaced with the JSON-RPC API.
  • If videos are playing back slowly or you have having sound related issues, see: #Audio.
  • If navigating XBMC is slow or you are having issues with thumbnails, see: #Slow.

How do I use Live TV/PVR?
Link

See our guide at PVR.

Where did the Skin settings page go?
Link

The Skin settings page has been moved to Settings -> Appearance -> Skin -> Settings.

Where did the Network settings page go?
Link

The Network settings page (Settings -> Network) has been replaced by the Services settings page (Settings -> Services).

Where did the Internet access settings page go?
Link

The Internet settings page has been moved to Settings -> System -> Internet access.

How should local images be named for Frodo?
Link
See also: Thumbnails

Since Frodo now supports both posters and banners simultaneously, and for other supported images, the following naming conventions are available for local images<info>(Only required if the user wants to specify what image to use. Otherwise XBMC will automatically download images from the video scraper.)</info>. Whenever possible, old Eden style naming is supported for backwards compatibility.

For folders (e.g. tvshows, movies in folders, or just folders on the filesystem)
  • poster.(png/jpg)
  • banner.(png/jpg)
  • fanart.(png/jpg)

NOTE: movies in folders can also use the options under files below.

Season images reside inside the tvshow folder
  • season[XX]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
  • season-all-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg}
  • season-specials-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
For files (episodes, movies not in folders, video files)
  • [moviename]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
  • [episodename]-thumb.(png/jpg)
  • [filename]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)

Do I still need advancedsettings for Dirty Regions?
Link

Dirty Regions has a new default, but you might still want to keep your existing advancedsettings.xml entry. The default is mode 3, which will reduce CPU load, but won't make the GUI any faster (it's considered the safest mode for all the various GPUs out there). If you're using anything other than mode 3 in order to make the GUI more efficient, then you will want to keep your advancedsettings.xml file the same.

Where did the Slideshow screensaver go?
Link

The Slideshow screensaver is now a addon and needs to be installed as such. You can do this from the add-on manager or by going to Settings -> Appearance -> Screensaver -> Screensaver mode -> Get more -> Slideshow -> Install.

Audio

Does Frodo have HD audio support?
Link

Yes, Frodo now has HD audio support, thanks to the new AudioEngine.

"HD audio" is a term for two audio formats (DTS-MA and TrueHD) that are most commonly found in some bluray discs. XBMC has supported these formats in the past, but has not been able to pass them on (passthrough) to audio receivers for maximum audio quality, until now. If you have an HD audio compatible sound system then check out the AudioEngine page for more information.

See also: ATI HD Audio Limitation in Linux

Does XBMC for Mac OS X, iOS, or Apple TV 2 have HD audio?
Link

While XBMC for Mac OS X does have the new AudioEngine, which features many new improvements in audio quality for XBMC, HD audio passthrough is not currently possible on Mac OS X and iOS due to limitations on the OS level. Those who want HD audio passthrough will need to use a Linux-based OS or Windows on their Mac hardware. Note that XBMC for Mac OS X/iOS is still able to playback HD audio, just not via passthrough (it will be converted to another format before playback).

Audio issues and/or slow video playback
Link
See also: Settings/System#Audio output and XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu_no_audio_devices

Make sure that your audio settings are correct. Wrong audio settings will have severely negative effects on video playback.

Make sure that
  • Your speaker setup is really correct
  • If passthrough: you only enable the audio codecs your receiver supports.
  • Select the correct audio output device for analog and passthrough
Linux specific
  • On AMD GPUs you must disable all "HD" Audio codecs and "output stereo to all speakers". AMD drivers under Linux don't support HD audio. AC3 and DTS should be safe to enable. NVidia GPUs should be okay for HD audio (if supported by the hardware).
Mac OS X specific
  • If you hear sound only coming from the left side of speakers/headphones then you probably need to change your audio settings from 2.1 to 2.0.
Windows specific

Linux

Where can I get Frodo builds for older Ubuntu installations?
Link

Does Frodo have XVBA support?
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XVBA support has not yet been merged into the main XBMC code branch, but you can find XVBA builds here:

Mac OS X

New Mac requirements
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XBMC v12 for Mac OS X changes the hardware requirements. PowerPC (PPC) support has been dropped, so XBMC for Mac will only run on Intel processors. Mac OS X 10.6 is now the minimum requirement for the operating system.

Will Frodo run on Apple TV 1 (silver)?
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Yes, but only if it is running linux. XBMC v12 requires Mac OS X 10.6 and up, and the ATV1 OS is based on Mac OS X 10.4. See Apple TV 1 FAQ for info on updating to a linux OS.

Raspberry Pi

XBMC for Raspberry Pi
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Main page: Raspberry Pi FAQ

XBMC v12 (Frodo) is the first stable build of XBMC for Raspberry Pi. For more information on XBMC on the R-Pi, including how to install it, see Raspberry Pi FAQ.

Android

XBMC for Android
Link
See also: Android FAQ and HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Android
  • While there is a v12 XBMC for Android release, not all features work on all Android devices yet. This was expected, but a release is still made for those who wish to try it out. Several features, such as hardware video decoding, better touch support, and more, are still under development. Check out Android FAQ for details on continuing developments and new test builds posted regularly.
  • If you've bought a device that was advertised to run XBMC, such as the Pivos XIOS, G-box, MiniX Neo, etc, then you should check with their respective websites for a final v12 Frodo build. Many of these devices need specific builds for hardware decoding and won't work correctly with the generic build released on xbmc.org.
  • XBMC for Android won't be on the Google Play store just yet. It will be made available once there is better support for more Android devices.

Troubleshooting

Main page: Troubleshooting

What are some of the known issues in Frodo?
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See: Known Frodo issues

Recently added videos seem out of order
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Frodo now uses file dates for "Recently added" videos instead of the date when a video was scanned into XBMC. This can be changed back to XBMC v11 (Eden) behavior by creating a text file called advancedsettings.xml and placing it in the userdata folder with the following content: 

  <advancedsettings>
       <videolibrary>
         <dateadded>0</dateadded>
       </videolibrary>
  </advancedsettings>

Where can I get more help?
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The XBMC support forums: http://forum.xbmc.org , and the general and platform specific FAQs.

See also

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