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<section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for Android.<section end="intro" /> | <section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for Android.<section end="intro" /> | ||
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== General FAQ == | == General FAQ == | ||
:{{big|''See also: '''[[ | :{{big|''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''}} | ||
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| Question= Will this really do 1080 and all that stuff the desktop can do? | | Question= Will this really do 1080 and all that stuff the desktop can do? | ||
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* Yes! This is a full port of | * Yes! This is a full port of XBMC! It is not a thin client or lite version! | ||
* The initial aim for the Android port is to get | * The initial aim for the Android port is to get XBMC working on inexpensive Android set-top-boxes. Phones and tablets will be supported as well for those who want XBMC on-the-go. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Installing | {{FAQ|1=Installing | ||
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| Question= Installing/getting | | Question= Installing/getting XBMC for Android | ||
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{{Main|HOW-TO:Install | {{Main|HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Android}} | ||
{{note| | {{note|XBMC v13 "Gotham" now has hardware video decoding! Right now we recommend v13 stable for most users.}} | ||
* {{current version}} can be found here: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/ | * {{current version}} can be found here: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/ | ||
* [[Nightly builds]] can be found here: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/ | * [[Nightly builds]] can be found here: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/ | ||
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{{FAQ|1=CPU | {{FAQ|1=CPU | ||
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| Question = There are two versions of | | Question = There are two versions of XBMC for Android. Which one do I use? | ||
| Answer = The vast majority of users will want to use the [http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/ "ARM" version]. Users who have an Android device with an Intel or AMD CPU will want to use the [http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/x86/ "x86" version]. | | Answer = The vast majority of users will want to use the [http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/ "ARM" version]. Users who have an Android device with an Intel or AMD CPU will want to use the [http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/x86/ "x86" version]. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=stores | {{FAQ|1=stores | ||
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| Question = Why is | | Question = Why is XBMC not in Google Play, OUYA store, Amazon store, etc? | ||
| Answer = | | Answer = | ||
{{#lst: | {{#lst:XBMC v13 (Gotham) FAQ|app stores}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Version | {{FAQ|1=Version | ||
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| Question= Is | | Question= Is XBMC for Android different from normal XBMC? | ||
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* The current version of | * The current version of XBMC for Android is based on {{current version}}, and is based on the same code as XBMC for all the other supported platforms. | ||
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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? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* | * XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. '''Note the version and/or build date.''' | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Formats | {{FAQ|1=Formats | ||
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| Question= Video and audio formats | | Question= Video and audio formats XBMC for Android can playback | ||
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* | * XBMC for Android supports all the same formats that other platforms do (such as desktop OS). | ||
* Due to the weak processing power of most ARM processors, for smooth playback most Android hardware will require proper hardware decoding. (See [[#Requirements]] below) | * Due to the weak processing power of most ARM processors, for smooth playback most Android hardware will require proper hardware decoding. (See [[#Requirements]] below) | ||
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| Question= Add-ons and skins | | Question= Add-ons and skins | ||
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* | * XBMC for Android 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 like AEON Nox might not run smoothly on lower powered systems, so keep to "lighter" skins for those boxes. | ||
* If you are using a touch screen device and the build you are using did not include it, you can manually instal [[Add-on:Touched]] for better touch screen support. | * If you are using a touch screen device and the build you are using did not include it, you can manually instal [[Add-on:Touched]] for better touch screen support. | ||
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| Question= Remote controls | | Question= Remote controls | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* Some Android set-top-boxes come with a remote and an IR port which | * Some Android set-top-boxes come with a remote and an IR port which XBMC can use. | ||
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, [[Boxee remote]], most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system. | * Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, [[Boxee remote]], most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system. | ||
* '''[[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 IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''. | * Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''. | ||
* Some Android devices support '''[[CEC]]''' | * Some Android devices support '''[[CEC]]''' | ||
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| Question= Google TV | | Question= Google TV | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* You can install | * You can install XBMC on Google TV devices that have the Android 4.2 update. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Apps | {{FAQ|1=Apps | ||
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| Question= Launching Android apps from within | | Question= Launching Android apps from within XBMC | ||
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* | * XBMC can launch other Android apps by going to "Programs" (on the home screen) and selecting the app you want to run. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Startup | {{FAQ|1=Startup | ||
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| Question= Automatically start | | Question= Automatically start XBMC | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* You can automatically start | * You can automatically start XBMC when your Android device boots up using an application such as [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.startupmanager Startup Manager (free)] | ||
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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 Android | ||
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* '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=164 | * '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=164 XBMC for Android specific help forum]''' | ||
* '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc-osx #xbmc]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org. | * '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc-osx #xbmc]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org. | ||
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| Question= How to hide the Android navigation bar | | Question= How to hide the Android navigation bar | ||
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* | * XBMC v13 now supports Android 4.4 (Kitkat)'s immersive mode, allowing for fullscreen automatically. | ||
* '''To remove the navbar:''' | * '''To remove the navbar:''' | ||
** You can use "[http://ppareit.github.com/HideBar/ HideBar]" (Has a free version, and is open source if you wish to compile yourself) | ** You can use "[http://ppareit.github.com/HideBar/ HideBar]" (Has a free version, and is open source if you wish to compile yourself) | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:XBMC Manual]] | ||
[[Category:FAQ|Android]] | [[Category:FAQ|Android]] | ||
[[Category:Android|*]] | [[Category:Android|*]] | ||
[[Category:Troubleshooting]] | [[Category:Troubleshooting]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:29, 5 June 2014
Android | Android FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions for Android.
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
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Performance tips
Main page: Android#Tips and tricks
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Troubleshooting
See also: Troubleshooting
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