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*Apple TV gen 1 runs so called Apple OS which is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X_v10.4 a specialized version of Mac OS X] that XBMC for Mac can run on. However in order to install XBMC on Apple TV it has to be "patched" to turn on certain software options required for XBMC to run. The "patching" is done by using | |||
[http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/ ATV USB Creator] that let you make a so called "''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_TV#Modifications_and_hacks patchstick]''", a bootable USB flash drive which you boot your [http://www.apple.com/appletv Apple TV] with to install [[XBMC for Mac]] to run natively on Apple TV OS. After you "patch" your Apple TV a new Launcher menu will appear that allows you to download and install XBMC on your Apple TV. | |||
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Revision as of 06:46, 28 November 2011
- This is the FAQ for the original Apple TV 1 (silver). For the Apple TV 2 (black) see: XBMC for iOS specific FAQ
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