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'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for | '''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for XBMC that apply to all versions/platforms/OSes. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= | {{FAQ|1= XBMC | ||
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| Question= About | | Question= About XBMC | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|XBMC FAQ|XBMC Media Center}} | ||
{{#lst: | {{#lst:XBMC|intro2}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1= Install | {{FAQ|1= Install | ||
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| Question= Installing | | Question= Installing XBMC | ||
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* See '''[[Installation]]''' and select the OS for your device for installation instructions. | * See '''[[Installation]]''' and select the OS for your device for installation instructions. | ||
* The current stable build of | * The current stable build of XBMC is {{current version}}. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= uninstall |2= fresh_install | {{FAQ|1= uninstall |2= fresh_install | ||
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| Question= Uninstalling/fresh installing | | Question= Uninstalling/fresh installing XBMC | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* To completely uninstall | * To completely uninstall XBMC, or to preform a fresh reinstall, you will need to delete the [[userdata folder]] and the containing XBMC home folder that holds the userdata folder, in addition to deleting/uninstalling the XBMC application. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= | {{FAQ|1= XBMC_version | ||
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| Question= What version am I running? | | Question= What version am I running? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* In the default skin go to: | * In the default skin go to: XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. ''(For a nightly build, note the build date.)'' | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Quick_Start_Guide|2=Quickstart | {{FAQ|1=Quick_Start_Guide|2=Quickstart | ||
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| Question= Quick Start Guide for | | Question= Quick Start Guide for XBMC | ||
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{{See| | {{See|XBMC Quick Start Guide}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Library|2=MySQL_sync|3=Roaming_profiles | {{FAQ|1=Library|2=MySQL_sync|3=Roaming_profiles | ||
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| Question= Sync the | | Question= Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{See|Syncing and sharing}} | {{See|Syncing and sharing}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1= Remotes|2= Keyboard |3= Keyboard_controls | {{FAQ|1= Remotes|2= Keyboard |3= Keyboard_controls | ||
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| Question= Controlling | | Question= Controlling XBMC | ||
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{{See|Remote controls}} | {{See|Remote controls}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1=DLNA|2=SmartTVs|3=UPnP | {{FAQ|1=DLNA|2=SmartTVs|3=UPnP | ||
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| Question= Can I run | | Question= Can I run XBMC from my PC to my TV using DLNA/UPnP? | ||
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* | * XBMC has some support for this, and more is planned for the future. Normally XBMC is meant to be ran on a computer/supported-device that is directly connected to the TV by a video cable. | ||
* Some files can be '''[[UPnP/Share|shared]]''' from | * Some files can be '''[[UPnP/Share|shared]]''' from XBMC using the built-in [[UPnP]] server and files scanned into the [[Video library]]. XBMC will not currently transcode any files, so only file formats that your TV/device can natively playback will work. This will only work with video (so you won't see XBMC's GUI) and currently does not work with add-on content. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= xbox |2= PS3 |3= xbox360 |4=Wii | {{FAQ|1= xbox |2= PS3 |3= xbox360 |4=Wii | ||
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| Question= Can I install | | Question= Can I install XBMC on a PS3, Xbox360, or Wii? | ||
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* Not to be confused with [[ | * Not to be confused with [[XBMC4Xbox]], which is the continued effort to run XBMC on original Xbox hardware. | ||
* No. The required reverse engineering (to get access to the video acceleration hardware, among other things) has not happened on any of these game consoles. Further more, no one on Team | * No. The required reverse engineering (to get access to the video acceleration hardware, among other things) has not happened on any of these game consoles. Further more, no one on Team XBMC feels that it is worth the effort to port XBMC to any of them, as it would be a huge undertaking. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= original_xbox | {{FAQ|1= original_xbox | ||
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| Question= Does | | Question= Does XBMC still run on the original Xbox? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* Team | * Team XBMC no longer officially supports the original Xbox, but the group over at [[XBMC4Xbox]] does. | ||
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| Question=Bluray | | Question=Bluray | ||
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* | * XBMC can playback unencrypted bluray discs and bluray images. There is limited support for some bluray menus. | ||
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{{FAQ|1= Multi_part|2= File_stacking | {{FAQ|1= Multi_part|2= File_stacking | ||
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| Question= Can | | Question= Can XBMC handle multi-part movie files? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{Main|File stacking}} | {{Main|File stacking}} | ||
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| Question= How do I automatically play the next video? | | Question= How do I automatically play the next video? | ||
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* As of | * As of XBMC v12 you can turn on automatic playing of the next video by going to {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Videos#Playback|Settings -> Videos -> Playback -> Play next video automatically]]}} | ||
* While selecting the video you wish to start at, bring up the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}}) and select "Play from here". | * While selecting the video you wish to start at, bring up the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}}) and select "Play from here". | ||
* You can also play all items in a folder by selecting the folder and selecting "Play" from the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}}). | * You can also play all items in a folder by selecting the folder and selecting "Play" from the contextual menu (press {{keypress|C}}). | ||
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* Most of the information for music is pulled from the embedded music tags inside the file. Make sure your music files are tagged correctly. | * Most of the information for music is pulled from the embedded music tags inside the file. Make sure your music files are tagged correctly. | ||
* Some tags might show up in other programs, but might still be damaged or invalid for the tag standard, causing issues in | * Some tags might show up in other programs, but might still be damaged or invalid for the tag standard, causing issues in XBMC. | ||
* You can use a program such as [[MusicBrainz Picard]] to easily tag files or fix broken tags. See also [[:Category:Music tools]] for other programs. | * You can use a program such as [[MusicBrainz Picard]] to easily tag files or fix broken tags. See also [[:Category:Music tools]] for other programs. | ||
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| Question= What are add-ons? | | Question= What are add-ons? | ||
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* '''[[Add-ons]]''' are a way of extending | * '''[[Add-ons]]''' are a way of extending XBMC's functionality easily. Common add-ons include: Skins, Scrapers, Video Add-ons, Subtitle downloaders but many more are available. | ||
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| Question= Where can I find unofficial add-ons/skins? | | Question= Where can I find unofficial add-ons/skins? | ||
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* Add-ons not included in the official | * Add-ons not included in the official XBMC repository can be obtained by using unofficial repositories or installing the add-on using '''Install from Zip file''' option. The two main sources for finding unofficial repos and add-ons are '''[[3rd party add-on repositories]]''' and the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=27 XBMC Add-on support forums]'''. | ||
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| Question= Where do I get help with add-ons or skins? | | Question= Where do I get help with add-ons or skins? | ||
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* You can get help with add-ons at the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=27 | * You can get help with add-ons at the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=27 XBMC Add-on support forums]''', with some add-ons even having dedicated threads with FAQs, and more. For skins see the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=67 XBMC Skin support forums]''', which has sub-forums for several skins as well as general help threads. '''''Be sure to use the search function to see if your question has been answered before'''''. | ||
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| Question= Netflix, LoveFilm, and other Silverlight-based video services | | Question= Netflix, LoveFilm, and other Silverlight-based video services | ||
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* Both [[w:Netflix|Netflix]] and [[w:LoveFilm|LoveFilm]] use [[w:silverlight|silverlight]], making it all but impossible to play inside of | * Both [[w:Netflix|Netflix]] and [[w:LoveFilm|LoveFilm]] use [[w:silverlight|silverlight]], making it all but impossible to play inside of XBMC directly, even with an add-on. Sometimes there are add-ons for XBMC that will launch a web browser to load the service, but you will require an OS that has silverlight support (Mac OS X or Windows). | ||
* {{editor note|Know of a guide for [[Advanced Launcher]], or a working add-on for launching Netflix or LoveFilm? Feel free to add that info/links here}} | * {{editor note|Know of a guide for [[Advanced Launcher]], or a working add-on for launching Netflix or LoveFilm? Feel free to add that info/links here}} | ||
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| Question= Hulu, Amazon, and other Flash-based video services | | Question= Hulu, Amazon, and other Flash-based video services | ||
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* While | * While XBMC does not have [[w:Adobe Flash|Flash]] video support directly, very often videos can be extracted from the Flash video stream/file container. Some sites also have non-flash video streams that can be accessed from within XBMC. Sometimes these streams/files can be accessed by using a [[STRM]] file, while others are more complicated and need an add-on to access the content. For example, there is an add-on for [[Hulu]] and Amazon Prime video services (see Bluecop's add-on repo for both). Be sure to check out [[:Category:Video add-ons]] and the XBMC forums to see what is currently available. | ||
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{{main|AirPlay}} | {{main|AirPlay}} | ||
* To enable | * To enable XBMC's [[AirPlay]] server go to: {{highlight|[[Settings/Network#Services|Settings -> Network -> Services -> Allow XBMC to receive AirPlay content]]}} | ||
* For the [[Apple TV 2]]: Be sure to disable the native ATV2 AirPlay server in the ATV2's settings. Using the native AirPlay server will crash | * For the [[Apple TV 2]]: Be sure to disable the native ATV2 AirPlay server in the ATV2's settings. Using the native AirPlay server will crash XBMC. | ||
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| Question= Reporting bugs | | Question= Reporting bugs | ||
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* For how to report bugs in | * For how to report bugs in XBMC see: '''[[HOW-TO:Submit a proper bug report]]'''. | ||
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** [[Mac FAQ]] | ** [[Mac FAQ]] | ||
** [[Windows FAQ]] | ** [[Windows FAQ]] | ||
** [[ | ** [[XBMCbuntu FAQ]] | ||
** [[Raspberry Pi FAQ]] | ** [[Raspberry Pi FAQ]] | ||
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| Question=Cache full messages and constant buffering | | Question=Cache full messages and constant buffering | ||
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* This message refers to the playback cache that | * This message refers to the playback cache that XBMC uses when a video is loading/streaming from the network (local or internet). It indicates that the video is loading too slowly for XBMC to play it back smoothly, and XBMC can't fully buffer it without having to buffer again as the video plays. The common cause for this is simply a slow connection to the file, often on the server's connection. | ||
* The cache is loaded in RAM and is cleared out every time a video is stopped. | * The cache is loaded in RAM and is cleared out every time a video is stopped. | ||
* Cache settings can be adjusted using [[advancedsettings.xml]]. See: '''[[HOW-TO:Modify the video cache]]'''. | * Cache settings can be adjusted using [[advancedsettings.xml]]. See: '''[[HOW-TO:Modify the video cache]]'''. | ||
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| Question= No sound and red speaker icon in the corner | | Question= No sound and red speaker icon in the corner | ||
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[[File:mute.png|right]]This means that | [[File:mute.png|right]]This means that XBMC is muted. Turn the volume up. | ||
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All platforms FAQ |
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