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==Apple TV 2 (black)== | ==Apple TV 2 (black)== | ||
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{{ | {{FAQ|1=Requirements|2=ATV2_requirements | ||
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| Question= What are the Apple TV 2 specific requirements? | |||
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:A [[forum:99315|jailbroken]] Apple TV 2 with one of the following software versions: | :A [[forum:99315|jailbroken]] Apple TV 2 with one of the following software versions: | ||
:* [[forum:105740|iOS 4.3 (Apple TV software 4.2.x)]] | :* [[forum:105740|iOS 4.3 (Apple TV software 4.2.x)]] | ||
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:* [http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=12380 iOS 4.1 (Apple TV software 4.0)]. | :* [http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=12380 iOS 4.1 (Apple TV software 4.0)]. | ||
:Newer [[w:IOS version history#Version history: Apple TV (second generation)|versions]] may also work but aren't officially supported. | :Newer [[w:IOS version history#Version history: Apple TV (second generation)|versions]] may also work but aren't officially supported. | ||
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| Question= I need help jailbreaking | |||
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*See the [[forum:99315|ATV2 jailbreak FAQ]]. If you need additional help go to http://forum.firecore.com/ , http://forum.tomcool.org/ , or http://modmyi.com/forums/ . Do not ask for jailbreaking help on the forums or on the wiki. | |||
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| Question= What remotes work? | |||
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* The '''ATV2 remote''' works with XBMC and can be customized. See: [[Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2|Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2]] | * The '''ATV2 remote''' works with XBMC and can be customized. See: [[Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2|Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2]] | ||
**'''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | **'''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | ||
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* '''Harmony''' Remotes have experimental support and you can teach the ATV2 to use most standard IR remotes via Settings > General > Remotes > Learn Remote. You can get additional functions by following [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?p=738485#post738485 these instructions]. | * '''Harmony''' Remotes have experimental support and you can teach the ATV2 to use most standard IR remotes via Settings > General > Remotes > Learn Remote. You can get additional functions by following [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?p=738485#post738485 these instructions]. | ||
* The Apple iOS '''Remote app''' for iTunes/ATV | * The Apple iOS '''Remote app''' for iTunes/ATV | ||
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| Question= What happens to original Apple TV 2 software after the XBMC installation? | |||
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*XBMC is installed onto the Apple TV flashdrive, much like any iOS app, but you will still be able you use your Apple TV software as normal, XBMC will only be an extra option that you can launch from the Apple TV's original menu when you want to utilize the extra features and functions that are available in XBMC compared to the original Apple TV software. So XBMC will not replace the original Apple TV software, it instead complements the existing Apple TV software. | *XBMC is installed onto the Apple TV flashdrive, much like any iOS app, but you will still be able you use your Apple TV software as normal, XBMC will only be an extra option that you can launch from the Apple TV's original menu when you want to utilize the extra features and functions that are available in XBMC compared to the original Apple TV software. So XBMC will not replace the original Apple TV software, it instead complements the existing Apple TV software. | ||
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| Question= What resolutions is the ATV2 capable of outputting? | |||
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*The ATV2 can playback most videos saved as high as 1080p, but will only output a 720p signal to your TV. To see if you can really benefit with 1080p output, please consult this [http://hd.engadget.com/2006/12/09/1080p-charted-viewing-distance-to-screen-size/ chart] | *The ATV2 can playback most videos saved as high as 1080p, but will only output a 720p signal to your TV. To see if you can really benefit with 1080p output, please consult this [http://hd.engadget.com/2006/12/09/1080p-charted-viewing-distance-to-screen-size/ chart] | ||
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| Question= Can I hook up my external harddrive or other USB device to the ATV2? | |||
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*Unfortunately, the ATV2 can not operate as a USB host, so hooking an external drive or any other USB device to it will not work. Only media physically on the ATV2 and media hosted on the network will be available. | *Unfortunately, the ATV2 can not operate as a USB host, so hooking an external drive or any other USB device to it will not work. Only media physically on the ATV2 and media hosted on the network will be available. | ||
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| Question= How do I set the time zone on ATV2? | |||
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*iOS 4.3 offers the ability to set the Time Zone via the Apple TV gui, under Settings > General > Time Zone. | *iOS 4.3 offers the ability to set the Time Zone via the Apple TV gui, under Settings > General > Time Zone. | ||
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cd /var/db/timezone ; rm localtime | cd /var/db/timezone ; rm localtime | ||
ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/[Country or Region]/[Zone Name] localtime (e.g. "ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/Canada/Eastern localtime") | ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/[Country or Region]/[Zone Name] localtime (e.g. "ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/Canada/Eastern localtime") | ||
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| Question= How do I stop the ATV from checking for updates and crashing XBMC? | |||
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*Install updatebegone via nitoTV or ssh (i.e. "apt-get install com.nito.updatebegone"). This has fixed the issue in many cases but if it doesn't, first make sure your packages are current ("apt-get update && apt-get upgrade" and reboot), and if the issue is still there, add these lines to your /etc/hosts file by pasting them into the command prompt on the ATV2 and reboot after that: [http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=748981&postcount=1] | *Install updatebegone via nitoTV or ssh (i.e. "apt-get install com.nito.updatebegone"). This has fixed the issue in many cases but if it doesn't, first make sure your packages are current ("apt-get update && apt-get upgrade" and reboot), and if the issue is still there, add these lines to your /etc/hosts file by pasting them into the command prompt on the ATV2 and reboot after that: [http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=748981&postcount=1] | ||
echo "127.0.0.1 appldnld.apple.com" >> /etc/hosts | echo "127.0.0.1 appldnld.apple.com" >> /etc/hosts | ||
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echo "127.0.0.1 appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net" >> /etc/hosts | echo "127.0.0.1 appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net" >> /etc/hosts | ||
echo "" >> /etc/hosts | echo "" >> /etc/hosts | ||
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| Question= Where can I find the version of iOS that I'm running? | |||
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*Apple TV main menu > Settings > General > About > click Select to toggle between Apple TV software version and iOS build version. Apple TV software is the application running on top of iOS similar to how FrontRow runs on MacOS. It's similar versions are easily confused with the [[w:IOS version history#iOS 4.x: Initial OS release on Apple TV|iOS versions]]. More info on the Apple TV software versions is available [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4448 here]. | |||
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*Apple TV main menu > Settings > General > About > click Select to toggle between Apple TV software version and iOS build version. Apple TV software is the application running on top of iOS similar to how FrontRow runs on MacOS. It's similar versions are easily confused with the [ | |||
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| Question= Can the ATV2 directly boot into XBMC? | |||
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*Yes, but this will disable the ATV2 native menu and features. SSH into the ATV2 and: | |||
:*To enable direct booting: <pre>apt-get install org.tomcool.xbmc-booter</pre> | :*To enable direct booting: <pre>apt-get install org.tomcool.xbmc-booter</pre> | ||
:*To disable direct booting: <pre>apt-get remove org.tomcool.xbmc-booter</pre> | :*To disable direct booting: <pre>apt-get remove org.tomcool.xbmc-booter</pre> | ||
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Revision as of 11:42, 5 November 2011
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