Archive:All platforms FAQ

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Template:XBMC faq toc Inline These are the Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC that apply to all versions/platforms/OSes.

General

About XBMC Link For a basic overview of XBMC and what it can do, or if you've never used XBMC before, see XBMC FAQ

Installing XBMC Link See Category:Installation and select the OS for your device for installation instructions.

What version am I running? Link In the default skin go to: XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. (For a nightly build, note the build date.)

Sync the XBMC library between multiple installs Link See HOW-TO:Synchronize multiple XBMC libraries to sync your library between XBMC devices (for any platform) using MySQL. When using library syncing on a portable device, XBMC will freeze up when you are away from your local network. This is because it cannot connect to the MySQL server anymore. To be able to use both library syncing and still use XBMC on-the-go check out this guide: HOW-TO:Create roving and home profiles for mobile iOS devices (The advice is basically the same for any OS)

unformatted questions

• Can I use a remote/what controls are there/etc
• multi-part video files
• Can I set up XBMC for more than one person?
• How do I set up a remote control?

Videos and music

unformatted questions

• how do I add my media?
• How do I update the library?
• Auto update the library
• Why don't all movies/shows show up in my library?
• How do I find the missing ones?
• Ignore video scan errors

Add-ons

What are add-ons? Link 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. For more information see Add-ons.

How do I install add-ons? Link For a picture step by step see Add-ons#How_to_install_Add-ons.

Where can I find unofficial add-ons/skins? Link 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 Unofficial add-on repositories and the XBMC Add-on support forums.

Where do I get help with add-ons or skins? Link You can get help with add-ons at the XBMC Add-on support forums, which some add-ons even having dedicated threads, FAQs, and more. For skins see the XBMC Skin support forums, which has sub-forums for several skins as well as general help threads.

Troubleshooting

Basic troubleshooting Link For basic troubleshooting tips see: Troubleshooting.

Reporting bugs Link For how to report bugs in XBMC see: HOW-TO:Submit a proper bug report.

Debug log Link

Video buffering/skipping/etc Link

Getting more help Link Check out the Help and Support forums or the #xbmc IRC chat channel on irc.freenode.org unformatted questions Why does weather not work anymore?