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== General FAQ (all platforms) ==
== General FAQ (all platforms) ==
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
:<big>''See also: '''[[All_platforms_FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
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* XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.
* XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.
* With a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] video decoding card [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ installed] XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P. '''*Highly recommended*'''
* With a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] video decoding card [https://osmc.tv/wiki/apple-tv/how-to-install-the-crystalhd-video-decoder/ installed] XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P. '''*Highly recommended*'''
* The [[#Original ATV OS|original ATV OS]] will only output 720P from the HDMI port.
* The original ATV OS will only output 720P from the HDMI port.
* A [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
* A [[#Linux-based OS|Linux-based OS]] will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.
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** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU
** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU
** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT
** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the Rii or [[Boxee remote]].
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the Rii or [[Boxee_Box_remote]].
* '''[[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]]'''.
* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.
* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''.
* Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.
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* This is normal and should not cause any issues. The top of the Apple TV 1 will feel warm or hot because the top part of the cover has a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to both the CPU and GPU. The insides of the unit are not as hot, though even if they were it should still be within acceptable operating temperature.
* This is normal and should not cause any issues. The top of the Apple TV 1 will feel warm or hot because the top part of the cover has a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to both the CPU and GPU. The insides of the unit are not as hot, though even if they were it should still be within acceptable operating temperature.
* Using a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling [[Dirty Regions]] will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler.
* Using a [[Broadcom Crystal HD]] card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling [[HOW-TO:Modify dirty regions|dirty regions]] will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler.
* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.
* Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.
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== Linux-based OS ==
== Linux-based OS ==
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Linux specific FAQ]]'''''
:''See also: '''[[Linux_FAQ]]'''''
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== Original ATV OS ==
== Original ATV OS ==
:''See also: '''[[XBMC for Mac specific FAQ]]'''''
:''See also: '''[[Mac FAQ]]'''''
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* Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs [[XBMC for Mac]] as a native Mac OS X application.
* Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs [[Mac OS X]] as a native Mac OS X application.
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* See: '''[[HOW-TO:Find and post XBMC.log for Apple TV 1]]'''
* See: '''[[Archive:Find_and_post_XBMC.log_for_Apple_TV_1]]'''
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[[Category:Apple TV 1]]
[[Category:Apple]]

Revision as of 08:28, 19 June 2020


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Apple TV 1 users can use these modified/unofficial versions:




General FAQ (all platforms)

See also: All_platforms_FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.

HD video playback
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  • XBMC v10 and up allows the Apple TV to play 720P H.264 encoded videos without any hardware modification.
  • With a Broadcom Crystal HD video decoding card installed XBMC can playback most codecs up to 1080P. *Highly recommended*
  • The original ATV OS will only output 720P from the HDMI port.
  • A Linux-based OS will output full 1080P from the HDMI port.

Installing the Broadcom Crystal HD
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USB port
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  • The USB port on the ATV1 can be used for hard drives, wifi, bluetooth, keyboards, mouse, and just about everything else that uses USB.

Remotes
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  • Apple remote (both white and silver version).
    • How do I bring up the context menu? - Press and hold MENU
    • How do I bring up the OSD during playback? - Press and hold SELECT
  • Any Keyboard such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (by using a USB bluetooth dongle and additional software). This includes "keymotes" such as the Rii or Boxee_Box_remote.
  • Web interfaces, including add-on interfaces
  • XBMC smartphone and tablet remote apps.
  • Other IR remotes can be used with USB IR receivers such as the FLIRC.


Apple TV 1 case gets hot
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  • This is normal and should not cause any issues. The top of the Apple TV 1 will feel warm or hot because the top part of the cover has a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to both the CPU and GPU. The insides of the unit are not as hot, though even if they were it should still be within acceptable operating temperature.
  • Using a Broadcom Crystal HD card (so the CPU doesn't have to decode as many video codecs) and enabling dirty regions will both decrease CPU usage and make the unit right slightly cooler.
  • Avoid putting the ATV1 in a totally covered space (such as a closed cabinet) and don't place anything on top of it.

Linux-based OS

See also: Linux_FAQ

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Installing XBMC
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  • See: HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux)

Original ATV OS

See also: Mac FAQ

Installing XBMC
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  • See: Archive:HOW-TO:Install_XBMC_on_Apple_TV_1

How does it work?
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  • Apple TV 1 is "patched" to turn on certain software options required for XBMC to run. The patching is done by using ATV USB Creator that lets you make a patchstick, a bootable USB flash drive which boots the ATV and patches/modifies it. After you patch your Apple TV 1 a new Launcher menu will appear that allows you to download and install XBMC.

Original ATV software after installation
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  • XBMC will not replace the original Apple TV software, it instead works as complement the existing Apple TV software. XBMC is installed onto the Apple TV built-in harddrive 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.

Apple TV OS
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  • Apple TV 1 runs a slimmed down version of Mac OS X v10.4 and runs Mac OS X as a native Mac OS X application.

Boot directly into XBMC
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To boot directly into XBMC when you turn on the Apple TV 1:
  1. Exit XBMC if it’s running.
  2. Launch your Terminal app and issue the following commands: 
    ssh [email protected]
    defaults write com.teamxbmc.xbmclauncher KodiExpertMode 1
  3. Using the Apple Remote, go to Launcher -> Settings -> [enable] Multi-Finder.
  4. Reboot

Debug log
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