Archive:IOS FAQ

XBMC for iOS specific Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Where can I find more iOS-specific information about (or support for) XBMC?

Mac-specific end-users forum: http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=137

Where can I find out how to install XBMC for iOS?

Installing XBMC for iOS on 2nd gen Apple TV

Installing XBMC for iOS on iPhone/iPad

What platforms are supported today?

We support iOS 4.x.

Where are the UserData folder and the debug log?

See here.

UserData folder can be found at /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC

What remotes work?

The Apple TV 2 remote works on the Apple TV 2. The Iphone and Ipad variants take direct screen input.

Both the Android Remote app and the (non-team created) iOS Remote app are currently disabled for all three devices, as is the webserver in general, though all will be enabled in a future release.

What formats and resolutions will iOS devices playback?

The Apple TV 2, iPhone 4, iPad 1, and iPod Touch 4 will all playback all formats currently supported by XBMC. All devices are capable of decoding 1080p video, though video large than 1920x800 will occasionally cause hiccups at present.

Apple TV 2 specific questions and answers

What happens to original Apple TV 2 software after the XBMC installation?

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 works as complement the existing Apple TV software.

What resolutions are the ATV2 capable of outputting?

At present, though the ATV2 can decode 1080p video, it is hardware limited to outputting 720p video.

What audio formats can the ATV2 output?

The ATV2 is currently only verified to output stereo audio.