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===What platforms are supported today?=== | ===What platforms are supported today?=== | ||
:We support iOS 4.1 | :We support iOS 4.1, 4.2.1 and 4.3 officially, since 4.3 was recently added it's only in nightlies. | ||
===What XBMC version is the iOS release?=== | ===What XBMC version is the iOS release?=== | ||
:The current iOS version | :The current iOS version based on the 11.0 "Eden" version code. It was originally based on pre 10.0 "Dharma" code but since has been merged and updated. | ||
===Where are the UserData folder and the debug log?=== | ===Where are the UserData folder and the debug log?=== | ||
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:Debug log can be found at /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/xbmc.log | :Debug log can be found at /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/xbmc.log | ||
:UserData folder can be found at /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC | :UserData folder can be found at /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC | ||
[http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=92480 http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=92480] | |||
===What remotes do work?=== | ===What remotes do work?=== | ||
:The Apple TV 2 remote works on the Apple TV 2. The iPhone and iPad variants take direct screen input. | :The Apple TV 2 remote works on the Apple TV 2. The iPhone and iPad variants take direct screen input. | ||
All Remote apps should work as well, please let us know if you have any issues with one. | |||
Harmony Remotes have experimental support. | |||
===I changed skins on the iPad or other touch device and now I can't navigate back to change them... help!=== | ===I changed skins on the iPad or other touch device and now I can't navigate back to change them... help!=== | ||
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===What resolutions is the ATV2 capable of outputting?=== | ===What resolutions is the ATV2 capable of outputting?=== | ||
:At present, though the ATV2 can decode 1080p video (using Apple's private VideoToolBox API for hardware-accelerated decoding), it is limited to 720p output. The 1080p video is decoded, then down-scaled in hardware to 720p. This is low on the priority list to "fix", as it may be a Frontrow limitation or a hardware limitation (ATV 2 has limited resources, i.e. 256MB RAM, etc). 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] | :At present, though the ATV2 can decode 1080p video (using Apple's private VideoToolBox API for hardware-accelerated decoding), it is limited to 720p output. The 1080p video is decoded, then down-scaled in hardware to 720p. This is low on the priority list to "fix", as it may be a Frontrow limitation or a hardware limitation (ATV 2 has limited resources, i.e. 256MB RAM, etc). 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] | ||
===Can I hook up my external harddrive or other USB device to the ATV2?=== | ===Can I hook up my external harddrive or other USB device to the ATV2?=== | ||
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:Debug log: /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/xbmc.log | :Debug log: /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/xbmc.log | ||
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] | ||
Revision as of 00:02, 27 March 2011
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?
I have XBMC installed, how do I update to the latest version?
What platforms are supported today?
- We support iOS 4.1, 4.2.1 and 4.3 officially, since 4.3 was recently added it's only in nightlies.
What XBMC version is the iOS release?
- The current iOS version based on the 11.0 "Eden" version code. It was originally based on pre 10.0 "Dharma" code but since has been merged and updated.
Where are the UserData folder and the debug log?
- See here for bug reporting details.
- Debug log can be found at /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/xbmc.log
- UserData folder can be found at /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=92480
What remotes do work?
- The Apple TV 2 remote works on the Apple TV 2. The iPhone and iPad variants take direct screen input.
All Remote apps should work as well, please let us know if you have any issues with one. Harmony Remotes have experimental support.
- Unfortunately, most skins aren't designed with touch in mind. The only way to fix this problem, currently, is to delete or edit guisettings.xml, found in your userdata folder.
I've changed resolutions once, how do I change them back?
- Only way to fix this at the moment is to delete guisettings.xml, found in your user datafolder (see above).
- Apple remote: Press and hold MENU will pop up the context menu on an item in a list.
- Touchscreen: double tap the menu item.
- Touchscreen: Hold the menu item to bring it up, then swipe right to access the sub content.
What formats and resolutions will iOS devices play?
- The Apple TV 2, iPhone 4, iPad 1, and iPod Touch 4 will all play back all formats currently supported by XBMC. All devices are capable of decoding 1080p video, though video larger than 1920x800 will currently cause hiccups on occasion.
Why are settings or sources not stored?
- This can happen when the setting xml files are manipulated outside XBMC.
- Connect to your iPad/ATV2 as root using a ssh client and repair file permissions.
- Run the following command on the iPad/ATV2:
- chown -R mobile:mobile /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/userdata
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 complements the existing Apple TV software.
What resolutions is the ATV2 capable of outputting?
- At present, though the ATV2 can decode 1080p video (using Apple's private VideoToolBox API for hardware-accelerated decoding), it is limited to 720p output. The 1080p video is decoded, then down-scaled in hardware to 720p. This is low on the priority list to "fix", as it may be a Frontrow limitation or a hardware limitation (ATV 2 has limited resources, i.e. 256MB RAM, etc). To see if you can really benefit with 1080p output, please consult this chart
Can I hook up my external harddrive or other USB device to the ATV2?
- 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.
Where are the logs on the ATV2?
- Syslog: /var/log/syslog
- CrashReporter: /var/logs/CrashReporter/*.plist
- Debug log: /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/xbmc.log