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===How | ===How should I setup and access my media for XBMC?=== | ||
: | :This YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4iEl3BqhUI tutorial] tells you how to setup sharing with a Mac, though it's quite easily translatable to other any other OS too. | ||
===How do I install this addon/skin/repository?=== | ===How do I install this addon/skin/repository?=== | ||
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===I have several XBMC devices, how do I centralize my XBMC library?=== | ===I have several XBMC devices, how do I centralize my XBMC library?=== | ||
:Check out the tutorials [http://lifehacker.com/5634515/how-to-synchronize-your-xbmc-media-center-across-every-room-in-the-house here] and [http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=11473.msg109149#msg109149 here] | :Check out the tutorials [http://lifehacker.com/5634515/how-to-synchronize-your-xbmc-media-center-across-every-room-in-the-house here] and [http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=11473.msg109149#msg109149 here] | ||
===How can I backup my XBMC settings?=== | |||
:The most common way is to copy or FTP this directory from the atv2 to another computer: /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/userdata. Some recommend backing up the entire Preferences/XBMC directory. [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=92778] To restore, FTP the directory back to it's original location, then ssh to the atv2 and run the following command to reset ownership/permissions: | |||
::<pre>chown -R mobile:mobile /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/userdata</pre> | |||
==Apple TV 2 (black)== | ==Apple TV 2 (black)== |
Revision as of 12:25, 13 September 2011
Template:XBMC faq toc Inline XBMC for iOS specific Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Getting started
How do I install XBMC for iOS?
I need help jailbreaking
See the 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.
What is SSH?
- SSH is a secure shell to access and install software on your ATV2. For ssh command line access you can use putty or Tunnelier on Windows, Terminal.app in Mac OS X, or any standard terminal/shell in Linux.
Is there an application with a GUI I can use to transfer files?
- Try using a SFTP client like Filezilla or Cyberduck. See this post for a quick-start guide on setting up Filezilla.
General FAQ (all devices)
Where can I get more help with XBMC on ATV2/iOS?
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What XBMC version is the iOS release?
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What formats and resolutions will iOS devices play?
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How should I setup and access my media for XBMC?
How do I install this addon/skin/repository?
I have several XBMC devices, how do I centralize my XBMC library?How can I backup my XBMC settings?
Apple TV 2 (black)
iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
Basic troubleshooting
Where are the Userdata folder and logs?
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Why are settings or sources not stored and updates are failing?
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How can i reset the AppleTV2 without unplugging?
I have enabled DTS or AC3 but don't have any sound?
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