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| Question= | | Question= Apple TV 2 specific requirements | ||
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:A [[forum:99315|jailbroken]] Apple TV 2 with one of the following software versions: | :A [[forum:99315|jailbroken]] Apple TV 2 with one of the following software versions: | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Jailbreaking | {{FAQ|1=Jailbreaking | ||
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| Question= | | Question= Jailbreaking | ||
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*See the [[forum:99315|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. | *See the [[forum:99315|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. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Remotes | {{FAQ|1=Remotes | ||
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| Question= | | Question= Remote controls | ||
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* The '''ATV2 remote''' works with XBMC and can be customized. See: [[Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2|Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2]] | * The '''ATV2 remote''' works with XBMC and can be customized. See: [[Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2|Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2]] | ||
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{{FAQ|1=ATV2Software | {{FAQ|1=ATV2Software | ||
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| Question= | | Question= Native Apple TV 2 software after the XBMC installation | ||
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*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. | *XBMC is installed onto the Apple TV internal 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. | ||
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| Question= | | Question= Resolutions ATV2 can play and output | ||
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*The ATV2 can playback most videos saved as high as 1080p, but will only output a 720p signal to your TV. 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] | *The ATV2 can playback most videos saved as high as 1080p, but will only output a 720p signal to your TV. 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] | ||
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| Question= | | Question= USB hard drives and devices | ||
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*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. | *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. | ||
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| Question= | | Question= Setting time zones on ATV2 | ||
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*iOS 4.3 offers the ability to set the Time Zone via the Apple TV gui, under Settings > General > Time Zone. | *iOS 4.3 offers the ability to set the Time Zone via the Apple TV gui, under Settings > General > Time Zone. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Updates | {{FAQ|1=Updates | ||
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| Question= | | Question= Apple updates to ATV2 software will crash XBMC | ||
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*Install updatebegone via nitoTV or ssh (i.e. "apt-get install com.nito.updatebegone"). This has fixed the issue in many cases but if it doesn't, first make sure your packages are current ("apt-get update && apt-get upgrade" and reboot), and if the issue is still there, add these lines to your /etc/hosts file by pasting them into the command prompt on the ATV2 and reboot after that: [http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=748981&postcount=1] | *Install updatebegone via nitoTV or ssh (i.e. "apt-get install com.nito.updatebegone"). This has fixed the issue in many cases but if it doesn't, first make sure your packages are current ("apt-get update && apt-get upgrade" and reboot), and if the issue is still there, add these lines to your /etc/hosts file by pasting them into the command prompt on the ATV2 and reboot after that: [http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=748981&postcount=1] | ||
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| Question= | | Question= What iOS version is on my ATV2? | ||
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*Apple TV main menu > Settings > General > About > click Select to toggle between Apple TV software version and iOS build version. Apple TV software is the application running on top of iOS similar to how FrontRow runs on MacOS. It's similar versions are easily confused with the [[w:IOS version history#iOS 4.x: Initial OS release on Apple TV|iOS versions]]. More info on the Apple TV software versions is available [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4448 here]. | *Apple TV main menu > Settings > General > About > click Select to toggle between Apple TV software version and iOS build version. Apple TV software is the application running on top of iOS similar to how FrontRow runs on MacOS. It's similar versions are easily confused with the [[w:IOS version history#iOS 4.x: Initial OS release on Apple TV|iOS versions]]. More info on the Apple TV software versions is available [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4448 here]. | ||
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| Question= | | Question= Directly booting into XBMC | ||
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* | *The ATV2 can be set up to directly boot into XBMC, bypassing the native ATV2 menu, but this will disable the ATV2 native menu completely. SSH into the ATV2 and: | ||
:*To enable direct booting: <pre>apt-get install org.tomcool.xbmc-booter</pre> | :*To enable direct booting: <pre>apt-get install org.tomcool.xbmc-booter</pre> | ||
:*To disable direct booting: <pre>apt-get remove org.tomcool.xbmc-booter</pre> | :*To disable direct booting: <pre>apt-get remove org.tomcool.xbmc-booter</pre> |
Revision as of 00:57, 6 November 2011
Template:XBMC faq toc Inline XBMC for iOS specific Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. Don't forget to check out the iOS Specific Support forum.
General FAQ (all devices)
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