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| Question= Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness | | Question= Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness | ||
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* Switch to a different network protocol (especially if you are using SMB), i.e. FTP, AFP, WebDAV or uPNP are good alternatives. | * Switch to a different network protocol (especially if you are using SMB), i.e. FTP, AFP, WebDAV or uPNP are good alternatives. | ||
* Try sharing the media on another device to rule out a device-specific (or network) issue. | * Try sharing the media on another device to rule out a device-specific (or network) issue. | ||
* Turn off thumbnails, XBMC > Settings > Video > File and deselect 'generate thumbnails'. | * Turn off thumbnails, XBMC > Settings > Video > File and deselect 'generate thumbnails'. | ||
* Disable playback sync completely, XBMC > Settings > Video > Playback > turn off "Sync playback to display" | * Disable playback sync completely, XBMC > Settings > Video > Playback > turn off "Sync playback to display" | ||
* If you are having buffering issues using a Time Capsule on WiFi, try [[forumpost_s:959135|this]]. | * If you are having buffering issues using a Time Capsule on WiFi, try [[forumpost_s:959135|this]]. | ||
* Try switching on [[HOW-TO:Enable_dirty_regions|dirty regions]] to speed-up the GUI using advancedsettings.xml '''GUI only. Won't help for video playback.''' | * Try switching on [[HOW-TO:Enable_dirty_regions|dirty regions]] to speed-up the GUI using advancedsettings.xml '''GUI only. Won't help for video playback.''' | ||
*See also [[#Thumbnails]] for speeding up the GUI when it's loading large/lots of thumbnails. | ** See also [[#Thumbnails]] for speeding up the GUI when it's loading large/lots of thumbnails. | ||
* Make sure the video isn't interlaced. | |||
* If the video is in HD, make sure it is using the h.264 codec (up to High Profile. Hi10P will not work). | |||
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* Use a wired network connection (if possible, even if just for testing to rule out wireless network issues). | |||
* Delete cache files in the following dir: /private/var/mobile/Library/Caches/AppleTV/Video/LocalAndRental (leave .plist files) | |||
* Configure Audio Output in XBMC > System > Settings > System to use Optical/Coax, even if you are using HDMI. | |||
* Set to 16-bit audio, Apple TV > Settings > Audio & Video > Audio Output and set it to "16 bit". | |||
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* Try copying the video to the iDevice locally to see if it is a network issue or not. | |||
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| Question= Other crash reasons/fixes | | Question= Other crash reasons/fixes | ||
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* Check your [[#Logs|logs]] for clues. | * Check your [[#Logs|logs]] for clues. | ||
* Have you [[#repair_settings|tried to repair permissions on XBMC's settings]]? | * Have you [[#repair_settings|tried to repair permissions on XBMC's settings]]? |
Revision as of 10:18, 15 October 2012
This is the Frequently Asked Questions and answers for iOS, including iDevices and the Apple TV 2 (black).
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General FAQ (all devices)
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
The following applies to all supported iOS devices, including: Apple TV 2, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
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Apple TV 2 (black)
- This is the FAQ for the Apple TV 2 (black). For the original Apple TV 1 (silver) see: Apple TV 1 FAQ
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Troubleshooting
See also: Troubleshooting
Have you tried switching it off then on again?
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