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<section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for iOS, including [[w:iDevices|iDevices]] and the [[Apple TV 2 (black)]].<section end="intro" /> | <section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for iOS, including [[w:iDevices|iDevices]] and the [[Apple TV 2 (black)]].<section end="intro" /> | ||
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== General FAQ (all devices) == | == General FAQ (all devices) == | ||
:{{big|''See also: '''[[All platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of | :{{big|''See also: '''[[All platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.''}} | ||
The following applies to all supported iOS devices, including: [[Apple TV 2]], iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. | The following applies to all supported iOS devices, including: [[Apple TV 2]], iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. | ||
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* The current stable version of Kodi for iOS is {{Current version}}. This is the same code that all of the other platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows) are using.}} | * The current stable version of Kodi for iOS is {{Current version}}. This is the same code that all of the other platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows) are using.}} | ||
{{FAQ|1=Current_build|2= | {{FAQ|1=Current_build|2=Kodi_Version | ||
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| Question= How do I find out what version of Kodi am I running? | | Question= How do I find out what version of Kodi am I running? | ||
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| Question=Apple TV 3 | | Question=Apple TV 3 | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* As the Apple TV 3 (ATV3) is not jailbroken, and is unlikely to be jailbroken soon, | * As the Apple TV 3 (ATV3) is not jailbroken, and is unlikely to be jailbroken soon, Kodi cannot be installed on it. | ||
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| Question= Remotes for ATV2 | | Question= Remotes for ATV2 | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* The '''ATV2 remote''' works with | * The '''ATV2 remote''' works with Kodi and can be customized. See: [[Joystick.AppleRemote.xml for ATV2]] for a custom setting that uses up/down for longer FF/RW jumping. | ||
** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | ** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | ||
** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT | ** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT | ||
** '''Changing the volume''' - Up and down while in full screen playback. | ** '''Changing the volume''' - Up and down while in full screen playback. | ||
* The ATV2 can also learn remotes in its native settings. | * The ATV2 can also learn remotes in its native settings. Kodi will respond to these learned remotes. See [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3296 here] for instructions. | ||
* '''[[Web interface]]''', including add-on interfaces | * '''[[Web interface]]''', including add-on interfaces | ||
* | * Kodi '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | ||
* '''Bluetooth''' keyboards can be used since ATV software v5.2 or with earlier versions using BTstack. See [[forum:92386|this forum post]] for more info. | * '''Bluetooth''' keyboards can be used since ATV software v5.2 or with earlier versions using BTstack. See [[forum:92386|this forum post]] for more info. | ||
* '''Harmony''' Remotes have experimental support and you can teach the ATV2 to use most standard IR remotes via {{highlight|Settings -> General -> Remotes -> Learn Remote}}. You can get additional functions by following [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?p=738485#post738485 these instructions]. | * '''Harmony''' Remotes have experimental support and you can teach the ATV2 to use most standard IR remotes via {{highlight|Settings -> General -> Remotes -> Learn Remote}}. You can get additional functions by following [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?p=738485#post738485 these instructions]. | ||
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| Question= Sleep/Shutdown | | Question= Sleep/Shutdown | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* | * Kodi will disable any sleep timer (if set) in ATV iOS since the sleep timer will cause Kodi to crash. When Kodi quits it will turn the sleep timer back on to whatever it was set at before. | ||
* The Apple TV 2 does not have a real "sleep" or shutdown function. Even under the native Apple software, the unit is always powered on, and only fakes sleeping. There is no way to sleep or shutdown the Apple TV 2 without physically pulling the power. | * The Apple TV 2 does not have a real "sleep" or shutdown function. Even under the native Apple software, the unit is always powered on, and only fakes sleeping. There is no way to sleep or shutdown the Apple TV 2 without physically pulling the power. | ||
* Given that the ATV2 uses only a few watts of power, the cost of running the unit 24/7 for a whole year is only a few dollars. Leaving it on does not damage the unit. | * Given that the ATV2 uses only a few watts of power, the cost of running the unit 24/7 for a whole year is only a few dollars. Leaving it on does not damage the unit. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=ATV2Software | {{FAQ|1=ATV2Software | ||
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| Question= Native ATV2 software after | | Question= Native ATV2 software after Kodi installation | ||
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* | * Kodi 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, Kodi 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 Kodi compared to the original Apple TV software. So Kodi will not replace the original Apple TV software, it instead complements the existing Apple TV software. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Updates|2=Apple_updates | {{FAQ|1=Updates|2=Apple_updates | ||
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| Question= Software updates from Apple will crash | | Question= Software updates from Apple will crash Kodi | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* When you install | * When you install Kodi it will install a dependancy with it that will block the updates to Apple's iOS software so nothing else is needed. | ||
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* Direct '''touch screen''' input | * Direct '''touch screen''' input | ||
* '''[[Web interface]]''', including add-on interfaces | * '''[[Web interface]]''', including add-on interfaces | ||
* | * Kodi '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | ||
* Bluetooth keyboards can be used for navigation and playback, in addition to text entry. | * Bluetooth keyboards can be used for navigation and playback, in addition to text entry. | ||
* Headphone remote control of Apple headphones or on bluetooth headphones can control play/pause and next/previous item (playlist or auto play next). | * Headphone remote control of Apple headphones or on bluetooth headphones can control play/pause and next/previous item (playlist or auto play next). | ||
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* Retina and widescreen is fully supported on iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5c, 5S and iPod touch 4, 5. | * Retina and widescreen is fully supported on iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5c, 5S and iPod touch 4, 5. | ||
* Retina GUI is supported for iPad 3, 4, iPad Air, and iPad mini 2 (Retina) but video playback is still clamped to 720, pending some issues. | * Retina GUI is supported for iPad 3, 4, iPad Air, and iPad mini 2 (Retina) but video playback is still clamped to 720, pending some issues. | ||
* '''Native video out as of | * '''Native video out as of v12 (Frodo) is now supported for HDMI adapter, VGA adapter, and AirPlay mirroring (to ATV2/3 only for mirroring). See '''[[#iOS to TV]]'''. | ||
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| Question= iPad camera connector for USB and SD cards | | Question= iPad camera connector for USB and SD cards | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* | * Kodi for iOS can read videos and files via the iPad Camera Connector Kit though the SD card reader or the USB port adapter (drives must be self powered or hub powered). Files should show up under {{highlight|/var/mnt/mount1/}}. | ||
* As of iOS 8.1.x, it seems that mounting only Apple HFS(+) formatted SD cards is supported. | * As of iOS 8.1.x, it seems that mounting only Apple HFS(+) formatted SD cards is supported. | ||
* There are limited reports of success mounting FAT32 or exFAT formatted SD cards, even those less than 4 GB in size. Previous versions of iOS (7.x) appear to have supported more file systems. | * There are limited reports of success mounting FAT32 or exFAT formatted SD cards, even those less than 4 GB in size. Previous versions of iOS (7.x) appear to have supported more file systems. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Userdata|2=Logs|3=logs|4=debuglog|5= | {{FAQ|1=Userdata|2=Logs|3=logs|4=debuglog|5=kodi.log | ||
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| Question= Userdata folder and logs | | Question= Userdata folder and logs | ||
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* [[Userdata folder]]: {{highlight|/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/}} | * [[Userdata folder]]: {{highlight|/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/}} | ||
* [[Debug log]]: {{highlight|/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/ | * [[Debug log]]: {{highlight|/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/kodi.log}} | ||
* Syslog: {{highlight|/var/log/syslog}} | * Syslog: {{highlight|/var/log/syslog}} | ||
* CrashReporter: {{highlight|/var/mobile/Library/Logs/CrashReporter/*.plist}} | * CrashReporter: {{highlight|/var/mobile/Library/Logs/CrashReporter/*.plist}} | ||
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* Have you [[#repair_settings|tried to repair permissions on Kodi's settings]]? | * Have you [[#repair_settings|tried to repair permissions on Kodi's settings]]? | ||
* Are you using a feature rich skin? Check to see if you're running [http://forum.kodi.tv/showpost.php?p=883003&postcount=86 out of memory]. | * Are you using a feature rich skin? Check to see if you're running [http://forum.kodi.tv/showpost.php?p=883003&postcount=86 out of memory]. | ||
* Does your | * Does your kodi.log have any SQL errors ("database disk image is malformed")? Remove your databases and reboot: (via [[#SSH|SSH]]) <code>rm -f /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/Database/*db</code> . {{highlight|color=orange|'''Warning:''' This will reset your video and music libraries}}. | ||
* Try turning off thumbnail generation (does not affect thumbnails from a library scan), Kodi > Settings > Video > File and deselect 'generate thumbnails'. | * Try turning off thumbnail generation (does not affect thumbnails from a library scan), Kodi > Settings > Video > File and deselect 'generate thumbnails'. | ||
* Are you using AFP file sharing? If you're seeing LIBAFPCLIENT errors in your logs you may want to switch to a different protocol. AFP is generally stable but [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?t=109723&page=21 development] is orphaned at the moment. | * Are you using AFP file sharing? If you're seeing LIBAFPCLIENT errors in your logs you may want to switch to a different protocol. AFP is generally stable but [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?t=109723&page=21 development] is orphaned at the moment. |
Revision as of 04:28, 17 May 2015
iOS | iOS FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions for iOS, including iDevices and the Apple TV 2 (black).
General FAQ (all devices)
- See also: All platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.
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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iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
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Troubleshooting
See also: Troubleshooting
Have you tried switching it off then on again?
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