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===What are the Apple TV 2 specific requirements?=== | ===What are the Apple TV 2 specific requirements?=== | ||
:A [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=99315 jailbroken] Apple TV 2 with one of the following software versions: | :A [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=99315 jailbroken] Apple TV 2 with one of the following software versions: | ||
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===I need help jailbreaking=== | ===I need help jailbreaking=== | ||
*See the [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=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 [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=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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===What remotes work?=== | ===What remotes work?=== | ||
* The '''ATV2 remote''' works with XBMC and can be [[Keymap:Joystick.AppleRemote.xml|customized]] | * The '''ATV2 remote''' works with XBMC and can be [[Keymap:Joystick.AppleRemote.xml|customized]] | ||
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===What happens to original Apple TV 2 software after the XBMC installation?=== | ===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. | *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. | ||
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===What resolutions is the ATV2 capable of outputting?=== | ===What resolutions is the ATV2 capable of outputting?=== | ||
*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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===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?=== | ||
*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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===How do I set the time zone on ATV2?=== | ===How do I set the time zone on ATV2?=== | ||
*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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===How do I stop the ATV from checking for updates and crashing XBMC?=== | ===How do I stop the ATV from checking for updates and crashing XBMC?=== | ||
*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: [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: [http://forum.xbmc.org/showpost.php?p=748981&postcount=1] | ||
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===Where can I find the version of iOS that I'm running?=== | ===Where can I find the version of iOS that I'm running?=== | ||
*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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_version_history#Version_history:_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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_version_history#Version_history:_Apple_TV iOS versions]. More info on the Apple TV software versions is available [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4448 here]. |
Revision as of 01:53, 16 September 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)
How do I install XBMC for iOS? |
What is SSH? |
Is there an application with a GUI I can use to transfer files? |
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?
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What add-ons/skins can I use?
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How do I transfer files like add-on/skin zips over?
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I have several XBMC devices, how do I centralize my XBMC library? |
How can I backup my XBMC settings?
chown -R mobile:mobile /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/userdata |
Apple TV 2 (black)
What are the Apple TV 2 specific requirements?
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I need help jailbreaking
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What remotes work?
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What happens to original Apple TV 2 software after the XBMC installation?
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What resolutions is the ATV2 capable of outputting?
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Can I hook up my external harddrive or other USB device to the ATV2?
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How do I set the time zone on ATV2?
cd /var/db/timezone ; rm localtime ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/[Country or Region]/[Zone Name] localtime (e.g. "ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/Canada/Eastern localtime") |
How do I stop the ATV from checking for updates and crashing XBMC?
echo "127.0.0.1 appldnld.apple.com" >> /etc/hosts echo "127.0.0.1 mesu.apple.com" >> /etc/hosts echo "127.0.0.1 appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net" >> /etc/hosts |
Where can I find the version of iOS that I'm running?
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iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
What iDevices are supported today?
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What remotes work?
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Touch screen controls
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What is a good touch screen skin for iPad?
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Troubleshooting
Where can I get more help with XBMC on ATV2/iOS?
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Where can I find the version of XBMC that I'm running?
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Where are the Userdata folder and logs?
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Why are settings or sources not stored and updates are failing?
chown -R mobile:mobile /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/userdata |
How can i reset the AppleTV2 without unplugging?
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I have enabled DTS or AC3 but don't have any sound?
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Some of my AC3 files stutter or have static noise
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My videos are stuttering and buffering a lot when streaming from an SMB source
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Why is the dpkg command hanging/freezing when I'm upgrading XBMC?
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My ATV2 is crashing, how can I fix it?
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