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::''See '''[[Kodi v15 (Isengard) changelog]]''' for a condensed list of the most important new features and functions as well as other key changes.'' | ::''See '''[[Kodi v15 (Isengard) changelog]]''' for a condensed list of the most important new features and functions as well as other key changes.'' | ||
:For example, other than new under-the-hood features/functions some of the most notable usability changes to the user interface include: | :For example, other than new under-the-hood features/functions some of the most notable usability changes to the user interface include: | ||
* Improved and expanded the internationalization and regional settings options in the GUI. See '''[[Settings/Appearance#International]]''' | :* Improved and expanded the internationalization and regional settings options in the GUI. See '''[[Settings/Appearance#International]]''' | ||
* Restructured '''[[settings]]''' windows and descriptions for almost every setting and configuration. | :* Restructured '''[[settings]]''' windows and descriptions for almost every setting and configuration. | ||
* Added adaptive skipping/seeking through audio and video playback, also known as '''[[skip steps]]'''. | :* Added adaptive skipping/seeking through audio and video playback, also known as '''[[skip steps]]'''. | ||
* Added a chapter selection window with visual thumbnails. See '''[[bookmarks and chapters]]'''. | :* Added a chapter selection window with visual thumbnails. See '''[[bookmarks and chapters]]'''. | ||
:* '''[[Audio nodes]]''' for audio library customization. | |||
=== Seeking/skip steps are different === | === Seeking/skip steps are different === | ||
Revision as of 04:24, 12 May 2015
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NOTICE: Kodi v15 (Isengard) final has not been released yet. As such, these API changes is for the current Kodi mainline which is a work in progress, and the APIs are still subject to change. |
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Kodi v15 (Isengard) FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions for upgrading to the upcoming Kodi v15 (codename Isengard) from a previous version. Includes how to enable some of the new features, where some controls got moved to, etc.
General FAQ
- See also: All platforms FAQ for an FAQ that applies to all versions of Kodi.
What is Kodi? What is Isengard?
Main pages: Kodi name change FAQ and History of XBMC
Kodi is the new name for XBMC media center. "Isengard" is the codename for version 15, just as "Gotham" was the codename for XBMC v13 and "Helix was the codename for Kodi v14". You will often see "v15" and "Isengard" used interchangeably in the community. It might be a little confusing with so many new names being used, but this is simply the new version of Kodi/XBMC. As long as you call it version 15/v15/Isengard, then everyone in the community will know what you are talking about.
Changelog
- See: Kodi v15 (Isengard) changelog (and add-on developers should also see Isengard API changes)
What are some of the major new features?
- See Kodi v15 (Isengard) changelog for a condensed list of the most important new features and functions as well as other key changes.
- For example, other than new under-the-hood features/functions some of the most notable usability changes to the user interface include:
- Improved and expanded the internationalization and regional settings options in the GUI. See Settings/Appearance#International
- Restructured settings windows and descriptions for almost every setting and configuration.
- Added adaptive skipping/seeking through audio and video playback, also known as skip steps.
- Added a chapter selection window with visual thumbnails. See bookmarks and chapters.
- Audio nodes for audio library customization.
Seeking/skip steps are different
Main page: Skip steps
SmallStepBack doesn't seem to work
How to install a different language without Internet
Upgrading
How do I upgrade from v14 to v15?
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If you are upgrading from XBMC v13 to Kodi v15 then please read Migration from XBMC to Kodi! |
Note: Always backup your settings before upgrading, just incase!
- Before updating, make sure the skin you are using is compatible with v15.
- In most cases you can just install Kodi v15 over Kodi v14. All your settings and library are saved and will continue to work in the new version.
MySQL
Main page: MySQL/Upgrading
- As long as your MySQL server is set up to allow XBMC/Kodi to make new databases for the upgrade itself (see MySQL/Upgrading) then you don't need to do anything for upgrading a MySQL set up for Kodi. Even if you use "XBMC" in your advancedsettings.xml file, you can leave this the same and everything will still work.
Where did it this or that go?
Troubleshooting
Main page: Troubleshooting
What are some of the known issues in Isengard?
- See: Common issues
Where can I get more help?
- The general and platform specific FAQs, the Kodi support forums: http://forum.kodi.tv, and/or the #kodi IRC chat channel on irc.freenode.org.