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'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for KodiBuntu (formally known as XBMCbuntu).
:{{See also| XBMCbuntu}}<br />


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== General FAQ ==
== General FAQ ==
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
:<big>''See also: '''All platforms FAQ''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.''</big>
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC v13 (Gotham) FAQ]]''' for FAQs related to the (Frodo) v12 release.''</big>
:<big>''See also: '''Linux FAQ''' for general Kodi on Linux questions.''</big>
=== What is XBMCbuntu? ===
:'''XBMCbuntu''' is the XBMC Media Center software bundled with a embedded operating-system, for that set-top-box feeling. XBMCbuntu also lets you easily boot the XBMCbuntu CD in order to demo XBMC for your friends and family on practically any relatively modern computer, (as long as it was manufactured in the last 5-years or so it should meet the XBMC's minimum requirements).


:XBMCbuntu '''.iso''' [[XBMCbuntu/FAQ#Get and Install XBMCbuntu|can also be used to create a bootable USB disk]] with a completely independent OS which can be booted, thus not requiring any modifications to the host PC disk.
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=== What version of Ubuntu is used by the current XBMCbuntu? ===
{{FAQ|1=what_version
: Lubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal)
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| Question=What version of Lubuntu is used by the current Kodibuntu?
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: For v13 and v14, Kodibuntu is based on Lubuntu 14.04LTS (Trusty Tahr)
}}


=== How can I transfer files to/from XBMCbuntu? ===
{{FAQ|1=Minimum_requirements
Use SFTP with a client such as Cyberduck or FileZilla or scp via SSH within Linux/OS X shell. '''username and password''' is '''xbmc''' '''blank''' or the xbmc password selected during install.
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:''See also:'' [[SFTP|Connecting to XBMCbuntu via SFTP]]
{{FAQ|1=upgrading
:''See also:'' [[SSH|Connecting to XBMCbuntu via SSH]]
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HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux#Upgrading
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=== How can I backup all my settings to restore them if something goes wrong? ===
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You can use the [[Add-on:XBMC Backup]] Backup and restore your XBMC database and configuration files in the event of a crash or file corruption.


Alternatively if you do not wish to use a addon, you can navigate to your [[userdata]] folder and copy/archive all its contents to a external drive. This can be achieved various ways, depending on your OS.
== Drivers ==
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| Question=How can I Upgrade NVidia drivers in Ubuntu/Kodibuntu and variants?
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<section begin="Upgrade_nvidia_driver />
Nvidia as well as drivers suppliers for Ubuntu and variants, recommended user to install these packages via repositories provided!
The maintainers ensure the drivers are correct and compatible to the distro being targeted.


=== What are the minimum requirement and recommended hardware for XBMC? ===
<syntaxhighlighter lang=bash enclose="div">
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-current nvidia-settings
</syntaxhighlighter><br />


:For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86 x86-based computer], with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_Processing_Unit 3D GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)] that at least supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shader_model Shader Model 3.0] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL OpenGL 2.0] (that features 24bpp or 32bpp for 3D hardware-acceleration support, which XBMC GUI need to run smoothly at an acceptable frame-rate). Graphic adapters that support [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectX DirectX version 9.0c] or later usually meet all of those mentioned requirements, ([[Team-XBMC]] recommends [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later] as NVIDIA are currently the manufacturer that offers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_hardware_and_FOSS good device-drivers for Linux] (and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later] supports OpenGL 2.0).
Alternatively, there is now a repository for Nvidia graphics drivers containing upto the latest proprietary GPU drivers. You can specify the driver version that you want to install.


=== What are XBMCbuntu's minimum requirements? ===
<syntaxhighlighter lang=bash enclose="div">
{{#lst:XBMCbuntu|XBMCbuntu_hw}}
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-XXX nvidia-settings libvdpau1
(XXX being the selected driver version, e.g. 355)
</syntaxhighlighter><br />
A list of available driver versions can be found at [http://launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa] .


== '''Why do I get no audio devices detected ?''' ==
{{forum link2|[[forum:142220|Nvidia Drivers updates Kodibuntu]] (Ubuntu and variants forum discussion thread)}}<br />
:<big>'''''See: [[XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu no audio devices|XBMCbuntu no audio devices''''']]</big>
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== How do I get and Install XBMCbuntu ? ==
== Handling files & Backups ==
For instructions on how to acquire, create a bootable usb flash drive, boot or install to/from


<big>'''''See: ''[[Create and install from/to a bootable USB flash drive]]'''</big>
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| Question=How can I transfer files to/from Kodibuntu?
| Answer=
Use SFTP with a client such as Cyberduck or FileZilla or scp via SSH within Linux/OS X shell. '''username and password''' is '''xbmc''', '''kodi''', blank or the Kodi password selected during install.
}}
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=== Resolving problematic installs ===
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{{FAQ|1=Backup
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| Question=How can I backup all my settings to restore them if something goes wrong?
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You can use the Add-on:Backup Backup and restore your Kodi database and configuration files in the event of a crash or file corruption.


# Boot your system with the installer thumbdrive and select the "Try Ubuntu" option. This should boot into XBMC.
Alternatively if you do not wish to use a addon, you can navigate to your userdata folder and copy/archive all its contents to a external drive. This can be achieved various ways, depending on your OS.
# Click the Shutdown menu in XBMC (lower-left corner) and select "Exit"
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# You should be presented with a log-in screen.  Click "Other..." and enter '''xbmc''' as the login and select '''XBMCbuntu''' from the dropdown menu (below the Login field).
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# Click "Login" and you will be prompted for the Password;  just leave it blank.
 
# Click "Login" again and the XBMCbuntu desktop should be displayed.
== Connectivity ==
# On the top-left corner of the desktop should be an icon to install Ubuntu.  Double-click the icon and, hopefully, you'll get the installation wizard this time.
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| Question=How can I connect a bluetooth keyboard/mouse/remote??
| Answer=
A good way to decipher this is to:
:See this video:http://lubuntu.net/blog/lubuntu-screencast-bluetooth
}}
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=== Upgrading XBMC via ppa in XBMCbuntu ===
== Troubleshooting ==
You dont have to necessarily wipe your current install to try a new Version of XBMC, like a nightly version or beta for example, you can just fire up Putty or a shell in Linux/OS X


:'''''see also:''''' [[SSH|'''Connecting to XBMCbuntu via SSH''']]
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{{FAQ|1=audio_issues
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| Question=What if I have audio issues with Kodibuntu?
| Answer=
You can look at the audio troubleshooting page below, if your problems persist, you can always try to search for answers to your problem in forums and if none are found open your own thread.
Remember to have Log file handy in pastebin, in such cases.
}}


:'''''see also:''''' [[XBMC for Linux specific FAQ#Where are XBMC Packages for Ubuntu.2FDebian.3F|'''Where are XBMC Packages for Ubuntu/Debian''']]
{{FAQ|1=window_too_big
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| Question=Can't install, because the install window is too big?
| Answer=
In the event you come across this issue, you can look at adapting the solutions proposed in the forum post below.
:See [[forum:126453|Can't install because the install window is too big?]]
}}


:'''''see also: '''''[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) FAQ#What might break when upgrading to v12.3F .28Audio and Video.2C add-ons.2C skins.2C remotes.29|'''What might break when upgrading to v12''']]<br />
{{FAQ|1=text_too_small
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| Question=Can't install because the text is too small?
| Answer=
In the event you come across this issue, you can look at adapting the solutions proposed in the forum post below.
:See [[forum:126453|Can't install because the text is too small?]]
}}
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<syntaxhighlight lang="bash" enclose="div">
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config
sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:current_XBMC_providing_ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:the_ppa_you_wish_to_use


sudo apt-get update
== Upgrading Ubuntu / Kodibuntu ==
sudo apt-get upgrade
<section begin="upgradeOS" />
sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc.bin
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To actually upgrade the underlying Linux which "Kodibuntu" is based on, it is possible to do so via release upgrade.


{{note|The first 3 lines only needed if you have a testing ppa or unstable ppa providing xbmc and want to insert a different source, otherwise its '''only run the last 3 lines to upgrade, since XBMCbuntu already has a providing ppa this is the ppas you want <code>ppa:team-xbmc/ppa</code>'''}}
There are advantages and disadvantages to doing so. It's not a method recommended lightly to inexperienced users, doing so means you understand and accept responsibility for breaking your system.


=== Upgrading NVidia drivers in Ubuntu and variants ===
{{redv|'''BACKUP!'''| Never attempt any upgrades without having proper backups of the files you consider important or value or have a full system image/backup of working system you can restore.}}
{{greenv|'''RECOMMENDED!'''|It is possible (in order to preserve systems tweaks) to just upgrade Kodi itself by treating it as a normal Linux package and update/install via: Upgrading Kodi via ppa in Kodibuntu}}


<syntaxhighlight lang="bash" enclose="div">
<syntaxhighlighter lang=bash enclose="div">
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-current nvidia-settings
sudo apt-get install update-manager-core
</syntaxhighlight><br />
sudo do-release-upgrade
 
</syntaxhighlighter><br />
{{forum link2|[[forum:142220|Nvidia Drivers updates XBMCBuntu, Ubuntu and variants forum discussion thread]]}}<br />
This should upgrade your Base distribution, however if your current version is too old it may require repeating these steps until you reach the desired version.
 
'''
== How can I connect a bluetooth keyboard/mouse/remote? ==
Do note''' that this is not recommended to inexperienced Linux users in case of breakages that you wont be able to resolve.
:See this video:http://lubuntu.net/blog/lubuntu-screencast-bluetooth
}}
 
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== Can't install because the install window is too big? ==
<section end="upgradeOS" />
:See [[forum:126453|Can't install because the install window is too big?]]
 
== Can't install because the text is too small? ==
:See [[forum:126453|Can't install because the text is too small?]]
 
== Known issues ==
'''''See:''''' [[XBMC v12 (Frodo) issues]]
 
[[Category:XBMC Manual]]
[[Category:FAQ|Live]]
[[Category:XBMCbuntu]]
{{Frodo updated}}

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Frequently Asked Questions for KodiBuntu (formally known as XBMCbuntu).


General FAQ

See also: All platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.
See also: Linux FAQ for general Kodi on Linux questions.

What is Kodibuntu?
Link

What version of Lubuntu is used by the current Kodibuntu?
Link
For v13 and v14, Kodibuntu is based on Lubuntu 14.04LTS (Trusty Tahr)

What are Kodibuntu's minimum and recommended requirements?
Link

Upgrading Kodi
Link

HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux#Upgrading

Drivers

How can I Upgrade NVidia drivers in Ubuntu/Kodibuntu and variants?
Link

Nvidia as well as drivers suppliers for Ubuntu and variants, recommended user to install these packages via repositories provided! The maintainers ensure the drivers are correct and compatible to the distro being targeted.

<syntaxhighlighter lang=bash enclose="div"> sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install nvidia-current nvidia-settings </syntaxhighlighter>

Alternatively, there is now a repository for Nvidia graphics drivers containing upto the latest proprietary GPU drivers. You can specify the driver version that you want to install.

<syntaxhighlighter lang=bash enclose="div"> sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install nvidia-XXX nvidia-settings libvdpau1 (XXX being the selected driver version, e.g. 355) </syntaxhighlighter>
A list of available driver versions can be found at launchpad.net/~graphics-drivers/+archive/ubuntu/ppa .

Attention talk.png Nvidia Drivers updates Kodibuntu (Ubuntu and variants forum discussion thread)

Handling files & Backups

How can I transfer files to/from Kodibuntu?
Link

Use SFTP with a client such as Cyberduck or FileZilla or scp via SSH within Linux/OS X shell. username and password is xbmc, kodi, blank or the Kodi password selected during install.

How can I backup all my settings to restore them if something goes wrong?
Link

You can use the Add-on:Backup Backup and restore your Kodi database and configuration files in the event of a crash or file corruption.

Alternatively if you do not wish to use a addon, you can navigate to your userdata folder and copy/archive all its contents to a external drive. This can be achieved various ways, depending on your OS.

Connectivity

How can I connect a bluetooth keyboard/mouse/remote??
Link

A good way to decipher this is to:

See this video:http://lubuntu.net/blog/lubuntu-screencast-bluetooth

Troubleshooting

What if I have audio issues with Kodibuntu?
Link

You can look at the audio troubleshooting page below, if your problems persist, you can always try to search for answers to your problem in forums and if none are found open your own thread. Remember to have Log file handy in pastebin, in such cases.

Can't install, because the install window is too big?
Link

In the event you come across this issue, you can look at adapting the solutions proposed in the forum post below.

See Can't install because the install window is too big?

Can't install because the text is too small?
Link

In the event you come across this issue, you can look at adapting the solutions proposed in the forum post below.

See Can't install because the text is too small?


Upgrading Ubuntu / Kodibuntu

How do I upgrade the Kodibuntu base OS?
Link

To actually upgrade the underlying Linux which "Kodibuntu" is based on, it is possible to do so via release upgrade.

There are advantages and disadvantages to doing so. It's not a method recommended lightly to inexperienced users, doing so means you understand and accept responsibility for breaking your system.

BACKUP! Never attempt any upgrades without having proper backups of the files you consider important or value or have a full system image/backup of working system you can restore.
RECOMMENDED! It is possible (in order to preserve systems tweaks) to just upgrade Kodi itself by treating it as a normal Linux package and update/install via: Upgrading Kodi via ppa in Kodibuntu


<syntaxhighlighter lang=bash enclose="div"> sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install update-manager-core sudo do-release-upgrade </syntaxhighlighter>
This should upgrade your Base distribution, however if your current version is too old it may require repeating these steps until you reach the desired version. Do note that this is not recommended to inexperienced Linux users in case of breakages that you wont be able to resolve.

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