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* There are two main possibilities for an add-on to not install when you use "Install from zip". One is that it isn't in a proper zip format, the other is that the add-on is for an older version of XBMC that isn't compatible with the version you are using. | * There are two main possibilities for an add-on to not install when you use "Install from zip". One is that it isn't in a proper zip format, the other is that the add-on is for an older version of XBMC that isn't compatible with the version you are using. | ||
* Very commonly the Safari web browser is being used to download these add-ons, and by default will unzip the files leaving you with a folder that won't work with the "Install from zip" option. You can turn this feature off by going into Safari's preferences, under "General" and unchecking "Open 'safe' files after downloading". If you wish to keep this feature on, you should be able to find the original zip file in the Trash can. Just drag the file out and use it instead of the folder for "Install from zip". | * Very commonly the Safari web browser is being used to download these add-ons, and by default will unzip the files leaving you with a folder that won't work with the "Install from zip" option. You can turn this feature off by going into Safari's preferences, under "General" and unchecking "Open 'safe' files after downloading". If you wish to keep this feature on, you should be able to find the original zip file in the Trash can. Just drag the file out and use it instead of the folder for "Install from zip". | ||
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==Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) issues== | |||
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| Question=SMB (Windows Sharing) isn't working when sharing files from 10.7 | |||
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* Apple changed how their SMB (Windows Sharing) server works in 10.7 that breaks compatibility with some applications such as XBMC. Alternative sharing options such as [[AFP|AFP (Apple File Protocol)]], [[FTP]], [[WebDAV]], or a [[File sharing|few others]] can be used instead. You can also get Windows Sharing working again by using a tool like [[SMBUp]], which will install an SMB server similar to what Mac OS X 10.6 had. | |||
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| Question=Userdata folder and logs are hidden on 10.7 | |||
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*By default, Mac OS X 10.7 hides the user's Library folder, which is where XBMC's userdata folder and logs are stored. There are a few ways to get around this: | |||
**While in the Finder, click on the "Go" menu and hold down {{keypress|Option}}, then select Library. | |||
**You can use programs such as TinkerTool to change the visibility of all or some hidden files/folders. | |||
**To permanently reveal the ~/Library folder, open up Terminal and run this command: | |||
*:<pre>chflags nohidden ~/Library</pre> | |||
**'''Note:''' Anytime there is an OS X update (e.g. from version 10.7.3 to 10.7.4) you will have to run this command again as the folder will be hidden again. | |||
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| Question= Can't wake a sleeping Mac using the Apple Remote on 10.7 | |||
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* Apple changed how energy saving settings work on Mac OS X 10.7 and it is no longer possible to wake a sleeping Mac using the Apple Remote. | |||
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| Question= Strange sound when movie is paused after updating to 10.7.4 | |||
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* Are you getting strange sounds when you pause some movies after updating Mac OS X to 10.7.4? Apple changed some OS-level code that has affected several programs, including XBMC, Plex, ProTools, and others. Currently, the only known fix is to downgrade to 10.7.3. For more info see this forum post: [[Forum:131305]]. | |||
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Revision as of 04:10, 18 June 2012
- For FAQs specifically about the Apple TV 1 see Apple TV 1 FAQ
This is the Frequently Asked Questions for Mac OS X and Mac hardware. Template:XBMC FAQ
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
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