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<section begin="intro" />Frequently Asked Questions for upgrading to XBMC v11 (Eden) from a previous version. Includes how to enable some of the new features, where some controls got moved to, etc.<section end="intro" />
Problems/questions that have cropped up in the forums. Please add to this if you have any questions.


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== General FAQ ==
:<big>''See also: '''All_platforms_FAQ''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
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== What happens if I don't like XBMC v.11 (Eden), can I just install XBMC 10.1 (Dharma) again? ==
{{FAQ|1=Eden
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
| Question=What is "Eden"?
| Answer=
Eden is the "codename" for Kodi version 11. It was released on 24 March 2012.
}}


{{FAQ|1=changelog
| BGcolor=
| Question=Where can I see a full changelog?
| Answer=
See: XBMC v11 (Eden) changelog
}}
{{FAQ|1=installing
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
| Question=How do I upgrade to v11?
| Answer=
Just install/copy the new version of XBMC over the old one.
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1&vert;Apple TV 1 (silver)
* [[Archive:Install_Kodi_on_Apple_TV_2&vert;Apple TV 2 (black)]]
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC on iPad/iPhone/iPod touch&vert;iOS devices
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Linux&vert;Linux
* XBMC for Linux specific FAQ#The Upgrade in Ubuntu properly short how-to upgrade].
* XBMCbuntu#How To Install XBMC Live&vert;XBMCbuntu/XBMC Live
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac&vert;Mac
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Windows&vert;Windows
* Openelec and other pre-made linux distros - Wait for them to push update or manually install an Eden build
}}
{{FAQ|1=settings
| BGcolor=
| Question=Will I lose my settings/library in the upgrade?
| Answer=
For most users, no. All settings and your library will be preserved in an upgrade. Settings that aren't preserved are those that have been reorganised, renamed, set to a new default - usually it's only a handful, and only things that don't really matter. However, it never hurts to do a backup of your [[userdata]] folder (where all the settings/library DB files are stored).
If you are using MySQL then see [[#MySQL]]'''
}}
{{FAQ|1=MySQL
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
| Question=Do I need to do anything for MySQL library syncing?
| Answer=
Yes, See: Upgrading XBMC from v10 to v11
}}
{{FAQ|1=reverting
| BGcolor=
| Question=What happens if I don't like XBMC v11, can I just install XBMC v10.1 again?
| Answer=
Yep. Whilst Eden does "upgrade" the library, it stores a dharma compatible copy. Just replace the Eden application with Dharma. It is still recommended to always make a backup of your [[userdata]] folder before updating, just incase.
Yep. Whilst Eden does "upgrade" the library, it stores a dharma compatible copy. Just replace the Eden application with Dharma. It is still recommended to always make a backup of your [[userdata]] folder before updating, just incase.
}}


== What's with the new volume and volume amplification in the audio settings when playing a video? ==
{{FAQ|1=breaking
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
| Question=What might break with the transition from v10 to v11?
| Answer=
Most things from v10 will work in v11. However:
* Add-ons may not work, prompting XBMC to ask you to disable them. You can keep using them if you wish (by choosing not to disable them), but doing so is unsupported.
* Skins - needs to be updated for Eden - check your skin has been upgraded ready for Eden. If you have problems starting up XBMC after updating, you might need to move/delete your guisettings.xml file (see [[Userdata]] for location) to reset your skin.
}}


Please see wiki article: [[Videos#OSD Audio and Subtitle Settings]]
{{FAQ|1=library_mode|2=file_mode
| BGcolor=
| Question=What happened to Library/File mode for videos?
| Answer=
There is no longer a library or file mode. Instead of being "modes" they are now "views". You simply navigate to the library and "Files" rather than use a toggle. While in File ''view'' you can now use library features, such as summaries, cover art, etc, just navigable as folders and manual organization.
}}


== What might break with the transition from Dharma to Eden? ==
{{FAQ|1=library_titles_files
Hopefully nothing but non-updated plug-ins and add-ons may not work and therefore be disable by XBMC.<br/>
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
XBMC has upgraded it's use of Python, there is limited backwards compatibility but be wary<br/>
| Question=How do I make file names show up in File view?
Skins - needs to be updated for Eden - check your skin has been upgraded ready for Eden. Changes to the skinning engine: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=94724 <br/>
| Answer=
The whole implementation of the JSON-RPC server has been refactored to be compliant with the JSON-RPC 2.0 specification.''''' This may cause problems with apps that require on XBMC's webserver?''''' <br/>
By default v11 will replace file names with library titles when it has scanned that file into the library. You can turn this off by changing the settings:<br />{{highlight|Settings -> Videos -> File Lists -> Replace file names with library titles}}
}}


== How do I upgrade to Eden? ==
{{FAQ|1=make_default
All settings and your library will be preserved in an upgrade.
| BGcolor=
| Question=In videos where is the "Make default" option?
| Answer=
"Make default" option has been removed to reduce menu cluter. Users are advised a similar result can be achieved through adding a video to favourites and access through there (most skins can display a favourite as a separate menu item or submenu option): http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?t=94372
}}


*[[HOW-TO:Install_XBMC_for_Mac|Mac]]
{{FAQ|1=manually_add
*[[HOW-TO:Install_XBMC_for_Windows|Windows]]
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
*[[HOW-TO:Install_XBMC_for_Linux|Linux]]
| Question=What happened to "manually add to library"?
*[[XBMC_for_iOS_specific_FAQ#Installing_and_updating_XBMC_for_iOS|iOS Devices]]
| Answer=
*[[XBMCbuntu#How_To_Install_XBMC_Live|XBMCbuntu/XBMC Live]]
It's gone. It was believed that it wasn't useful due to the amount of information it would add to the file (none - apart from name). If you want the file in the library then use [[NFO_files|nfo files]], they allow more information to be added and there are many programs available to make them on a variety of platforms.
*Openelec and other pre-made linux distros - Wait for them to push update or manually install an Eden build
}}


== In videos where is the "Make default" option? It was in Dharma ==
{{FAQ|1=movie_sets
"Make default" option has been removed to reduce menu cluter.<br/>
| BGcolor=
Users are advised a similar result can be achieved through adding a video to favourites and access through there (most skins can display a favourite as a separate menu item or submenu option)<br/>
| Question=Movie sets removal and scraping
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=94372
| Answer=
[[Movie sets]] now have a GUI option to turn them on or off, off being the default.<br />{{highlight|Settings -> Video -> Library -> Group movies in sets}}


== Can't add file source (like is possible in music and video) for Pictures on Eden Beta 2 ==
Sets data is scraped automatically (unless you use [[Add-on:Universal_Movie_Scraper]] and turn it off in settings), but can be overwritten with [[NFO_files]] files or Add-on:XWMM.
Pictures don't have sections for fast linking, so no need for any submenu. It was removed to reduce clutter.
}}


== What happened to "manually add to library"==
{{FAQ|1=temperature
It's gone. It was believed that it wasn't useful due to the amount of information it would add to the file (none - apart from name).
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
If you want the file in the library then use [[NFO|nfo files]], they allow more information to be added and there are many programs available to make them on a variety of platforms.
| Question=How do I change Celsius to Fahrenheit (and vise versa) for weather?
| Answer=
{{main|Weather}}
Go to {{highlight|Settings -> Appearance -> International -> Region}} and select your local Region and time format.
}}


==MySQL==
{{FAQ|1=Confluence
There has been changes to the database, please see wiki for new method:
| BGcolor=
[[HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries/Upgrading XBMC from v10 to v11|Synchronize multiple XBMC libraries from Dharma to Eden]]
| Question=How do I make the default skin look like it did in v10?
| Answer=
You can install the vertical version of the default skin (Confluence) (minus the new features in v11) by installing the alternative version:<br />{{highlight|Settings -> Add-ons -> Get add-ons -> XBMC.org -> Skins -> Confluence Vertical}}
}}


==Movie sets removal and scraping==
{{FAQ|1=Live_remote
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
| Question=My remote control isn't working right in XBMCbuntu (Live)?
| Answer=
XBMCbuntu (aka, XBMC Live) v11 shipped with a new kernel version which change the way your remote control is supported. Most of the IR drivers are now supported directly by the Linux kernel it self instead of [[LIRC]]. See http://wilsonet.com/?page_id=95. XBMC will likely receive plain [[Keyboard_controls|keystrokes]] in these situations, instead of getting commands via lirc, causing the remote to behave differently.
}}


Movie sets now have a GUI option to turn them on or off, off being the default.<br/>
{{FAQ|1=HD_audio|2=Audio_Engine
Settings -> Video -> Library -> Group movies in sets<br/>
| BGcolor=
| Question=Did HD audio/Audio Engine get added in v11?
| Answer=
Nope. HD audio/AudioEngine wasn't ready in time, so it got pushed back to v12. Unofficial builds containing test-versions of audio engine are sometimes posted on the XBMC forums, but are not officially supported.
}}


Sets data is scraped automatically, but can be overwritten with nfo files.
{{FAQ|1=PVR|2=DVR
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
| Question=Did PVR/DVR get added in v11?
| Answer=
Nope, wasn't planned for v11. Like with AE builds, you can find unofficial test builds on the forums from time to time, if you don't mind the bugs.
}}


==Where is the database mode switch gone?/What happened to Library mode?==
{{FAQ|1=Hi10P|2=10bit
There is no longer a file view option in options when in library view. Instead users should navigate through "Videos" category to "Files" to achieve a similar functionality.
| BGcolor=
| Question=Did Hi10P support get added in v11?
| Answer=
Nope, wasn't planned till at least v12. Support for Hi10P can be found with the [http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/ current nightly builds of XBMC] (late April 2012).
}}


==Major new features==
{{FAQ|1=new_features
:''in progress list''
| BGcolor=WhiteSmoke
| Question=Help for new features
| Answer=  
This is a list of major new features that have a wiki page:
This is a list of major new features that have a wiki page:
*New network protocols: [[NFS]], [[AFP]], [[SFTP]]
* New network protocols: NFS, AFP
*[[AirPlay]]
* AirPlay
*[[Media stubs]]
* HOW-TO:Modify_dirty_regions
*Play from here {{editor note|needs to be added to [[Video library]]}}
* Media stubs
*[[Slingbox]]
* [[Movie sets]]
* Play from here
* Path substitution
* Volume amplification/dynamic compression: Video_playback#Video_Player_OSD
* [[Archive:Slingbox]]
* iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) and Apple TV 2 (black) port
* [[Weather]] uses add-ons
* [[Web_interface]]
}}
 
{{FAQ|1=more_help
| BGcolor=
| Question=Where can I get more help?
| Answer=
The XBMC support forums: http://forum.kodi.tv
}}
 
|}


[[Category:FAQ]]
[[Category:Releases|Eden]]

Latest revision as of 22:24, 13 September 2022

Frequently Asked Questions for upgrading to XBMC v11 (Eden) 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 FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.

What is "Eden"?
Link

Eden is the "codename" for Kodi version 11. It was released on 24 March 2012.

Where can I see a full changelog?
Link

See: XBMC v11 (Eden) changelog

How do I upgrade to v11?
Link

Just install/copy the new version of XBMC over the old one.

  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1|Apple TV 1 (silver)
  • [[Archive:Install_Kodi_on_Apple_TV_2|Apple TV 2 (black)]]
  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC on iPad/iPhone/iPod touch|iOS devices
  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Linux|Linux
  • XBMC for Linux specific FAQ#The Upgrade in Ubuntu properly short how-to upgrade].
  • XBMCbuntu#How To Install XBMC Live|XBMCbuntu/XBMC Live
  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac|Mac
  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Windows|Windows
  • Openelec and other pre-made linux distros - Wait for them to push update or manually install an Eden build

Will I lose my settings/library in the upgrade?
Link

For most users, no. All settings and your library will be preserved in an upgrade. Settings that aren't preserved are those that have been reorganised, renamed, set to a new default - usually it's only a handful, and only things that don't really matter. However, it never hurts to do a backup of your userdata folder (where all the settings/library DB files are stored).

If you are using MySQL then see #MySQL

Do I need to do anything for MySQL library syncing?
Link

Yes, See: Upgrading XBMC from v10 to v11

What happens if I don't like XBMC v11, can I just install XBMC v10.1 again?
Link

Yep. Whilst Eden does "upgrade" the library, it stores a dharma compatible copy. Just replace the Eden application with Dharma. It is still recommended to always make a backup of your userdata folder before updating, just incase.

What might break with the transition from v10 to v11?
Link

Most things from v10 will work in v11. However:

  • Add-ons may not work, prompting XBMC to ask you to disable them. You can keep using them if you wish (by choosing not to disable them), but doing so is unsupported.
  • Skins - needs to be updated for Eden - check your skin has been upgraded ready for Eden. If you have problems starting up XBMC after updating, you might need to move/delete your guisettings.xml file (see Userdata for location) to reset your skin.

What happened to Library/File mode for videos?
Link

There is no longer a library or file mode. Instead of being "modes" they are now "views". You simply navigate to the library and "Files" rather than use a toggle. While in File view you can now use library features, such as summaries, cover art, etc, just navigable as folders and manual organization.

How do I make file names show up in File view?
Link

By default v11 will replace file names with library titles when it has scanned that file into the library. You can turn this off by changing the settings:
Settings -> Videos -> File Lists -> Replace file names with library titles

In videos where is the "Make default" option?
Link

"Make default" option has been removed to reduce menu cluter. Users are advised a similar result can be achieved through adding a video to favourites and access through there (most skins can display a favourite as a separate menu item or submenu option): http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?t=94372

What happened to "manually add to library"?
Link

It's gone. It was believed that it wasn't useful due to the amount of information it would add to the file (none - apart from name). If you want the file in the library then use nfo files, they allow more information to be added and there are many programs available to make them on a variety of platforms.

Movie sets removal and scraping
Link

Movie sets now have a GUI option to turn them on or off, off being the default.
Settings -> Video -> Library -> Group movies in sets

Sets data is scraped automatically (unless you use Add-on:Universal_Movie_Scraper and turn it off in settings), but can be overwritten with NFO_files files or Add-on:XWMM.

How do I change Celsius to Fahrenheit (and vise versa) for weather?
Link
Main page: Weather

Go to Settings -> Appearance -> International -> Region and select your local Region and time format.

How do I make the default skin look like it did in v10?
Link

You can install the vertical version of the default skin (Confluence) (minus the new features in v11) by installing the alternative version:
Settings -> Add-ons -> Get add-ons -> XBMC.org -> Skins -> Confluence Vertical

My remote control isn't working right in XBMCbuntu (Live)?
Link

XBMCbuntu (aka, XBMC Live) v11 shipped with a new kernel version which change the way your remote control is supported. Most of the IR drivers are now supported directly by the Linux kernel it self instead of LIRC. See http://wilsonet.com/?page_id=95. XBMC will likely receive plain keystrokes in these situations, instead of getting commands via lirc, causing the remote to behave differently.

Did HD audio/Audio Engine get added in v11?
Link

Nope. HD audio/AudioEngine wasn't ready in time, so it got pushed back to v12. Unofficial builds containing test-versions of audio engine are sometimes posted on the XBMC forums, but are not officially supported.

Did PVR/DVR get added in v11?
Link

Nope, wasn't planned for v11. Like with AE builds, you can find unofficial test builds on the forums from time to time, if you don't mind the bugs.

Did Hi10P support get added in v11?
Link

Nope, wasn't planned till at least v12. Support for Hi10P can be found with the current nightly builds of XBMC (late April 2012).

Help for new features
Link

This is a list of major new features that have a wiki page:

  • New network protocols: NFS, AFP
  • AirPlay
  • HOW-TO:Modify_dirty_regions
  • Media stubs
  • Movie sets
  • Play from here
  • Path substitution
  • Volume amplification/dynamic compression: Video_playback#Video_Player_OSD
  • Archive:Slingbox
  • iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) and Apple TV 2 (black) port
  • Weather uses add-ons
  • Web_interface

Where can I get more help?
Link

The XBMC support forums: http://forum.kodi.tv

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