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<section begin="intro" />Frequently Asked Questions for upgrading to XBMC v12 (Frodo) from a previous version. Includes how to enable some of the new features, where some controls got moved to, etc.<section end="intro" />
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==General FAQ==
== General FAQ ==
:<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for an FAQ that applies to all versions of XBMC.''</big>
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| Question=What is "Frodo"?
| Question=What is "Frodo"?
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Frodo is the codename for [[XBMC Media Center]] version 12. It was released on 29 January 2013. You will often see "v12" and "Frodo" used interchangeably in the XBMC community. The name "[[Frodo]]" comes from one of XBMC's three founders, Erwin Beckers. While many people mistakenly assume that the name "Frodo" comes from the Lord of the Rings, Erwin actually got the nick name from a neighbors cat[http://www.team-mediaportal.com/about-the-team/about-frodo]. See also: '''[[History of XBMC]]'''.
Frodo is the codename for XBMC Media Center version 12. You will often see "v12" and "Frodo" used interchangeably in the XBMC community.
 
* XBMC v12.0 Frodo, was released on January 29th, 2013
* XBMC v12.1 Frodo, bugfix update, was released on March 13th, 2013
* XBMC v12.2 Frodo, bugfix update, was released on May 2nd 2013
* XBMC v12.3 Frodo, bugfix update, was released on December 25th, 2013
 
The name "Frodo" comes from one of XBMC's three founders, Erwin Beckers. While many people mistakenly assume that the name "Frodo" comes from the Lord of the Rings, Erwin actually got the nick name from a neighbor's cat.[http://www.team-mediaportal.com/about-the-team/about-frodo]
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| Question=Where can I see a full changelog?
| Question=Where can I see a full changelog?
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''See: '''[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog]]'''''
''See: '''[[Archive:XBMC_v12_(Frodo)_changelog]]'''''
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Just install/copy the new version of XBMC over the old one.
Just install/copy the new version of XBMC over the old one.
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1|Apple TV 1 (silver)]]
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1&vert;Apple TV 1 (silver)
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 2|Apple TV 2 (black)]]
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 2&vert;Apple TV 2 (black)
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on iPad/iPhone/iPod touch|iOS devices]]
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC on iPad/iPhone/iPod touch&vert;iOS devices
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Linux|Linux]]
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Linux&vert;Linux
*[[XBMC_for_Linux_specific_FAQ#Ubuntu_manual_XBMC_upgrade_process|XBMC Linux_FAQ > Upgrade in Ubuntu properly]] short how-to upgrade XBMC in Linux.
* XBMC for Linux specific FAQ#Ubuntu manual XBMC upgrade process&vert;XBMC Linux_FAQ > Upgrade in Ubuntu properly short how-to upgrade XBMC in Linux.
*[[XBMCbuntu#How To Install XBMC Live|How to install XBMCbuntu]]
* XBMCbuntu#How To Install XBMC Live&vert;How to install XBMCbuntu
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac|Mac]]
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Windows|Windows]]
* HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Windows&vert;Windows
*Openelec and other pre-made Linux distros - Wait for them to push an update or manually install a Frodo build
* Openelec and other pre-made Linux distros - Wait for them to push an update or manually install a Frodo build
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| Question= What are some of the major new features?
| Question= What are some of the major new features?
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:''See '''[[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog]]''' for a full list of changes''
:''See '''[[Archive:XBMC_v12_(Frodo)_changelog]]''' for a full list of changes''
* [[PVR|Live TV and PVR/DVR support]]
* Live TV and PVR/DVR support
* [[AudioEngine]]
* AudioEngine
* [[Advanced Library Filtering]]
* [[Advanced_library_filtering]]
* [[Custom video nodes]]
* [[Video_nodes]]
* [[Video library tags]]
* [[Video library tags]]
* Improved [[UPnP]] support
* Improved UPnP support
* [[AirPlay]] audio for Windows
* AirPlay audio for Windows
* [[Settings/Appearance#International|Global language defaults]] for audio and subtitles.
* Global language defaults for audio and subtitles.
* Support for [[Hi10P]] (aka 10bit) playback of h.264 video files, commonly found in anime releases.
* Support for Hi10P (aka 10bit) playback of h.264 video files, commonly found in anime releases.
* ... [[XBMC v12 (Frodo) changelog|and much much more]]
* ... [[Archive:XBMC_v12_(Frodo)_changelog|and much much more]]
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| Question=Will I lose my settings/library in the upgrade?
| Question=Will I lose my settings/library in the upgrade?
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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).
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]]'''
If you are using MySQL then see [[#MySQL]]'''
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| Question=Do I need to do anything for MySQL library syncing?
| Question=Do I need to do anything for MySQL library syncing?
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Yes, See: '''[[HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries/Upgrading XBMC to v12]]'''
Yes, See: '''HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries/Upgrading XBMC to v12'''
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| Question= How should local images be named for Frodo?
| Question= How should local images be named for Frodo?
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{{see also|Thumbnails}}
Since Frodo now supports both posters and banners simultaneously, and for other supported images, the following naming conventions are available for local images (Only required if the user wants to specify what image to use. Otherwise XBMC will automatically download images from the video scraper). Whenever possible, old Eden style naming is supported for backwards compatibility.
Since Frodo now supports both posters and banners simultaneously, and for other supported images, the following naming conventions are available for local images (Only required if the user wants to specify what image to use. Otherwise XBMC will automatically download images from the video scraper). Whenever possible, old Eden style naming is supported for backwards compatibility.


;For folders (e.g. tvshows, movies in folders, or just folders on the filesystem):
;For folders (e.g. tvshows, movies in folders, or just folders on the filesystem):
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* banner.(png/jpg)
* banner.(png/jpg)
* fanart.(png/jpg)
* fanart.(png/jpg)
NOTE: movies in folders can also use the options under files below.
{{note|Movies in folders can also use the options under files below.}}
;Season images reside inside the tvshow folder:
;Season images reside inside the tvshow folder:
* season[XX]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
* season[XX]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
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* season-specials-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
* season-specials-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
;For files (episodes, movies not in folders, video files):
;For files (episodes, movies not in folders, video files):
* [moviename]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
* [movie file name]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
* [episodename]-thumb.(png/jpg)
* [episode file name]-thumb.(png/jpg)
* [filename]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
* [filename]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
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{{note|For all use scenarios mentioned above (Folders, TV Shows, and Files), [[Artwork]] can also be included using the locations defined in [[Artwork]].}}
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{{FAQ|1=Dirty_Regions
{{FAQ|1=Dirty_Regions
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| Question= Do I still need advancedsettings for Dirty Regions?
| Question= Do I still need advancedsettings for Dirty Regions?
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'''[[Dirty Regions]]''' has a new default, but you might still want to keep your existing advancedsettings.xml entry. The default is mode 3, which will reduce CPU load, but won't make the GUI any faster (it's considered the safest mode for all the various GPUs out there). If you're using anything other than mode 3 in order to make the GUI more efficient, then you will want to keep your advancedsettings.xml file the same.
'''[[HOW-TO:Modify_dirty_regions]]''' has a new default, but you might still want to keep your existing advancedsettings.xml entry. The default is mode 3, which will reduce CPU load, but won't make the GUI any faster (it's considered the safest mode for all the various GPUs out there). If you're using anything other than mode 3 in order to make the GUI more efficient, then you will want to keep your advancedsettings.xml file the same.
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==Where did it this or that go?==
== Where did it this or that go? ==
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| Question= Where did the Skin settings page go?
| Question= Where did the Skin settings page go?
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The Skin settings page has been moved to {{highlight|[[Settings/Appearance#Skin|Settings -> Appearance -> Skin -> Settings]]}}.
The Skin settings page has been moved to {{highlight|Settings -> Appearance -> Skin -> Settings}}.
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| Question= Where did the Network settings page go?
| Question= Where did the Network settings page go?
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The Network settings page ({{highlight|Settings -> Network}}) has been replaced by the '''[[Settings/Services|Services settings page]]''' ({{highlight|[[Settings/Services|Settings -> Services]]}}).
The Network settings page ({{highlight|Settings -> Network}}) has been replaced by the '''Services settings page''' ({{highlight|Settings -> Services}}).
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| Question= Where did the Internet access settings page go?
| Question= Where did the Internet access settings page go?
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The Internet settings page has been moved to {{highlight|[[Settings/System#Internet access|Settings -> System -> Internet access]]}}.
The Internet settings page has been moved to {{highlight|Settings -> System -> Internet access}}.
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| Question= Where did the Slideshow screensaver go?
| Question= Where did the Slideshow screensaver go?
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| Answer=  
The [[Add-on:Slideshow|Slideshow screensaver is now a addon]] and needs to be installed as such. You can do this from the [[add-ons|add-on manager]] or by going to {{highlight|[[Settings/Appearance#Screensaver|Settings -> Appearance -> Screensaver]] -> Screensaver mode ->  Get more -> Slideshow -> Install}}.
The Add-on:Slideshow screensaver is now an add-on and needs to be installed as such. You can do this from the [[Add-ons|add-on manager]] or by going to {{highlight|Settings -> Appearance -> Screensaver -> Screensaver mode ->  Get more -> Slideshow -> Install}}.
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==Audio (all operating systems)==
== Audio (all operating systems) ==
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{{FAQ|1=AudioEngine|2=HD audio
{{FAQ|1=AudioEngine|2=HD audio
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| Question= Does Frodo have HD audio passthrough support?
| Question= Does Frodo have HD audio passthrough support?
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Yes, Frodo now has HD audio passthrough support, thanks to the new '''[[AudioEngine]]'''.
Yes, Frodo now has HD audio passthrough support, thanks to the new '''AudioEngine'''.


"HD audio" is a term for two audio formats (DTS-MA and TrueHD) that are most commonly found in some bluray discs. XBMC has supported these formats in the past, but has not been able to pass them on (passthrough) to audio receivers for maximum bit-perfect audio quality, until now. If you have an HD audio compatible sound system then check out the [[AudioEngine]] page for more information.
"HD audio" is a term for two audio formats (DTS-MA and TrueHD) that are most commonly found in some bluray discs. XBMC has supported these formats in the past, but has not been able to pass them on (passthrough) to audio receivers for maximum bit-perfect audio quality, until now. If you have an HD audio compatible sound system then check out the AudioEngine page for more information.
 
'''''See also:''''' [[AudioEngine#HD_audio_limitation_of_AMD_fglrx_in_Linux|'''ATI HD Audio Limitation in Linux''']]
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| Question=Does XBMC for Mac OS X, iOS, or Apple TV 2 have HD audio passthrough?
| Question=Does XBMC for Mac OS X, iOS, or Apple TV 2 have HD audio passthrough?
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| Answer=
While XBMC for Mac OS X does have the new [[AudioEngine]], which features many new improvements in audio quality for XBMC, HD audio passthrough is not currently possible on Mac OS X and iOS due to limitations on the OS level. Those who want HD audio passthrough will need to use a Linux-based OS or Windows on their Mac hardware. Note that XBMC for Mac OS X/iOS is still able to playback HD audio, just not via passthrough (it will be converted to another format before playback).
While XBMC for Mac OS X does have the new AudioEngine, which features many new improvements in audio quality for XBMC, HD audio passthrough is not currently possible on Mac OS X and iOS due to limitations on the OS level. Those who want HD audio passthrough will need to use a Linux-based OS or Windows on their Mac hardware. Note that XBMC for Mac OS X/iOS is still able to playback HD audio, just not via passthrough (it will be converted to another format before playback).
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| Question= Audio issues and/or slow video playback
| Question= Audio issues and/or slow video playback
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| Answer=  
{{See also|Settings/System#Audio output}}
Make sure that your audio settings are correct. Wrong audio settings will have severely negative effects on video playback:
Make sure that your audio settings are correct. Wrong audio settings will have severely negative effects on video playback:
* Your speaker setup is really correct
* Your speaker setup is really correct
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* Select only the correct audio output device for analog and passthrough
* Select only the correct audio output device for analog and passthrough
;Linux specific
;Linux specific
*On AMD GPUs you must disable all "HD" passthrough options and "output stereo to all speakers". AMD drivers under Linux don't support HD audio passthrough. AC3 and DTS should be safe to enable. NVidia GPUs should be okay for HD audio (if supported by the hardware).
* On AMD GPUs you must disable all "HD" passthrough options and "output stereo to all speakers". AMD drivers under Linux don't support HD audio passthrough. AC3 and DTS should be safe to enable. NVidia GPUs should be okay for HD audio (if supported by the hardware).
*Having issues on XBMCbuntu? See '''[[XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu_no_audio_devices]]'''
* Having issues on XBMCbuntu? See '''XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu no audio devices'''
;Mac OS X specific
;Mac OS X specific
*If you hear sound only coming from the left side of speakers/headphones then you probably need to change your audio settings from 2.1 to 2.0.
* If you hear sound only coming from the left side of speakers/headphones then you probably need to change your audio settings from 2.1 to 2.0.
;Windows specific
;Windows specific
*Most user can fix their issue by just switching to "DirectSound" in the [[Settings/System#Audio output|audio settings]]. See '''[[Windows Settings for AudioEngine]]''' for more in-depth information.
* Most user can fix their issue by just switching to "DirectSound" in the audio settings. See '''Windows Settings for AudioEngine''' for more in-depth information.
;OS X and iOS known issues
;OS X and iOS known issues
{{#lst:Frodo issues|Mac audio}}
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==Linux==
== Linux ==
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{{FAQ|1=Debian_repo
{{FAQ|1=Debian_repo
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| Question= Why is Frodo not in the default Debian/Ubuntu repositories?
| Question= Why is Frodo not in the default Debian/Ubuntu repositories?
| Answer=  
| Answer=  
The Debian repository maintainers have [http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/pkg-multimedia-maintainers/2012-November/030327.html rejected] XBMC v12's entry into their default repository (which also feeds into the default Ubuntu repositories) due to the fact that XBMC uses an internal FFmpeg, instead of system wide libav, as demanded by Debian. XBMC is unable to do this currently for various reasons, one of which is that it would take a great amount of time to switch over to that library.
Until that is resolved Ubuntu users can still get XBMC from our official PPAs by adding the Team XBMC repository: https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/ppa , which has the additional advantage of working LibRAR support.
 
So until that is resolved you can still get XBMC from the official PPAs by adding the Team XBMC repository: https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/ppa , which has the additional advantage of working LibRAR support.
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| Question= Where can I get Frodo builds for older Ubuntu installations?
| Question= Where can I get Frodo builds for older Ubuntu installations?
| Answer=  
| Answer=  
*https://launchpad.net/~nathan-renniewaldock/+archive/xbmc-stable '''ppa:nathan-renniewaldock/xbmc-stable'''
* https://launchpad.net/~nathan-renniewaldock/+archive/xbmc-stable '''ppa:nathan-renniewaldock/xbmc-stable'''
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{{FAQ|1=XBMCbuntu_update
{{FAQ|1=
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| Question= How to switch from XBMC unstable PPA (used in XBMCbuntu Beta/RC releases) to stable PPA
| Question= How to switch from XBMC unstable PPA (used in XBMCbuntu Beta/RC releases) to final PPA
| Answer=  
| Answer=  
<source lang="bash">
<syntaxhighlight lang=bash enclose="div">
sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:team-xbmc/unstable
sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:team-xbmc/unstable
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
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sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc-bin
sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc-bin
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==Mac OS X==
== Mac OS X ==
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{{FAQ|1=Mac_OS
{{FAQ|1=Mac_OS
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| Question= Will Frodo run on Apple TV 1 (silver)?
| Question= Will Frodo run on Apple TV 1 (silver)?
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Yes, but only if it is running linux. XBMC v12 requires Mac OS X 10.6 and up, and the ATV1 OS is based on Mac OS X 10.4. See '''[[Apple TV 1 FAQ]]''' for info on updating to a linux OS.
Yes, but only if it is running linux. XBMC v12 requires Mac OS X 10.6 and up, and the ATV1 OS is based on Mac OS X 10.4. See '''[[Archive:Apple TV 1 FAQ]]''' for info on updating to a linux OS.
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==Raspberry Pi==
== Raspberry Pi ==
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{{FAQ|1=Raspberry_Pi
{{FAQ|1=Raspberry_Pi
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| Question= XBMC for Raspberry Pi
| Question= XBMC for Raspberry Pi
| Answer=
| Answer=
{{main|Raspberry Pi FAQ}}
XBMC v12 (Frodo) is the first stable build of XBMC for Raspberry Pi. For more information on XBMC on the R-Pi, including how to install it, see the '''Raspberry Pi FAQ''' pages
XBMC v12 (Frodo) is the first stable build of XBMC for Raspberry Pi. For more information on XBMC on the R-Pi, including how to install it, see '''[[Raspberry Pi FAQ]]'''.
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==Android==
== Android ==
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{{FAQ|1=Android
{{FAQ|1=Android
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| Question= XBMC for Android
| Question= XBMC for Android
| Answer=  
| Answer=  
{{See also|Android FAQ|HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Android}}
* While there is a v12 XBMC for Android release, not all features work on all Android devices yet. This was expected, but a release is still made for those who wish to try it out. Several features, such as hardware video decoding, better touch support, and more, are still under development. Check out '''Android FAQ''' for details on continuing developments and new test builds posted regularly.
*While there is a v12 XBMC for Android release, not all features work on all Android devices yet. This was expected, but a release is still made for those who wish to try it out. Several features, such as hardware video decoding, better touch support, and more, are still under development. Check out '''[[Android FAQ]]''' for details on continuing developments and new test builds posted regularly.


*If you've bought a device that was advertised to run XBMC, such as the Pivos XIOS, G-box, MiniX Neo, etc, then you should check with their respective websites for a final v12 Frodo build. Many of these devices need specific builds for hardware decoding and won't work correctly with the generic build released on xbmc.org.
* If you've bought a device that was advertised to run XBMC, such as the Pivos XIOS, G-box, MiniX Neo, etc, then you should check with their respective websites for a final v12 Frodo build. Many of these devices need specific builds for hardware decoding and won't work correctly with the generic build released on xbmc.org.


*XBMC for Android won't be on the Google Play store just yet. It will be made available once there is better support for more Android devices.
* XBMC for Android won't be on the Google Play store just yet. It will be made available once there is better support for more Android devices.
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==Troubleshooting==
== Troubleshooting ==
{{main|Troubleshooting}}
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{{FAQ|1=Issues
{{FAQ|1=Issues
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| Question= What are some of the known issues in Frodo?
| Question= What are some of the known issues in Frodo?
| Answer=  
| Answer=  
''See: '''[[Known Frodo issues]]'''''
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| Question= Can't use more than one movie set
| Question= Can't use more than one movie set
| Answer=  
| Answer=  
{{see also|Movie sets|Video library tags}}
v12 only supports one [[Movie_sets]] for movies at a time. The ability to use more than one set in previous versions was actually an oversight, as sets are only meant to be used for directly related sequels and movie series, and the feature doesn't work correctly for more than one. For those who need a way to group movies in various ways, XBMC v12 Frodo now has '''[[Video_library_tags|video library tags]]''', which can be used as many times as a user wants, and for whatever reason they want.
v12 only supports one [[movie set]] for movies at a time. The ability to use more than one set in previous versions was actually an oversight, as sets are only meant to be used for directly related sequels and movie series, and the feature doesn't work correctly for more than one. For those who need a way to group movies in various ways, XBMC v12 Frodo now has '''[[video library tags]]''', which can be used as many times as a user wants, and for whatever reason they want.
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Most things from v11 will work in v12. However:
Most things from v11 will work in v12. 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. See [[:Category:All add-ons]] for a list (check the drop-down menus). Where there is a noticeable slowdown in XBMC addons are likely cause, backup your [[userdata]] and as a last resort delete the [[userdata]] Addons folder and the '''Addons15.db''' in the [[userdata]] Database folder.
* 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. See [[:Category:All add-ons]] for a list (check the drop-down menus). Where there is a noticeable slowdown in XBMC addons are likely cause, backup your [[Userdata]] and as a last resort delete the [[Userdata]] Addons folder and the '''Addons15.db''' in the [[Userdata]] Database folder.
*Skins need to be updated for Frodo - check your skin has been upgraded ready for Frodo: [[:Category:Skins]] (check the drop-down menus). 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.
* Skins need to be updated for Frodo - check your skin has been upgraded ready for Frodo: [[:Category:Skins]] (check the drop-down menus). 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.
*Some [[Supplemental tools|smartphone remotes]] will need to be updated to work with Frodo due to the [[Web Server HTTP API]] being removed and replaced with the [[JSON-RPC API]].
* Some smartphone remotes will need to be updated to work with Frodo due to the [[Archive:Web_Server_HTTP_API|Web Server HTTP API]] being removed and replaced with the [[JSON-RPC_API]].
*If videos are playing back slowly or you have having sound related issues, '''see: [[#Audio]]'''.
* If videos are playing back slowly or you have having sound related issues, '''see: [[#Audio]]'''.
*If navigating XBMC is slow or you are having issues with thumbnails, '''see: [[#Slow]]'''.
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| Question= Recently added videos seem out of order
| Question= Recently added videos seem out of order
| Answer=  
| Answer=  
Frodo now uses file dates for "Recently added" videos instead of the date when a video was scanned into XBMC. This can be changed back to XBMC v11 (Eden) behavior by creating a text file called [[advancedsettings.xml#<videolibrary>|advancedsettings.xml]] and placing it in the [[userdata folder]] with the following content:  
Frodo now uses file dates for "Recently added" videos instead of the date when a video was scanned into XBMC. This can be changed back to XBMC v11 (Eden) behavior by creating a text file called [[advancedsettings.xml#<videolibrary>|advancedsettings.xml]] and placing it in the [[Userdata]] with the following content:  
<source lang="xml">
<syntaxhighlight lang=xml enclose="div">
   <advancedsettings>
   <advancedsettings>
       <videolibrary>
       <videolibrary>
         <dateadded>0</dateadded>
         <dateadded>0</dateadded>
       </videolibrary>
       </videolibrary>
   </advancedsettings></source>
   </advancedsettings></syntaxhighlight>
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The general and platform specific FAQs, the XBMC support forums: '''http://forum.kodi.tv''',  and/or the '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc-osx #xbmc]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org.
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==See also==
*[[XBMC v11 (Eden) FAQ]]


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Latest revision as of 22:22, 13 September 2022

Frequently Asked Questions for upgrading to XBMC v12 (Frodo) from a previous version. Includes how to enable some of the new features, where some controls got moved to, etc.


General FAQ

What is "Frodo"?

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Frodo is the codename for XBMC Media Center version 12. You will often see "v12" and "Frodo" used interchangeably in the XBMC community.

  • XBMC v12.0 Frodo, was released on January 29th, 2013
  • XBMC v12.1 Frodo, bugfix update, was released on March 13th, 2013
  • XBMC v12.2 Frodo, bugfix update, was released on May 2nd 2013
  • XBMC v12.3 Frodo, bugfix update, was released on December 25th, 2013

The name "Frodo" comes from one of XBMC's three founders, Erwin Beckers. While many people mistakenly assume that the name "Frodo" comes from the Lord of the Rings, Erwin actually got the nick name from a neighbor's cat.[1]

Where can I see a full changelog?

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See: Archive:XBMC_v12_(Frodo)_changelog

How do I upgrade to v12?

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

  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1|Apple TV 1 (silver)
  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC 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#Ubuntu manual XBMC upgrade process|XBMC Linux_FAQ > Upgrade in Ubuntu properly short how-to upgrade XBMC in Linux.
  • XBMCbuntu#How To Install XBMC Live|How to install XBMCbuntu
  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac
  • HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Windows|Windows
  • Openelec and other pre-made Linux distros - Wait for them to push an update or manually install a Frodo build

What are some of the major new features?

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See Archive:XBMC_v12_(Frodo)_changelog for a full list of changes

Will I lose my settings/library in the upgrade?

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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?

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Yes, See: HOW-TO:Sync multiple libraries/Upgrading XBMC to v12

How do I use Live TV/PVR?

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v12 is the first official release with Live TV and PVR/DVR features! See our guide at PVR for help in setting this up and more information about the feature.

How should local images be named for Frodo?

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Since Frodo now supports both posters and banners simultaneously, and for other supported images, the following naming conventions are available for local images (Only required if the user wants to specify what image to use. Otherwise XBMC will automatically download images from the video scraper). Whenever possible, old Eden style naming is supported for backwards compatibility.

For folders (e.g. tvshows, movies in folders, or just folders on the filesystem)
  • poster.(png/jpg)
  • banner.(png/jpg)
  • fanart.(png/jpg)

Note: Movies in folders can also use the options under files below.

Season images reside inside the tvshow folder
  • season[XX]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
  • season-all-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg}
  • season-specials-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
For files (episodes, movies not in folders, video files)
  • [movie file name]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)
  • [episode file name]-thumb.(png/jpg)
  • [filename]-(poster/banner/fanart).(png/jpg)

Note: For all use scenarios mentioned above (Folders, TV Shows, and Files), Artwork can also be included using the locations defined in Artwork.


Do I still need advancedsettings for Dirty Regions?

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HOW-TO:Modify_dirty_regions has a new default, but you might still want to keep your existing advancedsettings.xml entry. The default is mode 3, which will reduce CPU load, but won't make the GUI any faster (it's considered the safest mode for all the various GPUs out there). If you're using anything other than mode 3 in order to make the GUI more efficient, then you will want to keep your advancedsettings.xml file the same.

Where did it this or that go?

Where did the Skin settings page go?

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The Skin settings page has been moved to Settings -> Appearance -> Skin -> Settings.

Where are the multiple backgrounds for Confluence (default skin)?

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The default skin in XBMC, Confluence, now only supports one background for the home screen instead of different background for reach selected home option (movies, TV, pictures, etc).

Where did the Network settings page go?

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The Network settings page (Settings -> Network) has been replaced by the Services settings page (Settings -> Services).

Where did the Internet access settings page go?

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The Internet settings page has been moved to Settings -> System -> Internet access.

Where did the Slideshow screensaver go?

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The Add-on:Slideshow screensaver is now an add-on and needs to be installed as such. You can do this from the add-on manager or by going to Settings -> Appearance -> Screensaver -> Screensaver mode -> Get more -> Slideshow -> Install.

Audio (all operating systems)

Does Frodo have HD audio passthrough support?

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Yes, Frodo now has HD audio passthrough support, thanks to the new AudioEngine.

"HD audio" is a term for two audio formats (DTS-MA and TrueHD) that are most commonly found in some bluray discs. XBMC has supported these formats in the past, but has not been able to pass them on (passthrough) to audio receivers for maximum bit-perfect audio quality, until now. If you have an HD audio compatible sound system then check out the AudioEngine page for more information.

Does XBMC for Mac OS X, iOS, or Apple TV 2 have HD audio passthrough?

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While XBMC for Mac OS X does have the new AudioEngine, which features many new improvements in audio quality for XBMC, HD audio passthrough is not currently possible on Mac OS X and iOS due to limitations on the OS level. Those who want HD audio passthrough will need to use a Linux-based OS or Windows on their Mac hardware. Note that XBMC for Mac OS X/iOS is still able to playback HD audio, just not via passthrough (it will be converted to another format before playback).

Audio issues and/or slow video playback

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Make sure that your audio settings are correct. Wrong audio settings will have severely negative effects on video playback:

  • Your speaker setup is really correct
  • If passthrough: you only enable the audio codecs your receiver supports.
  • Select only the correct audio output device for analog and passthrough
Linux specific
  • On AMD GPUs you must disable all "HD" passthrough options and "output stereo to all speakers". AMD drivers under Linux don't support HD audio passthrough. AC3 and DTS should be safe to enable. NVidia GPUs should be okay for HD audio (if supported by the hardware).
  • Having issues on XBMCbuntu? See XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu no audio devices
Mac OS X specific
  • If you hear sound only coming from the left side of speakers/headphones then you probably need to change your audio settings from 2.1 to 2.0.
Windows specific
  • Most user can fix their issue by just switching to "DirectSound" in the audio settings. See Windows Settings for AudioEngine for more in-depth information.
OS X and iOS known issues

Linux

Why is Frodo not in the default Debian/Ubuntu repositories?

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Until that is resolved Ubuntu users can still get XBMC from our official PPAs by adding the Team XBMC repository: https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/ppa , which has the additional advantage of working LibRAR support.

Where can I get Frodo builds for older Ubuntu installations?

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Does Frodo have XVBA support?

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XVBA support has not yet been merged into the main XBMC code branch, but you can find XVBA builds here:


How to switch from XBMC unstable PPA (used in XBMCbuntu Beta/RC releases) to final PPA

sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:team-xbmc/unstable
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
sudo apt-get remove xbmc xbmc-bin
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc-bin

Mac OS X

New Mac requirements

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XBMC v12 for Mac OS X changes the hardware requirements. PowerPC (PPC) support has been dropped, so XBMC for Mac will only run on Intel processors. Mac OS X 10.6 is now the minimum requirement for the operating system.

Will Frodo run on Apple TV 1 (silver)?

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Yes, but only if it is running linux. XBMC v12 requires Mac OS X 10.6 and up, and the ATV1 OS is based on Mac OS X 10.4. See Archive:Apple TV 1 FAQ for info on updating to a linux OS.

Raspberry Pi

XBMC for Raspberry Pi

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XBMC v12 (Frodo) is the first stable build of XBMC for Raspberry Pi. For more information on XBMC on the R-Pi, including how to install it, see the Raspberry Pi FAQ pages

Android

XBMC for Android

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  • While there is a v12 XBMC for Android release, not all features work on all Android devices yet. This was expected, but a release is still made for those who wish to try it out. Several features, such as hardware video decoding, better touch support, and more, are still under development. Check out Android FAQ for details on continuing developments and new test builds posted regularly.
  • If you've bought a device that was advertised to run XBMC, such as the Pivos XIOS, G-box, MiniX Neo, etc, then you should check with their respective websites for a final v12 Frodo build. Many of these devices need specific builds for hardware decoding and won't work correctly with the generic build released on xbmc.org.
  • XBMC for Android won't be on the Google Play store just yet. It will be made available once there is better support for more Android devices.

Troubleshooting

What are some of the known issues in Frodo?

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Audio issues and/or slow video playback

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See: #Audio above.

Can't use more than one movie set

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v12 only supports one Movie_sets for movies at a time. The ability to use more than one set in previous versions was actually an oversight, as sets are only meant to be used for directly related sequels and movie series, and the feature doesn't work correctly for more than one. For those who need a way to group movies in various ways, XBMC v12 Frodo now has video library tags, which can be used as many times as a user wants, and for whatever reason they want.

What might break when upgrading to v12? (add-ons, skins, remotes, etc)

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Most things from v11 will work in v12. 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. See Category:All add-ons for a list (check the drop-down menus). Where there is a noticeable slowdown in XBMC addons are likely cause, backup your Userdata and as a last resort delete the Userdata Addons folder and the Addons15.db in the Userdata Database folder.
  • Skins need to be updated for Frodo - check your skin has been upgraded ready for Frodo: Category:Skins (check the drop-down menus). 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.
  • Some smartphone remotes will need to be updated to work with Frodo due to the Web Server HTTP API being removed and replaced with the JSON-RPC_API.
  • If videos are playing back slowly or you have having sound related issues, see: #Audio.

Recently added videos seem out of order

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Frodo now uses file dates for "Recently added" videos instead of the date when a video was scanned into XBMC. This can be changed back to XBMC v11 (Eden) behavior by creating a text file called advancedsettings.xml and placing it in the Userdata with the following content:

  <advancedsettings>
       <videolibrary>
         <dateadded>0</dateadded>
       </videolibrary>
  </advancedsettings>

What happens if I don't like XBMC v12, can I just install XBMC v11 again?

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Whilst Frodo does "upgrade" the library, it stores a Eden compatible copy. Just replace the Frodo application with Eden. It is still recommended to always make a backup of your userdata folder before updating, just in case. Add-ons will likely need to be reset (uninstall and then reinstall) if you go from Frodo to Eden.

What should I do when Addon repositories dont list any contents?

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Where can I get more help?

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The general and platform specific FAQs, the XBMC support forums: http://forum.kodi.tv, and/or the #xbmc IRC chat channel on irc.freenode.org.