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=== Linux XBMC log === | === Linux XBMC log === | ||
In Linux your XBMC log is located in the path below | In Linux your XBMC log is located in the path below (bear in mind this is when logged in as the xbmc user and not root): | ||
:'''''See also:''''' [[SSH|Accessing XBMC via SSH]] e.g. Putty | :'''''See also:''''' [[SSH|Accessing XBMC via SSH]] e.g. Putty | ||
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<source lang="bash">$HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log</source> | <source lang="bash">$HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log</source> | ||
You can generate a debug | You can generate a debug log [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastebin Pastebin] link automatically. This allows you to quickly post a log to anywhere that requires it. | ||
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{{Note|Don't forget to [[Log file#Enable Debugging|'''Enable Debugging''']]}}<br /> | {{Note|Don't forget to [[Log file#Enable Debugging|'''Enable Debugging''']] when creating the log so that maximum detail is available}}<br /> | ||
<source lang="bash">sudo apt-get install pastebinit -y | <source lang="bash">sudo apt-get install pastebinit -y | ||
cat $HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log | pastebinit</source> | cat $HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log | pastebinit</source> | ||
If you run into issues it is helpful to keep certain things in mind, | If you run into issues it is helpful to keep certain things in mind, especially when you're thinking about starting an XBMC forum thread or opening a report on the XBMC bug tracker. Below is a list of information that should be included in a forum post '''as a minimum'''. As a rule, you should include anything that's relevant, such as recent changes, detailed media information, etc.<br /> | ||
* '''Compulsory''' xbmc.log with '''debugging enabled''', which contains the problem or issue | * '''Compulsory''' xbmc.log with '''debugging enabled''', which contains the problem or issue you're experiencing. | ||
* '''Video driver problems:''' Include a copy of your '''/var/log/Xorg.0.log''' in addition to your debug | * '''Video driver problems:''' Include a copy of your '''/var/log/Xorg.0.log''' in addition to your debug log. | ||
* '''Use a pastesite''' for logs | * '''Use a pastesite''' for logs: do not post logs in-line on forums. '''On trac''' you should attach/upload the logs with your report. | ||
* '''System specs:''' (CPU, '''GPU''', etc.) | * '''System specs:''' (CPU, '''GPU''', etc.) | ||
* '''Playback Problems:''' include '''Video''' codec and container or '''audio''' codec and container, | * '''Playback Problems:''' include '''Video''' codec and container or '''audio''' codec and container. If possible, include samples. | ||
* '''Details''' of steps you took to attempt to fix it, if any. Describe what it is you tried when posting. | * '''Details''' of steps you took to attempt to fix it, if any. Describe what it is you tried when posting. | ||
* '''Steps''' to duplicate your problem in detail. | * '''Steps''' to duplicate your problem in detail. | ||
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=== Does XBMC for Linux support Blu-ray or HD DVD playback with or without menus? === | === Does XBMC for Linux support Blu-ray or HD DVD playback with or without menus? === | ||
:Yes, without menus. As of Dharma (10.0) includes support for playback of '''unencrypted''' Blu-ray directories when [http://www.videolan.org/developers/libbluray.html libbluray] is installed. However, XBMC must be compiled from [https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc source]. Installing from a repository like the [https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/unstable Team-XBMC unstable ppa] will not recognize whether libbluray is installed. | :Yes, without menus. As of Dharma (10.0), XBMC includes support for playback of '''unencrypted''' Blu-ray directories when [http://www.videolan.org/developers/libbluray.html libbluray] is installed. However, XBMC must be compiled from [https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc source]. Installing from a repository like the [https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/unstable Team-XBMC unstable ppa] will not recognize whether libbluray is installed. | ||
:Currently, only the longest title is played from the Blu-ray directory, even on multi-video Blu-rays (e.g. TV shows). To play a Blu-ray directory, select the /BDMV/index.bdmv in the Blu-ray directory. If stacking is enabled, selecting the Blu-ray directory folder will start playback. | :Currently, only the longest title is played from the Blu-ray directory, even on multi-video Blu-rays (e.g. TV shows). To play a Blu-ray directory, select the /BDMV/index.bdmv in the Blu-ray directory. If stacking is enabled, selecting the Blu-ray directory folder will start playback. | ||
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=== What is current recommended hardware requirements for XBMC === | === What is current recommended hardware requirements for XBMC === | ||
:For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is an [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 the XBMC GUI needs 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). | :For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is an [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 the XBMC GUI needs 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)). | ||
=== XBMC for Linux minimum requirements === | === XBMC for Linux minimum requirements === | ||
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== Troubleshooting == | == Troubleshooting == | ||
=== Boot issues === | === Boot issues === | ||
Some Intel | Some Intel GPUs have issues with rc6 it can be disabled via grub. | ||
<source lang="bash">sudo nano /etc/default/grub</source> | <source lang="bash">sudo nano /etc/default/grub</source> | ||
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:Deinterlacing in Intel hardware needs cutting edge drivers like '''xserver-xorg-video-intel''', '''libva-intel-vaapi-driver'''<br /> | :Deinterlacing in Intel hardware needs cutting edge drivers like '''xserver-xorg-video-intel''', '''libva-intel-vaapi-driver'''<br /> | ||
Below | Below, you can find forum discussions on various relevant topics, including complete setups and configuration of drivers. '''No NVidia forum discussion link exists yet, so please add links if you know of any relevant ones.'''<br /> | ||
{{forum link2|[[forum:|NVidia Place Holder forum discussion thread ?]]}} | {{forum link2|[[forum:|NVidia Place Holder forum discussion thread ?]]}} | ||
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=== Upgrading NVidia drivers in Ubuntu and variants === | === Upgrading NVidia drivers in Ubuntu and variants === | ||
'''For Linux''' updating graphics drivers can be a decisive step in resolving some issues. Ubuntu and XBMCbuntu ship with often outdated drivers that do not support a platform fully. | '''For Linux''', updating your graphics drivers can be a decisive step in resolving some issues. Ubuntu and XBMCbuntu ship with often outdated drivers that do not support a platform fully. | ||
Make sure if you use other 3rd party | Make sure that old versions of the NVidia drivers are removed if you use other 3rd party PPAs (repositories). For the sake of your sanity, '''don't remove any Ubuntu sources''', as that is likely to break something if you remove them. | ||
<source lang="bash"> | <source lang="bash"> | ||
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=== Intel SNA Acceleration === | === Intel SNA Acceleration === | ||
Intel uses | Intel uses VAAPI for GPU-accelerated video playback decoding, however there are other acceleration methods in the pipeline like SNA. | ||
The use of GPU acceleration is an essential part of getting both smooth video playback and a lag-free interface (GUI). | |||
Create or edit your existing '''/etc/X11/xorg.conf''' and add to section '''Device''' as below. | Create or edit your existing '''/etc/X11/xorg.conf''' and add to section '''Device''' as below. | ||
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EndSection</pre> | EndSection</pre> | ||
For more information on '''SNA''', see: [http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=intel_sna_july2012&num=1 '''Intel SNA vs. UXA On Ivy Bridge'''] | |||
{{forum link2|[[forum:144633|Optimal video settings for Intel GPU forum discussion thread]]}} | {{forum link2|[[forum:144633|Optimal video settings for Intel GPU forum discussion thread]]}} | ||
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:The result should be: | :The result should be: | ||
<pre>Direct rendering: Yes</pre> | <pre>Direct rendering: Yes</pre> | ||
:If the result is "'''No'''" it means that the display driver have not been properly configured. Also, you can run the command '''glxgears''' and you should see the wheels turning smoothly. | :If the result is "'''No'''", it means that the display driver have not been properly configured. Also, you can run the command '''glxgears''' and you should see the wheels turning smoothly. | ||
== Update XBMC from any | == Update XBMC from any PPA == | ||
We obviously recommend the use of our | We obviously recommend the use of our PPAs, but we recognise that Ubuntu is only one of the many Linux distributions in use and users will also have Archlinux, Debian or Gentoo (amongst many others). Please feel free to provide details on how you can upgrade packages on these and other distros. The details below are thus really intended for XBMCbuntu and Ubuntu variant (Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Mint...) installations. | ||
=== Where are XBMC Packages for Ubuntu/Debian? === | === Where are XBMC Packages for Ubuntu/Debian? === | ||
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==== Ubuntu manual XBMC upgrade process ==== | ==== Ubuntu manual XBMC upgrade process ==== | ||
{{greenv|'''NOTICE:'''|[[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''']] is a must read for users upgrading to a final | {{greenv|'''NOTICE:'''|[[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''']] is a must-read for users upgrading to a final version.}} | ||
Below is the | Below is the process to upgrade XBMC manually and/or change the repository being used if you have a different source PPA (it is recommended to remove any previous PPAs that contain the same package sources). '''If you use other distros, please update or add a subsection with relevant information'''. | ||
Connect to your Debian/Ubuntu-based distro via [[SSH]] and run the commands below: | |||
<source lang="bash"> | <source lang="bash"> | ||
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=== '''Why do I get no audio devices detected ?''' === | === '''Why do I get no audio devices detected ?''' === | ||
If you have installed lightdm this will happen, | If you have installed lightdm this will happen, it's is not a XBMC issue. A workaround exists. | ||
:<big>'''''See: [[XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu no audio devices|XBMCbuntu no audio devices''''']]</big> | :<big>'''''See: [[XBMCbuntu#XBMCbuntu no audio devices|XBMCbuntu no audio devices''''']]</big> | ||
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=== '''No sound in XBMC''' === | === '''No sound in XBMC''' === | ||
{{Note|'''<big>Unmute channels in alsamixer</big>''' in all cases if | {{Note|'''<big>Unmute channels in alsamixer</big>''' in all cases if you're getting no sound via e.g. '''<big>HDMI</big>'''. Just for guidance, a couple of quick reference commands are listed below.}} | ||
{{tip|Substitute '''IEC958''' with your device ID depending on your '''{{code|aplay -l}} output.}}''' | {{tip|Substitute '''IEC958''' with your device ID depending on your '''{{code|aplay -l}} output.}}''' | ||
<source lang="bash"> | <source lang="bash"> | ||
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</source> | </source> | ||
{{note|Make sure that | {{note|Make sure that your correct sound card is in use in alsamixer. To change your card, press {{keypress|F6}} and then try different cards to make ensure it's not something as simple as using the wrong card - sometimes the onboard card may not be the one you want or need.}} | ||
{{note| | {{note|For systems that have '''multiple sound cards''' e.g. Intel Azalia (internal) - GT520 (external), you could try to disable the onboard card in '''system BIOS''' if it's not in use. This is suitable where, for example, you're using a Soundblaster or perhaps a video card that also audio e.g. HDA Nvidia.}} | ||
=== '''HDMI Channel Audio remapping''' === | === '''HDMI Channel Audio remapping''' === | ||
Some combinations of systems (e.g. ION) and receivers may have incorrectly mapped HDMI channels. | |||
:'''''See also:'' [[HOW-TO:Remap_HDMI_audio_on_Gen_1_ION_-_Linux|HOW-TO: Remap HDMI audio on Gen 1 ION - Linux''']] | :'''''See also:'' [[HOW-TO:Remap_HDMI_audio_on_Gen_1_ION_-_Linux|HOW-TO: Remap HDMI audio on Gen 1 ION - Linux''']] | ||
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This is a grail for some XBMC users and with inclusion of [[AudioEngine]] it becomes more complex and even impossible in some cases. | This is a grail for some XBMC users and with inclusion of [[AudioEngine]] it becomes more complex and even impossible in some cases. | ||
'''puntloos''' | One XBMC forum user, '''puntloos''', posted his finding which seem to work relatively well for his setup. Bear in mind that this will not be universal, though, and thus may not work under other circumstances. | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions for XBMC running under Linux-based operating systems. Template:XBMC FAQ
General FAQ
- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.
There are no official XBMC builds in other distros outside Ubuntu yet, if you use something other than Ubuntu check to see if XBMC is available via repositories.
- See also: Installing XBMC for Linux for How-to install XBMC in other distros
Linux XBMC log
In Linux your XBMC log is located in the path below (bear in mind this is when logged in as the xbmc user and not root):
- See also: Accessing XBMC via SSH e.g. Putty
Note: The location of the log assumes you are logged in as user and not root.
$HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log
You can generate a debug log Pastebin link automatically. This allows you to quickly post a log to anywhere that requires it.
Note: Don't forget to Enable Debugging when creating the log so that maximum detail is available
sudo apt-get install pastebinit -y cat $HOME/.xbmc/temp/xbmc.log | pastebinit
If you run into issues it is helpful to keep certain things in mind, especially when you're thinking about starting an XBMC forum thread or opening a report on the XBMC bug tracker. Below is a list of information that should be included in a forum post as a minimum. As a rule, you should include anything that's relevant, such as recent changes, detailed media information, etc.
- Compulsory xbmc.log with debugging enabled, which contains the problem or issue you're experiencing.
- Video driver problems: Include a copy of your /var/log/Xorg.0.log in addition to your debug log.
- Use a pastesite for logs: do not post logs in-line on forums. On trac you should attach/upload the logs with your report.
- System specs: (CPU, GPU, etc.)
- Playback Problems: include Video codec and container or audio codec and container. If possible, include samples.
- Details of steps you took to attempt to fix it, if any. Describe what it is you tried when posting.
- Steps to duplicate your problem in detail.
- Screenshots that may help illustrate your problem or show your current settings. Use sites like snag.gy or postimage.
For help/support visit XBMC Community Forums or IRC #xbmc-linux
See also: HOW-TO:Submit a bug report
Where is the UserData folder?
$HOME/.xbmc/userdata
Where is XBMC installed?
The installation paths are like below:
Please remember that no user XBMC configuration files are kept here, refer to userdata for user-space files.
/usr/share/xbmc/ /usr/lib/xbmc/
- Yes, without menus. As of Dharma (10.0), XBMC includes support for playback of unencrypted Blu-ray directories when libbluray is installed. However, XBMC must be compiled from source. Installing from a repository like the Team-XBMC unstable ppa will not recognize whether libbluray is installed.
- Currently, only the longest title is played from the Blu-ray directory, even on multi-video Blu-rays (e.g. TV shows). To play a Blu-ray directory, select the /BDMV/index.bdmv in the Blu-ray directory. If stacking is enabled, selecting the Blu-ray directory folder will start playback.
- Frodo v12 includes better support for bluray .iso and folder, there is still work in progress in this area for post Frodo.
Playback Blu-ray Disc in XBMC with MakeMKV see below.
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playback Blu-ray Disc in XBMC for Linux with MakeMKV (Plugin Addon) Discussion thread |
Which are the supported Linux distributions?
Check the install page for a list of supported distributions.
What is current recommended hardware requirements for XBMC
- For end-users the recommended minimum requirement is an x86-based computer, with a 3D GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) that at least supports Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0 (that features 24bpp or 32bpp for 3D hardware-acceleration support, which the XBMC GUI needs to run smoothly at an acceptable frame-rate). Graphic adapters that support DirectX version 9.0c or later usually meet all of those mentioned requirements, (Team-XBMC recommends NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later as NVIDIA are currently the manufacturer that offers good device-drivers for Linux (and NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or later supports OpenGL 2.0)).
XBMC for Linux minimum requirements
| CPU | x86 or x86-64 processor such as: Intel Pentium 4/ Pentium M, AMD Athlon 64 / Opteron, or newer CPU (that support SSE2, which all CPUs made within the last 10-years does).
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| Graphics |
Kodi will run on most graphics cards made within the last 10-years or so, though for good hardware video decoding support a little newer graphics cards can be required. This includes most cards from AMD/ATI, Intel, or NVIDIA which support OpenGL 2.0 or later. AMD/Intel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video decoding | For hardware video decoding, which may be necessary on low-performance CPUs to playback 1080p content, make sure your GPU or VPU supports either VAAPI or VDPAU. For everything but older AMD cards and Nvidia, VAAPI is recommended. On AMD, you might have to start with the environment variable KODI_GL_INTERFACE set to GLX in order to get VDPAU support.
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| Drive space | The Kodi application generally only takes up between 100 to 200 MB of space, depending on how the binary is compiled. Technically speaking, if your hardware supports netbooting, you do not even require a internal storage for either the operating-system or for Kodi.
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Note: There´s no 304.xxx driver for Ubuntu 18.04 available anymore from the "Graphic Drivers"-ppa. Users who are using GeForce 6-series cards should either stay on an older Ubuntu version or use newer cards
Troubleshooting
Boot issues
Some Intel GPUs have issues with rc6 it can be disabled via grub.
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Append i915.i915_enable_rc6=0 to:
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash i915.i915_enable_rc6=0"
- Press ctrl+X say YES to save file
- Then run
sudo update-grub
Video Device Driver
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INCOMPLETE: This page or section is incomplete. Please add information or correct uncertain data which is marked with a ? |
- Most of the problems that you encounter with slow display or OpenGL related errors are because you do not have the proper or outdated display drivers installed.
Begin but install the video drivers the Ubuntu Way
- For NVIDIA drivers follow the guide click this (link)
- For ATI drivers follow the guide click this (link)
- For Intel it is simpler since the drivers are open source so they are usually already pre-installed. You need to make sure that you use the newer Intel driver and not the older i810 driver or the 'vesa' driver. This could be verified by checking the 'Driver' value in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.
- Make sure your hardware acceleration libva or sna is installed and working.
- Deinterlacing in Intel hardware needs cutting edge drivers like xserver-xorg-video-intel, libva-intel-vaapi-driver
Below, you can find forum discussions on various relevant topics, including complete setups and configuration of drivers. No NVidia forum discussion link exists yet, so please add links if you know of any relevant ones.
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NVidia Place Holder forum discussion thread ? |
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XVBA for AMD Radeon/Fusion/NVidia forum discussion thread |
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Intel GPU forum discussion thread |
Upgrading NVidia drivers in Ubuntu and variants
For Linux, updating your graphics drivers can be a decisive step in resolving some issues. Ubuntu and XBMCbuntu ship with often outdated drivers that do not support a platform fully. Make sure that old versions of the NVidia drivers are removed if you use other 3rd party PPAs (repositories). For the sake of your sanity, don't remove any Ubuntu sources, as that is likely to break something if you remove them.
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config sudo add-apt-repository -r ppa:the_3rd_party_ppa_you_wish_to_remove_here sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates apt-get update sudo apt-get install nvidia-current nvidia-settings
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NVidia Drivers updates XBMCBuntu, Ubuntu and variants forum discussion thread |
Intel SNA Acceleration
Intel uses VAAPI for GPU-accelerated video playback decoding, however there are other acceleration methods in the pipeline like SNA. The use of GPU acceleration is an essential part of getting both smooth video playback and a lag-free interface (GUI). Create or edit your existing /etc/X11/xorg.conf and add to section Device as below.
Section "Device" Identifier "Intel Graphics" Driver "intel" Option "AccelMethod" "sna" EndSection
For more information on SNA, see: Intel SNA vs. UXA On Ivy Bridge
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Verify OpenGL support
- Once you have your drivers in place, you need to make sure that OpenGL is properly configured. Run the following command:
# glxinfo | grep -i direct
- The result should be:
Direct rendering: Yes
- If the result is "No", it means that the display driver have not been properly configured. Also, you can run the command glxgears and you should see the wheels turning smoothly.
Update XBMC from any PPA
We obviously recommend the use of our PPAs, but we recognise that Ubuntu is only one of the many Linux distributions in use and users will also have Archlinux, Debian or Gentoo (amongst many others). Please feel free to provide details on how you can upgrade packages on these and other distros. The details below are thus really intended for XBMCbuntu and Ubuntu variant (Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Mint...) installations.
Where are XBMC Packages for Ubuntu/Debian?
- Official
- https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/ppa ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
- https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/unstable ppa:team-xbmc/unstable
- https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/xbmc-nightly ppa:team-xbmc/xbmc-nightly
- Xvba and improved Vdpau (not mainline)
- https://launchpad.net/~wsnipex/+archive/xbmc-xvba ppa:wsnipex/xbmc-xvba
- https://launchpad.net/~wsnipex/+archive/xbmc-xvba-frodo ppa:wsnipex/xbmc-xvba-frodo
- 3rd party (contains older Ubuntu support etc)
- https://launchpad.net/~nathan-renniewaldock/+archive/xbmc-stable ppa:nathan-renniewaldock/xbmc-stable
- https://launchpad.net/~nathan-renniewaldock/+archive/xbmc-nightly ppa:nathan-renniewaldock/xbmc-nightly
- http://www.loggn.de/ubuntu-xbmc-repository-11-eden-airplay-pvr-livetv/
Ubuntu manual XBMC upgrade process
NOTICE: What might break when upgrading to v12 is a must-read for users upgrading to a final version.
Below is the process to upgrade XBMC manually and/or change the repository being used if you have a different source PPA (it is recommended to remove any previous PPAs that contain the same package sources). If you use other distros, please update or add a subsection with relevant information.
Connect to your Debian/Ubuntu-based distro via SSH and run the commands below:
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 sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get remove xbmc xbmc.bin sudo apt-get install xbmc xbmc.bin
Arch manual XBMC upgrade process
This part needs to be updated ?
FreeBSD manual XBMC upgrade process
- Upgrading XBMC in FreeBSD is pretty simple, as long as a new version exists in port
- Update you port tree
portsnap fetch update
- Update XBMC
portmaster multimedia/xbmc
Gentoo manual XBMC upgrade process
This part needs to be updated ?
Compiz is not compatible with XBMC
- Make sure Compiz visual effects is disabled. You can do this by going to System -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Visual Effects. Make sure "None" is selected. Alternatively, you can tell Compiz not to interfere with XBMC. Install and run CompizConfig, and under General Options tick Unredirect Fullscreen Windows.
- For NVIDIA-Graphics use Disable composite in xorg.conf, like so:
Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "Disable"
EndSection
Or in terminal
sudo nvidia-xconfig --no-composite
- Minimal xorg.conf for NVidia Minimal NVidia xorg.conf
Audio issues
For XBMC v12 Frodo specific settings please see AudioEngine.
Why do I get no audio devices detected ?
If you have installed lightdm this will happen, it's is not a XBMC issue. A workaround exists.
Required packages
sudo apt-get install alsa-utils libasound2
No sound in XBMC
Note: Unmute channels in alsamixer in all cases if you're getting no sound via e.g. HDMI. Just for guidance, a couple of quick reference commands are listed below.
Tip: Substitute IEC958 with your device ID depending on your aplay -l
amixer -q set Master 100% unmute amixer -q set PCM 100% unmute amixer -q set 'IEC958',1 unmute amixer -q set 'IEC958',0 unmute
Note: Make sure that your correct sound card is in use in alsamixer. To change your card, press F6 and then try different cards to make ensure it's not something as simple as using the wrong card - sometimes the onboard card may not be the one you want or need. Note: For systems that have multiple sound cards e.g. Intel Azalia (internal) - GT520 (external), you could try to disable the onboard card in system BIOS if it's not in use. This is suitable where, for example, you're using a Soundblaster or perhaps a video card that also audio e.g. HDA Nvidia.
HDMI Channel Audio remapping
Some combinations of systems (e.g. ION) and receivers may have incorrectly mapped HDMI channels.
Dual Audio setup
This is a grail for some XBMC users and with inclusion of AudioEngine it becomes more complex and even impossible in some cases.
One XBMC forum user, puntloos, posted his finding which seem to work relatively well for his setup. Bear in mind that this will not be universal, though, and thus may not work under other circumstances.
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Setting up dual audio forum discussion thread |