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<section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for OS X and Mac hardware from Apple.<section end="intro" /> | <section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for OS X and Mac hardware from Apple.<section end="intro" /> | ||
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== General FAQ == | == General FAQ == | ||
:<big>''See also: '''[[ | :<big>''See also: '''[[All_platforms_FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.''</big> | ||
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{{FAQ|1= | {{FAQ|1=Supported hardware | ||
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| Question= How to install and/or update Kodi | | Question= How to install and/or update Kodi | ||
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{{main|HOW-TO: | {{main|HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_for_Mac_OS_X}} | ||
* Simply download Kodi from http://kodi.tv/downloads/ and copy Kodi.app to your Applications folder to install Kodi | * Simply download Kodi from http://kodi.tv/downloads/ and copy Kodi.app to your Applications folder to install Kodi | ||
* Do the same to update Kodi. All your settings and files will be preserved as they are located in a different place in the [[ | * Do the same to update Kodi. All your settings and files will be preserved as they are located in a different place in the [[Userdata]]. Be sure to make a backup of the [[Userdata]] when doing updates in case something goes wrong. | ||
* If you have OS X 10.8 or higher, you may need to bypass the Gatekeeper settings to install Kodi: See '''[[HOW-TO: | * If you have OS X 10.8 or higher, you may need to bypass the Gatekeeper settings to install Kodi: See '''[[HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_for_Mac_OS_X#Gatekeeper|Gatekeeper]]''' | ||
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* Kodi main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. '''Note the build date.''' | * Kodi main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. '''Note the build date.''' | ||
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| Question=What remotes can be used with Kodi | | Question=What remotes can be used with Kodi | ||
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* '''[[Apple | * '''[[Apple remote]]''' (both white and silver version) | ||
** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | ** '''How do I bring up the context menu?''' - Press and hold MENU | ||
** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT | ** '''How do I bring up the OSD during playback?''' - Press and hold SELECT | ||
* '''Logitech Harmony''' remotes can be used. See [[#Harmony]] | * '''Logitech Harmony''' remotes can be used. See [[#Harmony]] | ||
* Any ''' | * Any '''Keyboard''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth. This includes "keymotes" such as the Rii or Boxee Box remote. | ||
* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces. | * '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces. | ||
* Kodi '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | * Kodi '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''. | ||
* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[ | * Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''. | ||
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* The Apple Remote can be set to start Kodi instead of Front Row or iTunes. | * The Apple Remote can be set to start Kodi instead of Front Row or iTunes. | ||
* Go to {{highlight|[[Settings/System/Input | * Go to {{highlight|[[Settings/System/Input|Settings -> System -> Input devices]]}} and select "Allow start of Kodi using the remote". | ||
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* Kodi can use a Logitech Harmony remote using the normal Apple IR receiver that is built into some Macs. | * Kodi can use a Logitech Harmony remote using the normal Apple IR receiver that is built into some Macs. | ||
* Go to {{highlight|[[Settings/System/Input | * Go to {{highlight|[[Settings/System/Input|Settings -> System -> Input devices]]}} and change "Apple remote" to "Universal". | ||
* On the Logitech Harmony remote, select the Plex profile. | * On the Logitech Harmony remote, select the Plex profile. | ||
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**# If needed, set the remote to either Apple or Logitech Harmony (see the [[#Harmony]] section above) | **# If needed, set the remote to either Apple or Logitech Harmony (see the [[#Harmony]] section above) | ||
** Install this free patch: http://www.thebitguru.com/projects/iTunesPatch | ** Install this free patch: http://www.thebitguru.com/projects/iTunesPatch | ||
** Install Magic Keys : https://www.gearmusicplayer.com/extras.html | |||
** Still have problems? Try this: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=121137&pid=1002261#pid1002261 | ** Still have problems? Try this: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=121137&pid=1002261#pid1002261 | ||
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= Troubleshooting = | = Troubleshooting = | ||
{{see also|Troubleshooting}} | {{see also|Troubleshooting}} | ||
== General == | == General == | ||
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| Question= Userdata folder and logs | | Question= Userdata folder and logs | ||
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:''See '''[[ | :''See '''[[HOW-TO:Submit_a_bug_report]]''' for bug reporting details and '''[[forum:47124|here]]''' for instructions on reporting an issue to the forums'' | ||
* [[Userdata | * [[Userdata]]: {{highlight|/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/Kodi/userdata}} | ||
* [[Debug log]]: {{highlight|/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Logs/kodi.log}} | * [[Log_file|Debug log]]: {{highlight|/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Logs/kodi.log}} | ||
* Console log: {{highlight|/Library/Logs/Console/501/console.log}} | * Console log: {{highlight|/Library/Logs/Console/501/console.log}} | ||
* CrashReporter: {{highlight|/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/}} | * CrashReporter: {{highlight|/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/}} | ||
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* When Mac OS X touches files that are saved on a non-Mac-formatted drive (HFS+) it will save metadata in what are often called AppleDouble files. They often show up looking like <code>._filename.ext</code> or <code>.DS_Store</code>. ''On a native Mac formatted drive (HFS+) the metadata is written in such a way that it does not create these files, which is why you don't see them there.'' | * When Mac OS X touches files that are saved on a non-Mac-formatted drive (HFS+) it will save metadata in what are often called AppleDouble files. They often show up looking like <code>._filename.ext</code> or <code>.DS_Store</code>. ''On a native Mac formatted drive (HFS+) the metadata is written in such a way that it does not create these files, which is why you don't see them there.'' | ||
* Normally, these files should not be visible to Kodi and they should not be scanned into the libraries. The only exception for this is if "Show hidden files" is turned on under {{highlight|bordered=yes| [[Settings/ | * Normally, these files should not be visible to Kodi and they should not be scanned into the libraries. The only exception for this is if "Show hidden files" is turned on under {{highlight|bordered=yes| [[Settings/Interface|Settings -> Appearance -> File lists -> "Show hidden files and directories"]] }} | ||
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| Question= Bluetooth audio results in poor sound quality. | | Question= Bluetooth audio results in poor sound quality. | ||
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Go into {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/System | Go into {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/System/Audio|Settings -> System -> Audio]]}} and select '''Fixed''' and '''44.1''' on the settings. | ||
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=== Some screensavers are missing === | |||
: Due to a lack of manpower for OS X devs, "rsxs" screensavers were dropped from Kodi for Mac OS X. "rsxs" screensavers are still supported on other platforms. See '''[http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=262990 here]''' for more info. | |||
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| Question= Gatekeeper prevents Kodi from installing ("Kodi" can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer) | | Question= Gatekeeper prevents Kodi from installing ("Kodi" can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer) | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
{{main|HOW-TO: | {{main|HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_for_Mac_OS_X#Gatekeeper}} | ||
{{#lst:HOW-TO: | {{#lst:HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_for_Mac_OS_X|Gatekeeper}} | ||
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[[Category:Manual]] | [[Category:Manual]] | ||
[[Category:FAQ|Mac]] | [[Category:FAQ|Mac]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Apple]] | ||
[[Category:Troubleshooting]] | [[Category:Troubleshooting]] |
Revision as of 03:33, 8 July 2020
Mac OS X | Mac FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions for OS X and Mac hardware from Apple.
General FAQ
- See also: All_platforms_FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.
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