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| Question= Installing and updating Kodi for iOS | | Question= Installing and updating Kodi for iOS | ||
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* '''[[HOW-TO:Install Kodi for iOS|Install Kodi on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch]]''' | * '''[[HOW-TO:Install Kodi for iOS|Install Kodi on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch]]''' | ||
* '''Requirements:''' | |||
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{{FAQ|1=SSH | {{FAQ|1=SSH | ||
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| Question= SSH | | Question= SSH | ||
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* [[SSH|Secure Shell (SSH)]] is used to send remote commands to | * [[SSH|Secure Shell (SSH)]] is used to send remote commands to iOS devices. You might need this for some Kodi related tasks detailed on this page. For SSH access you can use [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ putty] or [http://www.bitvise.com/tunnelier.html Tunnelier] on Windows, Terminal.app in Mac OS X, or any standard terminal/shell in Linux. | ||
* To SSH into an iOS device open your SSH application and type in: | * To SSH into an iOS device open your SSH application and type in: | ||
:<pre>ssh [email protected]</pre> | :<pre>ssh [email protected]</pre> | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Current_build|2=Kodi_Version | {{FAQ|1=Current_build|2=Kodi_Version | ||
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| Question= How do I find out what version of Kodi am I running? | | Question= How do I find out what version of Kodi am I running? | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Media | {{FAQ|1=Media | ||
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| Question= Accessing media | | Question= Accessing media | ||
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:{{See also|Adding videos to the library|File sharing}} | :{{See also|Adding videos to the library|File sharing}} | ||
* | * Most users just connect to media that's being shared from a computer, HTPC, or NAS device on your local network. iPad and other iDevices can store files locally, and the iPad specifically can also use the Apple Camera Kit to use USB drive and SD cards. | ||
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* Kodi for iOS is a full version of Kodi and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]]. For iPad users, a "Re-Touched" skin is included in Kodi that makes the device easier to use. See '''[[Skins]]''' for more info about switching to other skins. | * Kodi for iOS is a full version of Kodi and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]]. For iPad users, a "Re-Touched" skin is included in Kodi that makes the device easier to use. See '''[[Skins]]''' for more info about switching to other skins. | ||
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| Question= Backing up Kodi's settings | | Question= Backing up Kodi's settings | ||
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* | * Most users will just want to use the backup add-on from within Kodi. See '''[[Backup]]''' for more general backup information, including the add-on. | ||
* Users can also manually copy the [[userdata folder]] (via iFile or other file manager app from Cydia) from the iOS device to another computer: | |||
:<code> /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/ </code> for all of your Kodi data, add-ons, skins, etc, or just <br /> | :<code> /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/ </code> for all of your Kodi data, add-ons, skins, etc, or just <br /> | ||
:<code> /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/ </code> for just the settings files themselves (which takes up less space, but means you would have to re-download add-ons, etc) | :<code> /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/ </code> for just the settings files themselves (which takes up less space, but means you would have to re-download add-ons, etc). | ||
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| Question= Resolutions iDevices can play and output | | Question= Resolutions iDevices can play and output | ||
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| Question= iPad camera connector for USB and SD cards | | Question= iPad camera connector for USB and SD cards | ||
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Revision as of 21:43, 29 July 2015
iOS | iOS FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions for iOS, including iDevices and the Apple TV 2 (black).
General FAQ (all devices)
- See also: All platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.
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Touch screen controls |
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- Main page: Touch controls
- Context menu: Single-finger long tap or two-finger single tap the menu item.
- Go Back: Two finger swipe left.
- Zoom into/out of Image: Pinch.
- Slide out menus: Hold the menu item to bring it up, then swipe right to access the sub content.
- iDevices can use the multitasking player control bar and lockscreen controls for music.
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Remotes for iDevices |
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- Direct touch screen input
- Web interface, including add-on interfaces
- Kodi smartphone and tablet remote apps.
- Bluetooth keyboards can be used for navigation and playback, in addition to text entry.
- Headphone remote control of Apple headphones or on bluetooth headphones can control play/pause and next/previous item (playlist or auto play next).
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Resolutions iDevices can play and output |
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- iDevices can playback most videos as high as 1080p.
- Retina and widescreen is fully supported on iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5c, 5S and iPod touch 4, 5.
- Retina GUI is supported for iPad 3, 4, iPad Air, and iPad mini 2 (Retina) but video playback is still clamped to 720, pending some issues.
- Native video out as of v12 (Frodo) is now supported for HDMI adapter, VGA adapter, and AirPlay mirroring (to ATV2/3 only for mirroring). See #iOS to TV.
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How to use video output to a TV |
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iPad camera connector for USB and SD cards |
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- Kodi for iOS can read videos and files via the iPad Camera Connector Kit though the SD card reader or the USB port adapter (drives must be self powered or hub powered). Files should show up under /var/mnt/mount1/.
- As of iOS 8.1.x, it seems that mounting only Apple HFS(+) formatted SD cards is supported.
- There are limited reports of success mounting FAT32 or exFAT formatted SD cards, even those less than 4 GB in size. Previous versions of iOS (7.x) appear to have supported more file systems.
- As of iOS 8.1.4, a known good workflow to use an HFS+ formatted SD card as a video source is:
- Double-press the Home button to launch the App Switcher and swipe up to close Photos and Kodi, if open already.
- Insert the Camera Connection Kit with SD card installed.
- Wait several seconds until the message appears: "Cannot Use Device - USB Storage: The connected device is not supported." This may not appear if using a powered USB hub and separate card reader.
- Launch the Photos app. It may appear unresponsive and even terminate and re-launch automatically. It should take less than 30 seconds in total for the activity to subside.
- Launch Kodi.
- If the screen is black for 5-10 seconds after launching Kodi, then double-press the Home button twice, launch the App Switcher, swipe up to close Kodi, and then re-launch Kodi.
- Once in Kodi, add a Video source with the path /var/mnt/mount1 to view videos stored on the SD card.
- For troubleshooting tips when using the CCK, refer to the forum (try this thread, this one, or this one) or this reddit page
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Troubleshooting
See also: Troubleshooting
Have you tried switching it off then on again?
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Kodi v15 won't start on iOS 5.x
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