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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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{{main|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for OS X}} | {{main|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for 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:Install Kodi for OS X#Gatekeeper|Gatekeeper]]''' | * 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 OS X#Gatekeeper|Gatekeeper]]''' | ||
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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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| 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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[[Category:Manual]] | [[Category:Manual]] | ||
[[Category:FAQ|Mac]] | [[Category:FAQ|Mac]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Apple]] | ||
[[Category:Troubleshooting]] | [[Category:Troubleshooting]] |
Revision as of 22:53, 19 June 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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Remote controls
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Troubleshooting
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Some screensavers are missing
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Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) (and higher) issues
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Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) (and higher) issues
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Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
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