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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> | :<big>''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for an FAQ that applies to all versions of XBMC.''</big> | ||
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{{see also|History of XBMC}} | {{see also|History of XBMC}} | ||
Frodo is the codename for [[XBMC Media Center]] version 12 | Frodo is the codename for [[XBMC Media Center]] version 12. You will often see "v12" and "Frodo" used interchangeably in the XBMC community. | ||
Frodo v12.1, | * 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 | 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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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|Apple TV 1 (silver)]] | ||
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 2|Apple TV 2 (black)]] | * [[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 on iPad/iPhone/iPod touch|iOS devices]] | ||
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Linux|Linux]] | * [[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]] | * [[XBMCbuntu#How To Install XBMC Live|How to install XBMCbuntu]] | ||
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac|Mac]] | * [[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Mac|Mac]] | ||
*[[HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Windows|Windows]] | * [[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 | * Openelec and other pre-made Linux distros - Wait for them to push an update or manually install a Frodo build | ||
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{{see also|Thumbnails}} | {{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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* 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): | ||
* [ | * [movie file name]-(poster/banner/fanart).(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), [[extra fanart]] and [[Thumbnails#Examples_for_User-Defined_Video_Thumbnails|Actor thumbs (click link then scroll down)]] can also be included using the locations defined in [[Thumbnails]].}} | |||
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{{FAQ|1=Dirty_Regions | {{FAQ|1=Dirty_Regions | ||
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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 Slideshow screensaver go? | | Question= Where did the Slideshow screensaver go? | ||
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The [[Add-on:Slideshow|Slideshow screensaver is now | The [[Add-on:Slideshow|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|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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"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# | '''''See also:''''' [[AudioEngine#HD audio limitation of AMD fglrx in Linux|'''ATI HD Audio Limitation in Linux''']] | ||
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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# | * 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 [[Settings/System#Audio output|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}} | {{#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? | ||
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{{#lst:HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Linux|Debian}} | |||
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. | |||
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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? | ||
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*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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| Question= How to switch from XBMC unstable PPA (used in XBMCbuntu Beta/RC releases) to final PPA | | Question= How to switch from XBMC unstable PPA (used in XBMCbuntu Beta/RC releases) to final PPA | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
< | <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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==Raspberry Pi== | == Raspberry Pi == | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Raspberry_Pi | {{FAQ|1=Raspberry_Pi | ||
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==Android== | == Android == | ||
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{{See also|Android FAQ|HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Android}} | {{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 == | ||
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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 [[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]]. | ||
*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]]'''. | ||
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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#<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 folder]] with the following content: | ||
< | <syntaxhighlight lang="xml" enclose="div"> | ||
<advancedsettings> | <advancedsettings> | ||
<videolibrary> | <videolibrary> | ||
<dateadded>0</dateadded> | <dateadded>0</dateadded> | ||
</videolibrary> | </videolibrary> | ||
</advancedsettings></ | </advancedsettings></syntaxhighlight> | ||
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| Question=What should I do when Addon repositories dont list any contents? | | Question=What should I do when Addon repositories dont list any contents? | ||
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See [[Add-ons# | See [[Add-ons#Empty repository list|'''Empty repositories listing''']] | ||
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{{FAQ|1=more_help | {{FAQ|1=more_help | ||
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| Question=Where can I get more help? | | Question=Where can I get more help? | ||
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The '''[[ | The '''[[FAQ|general and platform specific FAQs]]''', the XBMC support forums: '''http://forum.xbmc.org''', 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== | == See also == | ||
{{upgrade FAQs}} | |||
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] | ||
[[Category:XBMC Manual]] | [[Category:XBMC Manual]] | ||
[[Category:Frodo|*]] | [[Category:Frodo|*]] | ||
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XBMC v12 (Frodo) FAQ |
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.
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- See also: XBMC all platforms FAQ for an FAQ that applies to all versions of XBMC.
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