2014-01-01, 23:37
Installed Xfinity on my Frodo'd ATV2 (which has been working great for a long time). The new Xfinity looked fun, but as I was exploring the different aspects my ATV2 stalled. After giving it plenty of time, I gave up and unplugged it, figuring I'd have to do a standard re-tethered boot to get it back up and running. However , my iTunes on both my computers (New Macbook Pro with Maverick and Old Macbook Pro with Leopard) won't recognize the ATV2 at all, so I can't seem to affect it. I tried with it plugged in, unplugged, attempted to put it in DFU mode, restarted it by holding down the remotes restart buttons for 6 seconds, but nothing is allowing my computer to recognize it (even though it blinks happily and correctly when I hold down the remotes A&B buttons for 7 seconds, etc. All these 'commands' seem to 'work' but have no affect - never did go into DFU mode).
I've tried every fix online, but can't seem to get it to show up in iTunes to even just restore to original settings. Oddly, when I plug it into the TV, it displays the Apple Logo before turning off.
Did Xfinity brick my ATV2?
Sadly, I'm a great hands on tinkerer, but not very good with tech talk, so I apologize in advance for anything (everything) I've left out. Really concerned that I've ruined my beloved ATV2, and really missing my XBMC.
Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me.
I've tried every fix online, but can't seem to get it to show up in iTunes to even just restore to original settings. Oddly, when I plug it into the TV, it displays the Apple Logo before turning off.
Did Xfinity brick my ATV2?
Sadly, I'm a great hands on tinkerer, but not very good with tech talk, so I apologize in advance for anything (everything) I've left out. Really concerned that I've ruined my beloved ATV2, and really missing my XBMC.
Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me.