[Pie77]

From what I keep reading there is no way to get sound under 4.3.1 yet, right?

It works using Seas0nPass.

[Pie77]

hello i am also new to this all. i tryed seas0npass but nito didnt install do i need to ssh to add it?

You don't need nito to install XBMC. Just follow this guide:

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Ins...MC_on_ATV2

[DN38416]

From what I keep reading there is no way to get sound under 4.3.1 yet, right?

You can get sound. 2.0/2.1 setups are fine... But if you're using Dolby (AC3) or DTS, then you will get static or no sound.

Currently AC3 and DTS are only working with 4.2.1 firmware AFAIK.

[itsalltrash]

I posted this elsewhere, but here is step by step to install XBMC on 4.3.1 with working AC3\DTS and SMB.

I spent a lot of time with this yesterday and below is the process that I put together. I hope at least one person finds it useful!


I completed this JB and XBMC setup on Win7 SP1 x64.

The files that you will need are:
1. Seas0nPass: (My Last Modified Date was 2011.4.5)
A. Windows: http://files.firecore.com/SP/Seas0nPass-win.zip
B. Mac: http://files.firecore.com/SP/Seas0nPass.zip
2. Semi-Nightly Build of XBMC for iOS: (My Last Modified Date was 2011.4.1)
A. Download details are in the process below
3. Putty: (The standard version of Putty should work just fine. Other SSH tools may be used, but this was the most solid for me. If you don't see prompts for input where needed then you need a new tool!)
A. Download Page: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtat...nload.html


XBMC Install on iOS (Semi-Nightly Build Merged with Trunk)

1. Jailbreak your AppleTV with Seas0nPass: http://support.firecore.com/entries/387605

*Note* You do not even have to attempt the tethered boot steps as this version is an Untethered JB.

*Troubleshooting* If you have any problems applying the cooked firmware:
1. Ensure that you have a good Micro-USB cable! If the light on the ATV2 blink too quickly or stay off for extended periods of time when just the USB cable is plugged in then your cable (or USB port) is bad!
2. Restore the ATV2 to the stock 4.3.1 through iTunes.
3. Startup the ATV2 and step through the first couple options (select language and opt in\out of the user feedback).
4. Attempt the Seas0nPass JB again.
5. If iTunes keeps actiing up then restart your machine and attempt again.

2. Log into you AppleTV via ssh:
A. For Putty just enter your ATV2 IP Address. For other tools use the following:
Command: ssh root@<your ATV2 IP address>
B. Enter your username as root and your password. If you haven't changed the password then it should be "alpine" (less the quotes).

3. Update the repositories:
A. Enter the following commands:
Command 1: echo "deb http://apt.saurik.com/ tangelo-3.7 main">/etc/apt/sources.list.d/saurik.list
Command 2: apt-get update
Command 3: apt-get -f install

4. Install the latest Semi-Nightly build of XBMC for iOS:
A. Enter the following commands: (Wait for the download to complete. Also, you will receive one error. This is expected, just continue on to the next command.)
Command 1: wget http://hadm.net/~keith/xbmc_atv2/latest_atv2.deb
COmmand 2: dpkg -i latest_atv2.deb (You will receive an error, that's fine, go on to the next line)
Command 3: apt-get -f install (Now you will be prompted twice. First for if you want to conitnue and second to not verify, select yes, or 'y', for both.)

That's it. XBMC is now setup and ready to use. The sound and smb issues are resolved with this install method.


*Optional* Install NitoTV

1. Log into you AppleTV via ssh:
A. Connect to Use the same connection if it is still open, or reconnect using step 2 in the XBMC install.

2. Update the repositories:
A. Enter the following commands:
Command 1: echo "deb http://apt.awkwardtv.org. /"> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/awkwardtv.list
Command 2: apt-get update
Command 3: apt-get -f install

3. Install NitoTV:
A. Enter the following commands: (You will be prompted to install dependencies. Choose yes, or 'y', at the continue prompt.)
Command 1: apt-get install com.nito.nitoTV

4. Reset the ATV2:
A. Enter the following commands:
Command 1: killall AppleTV

And that completes the NitoTV install. Enjoy. This will allow you to go back to the stable release of XBMC in the future when it is officially released.


*Optional* Change the root password (The default root password is the same on every JB iOS device, so for security sake you should change it!)

1. Log into you AppleTV via ssh:
A. Connect to Use the same connection if it is still open, or reconnect using step 2 in the XBMC install.

2. Change the password:
A. Enter the following commands:
Command 1: passwd
B. Enter your new password twice

Now you have a new root password. Remember this password in case you need to SSH in again.

[jd2157]

4. Reset the ATV2:
A. Killing Lowtide (killall Lowtide) doesn't seem to work on the Seas0nPass JB, so you will have to manually pull the power on the ATV2 to get the NitoTV menu option.

The tutorial you grabbed this from was probably for the original Apple TV. I think the command you wanted was "killall AppleTV"

[itsalltrash]

Thanks jd2157. I updated the process.

[ulcajun]

itsalltrash's guide worked like a charm, should be stickied!

[roger06]

Hi guys

I've been using XMBC on my ATV for 6 months and love it, but do get the 'failed to initialise audio' about 40% of times I start it.

I'd also like to update the Apple firmware 4.3 to get Vimeo (I'm on 4.2.1 at the mo).

I'm confident re-breaking with SeasOnPass but understand my XBMC settings will be wiped. Is there not a settings directory I can back up to restore my settings? or would this be wiped when upgrading the Apple firmware?

thanks!

[roger06]

OK, ignore that as I've gone ahead and done it anyway.

But I can't remember how I connected to my NAS drive for music! I've chosen UnPnP but I'm sure it wasn't this last time. The tracks show but as soon as I play one it freezes... hmmm.