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FYI, Seas0npass is updated. http://support.firecore.com/entries/387605 quote:Seas0nPass provides an UNTETHERED jailbreak of the 2nd gen Apple TV running the latest 5.0.1 (iOS 5.1.1 - 9B206f) software that was released on May 10th, 2012. And in case any of you have a PITA time getting into DFU mode like I usually do: quote:- press menu+down ( when usb connected)--> this reboots the atv Kenderama fucked around with this message at 17:57 on May 26, 2012 |
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Maybe you can hide them? http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/tips/comments/hiding-main-menu-icons-on-the-apple-tv/ Now we wait for jailbreak on 5.1 
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Sep 26, 2012 12:48
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I really don't get what the issue is running XBMC on ATV2. I've been doing it for 2 years now without major issues. I have the latest XBMC on the latest iOS, and the only thing it chokes on is wmv files. Wired network off my Mac Mini fileserver (with drives hooked up via USB) and it plays fine. Perhaps you need a different skin? I know that a lot of the high-shiny-graphic ones make the ATV dog out - but the basic Confluence one works fine.
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Mar 12, 2013 14:33
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Don Lapre posted:My biggest issue was that it chokes on 1080p files. *nod* Unsurprising since the ATV can only handle 720p anyways.
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Mar 12, 2013 19:49
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kuskus posted:How'd you install it? You using nitoTV to manage the package, or did you just add a source in ssh and use APT? Mind telling me which source? I used Seasonpass to JB, then did a command line install of xbmc following the instructions in the xbmc forums. I've got two ATV2's now (after a nice trade for some computer hardware) and have the same experience with both.
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Mar 13, 2013 01:33
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I guess I really never noticed much slowness - or if I did, i ignored it. I am just happy xbmc will play anything I throw at it without requiring a server like Plex.
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Mar 14, 2013 16:23
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HUGE SPACEKABLOOIE posted:Greetings apple drones! If you are wanting to JB an ATV you need an ATV2 - ATV3's are not jailbreakable. The ATV has HDMI and Optical audio out, and ATV2 is 720p so you would be all set. Just warning you though, unless you get really lucky, expect to pay $150+ for an ATV2, as everyone who has them to sell knows that they are not available and they are a hot commodity.
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Feenix posted:Do we yet know if that Apple Trailers Plex tweak still works after updating to get HBOGO? I'll test this when I get home. If I can have Crunchyroll + Plexconnect, then I'm selling my jailbroken ATV2 and getting another 3.
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Jun 19, 2013 19:30
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Kenderama posted:I'll test this when I get home. If I can have Crunchyroll + Plexconnect, then I'm selling my jailbroken ATV2 and getting another 3. I checked. it works just fine after upgrading. Woo!
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Jun 20, 2013 01:11
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Feenix posted:Did you have to redo anything? Nope. It was seamless - I did the software update from the Apple Settings menu and when it came back up I had the new icons and PlexConnect still worked.
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Jun 20, 2013 12:45
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:Can anyone comment on how the interface on the espn app differs from that on the xbox 360? Does it have favorite teams like the 360 version? I can't help on this one as I don't have cable / espn to test with. 
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Jun 20, 2013 18:40
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Feenix posted:Any of you fine folks with ATV3 & PlexConnect: I thought I had played some of the trailers through that channel. I can double check tonight when I get home, but it used to work.
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Jun 20, 2013 20:41
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chizad posted:Prospective cord-cutter here, and I'm considering picking up an Apple TV since iTunes seems to have the best prices for the shows I watch. I currently have one of the WDTV Live boxes, but if the ATV will handle everything I use the WDTV for that'd be awesome. I've got some noob questions so I can make sure I understand correctly how the ATV would fit in with the rest of my entertainment center/home network. #1 and #2: I would highly recommend Plex and PlexConnect. Then you don't have iTunes bloat and Plex can handle mkv's like a boss. #3: You can airplay from your iPad 2. I believe everything else you said would be correct. #4: Yes, they have to be on the same network - they don't have to be wireless as long as they are on the same network / on a subnet that can talk to each other, etc.
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Jul 9, 2013 23:37
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frogg posted:Is anyone else not updating their ATV3? Mine bugs me for an update a couple times a day and AFAIK there's no setting to disable that. I really like PlexConnect but everything I know about jailbreaking my phone tells me not to update this thing ever. I updated mine to current and did not lose the PlexConnect capability. It's a DNS hack outside of the ATV so it would be very difficult to fix.
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Jul 10, 2013 20:20
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That is strange, Feenix. I'm running this on a 2011 Mac Mini and I never *have* to reboot it. Usually it happens only when an update requires it for OSX It's been solid for me. What issues are you having that requires the reboot?
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Jul 23, 2013 13:17
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That is strange. The only time I've had that happen is if it's trying to access something Plex has no metadata for (i.e. home-created movies, porn, etc.) In that case I just hit Play instead of select and it goes past the metadata-displaying phase and works. Might not be the same issue since you said it happened just launching trailers, but.. Also make sure you run the python script with sudo or it won't bind to the port right. (Yes, I've had all these happen to me.  )
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Gotcha. Do you run anything like LitleSnitch or anything firewall related on your Mac? That could be interfering with ports opening closing. Is the terminal window show any output that might be helpful here? I know when mine gets a DNS request it outputs all of that to the terminal window.
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Acrolos posted:I am moving into a new home and am connecting all of my devices (directv box, video game system, etc.) in a media closet, out of site. Unfortunately, the Apple TV doesn't appear to have an easy method of controlling it like the others. I tried to use the remote app on my ipad, and it works, but I really don't want to bring out the ipad every time I want to watch my apple tv. Logitech Harmony Smart Control is what I use at home. (With an iPhone. But they have an Android app I think) It uses wifi, and a massive cancer-inducing IR blaster.
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Feenix posted:Ever since updating, what is this new counter thing on my PlexConnect shows? Its like a counter clock. "12:25 remaining" or some junk. It's not the remaining show runtime... so Im confused... I am not sure where this is, but I did see that it will show you at what time your show will end. Maybe that is it?
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Aug 31, 2013 15:09
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Mr. Nice! posted:If you're ripping your movies why not just rip them in an itunes compatible format? iTunes can point to files on a server and pull them right up on an appletv without issue. Then it can't break. The reason I don't do that is because I don't want GIGS of movies slowing down iTunes, which already has a very large music collection to choke on. Though I do also admit to the problem eventually resolving itself as I've stopped buying new releases on BluRay and just buy them from the iTunes store - but those stream instead of downloading to my local PC.
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Sep 2, 2013 14:50
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Feenix posted:Any word on plex connect? Yes. The DNS re-route blocks the update. And according to a quick google search it does indeed work with the new release. Time to update!
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Sep 21, 2013 11:48
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Feenix posted:Not to be all helpless child here, but are there step-by-steps for those who are blocked? Just change your DNS back to whatever it was (or use google's DNS: 8.8.8.8) then do the Update Software under General. Takes about 20 minutes or so.
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Sep 22, 2013 04:53
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Apple pulled the update from OTA last night apparently because of many reports of bricked ATV's. Sad. One of my two went flawlessly and the one hooked to the home theater can't update so no itunes radio. Guess I'll just airplay.
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Sep 22, 2013 17:32
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6.0 is back online to update with.
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Feenix posted:So just change in network settings on the ATV where the DNS points, update, then change back to the altered plex DNS, right? Correct, yes. So in my case, I changed by 192.168.xxx.xxx address to 4.2.2.2 (or you can use 8.8.8.8 - whatever floats your toboggan) did the update, then after the 20 minute process, switched it back and went back into Plex. Was nice this morning listening to iTunes Radio
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Sep 24, 2013 12:31
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Feenix posted:Thanks for the confirmation. I assumed so and did it last night sbyway. Total cakewalk. Sorry I missed that - just looked and sadly it doesn't tell me anything except your network looks okay.
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Sep 25, 2013 11:32
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Don Tacorleone posted:This is an excellent, well-written account of "How did Blackberry lose 75 billion? and the lead in the smartphone wars?" Did you miss your thread target for posting?
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Sep 30, 2013 22:32
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Feenix posted:ATV updated to 6.0.1. Not sure what the implications are yet. Just FYI. Plexconnect seems to work okay. I think it just added the iMovie Theater.
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Oct 24, 2013 21:21
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Minidust, just to answer your question, using Plex won't break any of your subscription stuff. It's basically just using a signed developer certificate on the device and pointing it to a local DNS server that intercepts the Trailers app calls and redirects them to Plex - everything else routes the same. If you ever do run into anything odd that might block (like I've seen that Apple Software updates sometimes won't call home) just revert your DNS back to normal - do what you need to do - then swap it back. Takes 30 seconds.
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Mar 16, 2014 17:06
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Looks like we got three new channels today. The Lifetime network, the History channel, and A&E
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Axiem posted:So, "Aliens changed my daughter", "Aliens built the pyramids", and "Aliens landed; drama ensues". At least there's a theme going. I was kinda startled by all the shows on one of the channels - they were all titled... "American <this>" and "America <that>" and "America, gently caress Yeah!" etc etc. Wow, we're a bit aggressive. :/
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Just as a note for anyone curious, Plex still works as a server under the OS X 10.10 dev preview.
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For what it's worth, the new update to iOS for Apple TV does not break Plex.
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Okay some questions for you Feenix 1) is your iMac connected/wired to same router that serves your 5ghz network? Please provide the following info: iMac: (Under Network System Prefs)  AppleTV:  And finally the results from a ping and trace route to the AppleTV's IP - open your Terminal.app and do the following:  If you can't ping/traceroute it means they are on different networks. (For example, when I was writing up this post I realized my Office AppleTV I use on the treadmill was on my Guest network, which does NOT have access to my iMac's network. Once I moved it to the correct internal network they could see each other. I think that is what is happening with you.) Hope this helps! I'll check back later / tonight and see how you do.
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Feenix posted:You're always such a peach! I came down this morning to capture the info you asked for and [Apple] It just works.[/Apple] No worries! Glad I could scare it into working for you. ^_^
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Nov 8, 2014 23:58
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You need to set the DNS on your AppleTV to point to your computer. It's currently pointing to your router, which is what is normal. Plex connect requires you to have it as your computer.
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dexter6 posted:Not sure if anyone else has been frustrated by not being able to activate AE, History, ABC, (not Lifetime) on Comcast on their Apple TV, but I saw this workaround posted on another site and figured I'd post here. It worked for me: Could someone add this to the OP? Would be nice to keep up front.
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Feb 6, 2015 17:04
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Some folks have noted that in the Developer portal, they now allow you to specify up to 100 Apple TV devices as developer devices. Before they didn't break it out. So hopefully that is a sign that something is happening in the background.
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I have three AppleTVs and are all used for slightly different purposes. The main one (and main purpose) is in the home theater, and that serves up all my media I have bought on the iTunes store (I don't use cable TV, so when shows I like air, I buy them and watch them from iTunes via ATV) , allows me to use Plex for those videos I don't get from iTunes / old stuff I've converted from old DVDs and such, and allows me to Airplay music and video from my laptop. The bedroom ATV is much the same, but is mainly used as an Airplay device for music through the soundbar, but I occasionally watch an episode of Top Gear before bed. The gaming room ATV is used almost exclusively for Airplaying maps and images for use during gaming sessions.
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Akuma posted:Holy poo poo I never thought of doing this! Originally we were going to use it to Airplay in our remote player from Florida, but we built him his own mac-mini telepresence unit and wired up a sound system for the table - so we returned the ATV to just screensharing / image sharing duty.
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