#How to install xbmc on apple tv 1 update

The software will format your thumb drive and you will lose any data on it. I chose “ATV-Patchstick” as the install and “XBMC/Boxee” as the install option. Follow the instructions on the website, a few tips though:

You will need a USB thumb drive with at least 512Mb minimum storage. This will crack the Apple TV so you can access its files from your computer.

#How to install xbmc on apple tv 1 update

If you can’t afford to reset your machine, at least update to the latest version.ĭownload the atvusb-creator software from It has now been confirmed by one user on the Sling Communityįorums that the app runs fine without resetting Apple TV first.īefore proceeding with the installation I would do a factory reset of your Apple TV then do an update to the latest version. This guide assumes you are starting fresh with a wiped Apple TV (as you can see in step one), but feel free to try this if you have already hacked yours and installed nitoTV, just start at step 10. I have made this as simple as possible because many of the users have commented on how difficult it is to understand the current guides out there as they assume a fairly advanced knowledge of the terminal.

But I will say, you may not even need this file, it’s just that I used it and I don’t know whether it works without it.Īlso make sure Slingplayer (version 1.0.7) is up and running on your Mac before attempting this. Read step 9 (and the linked guides) before you proceed. Step 9 may be a stumbling block for some people as it involves obtaining a file (recovery.dmg from the original Apple TV software version) that is not readily available. I would read all of the instructions first to make sure you understand what’s involved. Welcome to Greg's guide to getting SlingPlayer to work on Apple TV. 9 Install Perian, mplayer, Turbo's kextloader & Smart Install.