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I'm curious to get folks take on the solution offered by ATVFlash. It seems
like it
offers very similar functionality to the ATVUSB solution and is already
compatible
with AppletV 3.0. Any thoughts?
Original comment by steve.s....@gmail.com
on 4 Nov 2009 at 5:20
We do not discuss commercial patchstick solutions here. We believe that we
offer a
superior solution, starting with the fact that our work is free and open
source. It
also receives recognition from the XBMC and Boxee development community. I
believe
the product you mentioned uses the Launcher project to run Boxee&XBMC. Launcher
is
developed for free by stephan.diederich and is integrated into atv-usb. Why
would
you pay for the very same Launcher?
Work has begun on Launcher 3.2 to enable XBMC support, and if they are still
using
Launcher to run XBMC and Boxee, then no they are not 100% 3.0 compatible, they
would
then be using the alpha and beta builds that are being made. Therefore they are
only
3.0 compatible after atv-usb is as the Launcher they use has not been developed.
I've never used said product, so I can't comment on it's functionality and how
good
it is, but me personally, I've never had a problem with the free patchstick
provided
on this site, which is why I decided to help out with the Windows version. The
developers of Launcher are also affiliated with this patchstick project, where
as
said product is a third party. I know which one will be better at providing
support
with Launcher.
Both Mac and Windows versions install SSH and BinUtils on the Apple TV
successfully
still. The usr/pwd is still frontrow, frontrow. Unfortunately SoftwareMenu is
not
compatible and the developer is not active in the community, therefore it is
not
coming back to any patchstick.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 4 Nov 2009 at 10:01
I ran the update to 3.0 and was unable to use XBMC, boxee etc. I followed Brad's
instructions using the launcher by sdavilla. For those out there getting
errors,It
took me twice to do it, but now my xbmc works great as it did before, so don't
get
discouraged. Remember if you new to ssh'ing in EVERY thing has to be exact or it
won't work properly.
Original comment by shadowja...@gmail.com
on 6 Nov 2009 at 1:03
Ditto above. I ran my existing (atvusb-creator) patchstick on my 3.0 AppleTV.
I then followed the SSH instructions at
http://www.appletvhacks.net/2009/11/03/apple-tv-3-0-nitotv-xbmc-boxee-and-others
-now-working/#more-532.
I'm only interested in Boxee (for iPlayer mostly) It works a treat. Menu is far
easier to use, boxee and XBMC more tightly integrated. Go do it, it's dead
easy!
Original comment by jonesthe...@gmail.com
on 6 Nov 2009 at 9:54
I keep reading that the 2.4 patchstick still works, but that you then have to
take
additional steps to make everything work properly and remove the non-working
features
(not good the computer challenged). Will there be an update posted that takes
care
of all the extra steps automatically and removes the incompatible portions? The
latest post in the Downloads section is still from August and is labeled with
2.4.
Being less technical, this would really, really be appreciated.
Original comment by steve.s....@gmail.com
on 6 Nov 2009 at 2:17
Sadly, without Couchsurfer working there is no way I can update to OS3. I need
CouchSurfer to get past the 24 hour sign-in screen that the wireless network in
the
hotel I am staying at has.
Otherwise I would need to use an additional access point and router to get past
it.
Original comment by jerry.wi...@gmail.com
on 6 Nov 2009 at 2:24
:(
Original comment by steve.s....@gmail.com
on 6 Nov 2009 at 2:56
@Steve.S.Buecheler.
I know I haven't updated the windows release since early September. On the 31st
work
was already underway and the adjustments made. I am now simply waiting for
Launcher
to go out of beta before I incorporate it and it will be done. SoftwareMenu
will be
removed, and the interface will be revamped for versions above 3.x (I will just
issue a standard update with 3.0)
jerry.withers: I am sorry that you can't update to 3.0. You will have to talk
to the
dev about that. We only make the patchstick - it is Apple's firmware update
that has
caused these problems.
I hope that's cleared some things up.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 6 Nov 2009 at 4:34
@Sam - will you also update the Mac version?
Original comment by HiTekAlex@gmail.com
on 6 Nov 2009 at 4:51
@HiTekAlex
I have nothing to do with the Mac version. It's Davilla's department. I am sure
he
will update it as a major firmware update has come out (3.0). He had not
updated the
Mac version since last November, about a year, and the Windows version was not
being
updated either. There was perfectly good reason for this: The process did not
change
at all, all that needed to be updated was the DMG used. Rather than spend time
updating the download links in the apps, he created a Choose DMG button (for
Mac) so
that all versions worked with future versions. I have improved the Windows
version
by giving it a UI, the same Choose DMG, updating download links etc... The time
Davilla saves he puts into XBMC.
And that is a general roadmap of where we're going with the whole thing.
However, since it's 3.0 and the current solutions do not offer compatible
versions
of Launcher, it will be updated. This will only happen when Launcher 3.2 is
finalised. We will always do our best to support the latest versions.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 6 Nov 2009 at 7:16
Sam Nazarko-
Just to close the loop on this. Here is the response from their Customer
Service:
"Yes, the current version of aTV Flash (4.0) is fully compatible with
the current 3.0 AppleTV software. The XBMC/Boxee Launcher application
is included."
Original comment by steve.s....@gmail.com
on 6 Nov 2009 at 7:58
Firstly, the issues page is for issues with this product, not another. Please
keep
that in mind.
If they are claiming to have full support then good on them. I was under the
impression they bundled in a copy o'Launcher. If this is the case then they
have
XBMC support only at the moment and are using beta software in their final
releases.
To be honest, I couldn't care less about their progress, I am more concerned
about
our product, the free alternative that's just as good as any other patchstick
out
there.
:)
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 7 Nov 2009 at 3:03
Understood. Thanks for the replies.
Original comment by steve.s....@gmail.com
on 7 Nov 2009 at 3:21
I just want the AppleTV to run files from a USB stick (with perian installed).
I have a new appleTV with 3.0 on it.
What are the apps /plug-in I need. I am not interested in other apps or
options. I would appreciate a comment
on this what to do for this.
Original comment by jvanr...@gmail.com
on 7 Nov 2009 at 9:00
I always get the error of
XBMC/Boxee exited with status 4
anyone who knows what it means??
grtzzz
Jupil
Original comment by jupi...@gmail.com
on 7 Nov 2009 at 12:32
Think it's a memory issue?
Not sure. Try rebooting aTV or restoring it.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 7 Nov 2009 at 3:43
[deleted comment]
[deleted comment]
Have you got the 10.4.9 combo installer dmg & recovery.dmg files in your
~/Documents folder on your ATV
when you try to patch 3?
I ended up having to do a factory restore then patching with a fresh install on
a usb. I tend to do this for every
update - gets rid of any cruft - but not everyone has the time or patience to
do this each time.
Original comment by paultr...@gmail.com
on 8 Nov 2009 at 12:30
UPDATE: 3.0.1 released to fix an issue where content goes missing. Patchstick
still
works if using the beta launcher.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 8 Nov 2009 at 4:58
I followed the above instructions on
http://www.appletvhacks.net/2009/11/03/apple-tv-3-0-nitotv-xbmc-
boxee-and-others-now-working/#more-532
to the letter, but when I try to start boxee or xbmc I get the following:
An error occurred.
Press play/pause to restart your Apple TV.
I'm guessing the link on the interface is broken. please help.
Original comment by Jorge.Ca...@gmail.com
on 8 Nov 2009 at 11:34
@Jorge.Campos75
If you are running 3.0.1 then you need to run these commands (from
http://www.appletvhacks.net/2009/11/03/apple-tv-3-0-nitotv-xbmc-boxee-and-others
-now-working/#more-532):
sudo mount -uw /
cd /users/frontrow/
wget http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/858897/XBMC/Launcher-3.2.beta3-debug.run
chmod +x Launcher-3.2.beta3-debug.run
./Launcher-3.2.beta3-debug.run
sudo mount -ur /
Original comment by elightbo
on 10 Nov 2009 at 2:12
I absolutely agree that this free and open source version is better but when
can we
expect a 3.0 release that addresses the apple tv 3.0 update?
Original comment by vim...@gmail.com
on 10 Nov 2009 at 12:27
I also want a 3.0 Patchstick download too, but I think they are having some
technical difficulties with certain aspects of the PatchStick Update including
some
developers who have left the project.
Original comment by steve.s....@gmail.com
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:33
Don't spread rumors, no developers have left the project. A new patchstick
distro is pending and will get
released when it's done and not before.
Original comment by sdavi...@gmail.com
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:44
steve.s.buechler. You are talking rubbish here. We've not lost any devs, infact
we
gained one in August (me). The patchstick process is absolutely fine. It's the
same
as before, we just need to update a couple of files. We haven't done that yet
because we are not out of beta with Launcher yet.
I am curious as to why you think we have project issues.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:05
I remeber reading that the developer for Software Menu has left the community.
Is
that not true?
With NitoTV working I can let Software Menu go, but I can not patch to 3.0
without
Couchsurfer or something similiar working.
Original comment by jerry.wi...@gmail.com
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:35
TomCool (Software Menu author) was seen recently on irc and was working on 3.x
fixes.
Original comment by sdavi...@gmail.com
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:38
Well that is great!
Now all I need is a CouchSurfer miracle and I am in the clear.
Original comment by jerry.wi...@gmail.com
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:49
He was inactive for a while, but even so, SoftMenu dev does not work on the
patchstick. We just integrated his work.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:14
can someone post a direct link to the 3.0.1 update from the apple site? I tried
to use
the atv-win version to patch my 3.0 ATV today, but the link to the dmg file of
FW 3.0
is no longer available.
Thanks.
Original comment by sonny.be...@gmail.com
on 11 Nov 2009 at 7:38
Sorry everyone. Continued digging and found a direct link to the the 3.0.1 FW
in the
AkwardTV wiki.
Here is a direct link to everyone else that may look for
it:http://mesu.apple.com/data/OS/061-7491.20091107.TVA31/2Z694-6004-003.dmg
And while I'm adding a comment, THANKS to the developers of this wonderful
patchstick
solution!
Original comment by sonny.be...@gmail.com
on 11 Nov 2009 at 7:54
Looks like Launcher 3.2 was released. Looking forward to a new patchstick.
Original comment by davidhil...@gmail.com
on 13 Nov 2009 at 11:03
That's great! Having a patchstick for the 3.0 Apple tv is going to make things
a lot
easier!
Original comment by vim...@gmail.com
on 14 Nov 2009 at 12:56
Just created a new patchstick based on the instructions / 3.0 image file:
http://mesu.apple.com/data/OS/061-7491.20091107.TVA31/2Z694-6004-003.dmg. the
stick
created A-OK, but after uploading to the ATV, I see the software menu option,
complete sub menus: 3rd party plugs/manage built in scripts/Restart Finder &
Settings, but same as B4, none of the sub menus work.
Original comment by Ray....@gmail.com
on 14 Nov 2009 at 6:48
Sorry, I forgot to complete the last post
Just created a new patchstick based on the instructions / 3.0 image file:
http://mesu.apple.com/data/OS/061-7491.20091107.TVA31/2Z694-6004-003.dmg. the
stick
created A-OK, but after uploading to the ATV, I see the software menu option,
complete sub menus: 3rd party plugs/manage built in scripts/Restart Finder &
Settings, but same as B4, none of the sub menus work.
& I don't see anything about Boxee or XBMC eventhough I saw XBMC loading during
the
ATV flash.
Original comment by Ray....@gmail.com
on 14 Nov 2009 at 6:57
It is necessary to update your Launcher installation.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 14 Nov 2009 at 3:46
You can fix it by going to the Software Menu web link directly
(http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/SoftwareMenu)
and manually installing his new program, which for some reason is not included
in the patch stick. It will add a
bunch more options and all the menu items will start to work again. DONT
DOWNLOAD THE ATV LOADER until
they fix it. I just crashed my ATV with it.
Original comment by TheN...@gmail.com
on 22 Nov 2009 at 8:22
I made my first ever Patchstick last night, with the latest ATV.dmg, 3.0.1, and
the Launcher update as
described here in other posts.
Everything went OK, Boxee, and XBMC installed no problem, except the Software
menu>sub menus. None of
them worked.
Can someone please explain to a novice, how I manually install the program from
(http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/SoftwareMenu)?
I am running 10.6.2
Thanks
Original comment by bill...@gmail.com
on 22 Nov 2009 at 10:40
I updated Software Menu within using its own update option and not the menu has
disappeared. I tried using the script via SSH that the author suggests but
still no
luck getting it back. BTW, this is still under 2.4 as I am not able to yet
upgrade to
3.01.
Seems version 0.90 might be the last that works with 2.4.
Original comment by jerry.wi...@gmail.com
on 22 Nov 2009 at 10:46
I cannot seem to get this to download on my USB. Have tried 2 different USB and
reformatted using different
scenarios. Any advice as exactly how to make this on my USB?
Thanks,
Ken
Original comment by kee...@gmail.com
on 22 Nov 2009 at 2:24
SoftwareMenu is a third party tool therefore I can't help you with it much.
However,
as the current version does not run on 3.0 it is impossible to update it
because the
updater doesn't work properly.
You should delete your current SoftwareMenu and SSH in and install the latest
version which is confirmed to work.
Or you can wait for our patchstick to be updated.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 22 Nov 2009 at 2:41
I am using ATV OS 2.4 and can not get Software menu back. I was able to copy it
via
SSH to the ATV, but I can not move it over to the System directory where it
needs to
go.
I tried the "Sudo -s mount -uw" (or something along those lines, but can not
get
write authorization to put it where it needs to go.
Original comment by jerry.wi...@gmail.com
on 23 Nov 2009 at 9:04
I can't seem to find the 3.0 dmg all the links go to apple with an unable to
find link. Does anyone know where to
get the file from?
Original comment by zguerin...@gmail.com
on 24 Nov 2009 at 11:17
Apple periodically remove links to old firmwares, the latest firmware is all
that
remains (aka 3.0.1).
Here's a link to latest fw for you: http://mesu.apple.com/data/OS/061-
7491.20091107.TVA31/2Z694-6004-003.dmg
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 24 Nov 2009 at 6:25
The link has broken off. Copy and paste it don't click it.
Original comment by Sam.Nazarko
on 24 Nov 2009 at 6:25
I managed to download the 3.0.1 dmg from
http://mesu.apple.com/data/OS/061-7491.20091107.TVA31/2Z694-6004-003.dmg few
minutes
ago.
I *think* the link to the latest version is contained in the
http://mesu.apple.com/version.xml file. It seems to be...
Original comment by m...@ttcave.ca
on 24 Nov 2009 at 6:27
Thanks guys for help locating that. Last night every time I would get to the
apple
website I would get a message saying the file could not be found. I appreciate
the
help, now off to ssh into atv for the 1st time. Hopefully it is as easy as
Boxee
makes it sound.
Original comment by zguerin...@gmail.com
on 25 Nov 2009 at 3:00
[deleted comment]
"please please please, i for some reason used patchstick.ca to patchstick my
atv but
want to revert back to my atv-usb-creator."
The only way I got back from the same place was to revert to factory settings,
and then upgrade to 3.0.1 and
then run atv-usb creator. Yes, it took a while. To revert to factory settings,
hold the menu and down arrow keys
until the light on the unit turns orange. You will be asked to pick a language,
and then a screen with three
choices, one of which is revert to factory settings (or something similar)
Original comment by timcr...@gmail.com
on 4 Dec 2009 at 1:56
Original issue reported on code.google.com by
jerry.wi...@gmail.com
on 29 Oct 2009 at 7:48