ATV2 script error

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What steps will reproduce the problem?
1. ice films when i get to source area
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What is the expected output? What do you see instead?
video should play but i receive script error

What version of the product are you using? On what operating system?
ATV 4.3 

Please provide any additional information below.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by samuel.s...@gmail.com on 29 Nov 2011 at 3:23

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Ok I'm reading everyones posts & I'm so lost. I have the same Error code 
showing up when I try watching anything on my AppleTV (which I got as an Xmas 
gift - it was already "jailbroken"). Yesterday it was working completely fine. 
Can anyone please give me an easier breakdown on how to fix this? 

Basically, since it was a gift - would I be able to fix this myself or do I 
need to give it back to the person who broke it? Any help, in a simplified 
manner, would be MUCH appreciated! Please feel free to email me directly: 
loramos84@hotmail.com. Thanks :)

Original comment by loramo...@hotmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 12:53

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45 sec wait for mu?

Original comment by crazy_in...@hotmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 1:34

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thanks to bernard f and guy in comment 38. mine is working perfectly now

Original comment by 20jo...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 1:38

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Comment 38: how do I replace the file? Do I need to connect my apple tv to my 
computer? Thanks for your help. I'm new at this.

Original comment by nop_srey...@yahoo.ca on 3 Jan 2012 at 2:11

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Nope, this fix did not work for me at all. 
Icefilms won't even open, but will show the same Error code.

Original comment by gpy...@yahoo.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 2:13

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Do you need micro usb cable for this fix?

Original comment by putheae...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 2:44

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THXXXXXXX 38!!!!!!!!...working great again now!!!!...

Original comment by davide.i...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 2:44

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would you mind tell us step by step what you did to succeed?

Original comment by gpy...@yahoo.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 2:47

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Step by step instruction would be greatly appreciated... Thanks.

Original comment by putheae...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 2:50

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38 saved everything...you need to download his file and (well that's what I 
did) delete what is inside the same folder and replace with the download from 
the message 38..I have a MAC and I used CYBERDUCK

/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/addons/plugin.video.icefilms/mega/

Original comment by davide.i...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 2:56

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I mean said 

Original comment by davide.i...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 2:57

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So I need to hook apple tv to my pc and replace the file?

Original comment by putheae...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 3:01

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Post 38 gives you the file
Post 49 tells you exactly how to do it. I tried shortcuts to Post 49's 
suggestions and they DO NOT work. You MUST delete megaroutines.py from 
"/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/addons/plugin.video.icefilms/mega/
" on your ATV2 and then file transfer (copy) the downloaded megaroutines.py 
from Post 38 into the same directory. Just replacing the file did not work for 
me.

Also, you MUST unplug the power from the ATV2 as mentioned in Post 49. I tried 
to just reload XBMC, this didn't work. I then tried to press Menu and Play 
together to force a reboot of the ATV2, then get back into XBMC and try 
IceFilms, it wouldn't load. So I then followed Post 49's recommendation to 
unplug the ATV2 for 10 seconds and plug it back in, get back into the ATV2 
menu, launch XBMC, then successfully launched IceFilms and then successfully 
launched a whole bunch content from within Icefilms with no wait time (I do not 
have a MegaUpload account).

Thanks so much for putting out a new megaroutines.py file with a 2 line 
difference from the old one. It's amazing how such a little code change makes 
such a difference in app performance. And yes, after a file compare the 
difference between the two files is that the new megaroutines.py file has 2 
extra lines somewhere in the code (in the same block of code actually).

Original comment by tgm...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 3:20

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THANK YOU!!!   Comment 30 WORKED LIKE A CHARM!!   THANKS

Original comment by ress...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 3:25

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Once I download #38 file what's the next step? I read it's supposed to replace 
a different 'file' but I don't think I have that 'file' on my laptop. Is that a 
problem? If it IS a problem, is there a way I can get that 'file' so I can 
replace it with #38's. 

Please, I cannot go back to cable - it's like having to sit back in Coach! 
#torture

Original comment by loramo...@hotmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 3:25

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comment 38 i did exactly what u said and it worked but when i go to watch 
something the video never loads i am using apple tv2. Thank you

Original comment by shantyes...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 3:26

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Thanks 38 for the fix as it did fix the script error, but I am having the exact 
same problem as 50.  I can only watch one video and if I try to watch another 
after everything looks like it is loading but a quick blink of working in the 
lower right corner and nothing happens.  unplugging the ATV2 will let me see 
another movie but I will have to unplug the EVERY time to see videos.  Any help 
would be appreciated!!

using ATV2 4.4.4 , Eden XBMC, Icefilms 1.0.21

Original comment by steve.ro...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 4:09

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Ok guys...here it is step by step

Download the fix from "comment 38" and save it on your desktop.
This is the WINDOWS method!
1.See that your apple TV is connected to your "TV" NOT your computer! No micro 
USB needed!
2.Open FileZilla (Host:Yr Apple TV IP addrs/ Username:root Password:alpine 
/Port:22) to get into your apple TV
3.Find the folder in filezilla on your 
computer..../private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/addons/plugin.video.ice
films/mega/
4.Delete the old "megaroutines.py" file, DO NOT DELETE the "megaroutines.pyc" 
file!!!(This DELETE is a MUST.. no shortcuts)
5.ADD the new "megaroutines.py" file (i.e the fix you downloaded onto yr 
desktop) 
6.Unplug the apple tv from the power cord and HDMI and wait 10 seconds.
7.Reconnect the apple TV, first the power and then the HDMI cable.
8.Start Icefilms through Xbmc and check
9.Bring out the pop and popcorn :)
10. Enjoy!!!

Original comment by bernardf...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 4:49

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I just did exactly what you wrote and still getting the error on my ATV 2. I 
deleted, unplugged power and hdmi. Still nothing

Original comment by joshuaho...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 5:27

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ok why is it some video files work and some dont?

Original comment by sanjaydu...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 5:41

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I personally like the steps in Comment 70. Easy to follow. Fixed the issue. 
Thank you. 

Original comment by ghotbehm...@yahoo.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 6:43

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K it worked for me eventually.
make sure you leave the files _init_py and _init_pyc and megaroutines.pyC 
untouched.  Change only the megaroutines.py file.

I followed the process in post 49 but I mistakenly removed the .pyc file as 
well. I assumed the pyc was a backup ("c" as in "copy") of the old py file so I 
figured it should be deleted as well.

Now if you delete the .pyc file it seems like XBMC (V11.0 Eden) notices this 
upon start-up and automatically downloads a backup/restores it to how it was 
before.  This seems to replace the updated py from post 38 and revert back to 
where you started.  I'm just guessing this is what happens.  Really I have no 
idea.

Anyways post 70 specifically said not to do this.   I did the process over 
again and woohoo thanks to all of you!

It was a pain in the ass but now the updates have made the experience so much 
better. I'm actually glad it messed up.  Thanks again

Original comment by fiasko...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 6:44

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Thank you, you guys are great and on top of the changes to keep us up and 
running. I do not care about the wait time, only wish I could play icefilms on 
2 different atv2 at the same time with the free account..... Thanks again for 
your hard work!!!

Original comment by workman1...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 7:47

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Still not working for me at all on my ATV 2. I have tried EVERYTHING.

Original comment by joshuaho...@gmail.com on 3 Jan 2012 at 3:23

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OK, I've been consumed by this failing apple tv for about a week now and after 
reading seemingly every post on the internet and having my wife on the brink of 
divorce ;) I've come up with what I think has fixed it. (well mine's working 
anyway)
Step 1. plug into your modem via ethernet and access settings (google how to do 
this)
Step 2. Change the encryption to wpa personal/encription type AES.
Step 3. Open security tab and uncheck the box for ip flood protection/try 
disabling the firewall completely but turn it back on if no change(leave ip 
flood protect off)
Step 4. completely restore apple tv to its original factory settings
Step 5. download the new updated free season pass jailbreak tool and follow the 
instructions (super easy)
Step 5. now that your apple is jailbroken, plug it in to your tv and reconnect 
wifi
Step 6. youtube how to ssh (using mac terminal or the other way using windows) 
nito tv onto your apple tv.
Step 7. go to install software inside the nito tv menu and install xbmc from 
there
Step 8. youtube/google how to upload icefilms and other plugins using cyber 
duck program (mac) or another program for windows.
After I did all this, I played movie after movie back to back and it worked 
with zero script errors

I also changed the skin for xbmc and it changed the entire menu UI which was 
really cool.

For those of you who have paid to have their apple tv's jailbroken. I've 
googled and you tubed my way through everything. it is very easy and is better 
to do it yourself for times like then when it is not working so you can fix it 
yourself. 

Original comment by bparson...@gmail.com on 12 Jan 2012 at 3:32

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Thanks 38!! For the fix worked like a charm

Original comment by Oee_oe...@hotmail.com on 15 Jan 2012 at 12:39

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Thanks 38! Worked for me

Original comment by Chelle.M...@gmail.com on 15 Jan 2012 at 11:30

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I have a jailbroken apple tv 2 version 4.4.4 with xbmc eden 11.0 I did exactly 
as instructed in post 70. I played 2 movies and then couldn't play any tv shows 
off of Icefilms addon. It doesn't give me an error message it just has the 
circle (working symbol) and the play icon flashes briefly in the left hand 
corner and then nothing happens. HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!

Original comment by danidja...@gmail.com on 16 Jan 2012 at 3:06

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70 how do you add a file from the desktop to the ATV if there is no usb hookup?

Original comment by dbutters...@gmail.com on 30 Jan 2012 at 9:31

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I just did exactly what #70 wrote and still getting the error on my ATV 2. I 
deleted, unplugged power and hdmi. Still nothing. Man this sucks

Original comment by johnwest...@gmail.com on 7 Feb 2012 at 9:53

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I also followed the direction exactly...without success.  I still get the same 
"script failed" error message.  It seems that perhaps this fix worked for those 
with the previous version of Icefilms.  I have 1.0.25 and it's completely 
useless. Very disappointing. 

Original comment by rbise...@gmail.com on 11 Feb 2012 at 10:06

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I just fix my problem. go to system setting-add on- enable add on- video add 
on-right click on ice film- click on configuration- scroll over to metadata and 
uncheck enable metadata. 
                         Good luck

Original comment by mcnairty...@gmail.com on 24 Aug 2014 at 8:43

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 I had a problem with ice film script failed message and fixed the problem see 85

Original comment by mcnairty...@gmail.com on 24 Aug 2014 at 8:54