[homebro2000]

I installed xbmc nightly build to my apple tv 2 last week, but now I am not sure how to update XBMC?

do I just install it over the current xbmc installed on my apple tv?

or do I have to uninstall it first and re-install nightly build xbmc?

Please help

[R0MSTER]

1- Go here to find out the latest nightly build
http://hadm.net/~keith/xbmc_atv2
2- ssh to your AppleTV2
3- cd /private/var/tmp
4- wget <url to the latest build>
5- dpkg -i <filename of latest build>
6- rm <filename of latest build>

You should be updated

Regards,

[bookice]

2011-05-04 22:38:10 (59.6 KB/s) - `latest_atv2.deb' saved [38612824/38612824]

Apple TV:/private/var/tmp root# dpkg -i latest_atv2.deb
(Reading database ... 3639 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2 10.0-7 (using latest_atv2.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2 ...
Setting up org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2 (10.0-7) ...
Apple TV:/private/var/tmp root# rm latest_atv2.deb




After following the instruction, my ATV2 still not upgraded...any suggestion?
Thanks in advance...

[R0MSTER]

2011-05-04 22:38:10 (59.6 KB/s) - `latest_atv2.deb' saved [38612824/38612824]

Apple TV:/private/var/tmp root# dpkg -i latest_atv2.deb
(Reading database ... 3639 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2 10.0-7 (using latest_atv2.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2 ...
Setting up org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2 (10.0-7) ...
Apple TV:/private/var/tmp root# rm latest_atv2.deb




After following the instruction, my ATV2 still not upgraded...any suggestion?
Thanks in advance...

Looks fine to me, check your system/settings what does it say for the day the build?

Regards,

[homebro2000]

1- Go here to find out the latest nightly build
http://hadm.net/~keith/xbmc_atv2
2- ssh to your AppleTV2
3- cd /private/var/tmp
4- wget <url to the latest build>
5- dpkg -i <filename of latest build>
6- rm <filename of latest build>

You should be updated

Regards,

Sorry I am noob, but what exactly do I put in the <url to the latest build> and
<filename of latest build>? also for why do you type rm? isnt rm for remove?

[R0MSTER]

Ok looking at your example the url of the latest build is the following:

http://hadm.net/~keith/xbmc_atv2/latest_atv2.deb

therefore the command is:

wget http://hadm.net/~keith/xbmc_atv2/latest_atv2.deb

Once that is finished

dpkg -i latest_atv2.deb

then

rm latest_atv2.deb

rm to remove the file once it's installed, why do you need it?

Regards,

[Polydwarf]

6- rm <filename of latest build>

Another option here is to rename the deb you just installed to include the date of the deb's build, so you can keep track of what version you're on a little bit easier.

If you're ambitious and brave, you could even write some auto-update scripting.

PS -- Note to OP, scripting auto-updates is not one of those things you should do unless you know what you're doing; since you're a self-confessed noob, it is most likely not up your alley

[kafugl]

Hello,
is it advisable to upgrade to the newest XBMC release?

I am asking because I normally would wait until nito-tv offers me a new XBMC release update.

Main question is: Does it run stable on an APT2?

Thanks

[yabbiman]

No, that's why it is still the "unofficial nightly build" otherwise it would be released.

[ktjensen]

Hello,
is it advisable to upgrade to the newest XBMC release?

I am asking because I normally would wait until nito-tv offers me a new XBMC release update.

Main question is: Does it run stable on an APT2?

Thanks

yes do it. Its better than the nito-tv build. Most of my ADDONS are now working with the latest nightly build.

Unless you are doing some deeply complex setup with XBMC you will be happier with the latest nightly build.

[Mini-Mess]

Wow, thank you for having this info posted.
Was driving me mad not being able to play mkv files etc. But now have updated with the lastest nightly build and its working great!

[kafugl]

Ok, Thanks.

[Murdoch]

Great! Thank you
I've been looking for this info quite a lot.
Finally my AppleTV 2 works like a charm

[jd2157]

Hello,
is it advisable to upgrade to the newest XBMC release?

I am asking because I normally would wait until nito-tv offers me a new XBMC release update.

Main question is: Does it run stable on an APT2?

Thanks

It's best to upgrade to the latest unofficial nightly build only if you have a specific issue on the official build or want to upgrade to iOS 4.3 (for some of it's new features). Otherwise stay on the version you have.

If you do upgrade to the unofficial nightly build, make sure to keep up with new releases since things are being fixed regularly. Here's a summary of the commands to run:

- ssh to your atv2 as root
- cd /tmp
- wget http://hadm.net/~keith/xbmc_atv2/latest_atv2.deb
- dpkg -i latest_atv2.deb
- rm latest_atv2.deb

[Mini-Mess]

Edit. - nevermind, just me not reading