2014-01-21, 23:25
(2014-01-21, 22:10)Samu-rai Wrote: A couple of questions if that's ok?
Firstly, does the add-on overwrite each 'category', or will it just add to what is already in place?
For example, if I have a set up with 10 add-ons, and the restore a backup with 2 add-ons (which aren't already on the system), after the restore has been finished will the system now have 12 add-ons or 2?
Secondly, is it possible to restore from Dropbox through a developer app?
I have tried a few times, it starts as expected but then hangs on 'gathering file list'.
Your first example is correct, a restore will not "wipe out" existing addons, simply add to what is already there. If a file with the same name does exist it will be overwritten. So if you've downloaded an updated addon and then do an import where an older version exists you may end up with the older version again. My suggestion for restores is typically to do them right after a new install or when you aren't worried about losing files (like DB gets corrupted or something).
It should be possible to restore from Dropbox with the developer app. That being said their API does seem extremely slow. Not sure if this is due to how their python libraries are setup or just their systems in general. The gathering files process goes out and tries to do a recursive "find" on all folders matching your criteria in the backup archive. Try watching your log if you can, it could be that it is finding files but just taking a very long time.
(2014-01-21, 22:39)renhack Wrote: Confirmed. Won't install through the addon manager. Was working fine last night. Tried to set up my last appletv this morning and couldn't install.
Do other addons download? This may be something to post in the general support forum as it relates to the addon manager specifically, it could be something wrong with the mirror sites or even just xbmc on your device.
