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ATV2 booting straight into xbmc?

  • 29-03-2012 9:18pm
    #1
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I bought an apple tv on adverts for my sis for her birthday.
    First problem was I found out her tv had no hdmi port, bought a convertor, 50 euroo.
    She tried it tonight and it worked perfectly.
    Other problem I am having now is the atv was jailbroken and is booting straight into xbmc?
    She just wants to use it for netflix but can't get out of xbmc?
    Any way to do it apart from restoring ?
    She doesnt have a micro usb at the moment so need a quick fox if possible?
    Thanks
    Sham.


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  • #2
    acalmenvoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭acalmenvoy


    Exit out of xbmc (bottom left hand corner on main page) should bring you back to the Apple menu.


  • #3
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    Doesn't work, just keeps going back to xbmc.
    I think this was done purposely by the previous owner of the box
    I need to ssh into it and reverse the direct boot or failing that restore the box
    Cheers for the reply though


  • #4
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Hi

    You will need to SSH into ATV and enter this CL

    apt-get remove org.tomcool.xbmc-booter

    If you ever want to add it back...

    apt-get install org.tomcool.xbmc-booter

    DT

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • #5
    fox007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭fox007


    Deep Thought wrote: »
    Hi

    You will need to SSH into ATV and enter this CL

    apt-get remove org.tomcool.xbmc-booter

    If you ever want to add it back...

    apt-get install org.tomcool.xbmc-booter

    DT

    You can do this over wifi no cables required! log in with user name : root password : alpine hope the password was not rest or you will need a micro to restore it.


  • #6
    kin9pin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 959 ✭✭✭kin9pin


    fox007 wrote: »
    You can do this over wifi no cables required! log in with user name : root password : alpine hope the password was not rest or you will need a micro to restore it.

    Download PuTTY http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html
    to do this.


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  • #7
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    kin9pin wrote: »
    Download PuTTY http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html
    to do this.

    indeed...but i just use terminal, once its on your wireless network its easy to do.

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • #8
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    Cheers for the replies.
    I knew what I have to do but can't do it.
    I bought the ATV2 from a guy on adverts.
    I don't know the ip as I can't get into the settings to find it (can't get out of XMBC) so can't ssh
    Is there another way to find the IP?
    I am trying plugging it into my router etc.
    Guy gave me a couple of ip's to try but not working.
    It froze completely earlier but I managed to get it back.
    GUy said he would give me my money back but I would rather fix it if possible.
    Cheers again.


  • #9
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    its not on my wireless network as i couldnt get into any settings due to the boot into xbmc.
    cheers.


  • #10
    fox007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭fox007


    sham69 wrote: »
    Cheers for the replies.
    I knew what I have to do but can't do it.
    I bought the ATV2 from a guy on adverts.
    I don't know the ip as I can't get into the settings to find it (can't get out of XMBC) so can't ssh
    Is there another way to find the IP?
    I am trying plugging it into my router etc.
    Guy gave me a couple of ip's to try but not working.
    It froze completely earlier but I managed to get it back.
    GUy said he would give me my money back but I would rather fix it if possible.
    Cheers again.

    Load up xbmc go to system-system info your ip will be their!


  • #11
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    didnt show up at all in xbmc.
    I finally got it throught administration on my router, uninstalled the quick boot but it was still booting straight into it so uninstalled xbmc altogether.
    Hours i spent on this.
    Thanks to all for the help....


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  • #12
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    The problem continues.
    When I got the tv back working it was on 4.3.3 or something like that.
    So I updated it through the apple tv via the remote.
    When it was finished it just stayed on the silver logo and its stuck on that ever since.
    I cant see it in itunes to restore and now I can't even SSH into it?
    Anyone got any ideas?
    All I did was update?
    Thanks
    sham.


  • #13
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Hey

    Try putting the ATV into DFU Mode and connect to itunes

    Itunes should find the device in DFU mode and allow you to restore.

    This shows the best way to do it

    http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=12379

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • #14
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    thats the problem mate,
    can't get it into dfu modfe no matter what i try.


  • #15
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Hi

    Its all about the power..try these steps

    press menu+down ( when usb connected)--> this reboots the atv

    remove the power ( this is what is not in most descriptions but it was the only way I could get things in DFU)

    press menu+play for the 7 secs or so this will put it into dfu

    replace the power cable and continue

    When finished do not disconnect the power cable. Just disconnect the usb cable and plug in the hdmi cable. You should then be at the selection of the language.


    DT

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • #16
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    Just cant get it.
    How long do I hold the manu and down for?
    Sometimes the apple tv menu comes up ( for my imac )
    Tried different combos and just can't get it.
    Very frustrating.
    I had to give my sister my box and i have her's so no movies for me tonight..:(
    cheers.


  • #17
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    Just an update in case anyone has the same issue.
    If when updating to the latest firmware the apple tv hangs for any reason and displays the apple logo you will need a micro usb cable to plug it into pc/mac and restore.
    This sounds simple but it took me 3 diffferent cables to get it working.
    So if it doesnt work first time, try a different cable...
    Thanks all for the help.


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