[TUTORIAL] Install earlier version of XBMC

pteronaut · 02-29-2012, 06:20 PM

So, you've keenly upgraded to the latest version of XBMC on your ATV2 only to find that the latest version has a deal breaking bug.

Here's how to revert to a previous version:

Exit XBMC on the ATV2
On any web browser on your computer, go to XBMC's repo's deb folder.
Code:
```
http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/atv2/deb/
```
Download the last version that worked. (usually the first one later than the newest, the page has time stamps)
Using an SFTP program (I am using WinSCP on Windows) copy the file to your ATV2)
Using an SSH terminal, (I am using PuTTY on Windows) log into your ATV2, and navigate to the location that you transferred the file to.
Enter the following command (where [File Name] is the full filename of the .deb file downloaded:
Code:
```
dpkg -i [File Name]
```

Note: WinSCP & PuTTY both point to the same location when it first logs into the ATV2.

To revert from RC1 to b3, the file that you need is:

org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-0~b3_iphoneos-arm.deb

and the command to re-install it is:

Code:

dpkg -i org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-0~b3_iphoneos-arm.deb

l8ter · 02-29-2012, 06:24 PM

Dont we have a tutorial section ?

Wait i check this ....

Waiting...

Ummm yes still there,thread moved since you didnt piss me off like the last person i banned.

Thanks for the tut..

~~K1LL1aN~~ · 02-29-2012, 06:44 PM

Deal breaking bug?

Can you elaborate a bit more mate?
I'm new to using Apple TV so I don't know what difference between the new version of XBMC and the previous one on aTV is to notice anything. Should I revert to an older version and what is the benefit of doing so?

>|SuperBee|< · 02-29-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K1LL1aN

Deal breaking bug?

Can you elaborate a bit more mate?
I'm new to using Apple TV so I don't know what difference between the new version of XBMC and the previous one on aTV is to notice anything. Should I revert to an older version and what is the benefit of doing so?

He is talking about an a/v sync issue. I don't understand the bug fuss, its an easy fix...
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=124185

Stick with what you have. If you start a video stream from 1Channel or Plex or something and the video is moving faster than the audio just try the fix in the link above and it should be fixed. Not worth the hassles and risks in downgrading.

pteronaut · 03-03-2012, 11:18 AM

XBMC's has updated to RC2 which fixed the bug during Sinful's downtime.

This can also be used to downgrade iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad software providing that you can access the repo via a web browser.