As expected, XBMC 12.0 codenamed Frodo, has just been released. It comes with HD audio support, including DTS-MA and Dolby True-HD via XMBC AudioEdngine, Live TV, and PVR integration and support for OS X and Raspberry PI and Android platforms.
Below are some of the features that were added in this released version.
- HD audio support, including DTS-MA and Dolby True-HD, via the new XBMC AudioEngine (OSX/iOS not yet available)
- Live TV and PVR Support
- h.264 10bit in OSX to match the 64-bit support in Linux
- Improved image support, allowing the database to accommodate numerous additional images
- Support for Raspberry PI
- Initial support for Android platform
- Advanced UPnP sharing
- Improved AirPlay support across all platforms
- Default video languages now match the language being used by XBMC
- Improved controller support in Windows and Linux systems
For more about this release, please read the changelog here.
To install XBMC 12.0 in Windows and Mac systems, use this download link.
To install it in Ubuntu, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to add its PPA.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
Finally, run the commands below to update your system and install / upgrade to XMBC 12.0
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install xbmc
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install XBMC 12.0 'Frodo' in Windows system?
To install XBMC 12.0 in Windows, you can use the download link provided in the article and follow the installation instructions.
What are the key features of XBMC 12.0 'Frodo'?
XBMC 12.0 'Frodo' comes with HD audio support, Live TV and PVR integration, h.264 10bit support in OSX, improved image support, Raspberry PI and Android platform support, UPnP sharing, AirPlay support, and more.
How to add XBMC 12.0 PPA in Ubuntu?
To add XBMC 12.0 PPA in Ubuntu, open the terminal using Ctrl - Alt - T, then run 'sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa' command to add the repository.
What platforms are supported by XBMC 12.0 'Frodo'?
XBMC 12.0 'Frodo' supports OS X, Raspberry PI, Android, Windows, and Linux platforms.
What improvements were made to controller support in XBMC 12.0 'Frodo'?
XBMC 12.0 'Frodo' improved controller support in Windows and Linux systems, providing a better user experience for controlling the application.
How to update to XBMC 12.0 'Frodo' in Ubuntu?
To update to XBMC 12.0 in Ubuntu, run 'sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install xbmc' commands in the terminal after adding the PPA repository.
What audio formats are supported by XBMC 12.0 'Frodo'?
XBMC 12.0 'Frodo' supports HD audio formats like DTS-MA and Dolby True-HD via the new XBMC AudioEngine.
How to enjoy XBMC 12.0 'Frodo' features on Mac systems?
To enjoy XBMC 12.0 features on Mac systems, you can use the provided download link to install the application and explore its functionalities.
