The developers behind XBMC (XBMC Media Center) has just released version 12.1 with substantial fixes for 12.0 ‘Frodo’ mainline across all platforms. These fixes were added to enhance the program and make it even better. They include support for OSX default output device for audio as well as hardware decoding with Intel GPUs in OSX, full iPhone 5 resolution support, IOS 6 support on Apple TV 2 and more
For more about this release, please check out XMBC’s update page
Below are some of the changes that were added:
- XBMC does not crash when listed on the AppleTV top shelf
- Added support for additional Xbox 360 controller types
- Broader and more intelligent support for CEC devices
- Fixed problems with several addons due to broken binary read/write in our python interface
- Language fixes, including 7 new languages: Albanian, Burmese, Malay, Persian (Iran), Tamil (India), Uzbek, Vietnamese
- AirPlay fixes, including making discovery of XBMC more reliable on OSX
- Numerous crashing and stability fixes across all platforms
- Player optimization on the Raspberry Pi, including more efficient playback, better subtitle support, and many crash fixes
This brief tutorial is going to show you how to install XMBC in Ubuntu 12.10 / 13.04 if you haven’t already done so.
To get started, 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 as well as install XBMC
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install xbmc
After installing, go to Unity Dash and launch the program.
If you wish to completely remove XBMC from Ubuntu, run the commands below to remove its PPA from your system.
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
Next, run the commands below to completely uninstall XBMC.
sudo apt-get purge xbmc && sudo apt-get autoremove
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install XBMC 12.1 in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail?
To install XBMC 12.1 in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, you can add the PPA using the command sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa and then update your system and install XBMC using sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install xbmc.
What are the new features in XBMC 12.1 'Frodo' release?
The XBMC 12.1 'Frodo' release includes support for OSX default output device for audio, hardware decoding with Intel GPUs in OSX, full iPhone 5 resolution support, IOS 6 support on Apple TV 2, additional Xbox 360 controller types support, CEC devices support, AirPlay fixes, and more.
How can I completely remove XBMC from Ubuntu?
To completely remove XBMC from Ubuntu, you can remove its PPA by using the command sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:team-xbmc/ppa and then follow the instructions to uninstall XBMC from your system.
What are the language fixes included in XBMC 12.1 'Frodo' update?
The XBMC 12.1 'Frodo' update includes language fixes with the addition of 7 new languages: Albanian, Burmese, Malay, Persian (Iran), Tamil (India), Uzbek, and Vietnamese.
How do I launch XBMC after installing it in Ubuntu?
After installing XBMC in Ubuntu, you can launch the program by going to Unity Dash and searching for XBMC, then click on the XBMC icon to open the application.
What are the player optimizations made for Raspberry Pi in XBMC 12.1?
The player optimizations for Raspberry Pi in XBMC 12.1 include more efficient playback, better subtitle support, and many crash fixes to enhance the overall performance on the Raspberry Pi platform.
How does XBMC 12.1 improve stability across all platforms?
XBMC 12.1 improves stability across all platforms by fixing numerous crashing issues, addressing stability concerns, and enhancing the overall performance of the media center on various devices.
What are the key fixes for AirPlay in XBMC 12.1 'Frodo' release?
The key fixes for AirPlay in XBMC 12.1 'Frodo' release include making the discovery of XBMC more reliable on OSX, ensuring smoother AirPlay functionality, and enhancing the overall AirPlay experience for users.
