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Tuesday, June 05, 2012, 04:45 pm
Apple TV 5.0.2 software update rolls out
Apple on Tuesday updated its Apple TV software to version 5.0.2 for second and third generation units.The Apple TV Software Update, released as build 9B830, brings unknown fixes to both the second and third generation set-top media streamers. Apple's support web page has yet to divulge the contents of the update, but a more detailed description should be posted in the near future.
The quick download showed no visible changes to the UI or content meaning that the update may be a fix for backend performance issues or preparation for as-yet unreleased features set to be announced at WWDC next week.
To install the new 5.0.2 version on your Apple TV, navigate to the "Update Software" menu option under Settings > General.
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I hope the update sorts out the issue of the ATV losing iTunes over the Home Sharing.
Feels snappier.
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I kid.
I just hope they allow you to move the icons around. It's a somewhat trivial thing, but the only thing I use the Apple TV for is Netflix and looking at my Photos, so I'd like to be able to put them at the top.
I hope the update sorts out the issue of the ATV losing iTunes over the Home Sharing.
Yeah, I've been having this problem too, where it sees that the itunes library is there when you're on the main screen, but won't connect when you try to select it, and just hangs there until I hit the menu button to back out. Then I to go to the computer, quit itunes and relauch it and it works again. I'm going to check out the update and see if it fixes the issue.
I hope the update sorts out the issue of the ATV losing iTunes over the Home Sharing.
That would be nice! Very frustrating having to Screenshare into the server and turn off/on Home Sharing.
Edit: Doesn't appear to have resolved it. My guess is this will require a fix on the iTunes side, not Apple TV.
I hope this update is for the WWDC announcement of Apple TV SDK!
Not being funny, but something as BIG as an SDK would be something more than a MINOR point release.
Yeah, I've been having this problem too, where it sees that the itunes library is there when you're on the main screen, but won't connect when you try to select it, and just hangs there until I hit the menu button to back out. Then I to go to the computer, quit itunes and relauch it and it works again. I'm going to check out the update and see if it fixes the issue.
That issue seemed to go away for me with the last update.
I hope the update sorts out the issue of the ATV losing iTunes over the Home Sharing.
Yeah, I've been having this problem too, where it sees that the itunes library is there when you're on the main screen, but won't connect when you try to select it, and just hangs there until I hit the menu button to back out. Then I to go to the computer, quit itunes and relauch it and it works again. I'm going to check out the update and see if it fixes the issue.
That would be nice! Very frustrating having to Screenshare into the server and turn off/on Home Sharing.
Edit: Doesn't appear to have resolved it. My guess is this will require a fix on the iTunes side, not Apple TV.
Don't know if it will help you or not. I used to have this issue fairly often, pretty frustrating. I have 3 AppleTVs throughout the house and would have this happen at least once a week. It went away for me when I decided to assign static IPs to all of the AppleTVs and my iMac that was hosting the content. Ever since I gave all devices a static IP, I have not had this happen one time (at least 6 months now). Your mileage may vary...
Don't know if it will help you or not. I used to have this issue fairly often, pretty frustrating. I have 3 AppleTVs throughout the house and would have this happen at least once a week. It went away for me when I decided to assign static IPs to all of the AppleTVs and my iMac that was hosting the content. Ever since I gave all devices a static IP, I have not had this happen one time (at least 6 months now). Your mileage may vary...
Server already has a static, I'll have to check the Apple TV. If not, I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the suggestion!
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I hope this update is for the WWDC announcement of Apple TV SDK!