Create a patchstick for unlocking the full power of your AppleTV, being able to install third party apps and software that otherwise would not be compatible with your device

Atv

2 Create the bootable USB flash. And copy the needed files to the empty PATCHSTICK partition created by ATV USB creator. 3.5.2 Install alsa-driver 1.0.19.

If you're the proud owner of an Apple TV, chances are, just like in the case of other products from the same brand, that you'd like to have access to more features than the ones currently offered to you. As it happens, there is a possibility, a simple and effective one. Apple TV Patchstick Creator is exactly the means to this particular end.

  1. Brought to you by the creators of atv-bootloader and many others. The Intel/PPC OSX version of atvusb-creator. The Windows XP/Vista interim solution atv-win Note that the current version is atvusb-creator-1.0.b13 and atv-win-3.0.zip This version is comes with ssh, bin tools, and two plugins (XBMC/Boxee Installer/Launcher and SoftwareMenu).
  2. What steps will reproduce the problem? Updated ATV to 3.0.2 (accidentally!) 2. Patched using atvusb-creator-1.0b10 3. Ssh in and manually update SoftwareMenu to 1.0b1 What is the expected output.
  3. About ATV USB Creator. With the ATV USB Creator, USB patch sticks can be created on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux to install additional software packages via the USB port on Apple TV. In addition to SSH tools, there are also pre-built packages for installation of Media Center programs such as XBMC and Boxee.

How does it work?

While the mechanism behind it is much more complicated, the general idea is that with this particular application you can prep an external drive by installing custom firmware that will ultimately unlock some hidden features on your TV.

If you want to have KODI installed on your TV, now you can do that. All this particular app does is prepare you for opening a new chapter in your Apple TV's life. There are many more features and applications to be obtained after unlocking your product's full potential.

The interface

The patchstick, as it is called, can very easily be configured from the application's main window, which actually is the only window available. Select your TV's firmware version to ensure compatibility with the created mod. Decide on what software you'd like to install.

Start with SSH, as it is the core of the unlocking mechanism. Edius 6 new project free download. Continue with the Launcher in order to have an easy way to access your new content at any given moment. Once you deal with this process, hit the Create Patchstick button to finalize the whole action.

Atv Usb Creator 3 0 1Atv Usb Creator 3 0 1

Apple TV Patchstick Creator is an application that is dedicated to Apple TV users. It simplifies creating the necessary medium to unlock your product without having to frustrate yourself with a complicated and hard-to-understand process. It's also portable, which means that once you get the hang of it, you can easily help others do the same to their TVs.

Filed under

Apple TV Patchstick Creator was reviewed by Atv usb creator 3 0 12Tudor Sprinceana
4.0/5
Load comments
This enables Disqus, Inc. to process some of your data. Disqus privacy policy

Atv Usb Creator 3 0 1080p

Apple TV Patchstick Creator 3.0

Atv Usb Creator 3 0 14

add to watchlistsend us an update
1 screenshot:
runs on:
Windows 10 32/64 bit
Windows 8 32/64 bit
Windows 7 32/64 bit
Windows Vista 32/64 bit
Windows XP
file size:
14 KB
filename:
atv-win-3.0.zip
main category:
System
developer:

top alternatives FREE

top alternatives PAID

Atv Usb Creator 3 0 13

Tips‎ > ‎

Jailbreak Apple TV Original (1G) – ATVUSB-Creator

posted 5 Mar 2012, 05:56 by Yang Yang
These are instructions on how to jailbreak your AppleTV using a patchstick created by atv-win on Windows.
Before getting started you need will need a USB Stick which can be fully erased.
Step One
Create a folder called Patchstick on your desktop, download atv-win from here, and place it into the folder.
Double click to open the atv-win-3.0.zip archive and drag the atv-win executable into the Patchstick folder.
Double click atv-win-3.0.exe to launch the application.
Step Two
Select the newest firmware version from the Firmware Version dropdown and select SSHfrom the checkboxes below. Click the Create Patchstick button to continue.
Step Three
Atv-win will now ask you for a location to save a .img file. Navigate to the Patchstick folder on your desktop, input a filename of atv-patchstick.img and click the Save button.
Step Four
Atv-win will download the latest AppleTV firmware build the .img file.
Step Five
A popup will appear informing you that your patchstick img has been created successfully. Click the OK button.
Step Six
When asked if you would like to run USB Image Tool now click the Yes button.
Step Seven
Select your USB stick from the list of devices on the left and then click the large Restorebutton.
Step Eight
Navigate to the Patchstick folder on your desktop and choose the atv-patchstick.img file we created earlier.
Step Nine
When asked to confirm the restore click the Yes button. Note: You will lose all previous information on the USB stick.
Step Ten
USB Image Tool will now create your patchstick using the img file we generated earlier.
Step Eleven
Once the restore is complete eject the USB Stick and connect it to your AppleTV.
Step Twelve
Hold down the Menu and - buttons on the AppleTV remote until it reboots.
Step Thirteen
Notice the Patchstick will now do its job and install SSH on the AppleTV.
Step Fourteen
When complete, remove the USB Stick from the AppleTV and unplug the device. Plug it back in to reboot.
Step Fifteen
You can now access your AppleTV via SSH to perform a host of functions and hacks. The default username and password for your AppleTV is now frontrow and frontrow.