Patchstick

Mr.187 · Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:27 am Post subject: Patchstick

Has anyone got this working, I've created the patchstick but my apple TV doesn't want to boot from it, I'm using ATV version 1.

Cheers
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TonyMontana · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject:

I have just screwed with this for 6hrs and cannot get it to work. It seems fairly easy...but....UGGGGH!! I feel stupid I cannot get this to work. I just want my ATV to play divx and .avi. I picked up a refurb this week for $229.
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g5g5 · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:31 am Post subject:

TonyMontana · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:49 am Post subject:

I can't find any info as to how the drive should be formatted so I format it as HFS journaled. I get everything loaded onto the drive and Terminal outputs the correct info. But the ATV won't boot it up. I have read a few tidbits that maybe the 2gb thumb drive is the culprit. People recommend a 1gb or 512mb. We'll see if a new drive makes the difference.
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Ben_Tex · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject:

Do you have a valid boot.efi in the Patchstick root? I don't think the 2GB drive should be an issue.

TonyMontana · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:02 pm Post subject:

Ben_Tex · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject:

It would be in root, but I have a feeling that you didn't copy it over. I'm not sure if it would be kosher to post a direct link to the file here, so check this out. You need to follow the second option. If you're still having trouble with the steps, look here.

TonyMontana · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject:

I have scoured these exact links numerous times. I fully understand this being a "touchy/potentially illegal" subject. I fully appreciate your help in this though.
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Ben_Tex · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject:

No problem. Were you able to get it going?

TonyMontana · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject:

I haven't picked up a smaller USB thumb drive yet. I've read at least 4 post of this (USB drive size) being the problem.
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Ben_Tex · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject:

TonyMontana · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject:

Ben_Tex · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject:

It's right in the home directory of the Patchstick folder that you downloaded.

I would use TextWrangler to modify it. Just right click the file, open with TextWrangler, make the change, and save it.

You can also go to Search > Find if you have trouble finding the code. Then copy the code into both fields and click replace.

TonyMontana · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:57 pm Post subject:

Ran through your very detailed instructions Ben_Tex. This S.O.B. is a no go. Damn the Man anyhow Confused

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