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Apple TV 2nd Generation: After latest update Apple TV has only computer and settings icons

Sat, 05 May 2018 20:34:56 -0700

I bought apple TV 2nd generation in Jan 2012,it was working well. Last month I downloaded the update version 5. After this I can only see Computer and Settings Icon. Tried restore, resetting, direct ethernet connection, thru itunes downloaded the updates with micro usb. nothing works. Can someone help us?

Thanks

⟐ Commented May 05, 2018 at 20:34 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: DC/DC replacement switching power supply

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:13:05 -0700

Is there a pinout available for the internal power supply? or does a DC/DC version of the internal Apple TV 2 power supply exist?

⟐ Commented October 17, 2017 at 16:13 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Hard wire ethernet connection not recognized

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 23:39:32 -0700

When I plug the patch 5e cat5 cable to the unit I got no connection at all and the apple tv doesn't see the hard wire connection.But I can go wireless.Please help

⟐ Commented January 22, 2020 at 23:39 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Is it possible to upgrade the RAM?

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:58:08 -0700

Is it possible to upgrade Apple TVs (2nd gen) memory?

⟐ Answered October 17, 2017 at 19:58 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: I need to buy Apple TV 2nd generation LED

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:05:16 -0700

I live in Brazil and in a trip to USA I bought one Apple TV 2nd generation.

Unfortunately after a couple of weeks using and loving it, the LED burned out. One night before it was fine and I turned it off when I went to bed. Next morning the LED didn't came on anymore.

Apple doesn't sell Apple TV here, mostly because the iTunes Store in Brazil only have Apps, Podcasts and iTunes U. I talked to Apple Authorized Repair Centers but they don't have the parts or training for the Apple TV. They don't repair it.

I think I just need to buy the LED part and replace it. My Apple TV works fine and I even installed the latest firmware update.

My question is: Where can I get the part?

⟐ Answered August 19, 2011 at 6:05 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: use the appletv to 12volt

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 08:35:56 -0700

hi, i'm italian boy, I need to use the apple tv in a car, I would like to replace the power supply ac-dc power supply with a dc-dc 12v-3.4V. is it possible? I do not know the pin power

⟐ Answer accepted November 14, 2016 at 8:35 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Is there internal microphone in the Apple TV 2nd Generation?

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:34:41 -0700

Does Apple TV 2nd Generation support the view-chat?

If supported the image chat, is it through the internal microphone part or furnished with a Web-camera like TV that Panasonic makes?

⟐ Answered October 15, 2010 at 4:34 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Where/s the IR receiver?

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:31:13 -0700

I didn't see a hi-res image of the front of the Apple TV. Where's the IR receiver, and how does it connect to the logic board?

⟐ Answer edited September 29, 2010 at 14:31 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: iMovie Theater on Apple TV

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:23:26 -0700

Hi, i was wondering if there is any way to upload iMovies to Theater.

⟐ Answer edited September 29, 2022 at 2:23 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: My Apple TV 2 need iptv client to install

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:30:35 -0700

i accidently uninstall iptv client and needs to reinstall to run my xbmc.

⟐ Answered March 01, 2026 at 16:30 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: My ATV2 now blinks short - long - pause

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:08:21 -0700

Hi,

I Tried that fix, but ran into problems. My ATV2 now blinks short - long - pause - short - long - pause and so on. Any ideas? I already restored it in iTunes but that didn't help.

I also used a 5V 2A adapter...

Thanks in advance!

Tobias

⟐ Answer deleted May 11, 2021 at 14:08 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: DISABLE Apple TV wifi

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:17:18 -0700

can I completey disable wifi & render it ethernet only? I did this already on my xbox one …

⟐ Answered January 17, 2020 at 19:17 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: This is frozen and won’t turn on. I’ve tried a hard reboot and nothing

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 11:05:20 -0700

Frozen Apple TV gen 2

⟐ Answer accepted December 01, 2019 at 11:05 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: What can I do with ATV2? Openelec? unbuntu? parts?

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 06:35:43 -0700

I have a working Apple tv 2, what can I do with it? upgrade hardware? change the OS to openelec? How would I change it to openelec or something similar. Linux?

Can I change the RAM on ATV2? can I do anything on atv2? download aptoidetv?

It already has kodi but slow and crashes randomly.

⟐ Answer edited October 18, 2017 at 6:35 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Apple TV computers & settings screen only

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 20:01:09 -0700

Since Friday may 5th 2017 when I start Apple TV, the only screen that appears is the one for computers and settings. I've selected a wifi network, gave it a password, confirmed it, I even get a confirmation that I'm connected to the internet, but to no avail, I still get the same screen. I've tried to reboot (down and menu button), restart, reset. I have also disconnected and rebooted the router. Help! Thank you.

⟐ Answered October 17, 2017 at 20:01 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: connecting to itunes after newest update

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 06:37:01 -0700

last weekend (15/04/2017) my apple tv did a update now i am unable to connect to my itunes account so i can set up home sharing

i have changed my time zone back to Sydney australia and try to test my internet connection but this still fails to connect

What can the reason be ?????

any help will be greatly appeciated

⟐ Answered April 22, 2017 at 6:37 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Why does the movie on my Apple TV keep stopping or pausing?

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:58:28 -0700

am not able to watch a selection without the action constantly stopping.

⟐ Answer accepted February 07, 2017 at 5:58 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Voltage requirements On Apple TV 2nd Generation

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 08:08:18 -0700

Can we have s 220 volt on this

⟐ Answer accepted November 26, 2016 at 8:08 MST

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Apple TV 2 LED lights up, but no video signal...?

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:19:03 -0700

So I've acquired an Apple TV 2nd Generation. As the title says, connecting it via HDMI produces no video signal.

I have attempted to put it in DFU and restore it through iTunes via the Micro-USB cable, and it seemed to turn out successful with no errors. (For some reason though, iTunes listed the Apple TV's serial number as "n/a").

After the restore, the same symptom remains. It just simply does not output via HDMI to the TV. I've even used the same power plug and HDMI cable connected to an Apple TV (3rd Gen) that I already have -- still nothing!

I've tried doing the reboot through the remote (Menu+Down), forcing it into recovery mode (Menu+Play), and forced the resolution to change (Menu+Up). Blankety Blank.

Is the logic board pooched? Is there any hope left for this little Apple box?

Apple TV 2nd Generation: Buying a logic board?

Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:56:58 -0700

Can I get a logic board from Ifixit or do I need to get it somewhere else?