Easy to use hack for the Boxee Box that adds a Music entry to the home screen and a new fanart feature on the movie details page (like XBMC). For details see github.com/boxe...
Also struggled without much success. The light turned red as was supposed to but on reboot it was still without the Boxee+. Read the install script and found that the download link was no longer active. Copied the "Hack" folder to the USB and finally success :) There is an if then statement in the install.sh and it looks for the "Hack" folder as one of the options. Thanks for the video and input, it all helped me to resolve.
I appreciate your reply, I agree with centralized information, I was under the impression there would be a topic in the support forum for this specific issue. No worries, thank you for taking the time to create the video.
This can be a couple of things: - first check if you are running the latest version of Boxee (needs to be 1.5.1) - or you are using an old installer.sh, try and download the latest version from github first. - there is also a known issue with Boxee where it sometimes fails to remove updates from its internal storage. Tha can cause the box to be full, causing the hack to fail, because there is no space to install. Check the forum link on github to get more help.
Hi David and thank you for replying. I did format the stick (didn't the first time) and did name it BOXEE in caps. The Boxee does turn red and reboots and starts as usual but after the "dropping boxes" at the beginning the screen turns black and remains there.
Make sure that you are copying over the contents of the folder labeled "install" onto the root of your flash drive. It's specifically looking for the 'install.sh' file to be there for the install to begin.
when you extract the files you will get several folders, open the install folder and copy it to the flash drive you formatted to fat32. plug it in and then follow the rest of the directions on the website.
Hi Daniel. I assume that this is no longer working. I have tried multiple attempts. I downloaded the latest from GitHub and installed on a USB root directory the contents of the /Install folder. And ran it on my Boxee. The light goes red, the box reboots, and the hostname gets appended to ";sh /data/hack/boot.sh" - But it does not show the Boxee+ Hacks icon, the skin, the added features, and the My Music features. Appreciate any insights you can offer. Thanks.
Try asking on the forums; that makes it a bit easier to address things in a centralised way. (but if you'd rather not for whatever reason, try running the hack with debug.sh instead of install.sh and telnet to your boxer box. you'll need to clear the storage manually from the commandline).
Make sure you Reformatted the thumbdrive (or whatever you used to transfer the files) you placed the downloaded information on with the new name being BOXEE. Two, because there is an install folder with an Install file inside, you should add '/install/install.sh' rather than just install.sh It should work now, it did for me after I realized that fact.
Sorry for not being clearer.. Go into the Boxee Root - Freedom At Last thread, ask there, and a lot of talented guys will try to help as best as they can. There are no clear solved steps yet. It's a bit experimentation I'm afraid.
Just follow my post above,This video is wrong saying put it in workgroup. The usb drive needs to be renamed to BOXEE (in caps). To do this go to my computer and right click on usb drive and rename. and make sure the files are unzipped. Hope it helps.
"9. After restarting check to make sure if in 'Settings'->'Network'->'Servers' the 'Enable Windows file sharing' checkbox is still checked. If not check it again, and restart your Boxee Box" -----> after succesfully installing plus is it possible to turn windows filesharing off?
Hi I, again, followed the instructions exactly.The only difference I can see is that I do not have anything beside the 'web server password" line. Can you post the extracted files I need to place on the USB stick and I will try from your files. Thank you
My boxee box doesnt work as I cant connect it to the internet after a factory reset :( One time would be enough as I then at least could use it offline with video playback from external harddrive
I am feeling incompetent, I have update 1.5.1.23735-b6abe1. I am connected to the internet and I have checked a few times to make sure I was typing in 'WORKGROUP;sh /media/install.sh' properly without the ' and nothing happens. I have verified, to the best of my ability, that I have copied the correct files over, and I have reformatted the flash drive to BOXEE. If there is anyone left on this thread, can you please send me a screen shot of what the USB should look like. I can't figure it out.
Did you format your USB Stick and name the USB Stick BOXEE all caps. That script on the USB stick looks for media device named BOXEE. /media/BOXEE/install.sh. The /media is the default location for USB drives on the operating system. BOXEE is the name of the device (Your usb stick) and the install.sh is the script. In Windows to rename the usb stick simply click on the name of the USB drive in My Computer. Should be able to rename it there to BOXEE
thx, for helping me. i have installed boxee + hacks, but I can't see any free movies, when I unziped the file, i only chose 4 items, do I have to get something else too to be able to see movies for free????
I performed the actions as laid out in the instructions, but when the Boxee reboots the screen stays black. It was like that for more than 30 minutes so I tried rebooting it and the logo cam up and booted back to the same black screen. Any suggestions?
Make sure you copy ONLY the contents of the INSTALL folder over to the root dir of the fat formatted pen drive. debug,sh install.sh uninstall.sh should be the only files on the drive... hope that helps! Cheers!
the video adds the ';sh /media/BOXEE/install.sh' line to the share workgroup, however, the instructions say add it to the hostname github.com/boxeehacks/boxeehack/wiki which is correct???
Hi I did as requested and now it does not even turn red.......I don't get it!!!!! I just formatted and renamed a new USB stick..........I followed all instructions exactly and.......nothing.....does not turn red!!! Is there another source for the download file?
try copying the entire 'hack' directory into the root of your USB stick ... did the trick for me. It's confusing because in the FAQ they say to copy the contents of the 'hack' directory... which you do but they have to remain within a 'hack' directory as opposed to the 'install' which contents have to be copied but not the directory,,, Good luck!
yes is the same bifor hack nothing to see on boxee for free du you know how to get opensources on boxee whr\en i scan in boxee for sources is nothing ther how to put the sources on boxee ????thanks
Yikes! I use a USB hub. Has anyone else had this issue? It's kind of a dealbreaker for me as I have too many full res rips to just use two 2TB drives directly off the box. I need a USB hub. Anyone using a hub successfully?
Thank you brother man, you speed up my boxee and made it work as it should (plus music button, so it worked). Now, I notice that it's hacked. What can I do after it's hacked? Like is a webpage on how to download apps etc... I'm sorry that I'm dumb!
Buenas tardes quisiera q me dijeran como puedo actualizar youtube en una cajita boxxee es q todo funciona menos el youtube y me dijeron q estava desactualizada la aplicacion de youtube q en los q usamos esa clase de cajas o x box se desactualizo ,si alguuen me puede ayudar x favor se los agradeseria
It boxeehack-master Folder place on you desktop copy and paste all the files that are in side of it on to usb stick now open hack copy all of the Files paste in the usb stick then the same with the install folder, more, resources folder then the rest of them, it wahts in the all the folders that will make it work if you don't like it Set back to default like I did turn of boxee box hold it the botten on top for 9 sec
for some reason the hack is bollox... tried the boxee+hack. followed all the steps. installed the usb stick. logo for boxee won't even turn red. what the fuck I'm I doing wrong.
+Hydra Inarms Not sure why he added to his workgroup but it worked when I added to the host name. One thing that easy to miss is the space after the 'sh' ... so your host name should be: "boxeebox;sh /media/BOXEE/install.sh" -- Also, make sure when you unzip the downloaded file, you place only the contents of the "Install" folder into the root of your USB. The USB should have the name "BOXEE" in all caps. After you plug it in, enable windows file sharing, and update your host name as I mentioned, you back out of the settings. At this point, the install should initiate. Good luck!
This is an awesome upgrade to this amazing box!! I am a true Boxee Box fan and this just made it so much nicer...!! Cheers!!
Also struggled without much success. The light turned red as was supposed to but on reboot it was still without the Boxee+. Read the install script and found that the download link was no longer active. Copied the "Hack" folder to the USB and finally success :) There is an if then statement in the install.sh and it looks for the "Hack" folder as one of the options. Thanks for the video and input, it all helped me to resolve.
Have the hack folder, still nothing ;(
I appreciate your reply, I agree with centralized information, I was under the impression there would be a topic in the support forum for this specific issue. No worries, thank you for taking the time to create the video.
This can be a couple of things:
- first check if you are running the latest version of Boxee (needs to be 1.5.1)
- or you are using an old installer.sh, try and download the latest version from github first.
- there is also a known issue with Boxee where it sometimes fails to remove updates from its internal storage. Tha can cause the box to be full, causing the hack to fail, because there is no space to install. Check the forum link on github to get more help.
Hi David and thank you for replying. I did format the stick (didn't the first time) and did name it BOXEE in caps. The Boxee does turn red and reboots and starts as usual but after the "dropping boxes" at the beginning the screen turns black and remains there.
Make sure that you are copying over the contents of the folder labeled "install" onto the root of your flash drive. It's specifically looking for the 'install.sh' file to be there for the install to begin.
when you extract the files you will get several folders, open the install folder and copy it to the flash drive you formatted to fat32. plug it in and then follow the rest of the directions on the website.
Hi Daniel. I assume that this is no longer working. I have tried multiple attempts. I downloaded the latest from GitHub and installed on a USB root directory the contents of the /Install folder. And ran it on my Boxee. The light goes red, the box reboots, and the hostname gets appended to ";sh /data/hack/boot.sh" - But it does not show the Boxee+ Hacks icon, the skin, the added features, and the My Music features. Appreciate any insights you can offer. Thanks.
Try asking on the forums; that makes it a bit easier to address things in a centralised way. (but if you'd rather not for whatever reason, try running the hack with debug.sh instead of install.sh and telnet to your boxer box. you'll need to clear the storage manually from the commandline).
Write it in host not workgroup,and there is a space in the code when your writing it.
sh /media/BOXEE/install.sh
Space after the first sh.
I have a non US (uk) boxee box and it works perfectly
Make sure you Reformatted the thumbdrive (or whatever you used to transfer the files) you placed the downloaded information on with the new name being BOXEE. Two, because there is an install folder with an Install file inside, you should add '/install/install.sh' rather than just install.sh
It should work now, it did for me after I realized that fact.
Hey Daniel, great work on Boxee+. Tempted to try it myself, is there any issues installing on non us Boxee boxes?
I have the same issue and the forums don't seem to address it. I am searching for the steps to clear the internal storage.
Cheers Nick, I will now be installing Boxee+ on mine. Love my boxee for my own content ;-)
Did everything as shown though don't get the red boxee face?
Mine did too. I restarted the Boxee Box and everything was fine ... except i can't seam to get fanart.
Sorry for not being clearer.. Go into the Boxee Root - Freedom At Last thread, ask there, and a lot of talented guys will try to help as best as they can. There are no clear solved steps yet. It's a bit experimentation I'm afraid.
Is there a way to get this to work with the new Boxee TV?
do u press any button when the red lights is on? please
it works for me only no backround cover art and usb hub doesn't work anymore ??? it only sees 1 hdd
so was this project scraped
any HULU (NON-hulu+) support
does this fix the internet connection problem?
How can I revert the boxee back to stock after this hack? I could not find any directions for that. Thx.
Just follow my post above,This video is wrong saying put it in workgroup.
The usb drive needs to be renamed to BOXEE (in caps).
To do this go to my computer and right click on usb drive and rename.
and make sure the files are unzipped.
Hope it helps.
everything seems to have worked but no fan art on movie details page. do i need to update something or refresh?
you will need to format the stick as FATT32 and just copy the content of the install folder. I cant post a link to the screen shot
"9. After restarting check to make sure if in 'Settings'->'Network'->'Servers' the 'Enable Windows file sharing' checkbox is still checked. If not check it again, and restart your Boxee Box" -----> after succesfully installing plus is it possible to turn windows filesharing off?
Hi I did everything as you did........did not turn red. Have done it several times. How do I know proper stuff is on USB?
i wish we could use xbmc on boxee or install android that be sweet boxee, thanks for the greatwork friend .
Hi
I, again, followed the instructions exactly.The only difference I can see is that I do not have anything beside the 'web server password" line. Can you post the extracted files I need to place on the USB stick and I will try from your files.
Thank you
Hey - isn't airplay supported for IOS 8?
My boxee box doesnt work as I cant connect it to the internet after a factory reset :(
One time would be enough as I then at least could use it offline with video playback from external harddrive
I am feeling incompetent, I have update 1.5.1.23735-b6abe1. I am connected to the internet and I have checked a few times to make sure I was typing in 'WORKGROUP;sh /media/install.sh' properly without the ' and nothing happens. I have verified, to the best of my ability, that I have copied the correct files over, and I have reformatted the flash drive to BOXEE. If there is anyone left on this thread, can you please send me a screen shot of what the USB should look like. I can't figure it out.
when comes the next update, please?? :-)
add it to the host name! the video is old, they've changed their method.
Did you format your USB Stick and name the USB Stick BOXEE all caps.
That script on the USB stick looks for media device named BOXEE.
/media/BOXEE/install.sh. The /media is the default location for USB drives on the operating system. BOXEE is the name of the device (Your usb stick) and the install.sh is the script.
In Windows to rename the usb stick simply click on the name of the USB drive in My Computer. Should be able to rename it there to BOXEE
Does work for spanish language?
Can you put Hulu on Boxee?
None of this works with Boxee anymore...the screens you show dont even exist mate.
thx, for helping me.
i have installed boxee + hacks, but I can't see any free movies, when I unziped the file, i only chose 4 items, do I have to get something else too to be able to see movies for free????
I cant update from boxee to boxeeplus, I tried everything ,it wont work.
Thanks so much for this! Boxee Plus is awesome!
I performed the actions as laid out in the instructions, but when the Boxee reboots the screen stays black. It was like that for more than 30 minutes so I tried rebooting it and the logo cam up and booted back to the same black screen. Any suggestions?
Read the FAQ... just google.
Make sure you copy ONLY the contents of the INSTALL folder over to the root dir of the fat formatted pen drive. debug,sh install.sh uninstall.sh should be the only files on the drive... hope that helps! Cheers!
That did it! Thank you!
I even re re-formatted and re-named the USB Drive.......still nothing!!
the video adds the ';sh /media/BOXEE/install.sh' line to the share workgroup, however, the instructions say add it to the hostname github.com/boxeehacks/boxeehack/wiki which is correct???
Hi
I did as requested and now it does not even turn red.......I don't get
it!!!!!
I just formatted and renamed a new USB stick..........I followed all instructions exactly and.......nothing.....does not turn red!!! Is there another source for the download file?
BTW wheres the DONATE button for this project?!?
No, my setup is the same as yours, I have boxee+hack running :)
try copying the entire 'hack' directory into the root of your USB stick ... did the trick for me. It's confusing because in the FAQ they say to copy the contents of the 'hack' directory... which you do but they have to remain within a 'hack' directory as opposed to the 'install' which contents have to be copied but not the directory,,, Good luck!
Is there anyone who can help to get the files for v.1.5.3 ? All I can find online is 1.4.2 and I really need the other one.
someone kan help me how to fix boxee do i have to press anything in boxee thanks
Hi....Thank you for the advice
I did everything as instructed.......it does not work.
Thanks for reply but it does not work for me maybe because i kom from norway wher can i download the boxee fil please try to help me thanks>>>>>>>>>
yes is the same bifor hack nothing to see on boxee for free du you know how to get opensources on boxee whr\en i scan in boxee for sources is nothing ther how to put the sources on boxee ????thanks
keep up the good work
it should be ;sh /media/BOXEE/install/install.sh as this is the root to the install.sh
no ftp sources....
it only reboots for me and fails to install hack :(. will keep trying
Yikes! I use a USB hub. Has anyone else had this issue? It's kind of a dealbreaker for me as I have too many full res rips to just use two 2TB drives directly off the box. I need a USB hub. Anyone using a hub successfully?
Thank you brother man, you speed up my boxee and made it work as it should (plus music button, so it worked). Now, I notice that it's hacked. What can I do after it's hacked? Like is a webpage on how to download apps etc... I'm sorry that I'm dumb!
Buenas tardes quisiera q me dijeran como puedo actualizar youtube en una cajita boxxee es q todo funciona menos el youtube y me dijeron q estava desactualizada la aplicacion de youtube q en los q usamos esa clase de cajas o x box se desactualizo ,si alguuen me puede ayudar x favor se los agradeseria
Ami me paso lo mismo
Y se me borro el youtube
Boxee tv uses very different hardware and is not capable of running any boxee box software, so the answer is no.
Even WORS than my fucking old WD Live with this hack on it. Why fuck something already fucked up once more....
It boxeehack-master Folder place on you desktop copy and paste all the files that are in side of it on to usb stick now open hack copy all of the Files paste in the usb stick then the same with the install folder, more, resources folder then the rest of them, it wahts in the all the folders that will make it work if you don't like it Set back to default like I did turn of boxee box hold it the botten on top for 9 sec
for some reason the hack is bollox...
tried the boxee+hack.
followed all the steps.
installed the usb stick.
logo for boxee won't even turn red.
what the fuck I'm I doing wrong.
+Hydra Inarms Not sure why he added to his workgroup but it worked when I added to the host name. One thing that easy to miss is the space after the 'sh' ... so your host name should be: "boxeebox;sh /media/BOXEE/install.sh" -- Also, make sure when you unzip the downloaded file, you place only the contents of the "Install" folder into the root of your USB. The USB should have the name "BOXEE" in all caps. After you plug it in, enable windows file sharing, and update your host name as I mentioned, you back out of the settings. At this point, the install should initiate. Good luck!
+vadstradamus I've done all that but now all it does it keeps freezing on me with the new update.
are you experiencing any of that.
Mine won't ether its pissing me off i want xmbc
+Hydra Inarms won't restart or go red
Did you make sure "enable windows sharing" is checked. Doesn't seem like it's mentioned here.
After you're done it should look like boxeebox;sh /media/BOXEE/install.sh
Porque mi para tu bolsillo no agarra ninguna aplicación RUclips y Netflix y tengo como ocho días Yo quiero saber por qué respondan
long life to hacks fuckyahhhh!!!
is not working for me
thanks
I remove mind from boxee box I did not like the hack
Just reinstall the standard boxee firmware from bbx . boxee . tv / download /boxeebox or google boxee box firmware
Incredibly infuriating. Does not work no matter what I do.
The video is WRONG! Write the "sh...." Host name NOT in workgroup
grete !
actually: see the bottom of github(.)com/boxeehacks/boxeehack
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