How to Easily Install nitoTV and XBMC on Your Apple TV 2

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Posted August 12, 2012 at 8:25pm by iClarified

These are instructions on how to easily install nitoTV and XBMC on your Apple TV 2 using nitoTV Installer.

Step One
Jailbreak your Apple TV 2 using one of the following tutorials: Windows:, Mac.

Step Two
Create a folder called Pwnage on your desktop. Download the nitoTV Installer from here to that folder. Double click the archive to extract it then double click the extracted nitoTV Installer to launch the application.

Step Three
Select your Apple TV from the dropdown menu.

Step Four
You should see your Apple TV's IP address address appear at the bottom left of the window.

Step Six
Click Install nitoTV to install the application. You will be asked to enter a password for your Apple TV. Input frontrow if you haven't changed the default password.

After a few moments a checkmark will appear in the center of the window to indicate it has been installed successfully.

You will also notice the nitoTV application appear on your Apple TV launcher.

Step Seven
Click Install XMBC to install the application. After a few moments a checkmark will appear in the center of the window to indicate it has been installed successfully.

You will also notice the XMB application appear on your Apple TV launcher.

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Reuben - July 6, 2015 at 2:34am

The first few links I found for Nito Installer for windows were dead (as others have found), I found a proper working link here: http://nito-installer.software.informer.com/download/ The method shown here works for getting NitoTV on your ATV2, however the xbmc will not install, probably because it is now migrated to KODI (previously XBMC). Just install Nito Installer to your PC, click Install Nito TV to Apple TV, then use the NITOTV app on the ATV2 to install KODI-ATV2 from there, works perfectly :)

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Chris554455 - April 24, 2015 at 7:37pm

So I have followed all directions I have never been asked for a password . when I attempt to upgrade my apple tv just resets and does nothing am I missing a step

JRG - June 30, 2015 at 8:37pm

If the NitoTV icon doesn't show up after the install, try to upgrade NitoTv. That worked for me.

H bomb - April 24, 2015 at 12:59am

There are no working NIto installers. Has anyone found a download that works?

reubes - July 6, 2015 at 2:38am

See my comment above

Charles P. - March 12, 2015 at 2:22am

Every time I try and download Nito Installer on to my Mac Desktop I get a 403 forbidden Error and it won't let me download it. It tells me I have to contact a site administer but it my own personal computer on my own home network. Can anyone help me with this problem?

Nate - March 14, 2015 at 9:12pm

Unfortunately, I cannot help you. However, I am having the same problem. Each time I try to download I get the same 403 forbidden error.

doghouse828 - March 26, 2015 at 2:42pm

I've been having the same problem, did anyone get this solved or have suggestions?

Gadger - February 8, 2015 at 2:06pm

I installed nito and the icon was on my Apple TV. But when I installed the Xbmc the nito installer had the green tick, but xbmc did not appear on the Apple TV. Any suggestions Regards Phil

Georg - February 13, 2015 at 9:45pm

This is my Problem too

reubes - July 6, 2015 at 2:40am

See my comment (and please 'like' it if it works for you). Good Luck.

bentully14 - July 16, 2013 at 8:12pm

Hi, I recently installed the new 5.3 software update on my Apple TV 2. I have done the tethered jailbreak and loaded the Nito TV installer onto my PC. However when the Nito installer lauches, my Apple TV does not show?? They are 100% connected to the safe network so does anyone know what the problem may be? Thanks

usacntrygirl - August 8, 2013 at 6:08am

I am having this same problem. Were you able to figure out the problem?

Danishknight - February 8, 2015 at 7:43pm

I,ve got the same problem!! Did you find a solution?

BillyZ - March 9, 2013 at 7:18am

Hi I did the Jailbreak it seemed to work ok except i don't have icefilms... can anyone help with this? has this happened to anyone else?

callmebaby - February 19, 2013 at 1:25am

I have problems installing NITO TV, the Apple TV is jailbroken (see the icon for the setting season). NITO TV tells me not to have done the jailbreak (if available), or asks me password (not modified), entering frontrow, this word is where it was before the Apple TV's IP and does no processing,.....Or to install remains linked in thinking, but nothing, does any process.

Ketro - February 17, 2013 at 9:17pm

Apparently once you upgrade it's impossible to downgrade unless you've used Tiny Umbrella to save your previous firmware signatures. So because I updated to 5.2 I'm screwed until XBMC comes out with a version that works on 5.2. Nice. This is why I hate jailbreaking. Love the benefits, despise the hassle and complexity. Such a pain in the ass.

Paul - February 17, 2013 at 10:16pm

Just download the ipsw file 5.1.1 and update through itunes, this is done by selecting restore while holding alt key, select the ipsw file this should then restore your apple tv. Then run jailbreak seasonpass. It worked fine for me first time after updating to 5.2

gt86 - February 18, 2013 at 11:12pm

I was able to downgrade to 5.0.2 but everytime I jailbreak it upgrade to 5.2. I even tried to look for older version of seasonpass for 5.0.2. I cant find any. Please help!

Ketro - February 17, 2013 at 8:37pm

@apad @cloetta According to the XBMC Wiki, XBMC is not supported on iOS 6. iOS 6 on AppleTV actually shows up with version numbers 5.1 or 5.2 in Setting > General > About. You need version 5.0.2. An IPSW for 5.0.2 is easily found with a Google search. You'll have to use iTunes to restore your AppleTV to 5.0.2 (I think you just option-click "Restore" to do that). Then re-jailbreak with SeasonPass. Then try installing XBMC again. I'm in the same boat. Trying all of the above now. Hope it works!

apad - February 16, 2013 at 7:59pm

Same thing as @Cloetta...MyATV2 is jailbroken using SeasonPass. Installed ATV flash black. Installed NitoTv. And cannot seem to get xbmc onto my atv. HELP!!

Bobby - February 14, 2013 at 5:46pm

I have it jailbroken, and it can't find my apple tv??? and It wont give me the option to look for one either.. Help!

Cloetta - February 14, 2013 at 10:29am

It all works smoothly and the checkmark appear in the center of the window to indicate it has been installed successfully. But when ATV2 starts up the XBMC application won't appear on my Apple TV launcher. It´s jailbroken and ATV-flash is installed. What am i doing wrong?

f1982 - February 12, 2013 at 5:29pm

There is a separate link to show you how to jailbreak with windows, but no link to a version to install nitotv from windows. All the links on this page are for mac only.

mike - January 27, 2013 at 4:46pm

using windows 7 on pc wont open nito to install it

Andy Murray - January 2, 2013 at 2:12pm

Tried using this easy installer, but its not working. Eventhough it say's Nito tv is installed, its not. Any suggestions?

Dublin - December 22, 2012 at 8:40pm

I did the jailbreaking of the AppleTV, but then do I undo the USB? I downloaded nito installer, but it isn't finding the IP address and nothing happens when I click "install nitoTV". When I plugged it into the TV to see if that would work, the TV didn't recognize my AppleTV anymore. What did I do wrong?

sgrimard - December 16, 2012 at 1:36am

when I click click on Install XBMC, it ask me for a password...... what password is it asking me for ? My personal mac password ?

azmaster - December 10, 2012 at 10:55pm

they failed to mention you have to use a mac to do this.

buck - February 4, 2013 at 12:00am

Are you not able to read? There is a separate download for windows users.

AppleLuvinPCguy - December 5, 2012 at 7:32pm

is the process the same for a PC (windows 8, 64x)?

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