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Seas0nPass 0.8.2 - Signature Magic

Today we are happy to release a new version of Seas0nPass that simplifies the installation of older firmware versions. This process called 'stitching' allows Seas0nPass to utilize previously saved firmware signatures to jailbreak and restore an Apple TV version that Apple may no longer be signing. What are signatures? Why do I need them? Firmware signatures are required to install a particular firmware version onto iOS devices like the Apple TV. When installing the latest version, these signatures will be created in real-time during the iTunes restore process. However, from time to time some firmware versions will stop being 'signed' by Apple, which will prevent them from being installed. Backing up your firmware signatures allows you to retain the ability to install an older firmware version in the future, should the need ever arise.

Feb 21, 2012
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aTV Flash (black) 1.3 Released

It's not quite Valentine's Day, but we couldn't wait to show how much we love you all - so today we have a fresh new version just for you. Version 1.3 includes an all-new firmware backup option, new translations, playback enhancements and a whole slew of other improvements and fixes. Full details on what's new and how to update can be found below. Automated Firmware Backups New in version 1.3 is an option to automatically backup firmware signatures. This feature will integrate seamlessly with the upcoming version of Seas0nPass, allowing for one-click restores to the firmware of your choosing.

Feb 8, 2012
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aTV Flash (black) 1.2 Now Available

It's a brand new year, and we've wasted no time getting back to work making the AppleTV even more awesome. As a result, we're happy to present you with a fresh, new version of aTV Flash (black) which features a number of great new things including: video zoom options, grid view watched icons, quick access to recently visited pages, improved support for subtitles, and a truckload of other improvements and bug fixes. Full details on what's new and how to update can be found below. New Zoom Options Three all new zoom options (Normal, Crop, and Stretch) allow you choose how videos are displayed. You can keep videos in their native format (widescreen or pillar box) or crop/stretch them to fill the entire screen. 

Jan 17, 2012
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Seas0nPass Cuts the Cord for 4.4.4

Happy New Year! Today we are happy to release an updated version of Seas0nPass that supports an untethered jailbreak of the latest 4.4.4 (iOS 5.0.1) AppleTV software. Big thanks goes to the world famous @pod2g for doing the lion's share of the work to make this new version possible. What's new in AppleTV 4.4.4? AirPlay Mirroring: Now with video mirroring – wirelessly stream what’s on your iPad 2 screen to your HDTV. Photo Stream: View photos recently taken on your iOS device and pushed to your Photo Stream in iCloud. Trailers: A whole new way to browse and view hundreds of the latest theatrical trailers. National Hockey League: Watch live games. View highlights, scores, and more. Wall Street Journal Live: Watch up-to-date news, business commentary, and financial analysis from leading experts. Audio output: Addresses an issue in which audio may not play through the optical port when the TV is turned off. Netflix: Added support for Netflix in Mexico and Latin America. Stability and performance: version 4.4.4 includes general performance and stability improvements, including a fix for an issue that displayed an error when playing some video content.

Dec 30, 2011
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aTV Flash (black) 1.1.1 Now Available

Happy Holidays! 'Tis the season for holiday celebrations, and to kick things off we've got one final installment of aTV Flash (black) for 2011. Featured in version 1.1.1 are a number of goodies including: expanded support for subtitles, metadata performance improvements, and a stocking full of bug fixes.  Full details on what's new and how to update can be found below.

Dec 22, 2011
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aTV Flash (black) 1.1 Now Available

Happy Tuesday! Today we are pleased to announce the release aTV Flash (black) 1.1 for the 2nd generation AppleTV. This new version includes a healthy dose of goodness by adding things such as custom view options, web page auto-load, playback improvements, and a huge pile of bug fixes. Full details on all the great new features as well as how to update can be found below.

Dec 6, 2011
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aTV Flash (black) 1.0 Now Available

We are pleased to announce the release aTV Flash (black) 1.0 for the 2nd generation AppleTV. aTV Flash (black) supercharges your AppleTV, empowering it to do things you never thought possible! All new features are installed alongside the normal AppleTV features, so things like movie rentals, Netflix, and AirPlay will remain unchanged. Featured in aTV Flash (black) are tons of exciting new features, including an all-new Media Player, WebKit based browser, Last.fm radio, Weather, RSS feeds and more! Full details and screenshots can be found below, so keep reading.

Nov 16, 2011
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Media Player 0.9.4 Released

Happy Wednesday! To help get you through the rest of the week we've got a freshly baked version of Media Player that includes a few new goodies. More details on what's included can be found below. What's new in version 0.9.4? Added new folder artwork in Grid View Added loop and shuffle playlist options Added TV Show series cover art in Grid View and Top Shelf Added top to bottom and right to left navigation in grid view Added global setting for enabling/disabling subtitles Added support for large photo collections

Nov 9, 2011
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aTV Flash 4.4 Now Available

We are pleased to announce the release of aTV Flash version 4.4 for the original silver AppleTV. Included are a handful of new features, as well as compatibility updates for the latest iOS 5 and OS X 10.7 software. Read on for more details. What's new in 4.4?

Nov 1, 2011
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aTV Flash (black) RC1 Now Available

We are pleased to announce the release aTV Flash (black) Release Candidate 1 (RC1) for the 2nd generation AppleTV. RC1 is a major update for aTV Flash (black) and adds a number of exciting new features include a brand new 'grid view' browsing mode, huge subtitle related improvements, and countless other performance and playback related improvements. Keep reading to learn more about what's new.

Oct 27, 2011