Apple computer with Mac OS X 10.4+ or Windows XP+ computer with a USB port and ATV USB Creator installed. 512MB (or larger) USB flash memory drive. You can also use memory cards and a USB reader in place of a typical USB drive. Apr 10, 2011 - Download the ATV USB Creator from. It is recommended to update Apple TV to the latest software version which is 3.0.2 at this point before.

I just jailbreak my apple tv 1 a week ago too. It has 3.0.2.

I brought broadcom XXXXX15 for $40 from eBay delivered next day. Took wifi card out and built myself crystalbuntu using that USB builder. I chose crystalbuntu option + internal drive.

I heard it has better option than native os. Only regret that it doesn't support Remote HD (might not be bad since I can't find a working remote HD on installous). I also remove the rubber cover and use heat gun to remove glue residue which heat is no longer an issue. Just make sure you have Ethernet connected before connect in USB for direct boot, since the Linux is a pxeboot like which download the os from online. Can't wait till they update atv 1 support dual boot. The raid 2 full movie download. I have not touch my apple tv 2 much since apple tv 1 blew atv 2 away.

Atv 1 ($50) Broadcom XXxXx15 (40) is sure worth the $, most apple tv 2 I bought is about $35-$90. But doesn't even come close to atv1 crystalbuntu ---------- EDIT ---------- If that doesn't work u can try this: h**p://download.stmlabs.com/bin/crystalhd_win.zip.

There are a few ways to hack the AppleTV 1G (the one with a hard disk inside) of which “” and “” are popular. They are essentially the same thing except “atvusb-creator” is a freeware while “aTV Flash” costs US$49.95. The free “atvusb-creator”, however, requires a little more work to get it going. So if you’re a computer idiot I’d suggest you buy the “aTV Flash” and let the pros help you. Here I detail the steps you will follow to hack your AppleTV using “atvusb-creator.” You’ll need a USB flash drive. Most newer models of USB flash drive will work.

I currently use a 8GB that I have lying around the house. Don’t worry what disk format your USB flash drive is; atvusb-creator will format it accordingly. Just plug your emptied USB flash drive into your Mac’s USB port. Step 1: Downloading the AppleTV Firmware File You need to download the current AppleTV firmware version 3.0.2 file by right-clicking and saving to your Mac [1]. It’s probably harmless but do not open the downloaded.dmg in case you mess it up. Step 2: Downloading and Preparing the avtusb-creator Patchstick, on Mac OS X If you’re on Windows, please follow to create the Patchstick.

It’s important that you tick the option to install the “SSH” software or else you won’t be able to transfer files between your PC and the AppleTV. After that, come back here and skip to Step 3. Go and download atvusb-creator from to your Mac. I’m using in this tutorial. Driver belkin wireless g usb network adapter.

After that, unzip the downloaded file and run the enclosed app named, atvusb-creator (). You’ll make sure “ATV-Patchstick” is selected under “Choose an Installation”. Then click on “Choose a DMG” and select the AppleTV firmware file, named 2Z694-6013-013.dmg, you downloaded in Step 1. Now make sure all four green check marks under “Installation Options” are checked. Finally, and this is important, make sure the “USB Target Device” listed is your USB flash drive.

You can verify that by looking in Mac OS X’s System Profiler (), accessible via clicking “More Info” in “About This Mac”. Then look under “Hardware -> USB -> Name of your USB Flash Drive -> BSD Name:. Make sure the target device is absolutely correct. Otherwise if you accidentally selected your external USB hard disk instead, its contents will be wiped out by atvusb-creator! You have been warned. I repeat, check and make sure you selected the correct USB flash drive. You have been warned, twice.