willgonz Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I also need FrontRowPass.kext as well. Could you please PM me a link or post a URL thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Order2Chaos Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I have Frontrowpass up on rapidshare for anyone who needs it , to download just click the free button at the bottom to the right then fill in the bot check text. FrontRowPass.kext Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willgonz Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thank You a Million Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLMafUDd Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thanks heaps Order2Chaos Edit: Hmm... It still isn't working though. Theres no key combo in pref panes and Cmd + Esc dont do anything. Product Id = 0x0040 (64) Vendor Id = 0x045e (1118) Edit again: Okay, got it working. My USB wasn't working so I restarted a few times. But Now I just get a grey screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayoc Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Hi ! Thank you very much for this nice guide ! When i start frontrow, i have a grey screen... is it because of my video card not supporting yet CI & QE ?! My card is a integrate chipset GeForce6100... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specsmacer Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 i checked the decimal and i get Product id 0x0001 (i get 1 in decimal) 0x0001 or 0x1??? what do i write then? :S Vendor id 0x062a ( 1578 in decimal)0x1578 right? please reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specsmacer Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 when i try i get sudo kextload -v /System/Library/Extensions/FrontRowPass.kext I get this error: kextload: extension /System/Library/Extensions/FrontRowPass.kext appears to be valid kextload: loading extension /System/Library/Extensions/FrontRowPass.kext kextload: extension /System/Library/Extensions/FrontRowPass.kext is not authentic (check ownership and permissions) and when i tried my logitech mx518 mouse i got the same permission warning and a notification that i had not installed it properly :/ ive got a Intel GML 910 128mb (QE, CI, working) im using mac os 10.4.6 by JaS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyre777 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 finally i got it working- im also using a logitech mouse, at first it wouldnt load- and after testing and testing found out that logitech control center (if you installed it) had conflicts with front row.. so what i did was uninstall LCC- but thats not enough- be sure to remove all traces of the program- kexts in extensions folder, plist and reg files in both root and system preferences, dont forget to double check ur product/vendor ids, repair permissions and test the frontrow kext, delete extensions.mkext and kextcache, reboot- boom it now works!! loving it too.. now time for more experimentation with this baby... tnx guys for this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordeath Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hi all, It didn't work with my USB keyoard and mouse wireless combo. So searching I get a great solution for those that in your thread need a solution. The hack is in /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/IOUSBHIDDriver.kext/Contents/Info.plist (used by all common HID devices) Only change that Info.plist to put remote feature.. like this: /...blah blah blah../ <dict> <key>Generic Keyboard</key> <dict> <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>HIDDefaultBehavior</key> <string></string> <key>IOClass</key> <string>IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>IOProviderClass</key> <string>IOUSBInterface</string> <key>bInterfaceClass</key> <integer>3</integer> <key>bInterfaceProtocol</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>bInterfaceSubClass</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>HIDRemoteControl</key> <true/> </dict> </dict> /.... blah blah blah .../ Original file was like this: /..... Blah blah blah ..../ <dict> <key>Generic Keyboard</key> <dict> <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>HIDDefaultBehavior</key> <string></string> <key>IOClass</key> <string>IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>IOProviderClass</key> <string>IOUSBInterface</string> <key>bInterfaceClass</key> <integer>3</integer> <key>bInterfaceProtocol</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>bInterfaceSubClass</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> </dict> /.... blah blah blah .../ As you can see only this two lines were added on the correct place: <key>HIDRemoteControl</key> <true/> After that reboot, install frontrow with pacifist and go command-esc Thanks, for all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin1976 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Only change that Info.plist to put remote feature.. like this: /...blah blah blah../ </dict> /.... blah blah blah .../ Original file was like this: /..... Blah blah blah ..../ /.... blah blah blah .../ After that reboot, install frontrow with pacifist and go command-esc Thanks, for all Me no comprende.. Could you please do something with less blah blah blah and more details? And, is this for people with wireless devices? I have the M$ Laser Desktop 6000 (See my sig.). Please, very please let me know if this would work wit my {censored}. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asio Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hi all, It didn't work with my USB keyoard and mouse wireless combo. So searching I get a great solution for those that in your thread need a solution. The hack is in /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/IOUSBHIDDriver.kext/Contents/Info.plist (used by all common HID devices) Only change that Info.plist to put remote feature.. like this: /...blah blah blah../ <dict> <key>Generic Keyboard</key> <dict> <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>HIDDefaultBehavior</key> <string></string> <key>IOClass</key> <string>IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>IOProviderClass</key> <string>IOUSBInterface</string> <key>bInterfaceClass</key> <integer>3</integer> <key>bInterfaceProtocol</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>bInterfaceSubClass</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>HIDRemoteControl</key> <true/> </dict> </dict> /.... blah blah blah .../ Original file was like this: /..... Blah blah blah ..../ <dict> <key>Generic Keyboard</key> <dict> <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>HIDDefaultBehavior</key> <string></string> <key>IOClass</key> <string>IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>IOProviderClass</key> <string>IOUSBInterface</string> <key>bInterfaceClass</key> <integer>3</integer> <key>bInterfaceProtocol</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>bInterfaceSubClass</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> </dict> /.... blah blah blah .../ As you can see only this two lines were added on the correct place: <key>HIDRemoteControl</key> <true/> After that reboot, install frontrow with pacifist and go command-esc Thanks, for all Thanks so much lordeath. It really works without installing FrontRowPass.kext!!!! I am using a Razer Coppermind which is not supported by FrontRowPass.kext. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anik360 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Slightly off topic but can you use any media center remote with this hack Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordeath Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I think that it will work with any Keyboard, or Keyboard+mouse combo. blah blah blah... = things that we will not change in that file. (all File couldn't be posted twice to show only two lines added on any place). Only you have to do is add that two lines where you see in that Info.plist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin1976 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 LOL. I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to mock you. It's that I didn't get it. Thank you so much though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icyderguru Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hello everybody, i got it to work but after every reboot i have to plug my keyboard out and plug it in in order to get frontrow working. After replugging everything is working fine. Does anybody know how i could fix this little problem? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordeath Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 You must delete Extensions.* once. Probably you are current using old drivers at boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icyderguru Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 You must delete Extensions.* once. Probably you are current using old drivers at boot. I already deleted those and have rebooted but that doesnt solve my problem its the same, does anybody know which kexts are used by frontrow? I guess itt has something to do with some usb kexts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMacME Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hi all, It didn't work with my USB keyoard and mouse wireless combo. So searching I get a great solution for those that in your thread need a solution. The hack is in /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/IOUSBHIDDriver.kext/Contents/Info.plist (used by all common HID devices) After that reboot, install frontrow with pacifist and go command-esc Thanks, for all tried it, but unfortunately didn't work for me. this is using a Logitech LX500 KB/M combo with logitech control center software installed. refuse to give up full function of my KB/M just for FrontRow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icyderguru Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hello everybody, i got it to work but after every reboot i have to plug my keyboard out and plug it in in order to get frontrow working. After replugging everything is working fine. Does anybody know how i could fix this little problem? thanks in advance I tried to replace the IOUSBFamily.kext with the one from 10.4.6 intel combo update because i wasnt sure if i got the 10.4.6 kext but its the same, if anybody knows a solution for this annoying problem, please speak up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewno Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi all, It didn't work with my USB keyoard and mouse wireless combo. So searching I get a great solution for those that in your thread need a solution. The hack is in /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/IOUSBHIDDriver.kext/Contents/Info.plist (used by all common HID devices) Only change that Info.plist to put remote feature.. like this: /...blah blah blah../ <dict> <key>Generic Keyboard</key> <dict> <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>HIDDefaultBehavior</key> <string></string> <key>IOClass</key> <string>IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>IOProviderClass</key> <string>IOUSBInterface</string> <key>bInterfaceClass</key> <integer>3</integer> <key>bInterfaceProtocol</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>bInterfaceSubClass</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>HIDRemoteControl</key> <true/> </dict> </dict> /.... blah blah blah .../ Original file was like this: /..... Blah blah blah ..../ <dict> <key>Generic Keyboard</key> <dict> <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>HIDDefaultBehavior</key> <string></string> <key>IOClass</key> <string>IOUSBHIDDriver</string> <key>IOProviderClass</key> <string>IOUSBInterface</string> <key>bInterfaceClass</key> <integer>3</integer> <key>bInterfaceProtocol</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>bInterfaceSubClass</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> </dict> /.... blah blah blah .../ As you can see only this two lines were added on the correct place: <key>HIDRemoteControl</key> <true/> After that reboot, install frontrow with pacifist and go command-esc Thanks, for all Thanks, dude. That's the only way I got it working. It should be the new standard way, and someone should make an installer... (with authentication to overwrite the file, etc). No calculating IDs, no copying weird kext files. Just simple and easy. Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icyderguru Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi all, It didn't work with my USB keyoard and mouse wireless combo. So searching I get a great solution for those that in your thread need a solution. The hack is in /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/IOUSBHIDDriver.kext/Contents/Info.plist (used by all common HID devices) Only change that Info.plist to put remote feature.. like this: /...blah blah blah../ Thank you very much, that solved my problem. But without the FrontRowPass.kext i couldnt navigate neither with sally clicker, mouse or keyboard, with the FrontRowPass.kext everything is working as it should. Strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJD Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 It seems to work for me, but all I get is a white screen when I start Front Row. I can hear the sounds and all when it starts and when I press the arrow keys and spacebar, but the screen is just all white. I'm using 10.4.6 JaS and an nVidia GeForce FX 5200 Okay, now I'm having another issue. If I try to restart, shut down, or log off, it doesn't... It just makes everything disappear off the screen like it's going to, but then everything appears again. Any way to fix this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossie Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 It wont work with your card, you need to have OpenGL for it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJD Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 It wont work with your card, you need to have OpenGL for it to work. Darn. Anyone know how to fix my shutdown/restart problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordeath Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 EricJD, That restart problem must not be answered in this thread because is OffTopic. Open a new thread on postinstall discussion to solve that. (startup your system with -v and "Boot Graphics"="No" to view what is happening on there and post your results on that thread). If screen goes black it will be something on screen if you use -v flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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