Media Portal 1.3.0 beta – failed upgrade -> guide to new install

After upgrading to Media Portal 1.2.3 to 1.3.0 beta, I ran into problems on two different machines. Key issue was the related to the TV server, and the channels but it might be unfair as I run Acamd and MDAPI, which isn’t officially supported, so I’m not blaming anyone. My brother also ran into problems – suddenly Media Portal didn’t recognise any of the movies and nothing would play. We all understand the WAF (See WAF – option 3)of that.

So, if all fails, and you need to uninstall, removing all databases, this is a checklist of the steps needed to get back to a status that you want (please mind – this is from the top of my head so I might miss relevant parts):

* Uninstall option 3, that totally removes ALL the stuff.

* Install 1.3.0 beta

In configuration:

* Enter path to pictures (generate thumbnails)

* Enter path to music (update database)

* Enter path to films and update database (not really needed if you run Moving Pictures)

In TV server configuration:

* Set up the server and scan for the channels where you live

* Enable the plugin WebEPG

* I disable the channels for the hearing impaired and channels variants from neighbouring regions, so SVT1 ABS, and not the other SVT1 I get in my list.

* Configure the WebEPG but mapping a source for all the channels you want. I use 14 days and set the scheduler to a few times every week in the middle of the night.

In the extension manager:

* LAV filters are a MUST

* Local TV icons is nice. I have an option for Sweden.

* Moving Pictures is a MUST. There is no public Moving Pictures – the beta is here. 1.4.2 works well.

* Subcentral is also a must. Also not in the official extensionlist so fetch it here.

* TV series is also a must. I believe this is available in the extension manager. If not, then fetch it here.

* I typically install the Weather plugin as well.

* I typically install Trakt as well.

After this you need to go into configuration again

* Select Titan updater and let it update (can be done from within Media Portal as well).

* Select Moving Pictures, and configure it.

Now run an enjoy. The Titan skin is amazingly nice in 1920*1080. I was mighty pleased with Avalon back in 1.2.x, but this is a serious improvement.

Best of luck!