Just a reminder to those like myself who typically leave the paperwork in the box. There's a $25 media hub voucher good for buying various tv shows on the Samsung Media Hub app, many of which you own forever. It's a free credit and it expires 1/1/2012. Actually the expiration depends on when you activate it. It appears to be 90 days out...
So use that thing!!
[EDIT] Sorry, missed the part about being only for TV shows.
Ha, I just went through the box and found it accidentally.
Kadin said:
Just a reminder to those like myself who typically leave the paperwork in the box. There's a $25 media hub voucher good for buying various tv shows and movies on the Samsung Media Hub app, many of which you own forever. It's a free credit and it expires 1/1/2012.
So use that thing!!
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What can i do when i already uninstall media hubs out? Oh well always XXX movies available to download
Thanks. I would have never looked at the paperwork and missed this.
sent from my Infuse at Tranquility Base.
Didn't notice this. Thanks!
Unfortunately it only works for TV shows. I tried movies and
The option to use the credit was greyed out!
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Unfortunately it only works for TV shows. I tried movies and
The option to use the credit was greyed out!
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Mine isn't greyed out. I don't feel like buying any movies, I download everything, newsgroups and verizon fios=epic. So I don't even feel like downloading anything. If I could just figure out how to transfer massive bluray files onto my phone/sd card...that would be awesome.
Movies are not grayed out for me either. I haven't tried buying any, but it does prompt me for a code. Tested on about five using rent and buy.
And yeah, I download all of my movies/TV for free . Fios FTW!
Too bad it expires. It would be nice if I could add it to my account and keep it available in case I'm on the road and missed a show and want to watch it quickly. Oh well, I guess I'll find something to buy in the next few months.
Also, Samsung had a web signup form for people who purchased their devices and want the $25 credit. I wonder if I'll get another one since I signed up.
Totally missed this. Excellent -- I'll hold off on uninstalling Media Hub (for now).
Movies won't be greyed out. The gift card will be and you won't be able to choose it as payment option when purchasing movies.
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Movies are not grayed out for me either. I haven't tried buying any, but it does prompt me for a code. Tested on about five using rent and buy.
And yeah, I download all of my movies/TV for free . Fios FTW!
Too bad it expires. It would be nice if I could add it to my account and keep it available in case I'm on the road and missed a show and want to watch it quickly. Oh well, I guess I'll find something to buy in the next few months.
Also, Samsung had a web signup form for people who purchased their devices and want the $25 credit. I wonder if I'll get another one since I signed up.
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You have wifi on the road? lol Or can you use this with 3g? I just tried to view a trailer no on wifi and it wouldn't let me. Buncha crap. haha I'll end up buying random movies from there just to use the credit.
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You have wifi on the road? lol Or can you use this with 3g? I just tried to view a trailer no on wifi and it wouldn't let me. Buncha crap. haha I'll end up buying random movies from there just to use the credit.
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Yes, wi-fi is everywhere.
Didn't know about the network restriction requiring wifi only. I was a bit curious why the $25 voucher said, as step 1, to make sure you were on wifi. Probably some deal they brokered with AT&T. Damn them. It makes no sense since the devices already support streaming media. But my earlier comment was more along the lines of being away for business, or vacation, etc. and wanted to catch a show I missed.
One of the reasons I bought this was for the tethering ability (for my Galaxy Tab 8.9). Since it too has Media Hub, and would connect to the GS2 using wifi, I bet that I could download the movie/show on it using the phone's 3G. Might have to test this out later tonight...
Option to rent movies with the credit it's grey out. What's the deal?
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Option to rent movies with the credit it's grey out. What's the deal?
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on wi-fi or 3G? should work on wi-fi.
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Option to rent movies with the credit it's grey out. What's the deal?
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on wi-fi or 3G? should work on wi-fi.
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With the $25 credit, you can only rent/buy TV shows. You have to be on wifi to download anything. Going to download and watch some shows then remove Media Hub.
I see what you mean now.. at first I thought it was grey out at the movie page.. then it was actually grey out at the purchase page.. only TV shows.. argh.. so hard to spend the $25 then.
Yes sorry i wasnt more clear. You can only use it for tv shows. I downloaded the charlie sheen roast from comedy central and saturday night live since they are all an hour long and the only thing i find worth it.
Great find! Time to UNfreeze media hub lol
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Where are media hub movies download too. I wanna pull em
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i need to find an app to do this
media hub is waaay better than other media centers on other android devices though
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Is there a way to make it work on the gs2? I copied the apk from my infuse but says it can't connect to server, something like that. I got Netflix app working great but now I need this.
Thanks
I even went further then you did. I signed up for a Media Hub account using a Droid Charge at Costco. Then Media Hub on my SGS2 lets me sign-in, store credit cards, and shop but won't let me buy anything. I'm sure it'll be on the U.S. variants so maybe we'll have better luck then.
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I even went further then you did. I signed up for a Media Hub account using a Droid Charge at Costco. Then Media Hub on my SGS2 lets me sign-in, store credit cards, and shop but won't let me buy anything. I'm sure it'll be on the U.S. variants so maybe we'll have better luck then.
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How did you get that far? I'm in the USA and I can't even browse anything.
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How did you get that far? I'm in the USA and I can't even browse anything.
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I found the Media Hub APK on one of the other Samsung XDA forums and installed it. It wouldn't let me do anything. I used the Droid Charge to set up an account. Media Hub on my SGS2 recognized the account I already set up. It still won't let me buy anything though. Samsung Movies from the UK is pretty cool too. It won't let us buy anything because it recognizes the phone's outside the UK. We're orphans.
That worked! Got the right apk and its all good, thanks!
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That worked! Got the right apk and its all good, thanks!
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You are able to access previously downloaded media and purchase new? Like some of the others I can browse but can't purchase... I was set up previously on the Charge and Infuse and already have paid for movies that I cannot access on the SGS2.
hey, where you able to purchase and download movies? This one is a deal breaker for me.
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hey, where you able to purchase and download movies? This one is a deal breaker for me.
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Consider the deal broken. I think the Samsung servers are reading something off the phone and can tell it's not a valid device. Maybe one of the devs can figure out what data that is and spoof it. If not we're out of luck. Maybe things will change once the U.S. variants start to roll-out and we can install their APK.
Has anyone managed to find a solution for this? It seems odd that the AT&T branded S2 has this built in but those of us using the international S2 are locked out. Has anyone managed to edit the apk?
What a sweet app. You basically upload your music onto your google account on your desktop and download the app. All your music is there but none of it is actually on your phone. Saved me 6 gigs of space!
https://music.google.com
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What a sweet app. You basically upload your music onto your google account on your desktop and download the app. All your music is there but none of it is actually on your phone. Saved me 6 gigs of space!
https://music.google.com
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Awesome. Thanks for sharing
Will KILL your data usage unless you use over WiFi or have sprint or grandfathered in at Verizon.
sent from me cellular device, eh?
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Will KILL your data usage unless you use over WiFi or have sprint or grandfathered in at Verizon.
sent from me cellular device, eh?
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I'm gonna try it out and see how it goes. I could always use some more free space.
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Will KILL your data usage unless you use over WiFi or have sprint or grandfathered in at Verizon.
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How does having Sprint or being grandfathered in on a Verizon data plan help anyone with the AT&T SGS2?
Amazon's cloud player is also very nice. Which one is better really comes down to personal preference. They do almost all of the same stuff.
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Adelaide. said:
How does having Sprint or being grandfathered in on a Verizon data plan help anyone with the AT&T SGS2?
Amazon's cloud player is also very nice. Which one is better really comes down to personal preference. They do almost all of the same stuff.
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was kind of wondering the same thing..
So far loving the google music player. its like Pandora but without the adds and all of my own music. I really wish I could get my unlimited data back on my AT&T line. That's be sweet.
i've been using gmusic since it was released on beta and its been great. It had some bugs on the captivate but on the GS2, its pretty flawless
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So far loving the google music player. its like Pandora but without the adds and all of my own music. I really wish I could get my unlimited data back on my AT&T line. That's be sweet.
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Do the iPhone 2g trick to get it back.
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Do the iPhone 2g trick to get it back.
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Thanks I'll give this a shot when I can and post with how it goes.
I loved using it I could have like 5 rom backups on my inspire at one time but my seervice isn't great around where I live so it got aggravating to not be able to listen because it took so long to buffer, awesome deal for those with great service though
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this may have already been stated, but i feel so strongly about it that i'm replying before i finish reading. cloud computing is going to fail because of companies taking away unlimited plans. the main time a person would need to use cloud computing would be while they are mobile, and with tiered data plans, why would you risk it? if you're just a person at home with a prehistoric hdd too small to fit your music, then i can see how it would be useful. i have enough space to store 1000s of mp3s and flacs, and would get more use out of a micro sdhc/sdxc than cloud computing. Apple, Amazon, and Google all need to get together and offer unlimited mobile data, or convince VZW, ATT, and anyone else to revert if they want this to work. even my cable ISP occasionally sends me a postcard about how my account has used above average data, and i should check my wifi security and use anti-virus/anti-malware. i keep reminding them about hd quality streaming, lossless audio (that i paid for), youtube, and the year we are in, then tossing it in the trash. cloud computing is a nice idea, but i wouldn't put money into it. it's going to get to where you have to pay every company for every mb you use if this continues.
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this may have already been stated, but i feel so strongly about it that i'm replying before i finish reading. cloud computing is going to fail because of companies taking away unlimited plans. the main time a person would need to use cloud computing would be while they are mobile, and with tiered data plans, why would you risk it? if you're just a person at home with a prehistoric hdd too small to fit your music, then i can see how it would be useful. i have enough space to store 1000s of mp3s and flacs, and would get more use out of a micro sdhc/sdxc than cloud computing. Apple, Amazon, and Google all need to get together and offer unlimited mobile data, or convince VZW, ATT, and anyone else to revert if they want this to work. even my cable ISP occasionally sends me a postcard about how my account has used above average data, and i should check my wifi security and use anti-virus/anti-malware. i keep reminding them about hd quality streaming, lossless audio (that i paid for), youtube, and the year we are in, then tossing it in the trash. cloud computing is a nice idea, but i wouldn't put money into it. it's going to get to where you have to pay every company for every mb you use if this continues.
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Its great for someone who is on wifi and dosent want to carry around 32 gigs of music around on their phone. Its also nice to have a digital copy backed up in the cloud in case your HDD ever decides to crash. To go even further, if you are a flashoholic and like to flash a lot of roms, then having all your music backed up to the cloud can be a nice way to quickly access your music.
It may not be for everyone in every situation, but most places have wifi and this will/has appealed to a lot of people.
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How does having Sprint or being grandfathered in on a Verizon data plan help anyone with the AT&T SGS2?
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My bad, didn't read the forum haha damn tapatalk. Thought it was in the general area.
sent from me cellular device, eh?
Red5 said:
Its great for someone who is on wifi and dosent want to carry around 32 gigs of music around on their phone. Its also nice to have a digital copy backed up in the cloud in case your HDD ever decides to crash. To go even further, if you are a flashoholic and like to flash a lot of roms, then having all your music backed up to the cloud can be a nice way to quickly access your music.
It may not be for everyone in every situation, but most places have wifi and this will/has appealed to a lot of people.
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i didn't really think of that because we don't have city-wide wi-fi where i live. at my university, you have to be on certain floors of certain buildings for open wi-fi. in West Virginia, we still use horse-drawn carriages.
Used it quite a bit yesterday, songs take 1-3 seconds to buffer and play when they aren't instantly loading and going... I'm a fan, not to mention my coverage is less than stellar.
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I really wish I could get my unlimited data back on my AT&T line.
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What happened to it
Got a new line from work and it has a 2gb data cap.
It works well unless you have over 20,000 songs. Only half my iTunes library will upload
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Get two accounts then.
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I have used SlingMobile in my last four phones (TouchPro, TouchPro 2, DroidX, Rezound) and the app really kicks major butt in the Rezound using 4g.
I have the newest HD Slingbox and with 4g service the picture is outstanding.
I have two different inputs I can select from, standard cable and an HD cable box. If I use the standard cable input, a viewer at home can be watching a different channel than I am watching but the picture is lower quality.
I even get perfect TV reception while driving down the road in my truck. My Wife watched a movie in HD HBO on demand while we drove on a 3 hour trip last week.
~John
Do you have unlimited data? Curious to know the bandwidth usage.
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Do you have unlimited data? Curious to know the bandwidth usage.
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Yes, I have unlimited data.
It would be virtually unuseable (same as Netflix) with most tiered data plans.
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what exactly is the app? ive heard of it but never really looked into what it was exactly. Sorry, im on the road right now LOL
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what exactly is the app? ive heard of it but never really looked into what it was exactly. Sorry, im on the road right now LOL
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Essentially it allows you to stream your home cable feed and/or DVR recorded items to your phone.
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I have used SlingMobile in my last four phones (TouchPro, TouchPro 2, DroidX, Rezound) and the app really kicks major butt in the Rezound using 4g.
I have the newest HD Slingbox and with 4g service the picture is outstanding.
I have two different inputs I can select from, standard cable and an HD cable box. If I use the standard cable input, a viewer at home can be watching a different channel than I am watching but the picture is lower quality.
I even get perfect TV reception while driving down the road in my truck. My Wife watched a movie in HD HBO on demand while we drove on a 3 hour trip last week.
~John
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It is people like you that caused the tiered caps.
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It is people like you that caused the tiered caps.
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I have never used anywhere near the amount of data that a lot of the posters here use every month.
Last month, I used less than 4 gigs so I would have been fine even on my Wife's 4gig tiered plan.
I don't believe data hogs are what caused tiered data anyway, I attribute it to Verizons greed.
~John
By the way, I have had unlimited data since the first day it was available years ago and I also have the unlimited 4g hot spot so you can KMA with that attitude........
~John
Nice system, how much was the whole setup? And to my Michigan friend, please take down the logo if you're going to consistently work interactions in that manner, I don't want people to think all Wolverines are like that.
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Nice system, how much was the whole setup? .
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I think my high def Slingbox was around $300, but there are cheaper models that work fine also. You need a router in the system, but I think everybody has one of those nowdays.
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I even get perfect TV reception while driving down the road in my truck. My Wife watched a movie in HD HBO on demand while we drove on a 3 hour trip last week.
~John
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Wow! So you have a driver?
con247 said:
It is people like you that caused the tiered caps.
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Because of using the apps as intended?
I can dig it.
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Nice system, how much was the whole setup? And to my Michigan friend, please take down the logo if you're going to consistently work interactions in that manner, I don't want people to think all Wolverines are like that.
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It is called sarcasm bud.
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It is called sarcasm bud.
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seemed like you were being a jackass to me.
He's using the data on his smartphone with an app he purchased. He's not running a whole home network, which are the people that are abusing the data.
As for the slingbox, I got one last xmas, it died in march, 92 days after I activated it. Contacted sling, they told me they couldn't give me any tech support without either paying 30 bucks up front or adding the extended warranty for 50 bucks. Horrible customer service in my opinion.
I can say, that when it worked, it was great, never had any problems with it. But the fact that it only worked for 3 months is what was bad. If you get it, get the warranty. Just consider it part of the purchase price.
As a side note, with mine (the base model), it took over the dvr, so if someone was watching tv at home, if I changed the channel, they would have it changed as well. Works for me because I work nights.
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As a side note, with mine (the base model), it took over the dvr, so if someone was watching tv at home, if I changed the channel, they would have it changed as well. Works for me because I work nights.
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If you don't want that to happen, you need a Slingbox with an internal tuner like the SB Pro or SB Pro HD.
~John
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I have found usage to eat up about 400MB an hour.
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If you don't want that to happen, you need a Slingbox with an internal tuner like the SB Pro or SB Pro HD.
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don't think I'm going to fix it. CS has been bad and not sure I'll use it enough to warrant another 50bucks for the extended warranty.
Finally figured out my plex media server so I can just stream my shows from my computer.
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don't think I'm going to fix it. CS has been bad and not sure I'll use it enough to warrant another 50bucks for the extended warranty.
Finally figured out my plex media server so I can just stream my shows from my computer.
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Something else you can try (I use it for netflix because we dont have tv) is to run an hdmi cable from your comp to your tv and you will be able to watch whatever is running on your comp.
Slingbox has had big problems with defective equipment. It is much easier and cheaper to look up their problems online and and fix it yourself or have a local electronics shop do it for you. There are online instructions to do this. I bought the parts I needed at radio shack and did it myself.
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Slingbox has had big problems with defective equipment. It is much easier and cheaper to look up their problems online and and fix it yourself or have a local electronics shop do it for you. There are online instructions to do this. I bought the parts I needed at radio shack and did it myself.
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this and their customer service is ATROCIOUS....i dont think they care since Dish or whoever bought them...they wanted 100 bux to fix, after i spent 20 bux on a power adapter that wasnt the problem, and then if it broke after 90 days i was back to 100 again...and this was all 3 days after the warranty i bought expired...seriously...
so i researched and bought a brand new vulkano for 100 bux...works and is simply awesome as sling will not be getting another dollar from me...
just reminded still have to try the mobile app for vulkano...
Update: So apparently this has been cracked by HBOTroll1, all thanks to him. You can find his thread here. Unfortunately I have dumped my photon because of Motorola's failed promises. It was a great phone but I will never again by from this company. I also do not have HBO GO anymore because of this issue but I might get it again to try this apk. I am reposting a direct link to the apk here.
This has been confirmed to work on the Photon by others. Also if you have an MHL device to try this on that would be appreciated. I am not sure if MHL is a problem to begin with though...
Disclaimer: To my extremely limited knowledge reposting this does not violate any copyright laws, which is not my intention. My belief is that this is a lack of functionality in the program which has been fixed in this apk. If such is not the case, HBO please contact me so we can discuss this error in your program.
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I just got HBO GO, I know Game of Thrones is f*****g awesome as **** *** *****!!!!
Anywhoo... I tried plugging the photon into my tv as the PS3 does not yet have an app and HBO GO refuses to play video with the HDMI plugged into it. Does anyone know any way to stop the app or the system of realizing that the signal is being sent out?
I would be willing to put in a lot of effort into getting this hack to work but I don't even know where to start. So any advice would rock!
RANT: I know they have a reason for disabling this but for realz I can just torrent their shows so when I'm paying I'm not going to try and rip off their stuff. I mean there's a reason that I'm paying!
RANT EXTENDED: I hate all of this DRM like bullsh!t that makes it more difficult to be a paying customer then a priate. I mean you can just go to isohunt or thepiratebay and search for game of thrones 720p. Then download the playstation media server and install the extra codecs and whatnot they recomend. This will let your computer transcode the video files so that the ps3 can output the video over your network. Wifi N can handle the video great and plug in a hundred foot Ethernet cable for $13 and get beautiful streaming with 5.1 surround sound.
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Unfortunately I don't think there is any kind of workaround for this. I remember having the same issue. Think I tried running HBO from browser in Webtop mode but can't remember if it just didn't work or if it worked and the video was bad quality.
Probably better off downloading vid from the net and installing to view locally.
what we need is to get our hands on the earlier version of the app
I've heard people report it USED to work using a combination of the first release of the app and something called Xternal Display (which just mirrors the image on the screen.)
I know sprint t.v doesn't work either on HDMI out using stock mopho .
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I can't believe you're brave enough to use isohunt and piratebay. Those are the two most well known trackers that get people busted.
Game of thrones is full of win, though! Can't wait till finale gets upped. I'm dying to watch it.
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what we need is to get our hands on the earlier version of the app
I've heard people report it USED to work using a combination of the first release of the app and something called Xternal Display (which just mirrors the image on the screen.)
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I'm guessing that it check the version number and would want you to update. Though if anyone has an older apk I would love to try this out!
I have version 1.3.1, I just installed version 1.7.1 and installed this version and it still plays fine, haven't tried hdmi out using version 1.3.1 yet. But I'll upload it tomorrow, I'm away from my computer right now
I got it working perfectly
I used splashtop on my Macbook which also works on PC to get it working everytime without fail. I have a video on youtube that shows me doing it but I am a newb so I can't post link. lol
sorry everybody, i thought the thread was dead but here is the hbogo 1.3.1 apk, just fyi it gives out the original error message saying that there is something wrong, not the new one stating the program doesn't allow hdmi out.
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I can't believe you're brave enough to use isohunt and piratebay. Those are the two most well known trackers that get people busted.
Game of thrones is full of win, though! Can't wait till finale gets upped. I'm dying to watch it.
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People really get busted cause of torrent and stuff ?
I live outside usa , even tho i was born in nyc x)
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This seems to work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943981&highlight=hbo
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This seems to work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943981&highlight=hbo
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Nice link. I'll add this to the OP.
ug802
Worked quite well.
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Worked quite well.
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Does it ask for super user?
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Does it ask for super user?
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No it does not.
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...but I don't even use my cable remote anymore. It is so damn convenient being able to browse movies and shows on my phone and just tap on what I want to watch. HTC really nailed this function, it works flawlessly for me. The IR blaster is insanely strong, I don't even need to point the phone even remotely at my TV or cable box. It also makes playing with my phone while watching TV perfectly justifiable. Brilliant!
Plus, I get to mess with my friends when I'm at their places... "WHY DOES THE CHANNEL KEEP CHANGING?!?!?" mwahahahahaha :victory:
Lol i did that at bestbuy and there like our guy is in the back playing with the wires and im like ok dumbass
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Oh man I don't think I could've kept a straight face haha
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I busted out laughing when i walked away and the employee just stared at me and I did it at my house when the kids were watching tv and there like wtf
No more looking for a lost remote since it's always in my pocket.
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Wish there was a way to change TV providers with each remote setup... I stay at my girlfriends house 1-2 nights a week and I have to change from Directv to Time Warner every time. It only takes a minute but it's still annoying.
Awesome functionality/app otherwise! Use it all the time!
yup! the tv app is fun and useful.
In a few months time I am expecting restaurants and some business establishments to forbid people holding a Galaxy S4, HTC One & Xperia Z in their hands upon entering the premises
I was surprised at how well it works. Better than universal remotes - some of them can't change the input (i.e., hdmi, TV, etc.). Soo good - hard to believe this isn't getting more attention. This one excellent feature is better than the S4's several gimmicky ones.
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Grumpy Bob said:
Wish there was a way to change TV providers with each remote setup... I stay at my girlfriends house 1-2 nights a week and I have to change from Directv to Time Warner every time. It only takes a minute but it's still annoying.
Awesome functionality/app otherwise! Use it all the time!
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I haven't tried multiple remote setups yet. So if you make a second remote profile you can't set it as a different provider from the first?
Simba501 said:
I was surprised at how well it works. Better than universal remotes - some of them can't change the input (i.e., hdmi, TV, etc.). Soo good - hard to believe this isn't getting more attention. This one excellent feature is better than the S4's several gimmicky ones.
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I haven't tried the GS4's but I agree that the One's should be getting more attention. It is a great feature that actually feels fully fleshed out. They really did a bang up job with it. The only thing I would like them to add is custom buttons and programmable macros. Then it would be perfect.
The ir blaster on the one works better. Seems stronger and better placed.
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Loving the blaster, been real fun at peoples houses. Also very practical at home.
Does anyone know if it can control the DVR? I currently have DirecTV.
FlipCup said:
Does anyone know if it can control the DVR? I currently have DirecTV.
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It can control the DVR on my Comcast box so I'm assuming it'll control the DirecTV one just fine. One thing I just noticed though is that there is no option to record directly from the guide in the app (at least I don't think), which is a feature I think HTC could easily implement.
FlipCup said:
Does anyone know if it can control the DVR? I currently have DirecTV.
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Yep! Controls my Directv DVR just fine. Just go to your remote and it's one of the pages available on the bottom.
Controls my DirecTV DVR fine as well.
jeebuz said:
Controls my DirecTV DVR fine as well.
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even if it doesnt recognize the device it can always learn from the remote of the device, thats super useful
I'm in a bar right now changing the bulls games on all the TVs and everyone is bugging out. Hahha
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graffixnyc said:
I'm in a bar right now changing the bulls games on all the TVs and everyone is bugging out. Hahha
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Thats a dang good idea! Genius!
skunkbandit said:
Thats a dang good idea! Genius!
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It was so funny. I was turning off TVs and changing the channels. They were freaking out. They even called the cable company and reset the cable boxes. It was so hard to sit there with a straight face and just act like I was playing on my phone. They kept changing it back to the bulls game and I would change it to golf. lol.
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