So as per the subject line with as popular as this phone is why don't we have a hulu plus app or Netflix for it yet for stock?
You would think it would be here by now ...just my thoughts. Anyone have a timeline for release on those?
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no clue why Netflix and Hulu are picking and choosing. I am sure they will eventually roll out to most devices, as for when nobody has any clue.
my understanding is they may be staggering due to bandwidth concerns
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my understanding is they may be staggering due to bandwidth concerns
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I would wager people could rape bandwidth far easier on their servers streaming from a computer over a smartphone.
spoke to LG rep and Netflix yesterday. LG says it doesnt have it because that's the way Tmo asked for the phone to be built. Netflix said they are "constantly expanding their platform for devices" but no timeline.
Originally, netflix was gearing up to release it's application to specific chipsets first and foremost... (qualcomm)
No idea anymore.
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no clue why Netflix and Hulu are picking and choosing. I am sure they will eventually roll out to most devices, as for when nobody has any clue.
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I read somewhere about there being an Android Market unlocker that allowed users to download and use netflix. Although I haven't tried it myself I would certainly think that the HTC netflix app could be installed on any phone.
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I read somewhere about there being an Android Market unlocker that allowed users to download and use netflix. Although I haven't tried it myself I would certainly think that the HTC netflix app could be installed on any phone.
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not if the app requires a qualcomm processor to decode the encrypted data that the netflix app is pulling from the servers...
On stock, hell no.
On CM7 at least Netflix works. You have to edit the "build.prop" file in system.
But... Its pointless to do this, because Data will stop working. So, you have to be connected to WiFi for netflix to stream.
Even if you force Netflix, you have to use WiFi, not the 4G network for now at least.
Who knows.
vmartinez39 said:
On stock, hell no.
On CM7 at least Netflix works. You have to edit the "build.prop" file in system.
But... Its pointless to do this, because Data will stop working. So, you have to be connected to WiFi for netflix to stream.
Even if you force Netflix, you have to use WiFi, not the 4G network for now at least.
Who knows.
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Not true. Data works just fine here after the build.prop edit. Been using it that way for a couple weeks.
phburks said:
Not true. Data works just fine here after the build.prop edit. Been using it that way for a couple weeks.
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Same here. I just finished watching a show on Netflix.
I was able to get it to work without the build.prop edit. Then the speed changed again to running double speed, so I went ahead and edited build.prop. Just a moment ago I started up Netflix and it was now running half speed. After a reboot it played fine.
If other words... it is unstable as hell, but still better then nothing.
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Not true. Data works just fine here after the build.prop edit. Been using it that way for a couple weeks.
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Does your MMS work with the build.prop edit? Everytime I edit NY build.prop my MMS doesn't work..
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vmartinez39 said:
On stock, hell no.
On CM7 at least Netflix works. You have to edit the "build.prop" file in system.
But... Its pointless to do this, because Data will stop working. So, you have to be connected to WiFi for netflix to stream.
Even if you force Netflix, you have to use WiFi, not the 4G network for now at least.
Who knows.
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Dude what are u talking about? This is the second time u said this it is false info bro. My data works fine with the build.prop as a matter a fact I even use it with tmobiles network sometimes u must have done something wrong try a clean install u have to delete the app if u have it installed then do the build.prop. u go to root explorer go to system then go to build.prop. then hit ro. At the top to change permissions then open build.prop in text editor then scroll down to model, erase the LG p999 or what ever it says and type in htc-vision. Do it just like I have it with the dash and all. Ok after that go to manufacture and erase what's in there and type HTC. Back out when done then hit save, then at the top change it back to rw. And reboot! Then install netflix. And woila! Ur golden! now everytime u install a nightly u have to do this method because the new nightly over writes it. It sucks but that's what u gota do just remember to uninstall Netflix before u redo method again. And everything works fine for me changing the build.prop does nothing. My phone works great and so does data. I know two other people who did this method and have no problems at all so people it's safe to do my kids watch it on my phone everyday. And I'm running cm7 nightly 70 and have done this the past 20 nightlys
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Does your MMS work with the build.prop edit? Everytime I edit NY build.prop my MMS doesn't work..
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I got the MLB At Bat 2011 app working for non supported devices since so many devices aren't supported that clearly can run it.
YOU MUST HAVE A MLB.TV SUBSCRIPTION TO GET THE GAMES!!
You also need to buy the At Bat 2011 app.
I have a nook color, but should work for any device.
I changed the build.prop to contain the fallowing:
ro.product.model=SCH-I800
ro.product.brand=verizon
ro.product.name=SCH-I800
ro.product.device=SCH-I800
ro.product.board=SCH-I800
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I800/SCH-I800/SCH-I800:2.2/FROYO/EC02:user/release-keys
rebooted and worked. Should be able to chose any supported device and it will work. This is from the verizon galaxy tab.
I'm very much looking forward to trying this today.
Is there some sort of shortcut that could be made so we don't have to manually edit things every time?
EDIT: it's working! Though the supposed "HD" is far from it, and this is streaming over wi-fi.
I will be checking this out with today's free game of the day!
Now, I just need an easy way to switch the build.prop to watch the games.
the build.fingerprint isn't needed to be changed, works without it. Got it working on my nook color, pretty nice. Need to OC it and have a good fast connetion. Still not near HD though.
Good to know about the fingerprint.
Streaming is working great on my Captivate. Connected on wifi, close to HD after about 30 seconds, but if the connection gets bogged down, the picture loses quality fast.
Nice to have it working, clunky as it is...
I find I need a knead perfect 3G or strong wifi to get decent streaming on my droid2 and nook.
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Will changing these settings have any unintended consequences for other apps or the operation of the phone in general? I have a Galaxy S but don't want to stuff anything up just for MLB At Bat.
nm, build.prop is a system file duh?
Congrats on getting this working, jkabaseball.
Are people getting the streaming working on CM7 Stable? I see that Nightly 37 was suggested before Stable came out. I'm on Stable now, and seeing the option, but only getting the white screen. I'm willing to try switching to 37, but it seems like there'd be no reason to do so, given that it's an older version. (Unless something was taken out before the stable release preventing this from working.)
Doesn't work on my nook with cm7. I even copied the signature.....yes I have sub also.
Cm7 installed on the Emmy
Sigh I had high hopes
I have been successful on cm7 stable on my HTC dhd. On a side note, anyone find a workaround to play blackout games?
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Congrats on getting this working, jkabaseball.
Are people getting the streaming working on CM7 Stable? I see that Nightly 37 was suggested before Stable came out. I'm on Stable now, and seeing the option, but only getting the white screen. I'm willing to try switching to 37, but it seems like there'd be no reason to do so, given that it's an older version. (Unless something was taken out before the stable release preventing this from working.)
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Just wanted to follow up, and say a HUGE thanks for the info. I modified the build.prop file like you said, and now I can watch the Cardinals anywhere on my Samsung Mesmerize. Just a note it works great even though I am running Voodoo. The only thing that is different is my swype keyboard won't work anymore, says that it was not meant to be used for my device, oh well, I love Cardinals baseball more than swype so who cares!! Thanks again for the info!!
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Will changing these settings have any unintended consequences for other apps or the operation of the phone in general? I have a Galaxy S but don't want to stuff anything up just for MLB At Bat.
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Other apps that require a specific build.prop might not work. I have a Captivate and the preinstalled Swype does not work while I an using the modified build.prop.
I duplicated my build.prop, renamed the duplicate build.prop.mlb and made the changes. Then when I want to watch baseball, I rename the real build.prop to build.prop.real and rename build.prop.mlb to build.prop and then reboot the phone. I switch it back when I'm done.
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I have been successful on cm7 stable on my HTC dhd. On a side note, anyone find a workaround to play blackout games?
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Enabling Mock Locations and an application that lets you spoof your location would probably work. Haven't tried it though.
lactardjosh said:
Enabling Mock Locations and an application that lets you spoof your location would probably work. Haven't tried it though.
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Tried that. It works for the NHL app, but NOT for MLB at bat
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I'm very much looking forward to trying this today.
Is there some sort of shortcut that could be made so we don't have to manually edit things every time?
EDIT: it's working! Though the supposed "HD" is far from it, and this is streaming over wi-fi.
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I have the sgs4G not working for me and yes I have subscription. Any help? Does this work on tmo. Using the Verizon settings?
Doesn't work on the Xoom either.
jkabaseball: youre awesome!!! Works like a dream on my Cappy!! Not quite in HD, but still so awesome. Now to figure out, like above posts mention, how to navigate around the locale so I can see my Giants games!!! I tried the app for changing locale, but i believe its a bit more involved than just fooling App Market. Thanks a ton jkabaseball
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I have the sgs4G not working for me and yes I have subscription. Any help? Does this work on tmo. Using the Verizon settings?
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This might be too basic to ask, but - do you also have the paid app, rather than the free one? And is the sgs4g flash-capable? Those are also prereqs, in addition to the subscription.
The build.prop changes I posted is for the galaxy tab on Verizon. You should be able to use another device like droid2 build.prop and Skype should work as well. On my nook I thought the galaxy tab would be best.
Working on spoofing location. It mint be a little harder. MLB is pretty good at determining your location even through a VPN. I'm not sure if they are using gps location, which would be easy to spoof, or the network location where the stream is going to. I haven't got it to work on my pc yet, but will keep on working on android.
First off, let me express how pissed I am that there isn't a working android Netflix app. The fact that WINDOWS PHONE 7 got it before us is absolutely retarded. I understand the issue with security and stuff, but why not at least release it to work on phones that have proper DRM certification (I've heard second-generation snapdragon would be compatible.)
Now, I would like people to tell of any inside information they might have on an ETA, in addition to any info there may be on a cracked version of the leaked app.
I'm getting really impatient, and if it's true that ONLY phones that haven't been released yet can run it, I don't even know...
So once again, post anything you know about Netflix for android.
It was working on the evo for a couple days based on a security loophole. But netflix closed it really fast, made me mad too. No battlestar galactica from my phone sucks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005503
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They just released an official version:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient
Anyone have it working on Epic 4g from another download? Not showing up in market. I was hoping since Galaxy S had it the Epic would.
The APK is available here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005503&page=50
Isn't there a way to change the "name" of our device so the app thinks we're using a Nexus S?
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Isn't there a way to change the "name" of our device so the app thinks we're using a Nexus S?
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Just try running the APK I just posted - I have an HD2 running Android off my SD card which emulates an HTC Desire and the APK works no problem!
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Isn't there a way to change the "name" of our device so the app thinks we're using a Nexus S?
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Yes, you'll have to edit your build.prop.
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Or hax the netflix app. Smali time
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Just try running the APK I just posted - I have an HD2 running Android off my SD card which emulates an HTC Desire and the APK works no problem!
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Yeah... it didn't work. I think I'll have to fiddle with my build.prop to see if I can fix. Anyone know if I'm wasting my time?
Works great on my evo! Thanks for posting this thread, I didn't even know it was officially released! Woot
Loaded the .apk on my Moto Droid running BB. It says the device isn't supported and won't stream but otherwise everything else seems accessible.
What do I change in the build.prop to see if I can get it to be viewed as another device?
Anyone get it working on a Droid?
I changed three lines in my build.prop. Just find these lines in your build.prop and change them to this:
ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
ro.build.fingerprint=tmobile/htc_vision/vision/vision:2.2.1/FRF91/277427:user/release-keys
Reboot, and that worked for me!
FYI, make sure it is exact, case and everything. Use Notepad++.
thx netflix on a phone is awesome!
Ok so I have less than 10 posts so i can't post to the forum i need to...Netflix apk...bunk but whatever...i have thunderbolt rooted running cyanogen 7.0.3 and installed the Netflix apk with no device check. It installed fine but when i open Netflix i get "there is an update for this app" if i hit cancel it closes if i hit ok it says it cnnt find the update and closes, can someone please pick this up and assist because the forums wont let me post to that thread trying to see if there is another apk file i should be using, I tried to edit build.prop with es file explorer and when I go to settings-root options-root explorer I select cyanogen mod from pop up it then says "test failed this feature cnnt run on your phone" any suggestions? Thanks
Even better, call me newborn all you want but installed liquid gingersense 1.0 through Tom manager and now can't get past home screen but home screen has no icons and no buttons function, I'm sure there's a way to do this but if the auto root mr1 will not recognize device connected how can i restore my phone to get it working?
Newb not newborn I apologize for autocorrect on my tablet
I can't seem to get barnacle or wifitether to work on this phone. Has anyone else been successful in tethering with the infuse?
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I just used the integrated wifi hotspot.
"Settings>>Wireless and network>>Mobile AP"
And have at it. Worked great.
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I just used the integrated wifi hotspot.
"Settings>>Wireless and network>>Mobile AP"
And have at it. Worked great.
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You don't have to have the tethering plan? Can't att ttell?
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I've never had an issue. On the iPhone (not jailbroken) you have to call AT&T to activate. On this one, you get an information tag above the activate checkbox saying:
A Tethering/Mobile Hotspot plan is required to use this service. Please go to att.com/myWireless or dial 611 if you do not already have this service provisioned.
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I've been using that on my Captivate for 7 or 8 months now, AT&T has never billed me. I'm not extravagant in my usage. The highest net data I've used is 4.5GB, but that's for both normal and tethered use. I've never been dinged.
I think if it becomes obvious, torrent or otherwise, then they may try to do something. But as far as I know, there is no way to distinguish the traffic of your phone from that of the connected devices.
My suggestion is try it for a small burst of data, note the time. Reboot your phone after. Then check your account online after a day or two and see whats listed under your data use.
You guys should try a custom apn similar to the captivate and atrix.
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Ok... I tried this again after I posted the message. Something seems to have changed in my account. Now I get a "Verifying" message and then a note that says tethering is not available. My guess is that we'll have to replace the IP/Stack to not request verification information from AT&T.
So, sorry, no go yet.
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Ok... I tried this again after I posted the message. Something seems to have changed in my account. Now I get a "Verifying" message and then a note that says tethering is not available. My guess is that we'll have to replace the IP/Stack to not request verification information from AT&T.
So, sorry, no go yet.
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Can someone else try it with an independent app such as barnancle or wifi tether to see if it works?
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I've never had an issue. On the iPhone (not jailbroken) you have to call AT&T to activate. On this one, you get an information tag above the activate checkbox saying:
I've been using that on my Captivate for 7 or 8 months now, AT&T has never billed me. I'm not extravagant in my usage. The highest net data I've used is 4.5GB, but that's for both normal and tethered use. I've never been dinged.
I think if it becomes obvious, torrent or otherwise, then they may try to do something. But as far as I know, there is no way to distinguish the traffic of your phone from that of the connected devices.
My suggestion is try it for a small burst of data, note the time. Reboot your phone after. Then check your account online after a day or two and see whats listed under your data use.
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I notice you said ATT, but your profile shows the Canadian flag. So are you in Canada or US with ATT.
I know some Canadian carriers have some tether included in the 3G for free at no extra charge.
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Can someone else try it with an independent app such as barnancle or wifi tether to see if it works?
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I dont see those apps in the marketplace. I take it you have to root?
I used EasyTether Pro. Works on my Mac fine. I have rooted the phone already, any way of getting a WiFi one now that it's rooted?
Ya you have to be rooted. Go to 4shared.com and search for barnacle.apk.
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You guys know that there is a wifi tether for android from google development right? Just use that and you are done.
Did just that It needed a 13 character wpa key... ilovekeineken worked jussst fine!
Searched for "wifi tether" on google code. Slider earned a thanks
EDIT: Now confirmed to work, see next post!
I tried the Android Wi-fi tether and it didn't work. Can anyone confirm that it works?
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I tried the Android Wi-fi tether and it didn't work. Can anyone confirm that it works?
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guys MOBILE AP in settings! that's native wifi teather ap stands for access point. there is an apk you need to delete or freaze to do it without the tethering plan. ill get details from captivate section and report back.
I can now confirm that Android-Wifi-Tether works.
I used Tether for Root Users 2.0.8-pre1 Wireless
I agree with Dani897, this will ultimately be a matter of replacing the AT&T Modded Wifi AP with the google stock version.
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I can now confirm that Android-Wifi-Tether works.
It worked for me as well with no problems
Thanks!
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Dani897 said:
guys MOBILE AP in settings! that's native wifi teather ap stands for access point. there is an apk you need to delete or freaze to do it without the tethering plan. ill get details from captivate section and report back.
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Please do, waiting of your info.
Thanks.
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Please do, waiting of your info.
Thanks.
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in titaniumbackp if you are rooted freeze ir uninstall "tetheringmanager0326.apk" should unlock it. you can also delete it from adb, rootexplorer, other root file managers as long as you mount read write in terminal emulator, or you can use terminal emulator.
i have a linux machine and use sshdroid to ssh into the phone. that's another way to do it if you get a windows application that handles ssh.
Dani897 said:
in titaniumbackp if you are rooted freeze ir uninstall "tetheringmanager0326.apk" should unlock it. you can also delete it from adb, rootexplorer, other root file managers as long as you mount read write in terminal emulator, or you can use terminal emulator.
i have a linux machine and use sshdroid to ssh into the phone. that's another way to do it if you get a windows application that handles ssh.
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10-4.
I was hoping of a way around it without root. I know the Atrix had one.
Thanks anyways.
anybody got netflix working for the infuse? i tried the stock 1.2.0 and modded 1.2.0 before seeing that 1.2.1 is out and doesnt have device check anymore so it doesnt need to be modded but its still closing the program after i log in.
1.2.1 apk: http://db.tt/wDtOm1L
Yeah, I tried as well this morning with the same results. BTW just wanted to note my infuse is rooted.
Rooted infuse with no device check apk same result
tried. Installs fine, but closes after trying to sign in
I am able to sign in and utilize all of the apps features including navigating my instant queue, but it shuts me down when i try to play.
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it only works with gingerbread on the hummingbird. on a snapdragon it works on 2.2 because quallcomm has a deal with netflix. i guess the drm support is different.
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anybody got netflix working for the infuse? i tried the stock 1.2.0 and modded 1.2.0 before seeing that 1.2.1 is out and doesnt have device check anymore so it doesnt need to be modded but its still closing the program after i log in.
1.2.1 apk: http://db.tt/wDtOm1L
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Thanks for the the 1.2.1 download. I was able to get the 1.2.0-No device check.apk version to install and launch. Everything but streaming is working (i.e. add to queue, search, etc.). One thing I haven't tried yet is to 'deactivate' one of my devices that I use to stream Netflix. Remember, you only get 6 unique devices at a time. I had to do this when I got my AppleTV2 and realized that between the xbox360's, blu-ray player and the multiple iphone/Pads in our house, that I had run out of activations (got a message that the ATV2 couldn't access Netflix Instant, blah, blah, blah... a similar one to what I'm getting when I try with the Infuse), so I deactivated the blu-ray and was able to use my ATV2 just fine.
Will post if this works.
deactivating devices doesnt make a difference. and i dont appear to be limited to 6 devices anymore, i now have 9.
What it's going to boil down to is to modify a gingerbread rom and most importantly a kernel to get it onto an infuse. That's the only way we're gonna pull this off.....
Or just wait. =]
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on this forumhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076150 they claim it to be in the working list but I cant get it to work i'm on stock rooted anybody not rooted care to give it a try?
I installed it and it gets me actually into the program now. When I go to play a movie, it says "we could not reach the netflix service"
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I installed it and it gets me actually into the program now. When I go to play a movie, it says "we could not reach the netflix service"
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Same for me.
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Netflix WILL NOT work on the Infuse until we have android 2.3.x... Netflix will not support the Hummingbird processor on Froyo.
We have to wait for Gingerbread...
hoofadoo said:
Netflix WILL NOT work on the Infuse until we have android 2.3.x... Netflix will not support the Hummingbird processor on Froyo.
We have to wait for Gingerbread...
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I'm surprised there is not a way to make it think we are running gingerbread. Or is it a driver issue?
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hoofadoo said:
Netflix WILL NOT work on the Infuse until we have android 2.3.x... Netflix will not support the Hummingbird processor on Froyo.
We have to wait for Gingerbread...
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I understand where you are coming from but, since they were claiming that it was working I just wanted to get someone else to try other than me with their .apk
No need for all the "WILL NOT work" ness, a guy can hope right?
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I understand where you are coming from but, since they were claiming that it was working I just wanted to get someone else to try other than me with their .apk
No need for all the "WILL NOT work" ness, a guy can hope right?
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anyone who claims it was working is full of crap
i tried all the apks i could find, none worked. im not convinced though that its the hummingbird processor and it needs gingerbread. there just happens to be one hummingbird phone its officially listed for, the nexus s, and it naturally has gingerbread.
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i tried all the apks i could find, none worked. im not convinced though that its the hummingbird processor and it needs gingerbread. there just happens to be one hummingbird phone its officially listed for, the nexus s, and it naturally has gingerbread.
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It's not just the Nexus S... Galaxy S as well.
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The Jack of Clubs said:
deactivating devices doesnt make a difference. and i dont appear to be limited to 6 devices anymore, i now have 9.
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Hmm, interesting. I sorta forgot to check on this, but thanks for letting me know what you found out. I hope I get the 9 device upgrade too. Are you on a plan higher than 2 disc rentals?
I'm about to root and was wondering which rom allows you to Wifi tether without being charged by tmobile?
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emilianos said:
I'm about to root and was wondering which rom allows you to Wifi tether without being charged by tmobile?
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Edit: Do you even have this phone? The one in your sig is not compatible with anything found I'm this forum
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Edit: Do you even have this phone? The one in your sig is not compatible with anything found I'm this forum
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rooting a friends phone:
Try Open Garden or WiFi Tethering (root) apps from market.
You've conflated a couple questions here.
"Which ROMs have a built-in feature for WiFi tethering?"
Most, if not all, do.
"Given that T-Mobile generally prohibits tethering, is there a way that I can tether in a way that I am not blocked by T-Mobile?"
Yes, there are several ways that you can make the traffic appear as though it originated on your phone. Most, if not all, of these are applications, use of things like VPN or ssh tunneling, or configuration of your tethered clients. There are several approaches. Search is your friend on finding one that works for you and that you are comfortable with.
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Ahh just making sure. But yeah, pretty much all roms for our phone have wifi tethering
Just use foxfi no root required
Sent from my Tab....
Are you sure this works?
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Are you sure this works?
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Yes that works or just go to settings>wireless and networks>tethering. No need for an app if its built in but if you want one there's plenty to choose from
Wifi tethering used to work no problem on my phone but T-Mobile very recently seems to have changed something where they can detect it - on ICS ROM's - and block it in the browser on your computer. It takes a few link clicks to get the blocked page.
For this - I have to switch to a google related user agent to not have wifi tethering blocked.
lumin30 said:
Wifi tethering used to work no problem on my phone but T-Mobile very recently seems to have changed something where they can detect it - on ICS ROM's - and block it in the browser on your computer. It takes a few link clicks to get the blocked page.
For this - I have to switch to a google related user agent to not have wifi tethering blocked.
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that's funny, i'm using aokp (latest team acid build), and i was just using wifi tethering with no problems at all. not to mention that i'm not even supposed to have it since i have the new plan "truly unlimited 4g." the problem i do have though is usb tethering. i gave my team members a log to see if its fixable the other day, but haven't heard anything yet. its no big deal to me unless i wanna use it to tether my pc when our dsl daily cap is reached (which is everyday, but "i" don't use the pc everyday). basically just gave em the log to try and help those who do want/need it.
GFX.myst. said:
that's funny, i'm using aokp (latest team acid build), and i was just using wifi tethering with no problems at all. not to mention that i'm not even supposed to have it since i have the new plan "truly unlimited 4g." the problem i do have though is usb tethering. i gave my team members a log to see if its fixable the other day, but haven't heard anything yet. its no big deal to me unless i wanna use it to tether my pc when our dsl daily cap is reached (which is everyday, but "i" don't use the pc everyday). basically just gave em the log to try and help those who do want/need it.
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It was new for me. And only through the browser. Still connects no problem but after several clicks it will pop up a T-Mobile page saying I don't have the tethering package. I am on Raver's ICS Audiophile.
I was tethering just fine on vacation last week, until I got a text message from T-mobile saying they were blocking it, and sure enough it quit working.
I gotta look into the user agent spoofing I guess... at least before my next trip.
(All three of the hotels I was in were changing $5-10 for internet!)
T-Mobile is on a roll!
Didn't actually think they were gonna give something for nothing did ya.
They know that with strategic planning...(lower the plan price and give you more data)....if they give a little....you'll want more,so now they can ask for more,and sleep soundly when they go to bed at night.
So mine got blocked too, took me a couple of hours last night but found a way around it using Bluetooth Open Garden and VPN combination. Back to free tethering....victory over TMobile!....for now at least.
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htaak said:
So mine got blocked too, took me a couple of hours last night but found a way around it using Bluetooth Open Garden and VPN combination. Back to free tethering....victory over TMobile!....for now at least.
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So using just the VPN client still blocked you??
Yeah, but it's possible that was just because I was trying multiple solutions. I'll look at it again tonight and see if I can substitute the Bluetooth with WiFi and keep it working. I think it might be in my proxy settings....it was late and I was happy to just get access.
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Or you can change the user agent for your browser and just use wifi tethering as you normally would. It is a pretty simple fix.
lumin30 said:
Or you can change the user agent for your browser and just use wifi tethering as you normally would. It is a pretty simple fix.
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I thought with Google Chrome you have to have the Developers Tools open for that to persist. Is there a simple way to make it stick without having to have the developer tools window open? Thanks.
Edit: Ok, so tried the APN switch on Google chrome last night and it did work, while the developers tools window is open. Only issue was that some of the sites that my wife uses that have display issues on mobile web now have the same issue on the PC...I'm not talking about page layout, but specific links and options not displaying....the reason she still needs to use the PC in the first place. I can definitely recommend the APN fix to people being blocked by Tmobile as a quick simple fix as previously stated in this thread. It took a little longer to set up, but I'm sticking with the VPN for full functionality.
Regarding the wifi use with VPN; I haven't been able to get it to work yet, so sticking with the Bluetooth for now.
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