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XBMC for android has finally launched

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    M.J.M.C
    Registered Users Posts: 949 ✭✭✭M.J.M.C


    Excellent thanks

    EDIT:
    Just installed it on my HTC Desire HD :)

    Mother of XBMC :)


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    The_B_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 7,859 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    Pretty cool.
    I might actually try this on my Blackberry Playbook later tonight. I highly doubt it'll work but I'll see what happens.


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    #4
    reni10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭reni10


    Does this mean that XBMC will now fully work on something like the MK802 Android TV?


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    #5
    PrzemoF
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    I'm really impressed! Tested on Galaxy S2 - works as good as on a laptop. Smooth experience! :)


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    #6
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Really nice! Is there a way I can wirelessly hook this up to play from my device on my TV?


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    #7
    BeanFlicker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭BeanFlicker


    Nice spot OP, working well on my Sony S.


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    #8
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Will try with my touchpad cm9 later tonight?


    kinda off topic: Whats this about using the XBOX360 controller with it?


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    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    No support for Jelly Bean yet?


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    EGriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭EGriff


    neacy69 wrote: »
    kinda off topic: Whats this about using the XBOX360 controller with it?

    I think they were talking about the PC version when they mentioned the 360 controller.


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    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Gran Hermano wrote: »
    No support for Jelly Bean yet?

    It does, it's just the latest version not working. It works fine on my SGS3 with 4.1.2 but not on my Nexus 7 with 4.2.1.


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    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    It does, it's just the latest version not working. It works fine on my SGS3 with 4.1.2 but not on my Nexus 7 with 4.2.1.

    Cheers, but it's devices with 4.2.1 I'm hoping to put it on.


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    madmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Hey guys,
    Tempted to try this on my Nexus 10 but what does it actually do?

    All the best,
    M


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    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,710 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Does it work without root?


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    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    madmoe wrote: »
    Hey guys,
    Tempted to try this on my Nexus 10 but what does it actually do?

    All the best,
    M

    It's an amazing media player that works on many playforms, Windows, Linux, Mac, Apple TV and now Android. It's main feature is customisability
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XBMC
    http://leetstreet.net/blog/2010/11/xbox-media-centre/

    It won't work on the Nexus until the next version.


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    Shaque attack
    Registered Users Posts: 921 ✭✭✭Shaque attack


    This is all very new to me so I went and did a bit of reading up on it on their site.

    Would I be right in saying that you esentially can use this as a way of streaming media to your tv? If so is there instructions on how to use it for that?

    I have a desire HD and I see above someone has installed it on theirs so I'm just curious as to the advantage to having it on a mobile device as opposed to say a laptop or pc.

    Thanks in advance!


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    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,495 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    neacy69 wrote: »
    kinda off topic: Whats this about using the XBOX360 controller with it?
    Seems to be aimed at the PC version of XBMC, however, the wired XBOX controller works really well with Android (needless to say you need a USB port), so there's a chance they have included this support in the Android version of XBMC. Not sure why you'd want to use a wired Xbox controller to control your media experience, but there you have it. I can check if this support is included on the Android platform this evening.


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    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Shaque attack wrote: »
    This is all very new to me so I went and did a bit of reading up on it on their site.

    Would I be right in saying that you esentially can use this as a way of streaming media to your tv? If so is there instructions on how to use it for that?

    I have a desire HD and I see above someone has installed it on theirs so I'm just curious as to the advantage to having it on a mobile device as opposed to say a laptop or pc.

    Thanks in advance!

    I think the main advantage would be to stream content from a storage to your tablet or phone or other android device (MK802 etc)


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    irishchris
    Registered Users Posts: 3,169 ✭✭✭irishchris


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Does it work without root?
    Yes works perfect without rooting your phone


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    BMF Plint
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭BMF Plint


    Works perfect on 4.2.x. Heres a link to help you all out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813089


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    madmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭madmoe


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    It's an amazing media player that works on many playforms, Windows, Linux, Mac, Apple TV and now Android. It's main feature is customisability
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XBMC
    http://leetstreet.net/blog/2010/11/xbox-media-centre/

    It won't work on the Nexus until the next version.

    That is a pity :-(


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    BMF Plint
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭BMF Plint


    madmoe wrote: »

    That is a pity :-(
    the link i provided has a working version


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    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Installed this on my HP Touchpad last night and I am very impressed so far.

    The interface is very good and easy to use. I have only used it to stream online content so far and the quality was very good and easy to set-up for "1channel" and "project free tv"

    I havent set it up for using local files just yet but I need to get my home setup sorted before i look into that...I might even find that old laptop i have in the attic... to set up xbmc on it for the living room


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    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Just installed this on Nexus 10, seriously impressed - even with SD streaming.
    I've been using it on an ATV2 for over a year and it is great to have it on a tablet.


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    madmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Gran Hermano wrote: »
    Just installed this on Nexus 10, seriously impressed - even with SD streaming.
    I've been using it on an ATV2 for over a year and it is great to have it on a tablet.

    Keeps crashing on my Nexus 10?? Any tips on getting it working??


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    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    madmoe wrote: »

    Keeps crashing on my Nexus 10?? Any tips on getting it working??

    A link to the latest nightly version has already been posted in this thread, use that


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    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,710 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    working on transformer prime, can anyone recommend add ons, i have filmon as i live abroad,,, any with irish channels?


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    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,928 ✭✭✭long_b


    neacy69 wrote: »
    Installed this on my HP Touchpad last night and I am very impressed so far.

    The interface is very good and easy to use. I have only used it to stream online content so far and the quality was very good and easy to set-up for "1channel" and "project free tv"

    I havent set it up for using local files just yet but I need to get my home setup sorted before i look into that...I might even find that old laptop i have in the attic... to set up xbmc on it for the living room

    Does nothing but crash on mine -CM9 ?


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    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    working on transformer prime, can anyone recommend add ons, i have filmon as i live abroad,,, any with irish channels?
    I don't think there is any way to get the Irish channels for free without an Irish IP, I think the cheapest way is to use a smart dns service which supports AerTv such as unblockus which will cost you US$5 a month. There is an AerTv addon for XBMC but I don't know if it works with the Android version, can anyone confirm?

    invest4deepvalue.com



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    Patsy fyre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭Patsy fyre


    Can't see any uses for this app whatsoever.


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    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Patsy fyre wrote: »
    Can't see any uses for this app whatsoever.

    I think it's the best app I've ever installed on a tablet.


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