watching irish soaps etc on android

qwertytlk

Hey guys,

Have samsung galaxy tablet 2 and wanted to watch eastenders and coronation st online but ran into the following problems ;
× rte player needed adobe which my device aparantley doesn't support
× bbc / itv player wasnt compatiable with my location
× tv3 player worked , or so I thought as it only played a 30second ad then nothing.

I tried a few other sites, some didnt work, some didnt have up to date episodes.
Tried youtube, checked about 50 links but they were all under the wrong dates so when I tried to play what was meant to be todays episode it kept being all difgerrnt oldr episodes.

So now am frustrated to say the least! So if anyonen has any ideas, links or advice PLEASE share!

irishpancake

qwertytlk wrote: »

Hey guys,

Have samsung galaxy tablet 2 and wanted to watch eastenders and coronation st online but ran into the following problems ;
× rte player needed adobe which my device aparantley doesn't support
× bbc / itv player wasnt compatiable with my location
× tv3 player worked , or so I thought as it only played a 30second ad then nothing.

I tried a few other sites, some didnt work, some didnt have up to date episodes.
Tried youtube, checked about 50 links but they were all under the wrong dates so when I tried to play what was meant to be todays episode it kept being all difgerrnt oldr episodes.

So now am frustrated to say the least! So if anyonen has any ideas, links or advice PLEASE share!

Adobe Flash is not "officially" supported for Android 4.1 and above, and is not available from Play store....

however, this last version from Adobe should work, download link:

http://download.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/installers/archive/android/11.1.115.63/install_flash_player_ics.apk

It's an apk, flash version (11.1.115.63..... which will install as an app, so you will need to allow installation from "unknown sources" in your settings.

I think for your device, go to Settings>Security on your tablet. On the right scroll down to "Unknown sources" and make sure it's checked.

Also, your browser may have settings for flash which you should enable.

For BBC/ITV try VPN, like TunnelBear or Hotspot Shield or Hideman

biebiebie

You also need to consider what browser you are using. Don't use Chrome as that doesn't support Flash. Same for other browsers too.

Personally I use Boat browser. Download it from the Play Store. Or you could use the Samsung stock browser.

I also have a vpn service which has an Android app (as well as working on windows). I can set the exit point to UK or US and use different android apps like the BBC iplayer, ITV player, 4oD etc. The apps work far more seamlessly than Flash imho.

If you want to know more about the vpn service then let me know. It's a paid service but is a small enough yearly fee and has many different uses.

seligehgit

biebiebie wrote: »

You also need to consider what browser you are using. Don't use Chrome as that doesn't support Flash. Same for other browsers too.

Personally I use Boat browser. Download it from the Play Store. Or you could use the Samsung stock browser.

I also have a vpn service which has an Android app (as well as working on windows). I can set the exit point to UK or US and use different android apps like the BBC iplayer, ITV player, 4oD etc. The apps work far more seamlessly than Flash imho.

If you want to know more about the vpn service then let me know. It's a paid service but is a small enough yearly fee and has many different uses.

Could you PM me details of that VPN service?Thanks

_Whimsical_

Dragon browser supports flash again. I'm finding it very good. You have to turn on support within the settings but its all good once you do.

PapaQuebec

biebiebie wrote: »

You also need to consider what browser you are using. Don't use Chrome as that doesn't support Flash. Same for other browsers too.

Personally I use Boat browser. Download it from the Play Store. Or you could use the Samsung stock browser.

I also have a vpn service which has an Android app (as well as working on windows). I can set the exit point to UK or US and use different android apps like the BBC iplayer, ITV player, 4oD etc. The apps work far more seamlessly than Flash imho.

If you want to know more about the vpn service then let me know. It's a paid service but is a small enough yearly fee and has many different uses.

How are you getting past the problem of the BBC Media Player app that needs to be installed before you can watch iPlayer content - my vpn lets me connect using a UK IP address but if I go to play something on the iPlayer I'm told I must first install the Media app from the play store, which then tells me it's not available in "your country"

timetogo

The British soaps (Eastenders / Coronation Street) all seem to be on Youtube. I don't know if it's legal or not and if it's not I don't know how they stay up. But Youtube works on your Tab without any messing about.

For VPN there's Tunnelbear. I don't know if the performance is good enough for streaming but they give you an account and 500Mb a month for free so you can experiment without paying anything.

Mimikyu

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PapaQuebec

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Thanks - got it, installed it, doesn't work. I connected to a UK proxy, ran the app and it immediately asks me to "get BBC iPlayer" - which just takes me back to the play store and the old "app not available in your country" routine

Mimikyu

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Alpha Dog 1

Why don't you just use Filmon tv app to watch soaps?
Are you able to watch them live or are you looking for a player?

IrishHomer

Alpha Dog 1 wrote: »

Why don't you just use Filmon tv app to watch soaps?
Are you able to watch them live or are you looking for a player?

You can also download record and watch later on Filmon if you subscribe

PapaQuebec

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How do I install the iPlayer app? Can't get it from Google Play if you're in Ireland!

Mimikyu

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PapaQuebec

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Perfect - working 100% using Hideman VPN
Many thanks for your assistance Cap'n!

I suppose it would be too much to ask if you can assist with ITVplayer and 4OD?

Mimikyu

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PapaQuebec

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Who's a clever boy then Cap'n (ho ho ho and a bottle of rum)

Appreciated - many thanks

PS, I grew up in the UK and still remember my Ma's postcode

biebiebie

If you use your vpn and set your exit point as the UK, then the Play Store will think you are in the UK and you'll be able to download all UK specific apps then. It'll ask you to accept the new terms and conditions and then you'll notice all the prices are in £pounds rather than in Euro.

irishpancake

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If you use your vpn and set your exit point as the UK, then the Play Store will think you are in the UK and you'll be able to download all UK specific apps then. It'll ask you to accept the new terms and conditions and then you'll notice all the prices are in £pounds rather than in Euro.

You also need to force stop.... clear cache... clear data....for Google Play in Apps Managenent.???

Mimikyu

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irishpancake

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you could be right there......

Mimikyu

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seligehgit

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Got a valid postcode,inputted it,no joy?Sorry this video is not available to play in your region?

Mimikyu

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seligehgit

Ah downloaded that tunnelbear,great app.Could'nt get my old friend hotspot shield to work!:DThanks a mill to you all,super thread.Have 4OD,Beeb iplayer and ITVplayer working on my tablet,going to try my htc one now.

irishpancake

seligehgit wrote: »

Ah downloaded that tunnelbear,great app.Could'nt get my old friend hotspot shield to work!:DThanks a mill to you all,super thread.Have 4OD,Beeb iplayer and ITVplayer working on my tablet,going to try my htc one now.

Great!!!!

Don't forget to tweet TB's message, you get 1GB extra for the month!!!

Also, I think this works, but you can turn off TB, or any VPN, once you have the stream playing, save the Mbytes.....

you could also explore tunlr.net.....

free, DNS switching service, good for ITV player,[with no VPN]....[If asked, enter ZIP code: EC1V 9FR]

hulu, etc.....works!!! for me.

use this to change your DNS to tunlr easily, and set up your own....http://download.cnet.com/DnsJUmper/3000-2085_4-75882982.html

edit: BBC live streams works as well....use method below, with tunlr, no vpn necessary:

best stream.....http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_one_london/watchlive

Ok, easiest to use in Chrome, is Modheader I find. Drains least resources as well.
Here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/modheader/idgpnmonknjnojddfkpgkljpfnnfcklj

Just add a header Name:”X-Forwarded-For” Value:”212.58.241.131″.
If needed, filter for *.bbc.co.uk

That’s all!

seligehgit

irishpancake wrote: »

Great!!!!

Don't forget to tweet TB's message, you get 1GB extra for the month!!!

Also, I think this works, but you can turn off TB, or any VPN, once you have the stream playing, save the Mbytes.....

you could also explore tunlr.net.....

free, DNS switching service, good for ITV player,[with no VPN]....[If asked, enter ZIP code: EC1V 9FR]

hulu, etc.....works!!! for me.

use this to change your DNS to tunlr easily, and set up your own....http://download.cnet.com/DnsJUmper/3000-2085_4-75882982.html

edit: BBC live streams works as well....use method below, with tunlr, no vpn necessary:

best stream.....http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_one_london/watchlive

That's super,shall check them out,did the tweet to get the extra 1GB. Unable to change the dns settings on my tab:( and unable to download that zip file from cnet onto tab.Have used tor and mgeni for laptop and anonymoux on Firefox,both excellent.

_Whimsical_

seligehgit wrote: »

Ah downloaded that tunnelbear,great app.Could'nt get my old friend hotspot shield to work!:DThanks a mill to you all,super thread.Have 4OD,Beeb iplayer and ITVplayer working on my tablet,going to try my htc one now.

How did you get the media player app that you need for iplayer? I tried using a VPN and got the option to download the media player but them Play told me it wasn't available to me.

irishpancake

seligehgit wrote: »

That's super,shall check them out,did the tweet to get the extra 1GB. Unable to change the dns settings on my tab:( and unable to download that zip file from cnet onto tab.Have used tor and mgeni for laptop and anonymoux on Firefox,both excellent.

what tab?? what Android version?

it should be possible OK, on any Android to change DNS

most of the stuff I posted are for a laptop/PC, including that DNS Jumper app....

but tunlr has stuff for Android too.....here are some general guidelines, but you may need to change for your device,

[let us know what device and Android version]

http://support.unblock-us.com/customer/portal/articles/291571-setting-up-android-devices

To change DNS settings and connect to our system from Android 2.3 device you can do following:

1. "Settings"
2. "Wireless and Networks"
3. "Wi-Fi settings"
4. Menu > "Advanced"
5. Use static IP
6. Copy current IP address (few lines above) to IP address field
7. Set Gateway as router IP (usually the same as current IP except last number is .1, i.e. if your phone IP 192.168.2.130 then router's likely 192.168.2.1)
8. Set Netmask 255.255.255.0 (sometimes it's different, but you should already know what to do if it is)
9. Set DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields as per table below:
DNS 1 208.122.23.22
DNS 2 208.122.23.23
10. Menu > "Save"
11. Restart your phone (power cycle).


Instruction for Android 4.0+ (ICS / Ice Cream Sandwich)

1. Settings
2. WiFi (click on word "WiFi", not ON/OFF switch)
3. Press and hold preferred (or active) wireless network until dialog pops up
4. Select "Modify Network"
5. Check "Show advanced options" checkbox at the bottom
6. Switch "IP settings" to "Static"
7. Keep IP address, Gateway and Network prefix length the same (should be set from standard DHCP)
8. Set DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields as per table above.
9. "Save"
10. Restart your phone (power cycle).

Notes:

• Most likely it won't work over 3G and connections from public "hot spots" also often restricted

• Yes, we know that it is possible to make it working through selected 3G providers, but it may require “rooting” or “jailbreaking” of your device. We won’t recommend this for regulr users and won’t support this configuration (i.e. you’re on your own on this road)

There is also this app, never used it, so I dunno, but perhaps it works....

s_carnage

Also another way to watch them would be to download the dailymotion app and search for "Soapalien Atwt" channel. Updated daily too.

Mimikyu

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seligehgit

It's a Samsung Galaxy tab, model number GT-P5110, Android version 4.1.1 When I click on the Wi-Fi it gives me the option to modify network configuration but there no means of altering the dns setting?

seligehgit

Eventually solved it!

irishpancake

seligehgit wrote: »

Eventually solved it!

Good......but....

it may not work for Android.....tunlr I mean...just looking at their support pages

https://tunlr.net/forums/topic/bbc-iplayer-and-tv-not-working/

And Channel listing:

http://tunlr.net/channels/

Will look further into this!!!

_Whimsical_

Captain Morgan wrote: »

I posted the media player app in this thread, along with some other UK only apps.

Have a look at my posts earlier in the thread for all the downloads.

Thank you a million! You're a star, it worked like a charm.:)

irishpancake

Have a look here folks.....hola....

useful

Mimikyu

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_Whimsical_

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Same here Captain!:(
Could it be the android app?

seligehgit

Working grand on tab and phone,using tunnelbear.

irishpancake

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Same here Captain!:(
Could it be the android app?

Just for you guys...

Hola!!!

+ this script file, for iPlayer....

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32953239/a/hola%20beeb.txt


Beeb is not included by derfault!!!

from my dropbox, text file with hola script, just run it in your Browser...

see what it gives you:



With Hola, no need for VPN....

Player playing:




it also works on my Android S3, and PC using Chrome.

Download URL:

http://hola.org/download.html

It's on Google Play

seligehgit

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That link seem to have disappeared? :-(

Mimikyu

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Missymoohaa

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Hi Captain,

Your knowledge here is tremendous help to me, but unfortunately only came by it today. I have hit the two links for the BBC iplayer (albeit on my PC in work, just testing it) and it's saying incorrect URL. I'm wondering if the links have changed and if you could point me in the right direction for new ones, even just giving me the description to google perhaps? Thanks a million.