General TV Anywhere Android App

paultrademark · 14-11-2013, 00:03

Thought it would be a good idea to start a thread to discuss the imminent (lol) arrival of the long awaited android app for TV Anywhere.

In the coming soon thread, a link was put up to a PDF document which has since been removed.

http://store.virginmedia.com/content...id_devices.pdf

It contained a list of supported devices as below -

Phones
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HTC Desire X
HTC One V
HTC One Google
(LG) Nexus 4 Google
(LG) Nexus 5 (tbc)
Motorola RAZR I
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
Samsung Galaxy Fame S
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100
Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
Samsung Mega
Samsung Note 3
Sony Xperia U
Sony Xperia L
Sony Xperia SP
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z1 (new)
ZTE BLADE III ZTE Blade V

Tablets
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7" (tbc)
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9" (tbc)
Google Nexus 7
Google Nexus 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi + 3G
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab2 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0
Sony Xperia Tablet Z

*thanks to DJ Wayne for the link and Zantaros for the liat of devices.

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Rumours of the 18th being said by some, I have heard before the end of this month.

Either way it's long overdue and look forward to having it here.

johnathome · 14-11-2013, 00:07

Can this app stream over 3G or is it just wifi?

paultrademark · 14-11-2013, 00:15

Just wifi if it is same as the iOS app am afraid :-(

Qtx · 14-11-2013, 00:17

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Originally Posted by johnathome

Can this app stream over 3G or is it just wifi?

The iOS/Apple version doesn't allow 3G/4G streaming so may find the android is wifi only too.

paultrademark · 14-11-2013, 00:29

I would hope this is something they will work on and bring out as more and more of the UK get 4G.

dwarfofpoison · 14-11-2013, 03:39

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Originally Posted by paultrademark

I would hope this is something they will work on and bring out as more and more of the UK get 4G.

If it's the same as the ios app then the wifi is only needed for the device (mobile / tablet) to become a superior remote control of your TiVo box. In "away mode" (not connected to you home network) and over 3g / 4g the app will still be able stream live TV, delete, reprioritize, and set up recordings. you'll find that not all the channels are available to stream though.

paultrademark · 14-11-2013, 03:46

So it does stream over 3G when out the home then? I was under the impression it was wifi only.

dwarfofpoison · 14-11-2013, 04:18

I've only got ios devices and my ipad streams fine over 4g. You have to register your devices in My Virgin Media and currently only two devices allowed with only one able to stream.

paultrademark · 14-11-2013, 05:39

Hmm not convinced but take your word for it. The VM site says

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Live streaming and On Demand available in UK with broadband or WiFi internet access only

howardmicks · 14-11-2013, 07:14

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Originally Posted by paultrademark

So it does stream over 3G when out the home then? I was under the impression it was wifi only.

If it doesn't its a complete waste of time

andy_m · 14-11-2013, 08:07

My post from the coming soon thread -

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Originally Posted by andy_m

My HTC one apparently isn't supported! Unbelievable, surely not only the Google edition is supported? I'll have to hope the tbc Kindle Fire HD is c'd then!

johnathome · 14-11-2013, 11:49

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

If it doesn't its a complete waste of time

My thoughts exactly

martin201002 · 14-11-2013, 11:52

Maybe someone with an Iphone could switch to mobile data and stream something and post a screen grab, I'd do it but I have no data left.

Mad Bee · 14-11-2013, 12:03

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Originally Posted by andy_m

My post from the coming soon thread -

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Originally Posted by andy_m View Post
My HTC one apparently isn't supported! Unbelievable, surely not only the Google edition is supported? I'll have to hope the tbc Kindle Fire HD is c'd then!

Pretty sure if the Desire X is supported the older HTC One versions will be OK.

Well, they better be!!

harry_hitch · 14-11-2013, 12:10

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Originally Posted by andy_m

My post from the coming soon thread -

I know it's off topic, but Andy_m, but have you received Android 4.3 or HTC Sense 5.5 upgrade for the HTC One? If so, what network you on? I have a HTC One too and I am on Orange and still not had it yet.

Back on topic -

I will be astonished if TV anywhere does not work on the HTC One, VM will receive a strongly worded e-mail if not. If the HTC One V can handle it, surely its far superior model would be able to?