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[Android Apps and Games] abbo69:
Hi,

I'm hoping somebody can simplify what it is I need to do to get sky go working on my desire.

I've have been reading through this thread and spreadsheet etc but I'm still not clear if it is at is possible to get this app working on my current configuration. I have worked out that I need version 1.5 of gumbalds apk and voodoo ota to hide root but I'm not clear on the kernal bit (if/what I need to do). Hopefully somebody can simplify the steps needed? (maybe a summary in the opening post would help others to?)

My current set up is

Software : Cool Droid v3 gsm

Android version: 2.3.4

Kernal: 2.6.35.14-gingercakes-0.9-avs

Many thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Restorer:
To run Sky Go on a rooted HTC phone you need to be using a ROM such as ARHD which is based on an official HTC release for your phone. Then you just need to change one line in the default.prop file contained in the boot.img. This is not quite as straightforward as it sounds unless you are familiar with unpacking .img files. But it is fun to learn :D.

You can then hide root using OTA Rootkeeper and use the official apk.

See post #1731 and following posts for instructions.
[Android Apps and Games] owz206:
Works flawlessly on my stock galaxy s3
[Android Apps and Games] keirmccann:
Where did you get the ics apk ? Doesn't show up on the market
[Android Apps and Games] sheepybach:
Go to page 66 on here and then post 656 gumbald and it's at the bottom of his post.

iechyd da
[Android Apps and Games] Zammo76:
Thats good to know, as when Samsung get there arses into gear I'll be rocking a pebble blue S3.
[Android Apps and Games] nozzla:
Which are you using? I can't get it going on my one S.
[Android Apps and Games] italia0101:
Has anyone got this to work on nexus s with ics?
[Android Apps and Games] abbo69:
Thank you. I really appriciate you taking the time to respond. I will now go any learn how to update .img file. Wish me luck :-)
[Android Apps and Games] Restorer:
Good luck. Get back to us if you get stuck.
[Android Apps and Games] abbo69:
i became stuck when trying to flash ARHD but i guess i got the error because that rom is intended for Desire HD and i have a desire. I think my ROM is based on official HTC release so i will try to to amend the code in the boot image to see if that works...

I will let you know how i get on :)
[Android Apps and Games] Restorer:
No you can't flash Desire HD ROM :eek:. But there are custom ROMs based official releases. chrisw99 was using one in the post I sent you to.
[Android Apps and Games] abbo69:
it worked. took me all day but that probably because I took the long way round. so in summary i managed to get Sky Go working with my ROM Cool Droid v3 gsm by updating the boot image.

Thanks again for all your help :)
[Android Apps and Games] lanesend:
perfect

All good on my Note with stock ICS
[Android Apps and Games] ac_utd:
Can you point me in the right direction to update the boot image ad well please? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
I have changed the boot img, flashed it, hidden my root, installed grumbalds version but not working on my one x with leedroid rom.

No error message, it just stays at 0% loaded
[Android Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
It's a shame it never worked on my CM9'd i9000.

I'm really happy to see it works on my S3.

Does the PlayStore apk not work then? Also has anyone here rooted their S3 yet? (I'm waiting for CM9) I presume it would break again after..??
[Android Apps and Games] Zammo76:
What did you do to get it working?
[Android Apps and Games] abbo69:
ok here is what I did to get skygo working on my desire. I think the key is to have a ROM based on an official HTC release and then update the boot.img as per the post at the top of this page

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1506967&page=174

So the steps I followed:-

1. Make sure my desire is flashed with a Rom based on an official HTC release. I used Cool Droid v3 gsm but it should work with others

2. I then made a nandroid backup of my Rom

3. As per the above link I then downloaded, installed and research how to use the kitchen app.

4. I then connected my phone to pc and copied my system and boot.img files from my clockworkmod backup folder to the relevant kitchen folder on my pc.

5. Using the kitchen app I then made a working copy of my Rom.(this took a while to process)

6. Then from the kitchen advanced menu I unpacked my boot.img this then create a new temporaryfolder on my pc with all the files.

7. In Windows explorer I then found the default.prop file and opened it in notepad

8. I updated a line in this file from ro.secure=0 to ro.secure=1 and saved.

9. I went back into the kitchen app and repacked my boot image.

10. In kitchen I then created a rom from the working folder (im was going to flash the Rom but got inpatient)

11. Using explorer I then located the boot.img and copied just this file back to my clockwork backup folder on my phone

12. I then did a restore from recovery in my phone. I got a warning at this point (something about md5um not matching) and I continued with restore.

13. I then hid root using voodoo ota root keeper and checked skygo and whoop whoop all was good

I'm not sure this will work for everyone but it worked for me and I made sure I created copies of my backup files just in case it didn't work...

If anybody requires any further clarity please shout.
[Android Apps and Games] daz_2000:
Is anyone still looking at getting this working without all the hassle? I'm not an expert my self. But frustrated I can't get it to work on hydro rom. On my sgs2.
[Android Apps and Games] hartry:
Install siyah kernel so you can dual boot. Make hydro the secondary rom. Then install wanamlite dxlp9 (perhaps others too)... boot into wanam, install voodoo ota root keeper, install sky go and log in and watch a channel for a moment. Reboot into recovery and install siyah kernel again. In siyah swap primary and secondary roms. Now you can boot into primary Rom, hydro day to day, or reboot into secondary rom, wanam,when you want to watch sky go. Remember to hide root with voodoo in each time you want to watch sky.
[Android Apps and Games] patronanejo:
Lil' Help for an Expat?

Would anyone be willing to create a sky ID for me? I have e-mail addresses at the ready for signup, and I would be perfectly willing to reciprocate with any States-based service you have in mind.

I have UK proxy, so I only need a sky ID to enjoy the service. I can't think of a specific US-only service we could trade, but anyone with a need in mind--I would gladly reciprocate.

The e-mail address I will be using is

ANTISPAMMcLaren.F1.GP@gmail.com.COM.ANTISPAM​

Thank you everyone for your help--and thank you ItsTobias. I know you were worried about taking this thread off in a tangent, but I think it's perfectly relevant--if the mods disagree, by all means let's relocate this branch as appropriate.
[Android Apps and Games] daz_2000:
That loophole no longer works on sky. They stopped it I'm afraid.
[Android Apps and Games] daz_2000:
As simple as that!? ;)
[Android Apps and Games] s2dh:
is there any way of having a non rooted second rom? to get sky go to work?
[Android Apps and Games] neo001001:
Doesn't work on my S3, used the same test apk 1.5 which worked great on my S2 but get a streaming error code 26 when I try to watch any channel.
[Android Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
All good on my S3 using test apk. Please pm me if you resolve the issue so i know for the future..
[Android Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
Has anyone rooted their galaxy s3 yet?

Can someone confirm sky go works with voodoo hide root.

Please pm me, thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] dave_uk:
Yes it works.
[Android Apps and Games] zolah:
Any one got this working on stock galaxy nexus 4.0.4?

It logs in and everything fine, but when you try to stream it just sticks on the progress bar at 0%.
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
Anyone on a One-x? Particularly with LeeDroid...
[Android Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
Confirmed. All is well on a rooted GS3.

I am a happy man. :)
[Android Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
Are you on test apk as in O.P?
[Android Apps and Games] zolah:
Im on 0.1.5 or something like that

Edit: Just tried the one on first post but when I log in it says that device is not supported ... help :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] MURDO:
how are folks using sky go on there gs3. can't see it on the market anywhere.

An

y help would be great.
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
Try reading at least some of the thread instead of expecting to be spoon feed from the off.....

Int

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[Android Apps and Games] MURDO:
apologies for that. just wasn't aware it could be ran on the gs3 yet. will read back through the thread.

again. sorry for that

---------- Post added at 11:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 PM ----------

thanks a million for this. now i can watch golf on the fly inside work
[Android Apps and Games] Telez:
skygo_test.apk working on galaxy note ICS (non rooted)

I am using skygo_test.apk from pg 13 of this thread on a Galaxy note (ICS - non rooted) working on all channels. I just emailed the apk to myself and installed it with no issues. I have also just tested HDMI out whilst using Skygo and that works too. Oh dear Skygo development team.
[Android Apps and Games] Lewis111:
Sky go on Galaxy Note

Hi all, First Post. Been following this thread since day one, Had the test app running fine on my Nexus s until I updated to ICS when it stopped working. Have since upgraded to a Galaxy Note and again been using the test app with no probs on Gingerbread. I have been holding off updating to ICS because I don't want to lose Sky Go Again. Have seen a couple of posts recently stating that the test app is working on stock Galaxy Note running ICS. Be grateful if any of you guys with a stock Galaxy Note running ICS could advise if Sky Go is working OK?
[Android Apps and Games] davestix:
It's working fine for me on N9000 with ICS. With stock, CF and speedmod kernels
[Android Apps and Games] smith 123:
Working on galaxy s 3 with test apk
[Android Apps and Games] hshah:
Are you Rooted?
[Android Apps and Games] LOADSABEER:
Just rooted my s3 and sky go works fine with ota rootkeeper!
[Android Apps and Games] Toadeh:
Works on my S3 too without root or owt fancy.
[Android Apps and Games] smith 123:
No not rooted
[Android Apps and Games] jinio777:
Hey guys,

Anyone know if SKY GO is working on Light'ning ROM 3.6 fixed version for SGS2?

http://glasvezel.zapto.org/Litening_ROM_3_6_SGS2.html

Had a search through forums but couldn't find any info.

If so, is it working with the latest Siyah kernel (3.3.1), then Voodoo, etc, or do I have to flash the stock kernel?

Finally, if it is the stock kernel, then where might I find this...a direct link would be super.

Ta.

J.
[Android Apps and Games] s2dh:
I would be interested in knowing this and something similar.

I am on Resurrection Remix and Siyah 3.3.1 (but tried cm9 kernel) and cannot get Sky Go to work on either, I have my phone dual booting but have Miui (Wiui) on as my 2nd rom sky go does not work on this either.

I would be interested if anyone on Resurrection Remix has Sky go working and what kernel they are using or if anyone has their second ROM working with Sky Go and if so what rom.?
[Android Apps and Games] daz_2000:
I believe 2nd rom needs to be a Samsung stock
[Android Apps and Games] _pigro_:
yes, works for me on stock ICS on galaxy note
[Android Apps and Games] velocette_2785:
skygo_test_0.1.5.apk on monte carlo ZTE Skate

Thanks to gumbald and skygo_test_0.1.5.apk

Darren1,

I get loading 100%, then a brief noise and always the same error.:confused:

On Gingerbread 2.3.5, debranded orange monte carlo ZTE skate - has anyone got past the Media Streaming Error:37

??

Restarting, no different, 3G/wifi, same error, and I can watch Sky News on my other device, laptop, registered since the ZTE no problem

Many thanks for any info,
[Android Apps and Games] jinio777:
Anyone out there know about this, your help would be mucho appreciated!
[Android Apps and Games] nozzla:
Anyone had any luck with this on HTC ONE S?

I've tried with the test 0.1.5 but no luck. gutted.
[Android Apps and Games] velocette_2785:
Stopped by error 37?

Hi nozzla - did you get as far as error 37 (that stops me with ZTE skate), or what stopped you? I see different successes/phones/experiences - any commonalities with others?

(Doh!, to me, as I am obviously a relative Noobie), a step- by- step what happened/ how to get through, if you have, would be welcome (no, I don't want a hand held, but I can't afford a needlessly expensive brick either) :rolleyes:

Oh - with many thanks to gumbald, skygo_test_0.1.5.apk, and all those others who enjoy the challenge, but a Sky Go for Android official release would be better...............
[Android Apps and Games] bobjbain:
I've not tried with stock but it doesn't work with any of the "unsecure" boot.imgs on the custom ROMs.

I get as far as the loading screen, even for SSN, and that's it.

I may spend some time getting a boot.img modified with ro.secure=1 and see what happens but I got to learn how to use a kitchen first!!!
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
I changed my leedroid with Franco kernel to ro.secure= 1 but it still doesn't work with root hidden, stuck at 0% loading.
[Android Apps and Games] darren1:
Edit buid.prop and change test-keys to release-keys.
[Android Apps and Games] bobjbain:
I'm running trickdroid BUT if you try @darren1's suggestion and it works can you send me your boot.img. I think leedroid and trickdroid can use the same boot.img!
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
In LeeDroid, the build.prop settings are all release=keys not test-keys.

Any other ideas?

It says HDMI true... I thought changing this to false might help but it doesn't.
[Android Apps and Games] combat goofwing:
Anyone got it worki.g on a non rooted HTC one x,if its working on the galaxy s3 with ics I would have thought the one x would work
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
Have you tried gumbalds 0.1.5 apk? If this doesn't work then it suggests there is something that is causing a block specially on the HTC one series.
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
Why would you see it that way HTC and Samsung are totally different animals had you read the thread a little you would have half a clue instead of guess work..

Int

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[Android Apps and Games] hshah:
Thread title says "[APP] Sky Go for Android (UK ONLY)"... how does that relate to Samsung and HTC in any way? :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] kidicarus1602:
So I finally got this working using OTA RootKeeper from the market.

Happy!! :D

(I got an Xperia Arc with rooted 4.04 ICS)
[Android Apps and Games] combat goofwing:
I've read the thread thanks but given that gumball app.works.on a stock s3 running ics then its not unreasonable to think it would work on a stock one x running ics,as the app by passes the model check
[Android Apps and Games] crociatolaw:
Note ics 4.0 running skygo like a dream!

Attached Files

File Type: apk com.bskyb.skygo-1.apk - [Click for QR Code] (2.88 MB, 975 views)

HUGE THANKS TO GUMBALD FOR THE LINK THAT I HAVE COPY-PASTED ABOVE.

DEF. NOT MY HANDY-WORK.

I'M JUST A GRATEFUL NOOB.

************************************************

Just installed this on my Note N7000 using the QR code and it installed fine and I can watch my full set of channels without problems, did I just get lucky :confused:

THANKYOU SO MUCH GUMBALD

My note is running the latest ICS4.0 update as well, which makes this even more "mucho" wicked :p

Well done GUMBALD & XDA, what a bunch of superstars!

THERE YOU GO BSKYB JUST GET THE JOB DONE LIKE THESE INTELLIGENT PEOPLE HAVE DONE!!! :rolleyes:

I shant miss a minute of football now, EVER ;)

VERY cool! :cool: :cool: :cool:

Cheers, gonna try it on a XOOM Tablet now with the QR CODE install method again.....

let you know tomorrow.......

Crociatolaw
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
Ok, we can conclude that Gumbald's app works on Samsung devices with root hidden.

However, there is noone with it work on a new HTC device, even with ro.secure =1 and root hidden.

anyone have any idea what is different with HTC causing it to stick at 0%?
[Android Apps and Games] Jedifish:
Installed on my rooted HTC one X

I successfully installed the app but it gives the error message stating my device is not yet supported. Hopefully sky can sort out their issue with android and get this working asap.
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
That's because you're using the wrong version of Gumbald'a app. Ignore the one in the post above. Look for version 0.1.5 page 23 or so.
[Android Apps and Games] Jedifish:
Can't find it.

I looked back to page 23 and a few before/after that and can't find the relevant link.

---------- Post added at 02:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:19 PM ----------

I found the previous version and installed it (page12) on my HTC one X. It gets the same error as many have found. Won't load past 0% :(
[Android Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22834571

Sent from a GT-i9300
[Android Apps and Games] stankay:
I have an unrooted Galaxy S3.

The Sky Go app installs, I enter my Sky user name and password and then am told:-

"Sorry, Sky Go is not currently supported on this device. Please see FAQ's for more information."

Naturally, the FAQ's are no help.
[Android Apps and Games] dave_uk:
If you install the version from the post before yours, your troubles will melt away...
[Android Apps and Games] stankay:
Many thanks for your prompt response but I regret that I do understand what you are asking me to do. I already have the version from the post and I have installed that version but it does not work. What should I have done?
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
Nope, that's the wrong version :)

You need 0.1.5 as mentioned previously.
[Android Apps and Games] dave_uk:
The version linked to in the post to which I was referring IS Gumbald's 0.1.5 which should work on officially unsupported devices (in fact works fine on my rooted S3). If that's not working for you, I'm not sure why.
[Android Apps and Games] jjasonuk:
Galaxy S3

I have an S3 on ICS

I have hidden the root with Voodoo and installed the test APK from page 13, I am able to get Sky News with all other channels showing "loading..."

I have read from page 1 to 45 and lots of others, I can not get the above link to work.

Can somebody please advise which APK I should try (just a page will do) or if there is something else I am missing out?

Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] dave_uk:
The version linked to in the post above at 14.43 today.
[Android Apps and Games] jjasonuk:
Cheers, I tried the version on page 66, still only Sky News all other channels are "loading", Voodoo OTA is showing no root (I set this),
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
To confirm, he is Gumbald's 0.1.5 apk: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22834571&postcount=656

So far it seems that people on Samsung devices with root hidden are able to get all channels working using this apk.

Some people with supported HTC devices have it working on custom ROMs if ro.secure=1 is set and root hidden.

It seems that those on newer or perhaps currently unsupported HTC devices cannot get this apk to work. It gets stuck at 0% loading even with root hidden and ro.secure=1.
[Android Apps and Games] jjasonuk:
Thanks, i have this file and voodoo ota hiding the root but only sky news works, am i missing something or another step?
[Android Apps and Games] qwerty1q:
installed and registered but it says you need the relevant subscription to watch....... any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
You need subscription to movies or sports to watch would be my guess...

Int

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[Android Apps and Games] qwerty1q:
Thought it was cracked version :)
[Android Apps and Games] TheIntruder:
You can't crack the stream "NDS" is as secure as hell people being trying to hack it for years and usually fail....

Int

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[Android Apps and Games] sheepybach:
sky go

Hiya all,

I've been following these posts over the last few days and can see some have got the apk working on S 3 & HTC 1X and others have not. Total shot in the dark could it be due to their mobile providers adding something the apk don't like in their bloatware???? If this is rubbish sorry

Iechyd da
[Android Apps and Games] rendez2k:
How do you hide root?! I've got an S3 and it just sits at 0%.
[Android Apps and Games] gloscherrybomb:
Try voodoo OTA rootkeeper, free in the market.

Also do you have a custom ROM? It seems to be working on stock roms and with specific kernels. Please read through the thread (or at least search).
[Android Apps and Games] dave_uk:
Broken by update

Ah! It seems that the latest OTA/Kies update for the S3 has broken Sky Go compatibility using Gumbald's 0.1.5 apk.

****!

Can anyone with the requisite skills help?
[Android Apps and Games] Nemall:
Works great on my S3 with ICS 4.04 using Voodoo root keeper and Gumbald's 0.1.5 version of the SkyGo app (good god thats a mouthful!)...

Cheers all

Neil
[Android Apps and Games] jjasonuk:
That will explain my issues, at least it is known now, Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] daljitbanga:
Hello all

I recently purchased a Samsung galaxy tab 2 7inch screen from Usa. My first android in a long time.

I have used sky go on iPhone and iPad no problems

I've installed the gumbalds sky go app on previous page no problems there.

I get a error message that I have more then two devices connected when I don't have any. I deleted them

I even tried the guide on the first pay for new user Id on my account but still same message

Anybody help me get round

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] aroec:
Still working

My S3 is still working with Gumbald 1.5 after the OTA update on 15th June.
[Android Apps and Games] dave_uk:
Hmmm.....must be just some weird coincidence then. I notice Voodoo says it doesn't work with Samsungs updated through Kies or ODIN. Maybe that's the problem.
[Android Apps and Games] _pigro_:
sorry, I should have added that I too can now get the skygo app to output to HDMI from my galaxy note (via MHL adaptor) now that I'm on ICS - it didn't work on GB.

I'm on rooted UK CPW ICS, root hidden via OTA rootkeeper.

Really happy now that I can whack my phone into a hotel room TV and get sports while travelling (I remove my UK SIM to get rid of the roaming indicator and then openVPN back to my UK desktop to use my static UK ip address. hey presto, skygo thinks I'm in UK!).

Viewing live sports content is slightly blocky over the HDMI but still quite acceptable on a 43" plasma screen. Much bigger than that and I think it would be a bit unpleasant watching sports (you'd be better off just viewing on the Note's own display) - though still fine for drama/comedy etc. :D
[Android Apps and Games] PJBXDA:
Thanks alot Gumbald, works a treat on me unrooted Sensation with ICS:D
[Android Apps and Games] tbro4641:
The version 1.5.0 works on the Samsung galaxy tab2 10.1 with ics
[Android Apps and Games] sheepybach:
Really well good luck to you then as it's seems to be the only Tab that works.

iechyd da
[Android Apps and Games] AdzUK:
Hi guys, I have a rooted S3 and have hidden root with OTA rootkeeper.

I have tried both these files and they do not work for me, (apart from Sky news) it just sits on loading 0%:

skygo_test

skygo_test_0.1.5

Is there any other .apk file that users can confirm works on the S3?

I do have the movies and sports channels on my Sky Package, and I had them working just fine on my Galaxy Note. Any help much appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
What rom you on?

Non stock breaks it.

As I've just found out.
[Android Apps and Games] AdzUK:
Stock ROM ICS 4.0.4 (LF2)
[Android Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
You root with cf root?? Did it work before you rooted?

That's what i used. And was working fine for me before on test apk.

But now I'm on CM9 and its died. It's not like i use it but it's nice to have it working.... I think siyah kernal will fix it on CM9. But the kernal seems to be buggy at best. Half finished at worst.