yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] m0nkeyman:
Thanks man. Im a little behind with your work as didn't get a update prompt. Must say your program rocks now and is working very very well.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikeinashed:
Ah, yes I had installed on card. Works great when installed in main memory. Thanks!

On a minor note, UK TV feeds shows 108 but only about 25 are visible when you go into it. 5 on demand isn't there. Maybe I'm being a dumbass?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
Well spotted, this is because I'm hiding the feeds that people have reported as broken. I will add and option in the next version to expose all of the feeds - even the potentially broken ones.

Five on demand should be accessible via the 'View -> Catch Up' menu.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digital_phone:
watching itv or bbc channels on htc phones

I think to use skyfire is better as you can watch ITV ans BBc channels live.

all you have to do is instal skyfire and then add the bbc and itv channels to your bookmark.

for watching bbc please go

www.bbc.co.uk/tv

and for itv go to

www.itv.com/channels

is a very good quality even with 3g and works fine
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
The live BBC and ITV channels can be found by selecting 'View -> Live TV -> Favourites'. Select 'View -> Manage TV' to add or remove other favourite channels as desired.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
*** Updated to version 0.99b ***

Change list:

- Improved the reliability of streaming via the myPlayer server

- Added a few more helpful hints / tips where required

- Re-enabled automatic download feature
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Vii888:
Great, the best iPlayer apps available.

However can I make a small request????

Please change the Icon!!!!!!

Thank you :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] 66mustang:
This is just awesome. Thanks.

I think when you're done you should try your hand at a WinMo Spotify client:D

Keep up the good work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] DMAND:
Brilliant update, nice to see you used the new icons :) this app just gets better and better.

I wonder if theres any way to make the lists finger friendly? as at the moment the text is too small, same goes for the back button
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
Good idea. I have a QVGA device, so it is just these sort of recommendations I am after - the ones I wont spot myself! I will take a look at adding an optional label / link size in the next release.

cheers,

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] orbit9:
I keep getting an error when core player opens. Says "Network address not found".

I also occassionally get messages to say "Your device seems unable to communicate with myPlayer media server. The streaming ports myabe blocked.

What do i do?

I should not have upgraded to the new version, was working fine on the old version. You have buy credits to watch HULU.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] orbit9:
I cant get FIVEon demand to work. Do i have to keep changing the settings? Same with HULU? Settings info/explanation please?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
All of the existing functionality remains from the previous version. It looks like you wont be able to access the Hulu / 5OD content as some mobile phone carriers block the ports necessary to stream them.

I would suggest sticking to the iPlayer and ITV content via direct access: select the "Stream Settings" menu and choose "

Access all streams directly

".

Also note that if you set your stream settings manually via the "Options" menu it will override whatever selection you have made in the "Stream Settings" menu.

I will be adding a port testing feature to the next version which can be used to troubleshoot this issue, but unless you are connecting via a wifi router that is firewalled, it looks like you may have to stick to the standard content.

FYI, the ports that are used for the On Demand streams are: 6801 to 6809 (inclusive), 8080, 8799 and 9201.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Aleemz:
Great app, thanks very much! Is there any chance of seeing a version in the future that has the option of a higher bit rate/stream quality?

Thanks again.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
Yep, that is definitely on my todo list :cool:

.. I just need to get my hands on a better device (Samsung Omnia Pro!) so that I can enjoy the higher quality streams too!

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
*** Updated to version 1.000 ***

Change list:

- Official first release candidate - code is out of beta!

- Various minor tweaks and improvements

- Links to new myPlayer website added
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] StarMonkee:
nice work :D

Can I make a small suggestion. When you use the inbuilt update, it stores myPlayer.cab in the root of the device and leaves it there forever. I'm probably not alone in being a bit short of space on my internal memory, so it would be good if the app automatically deleted the cab once it's done - even if it just checks if the cab is there on startup and removes it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
Good suggestion and indeed well spotted. I will put that feature in the next release!

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jabe:
can this be used outside UK?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] CentrinoEater:
A great feature introducing the live TV Feeds, however the BBC News Live gives me a 1 minute World News Update and im based in the UK. I dont know whats going on but Sky News seems to stream perfectly.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jed Dignazio:
Is there a way to stream more videos from Hulu, or only those three cartoons???
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
... deleted
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
*** Updated to version 1.010 ***

Change list:

- Alternative myPlayer media server now available - connection improved

- myPlayer.cab is now deleted from device root after automatic update
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Tyrrell9:
Don't know if this is intentional, got the newest version installed, and just set up the VLC server (pretty sure I did it right), but it won't let me stream Hulu or 5oD through it, says that I can only stream it through the MyPlayer server in my current location. BBC and ITV both streamed fine before I set up the VLC server without draining my MyPlayer credit. Is it just that you have to pay for them 2, or have I dome something wrong? Cheers for any help.

Edit: Am based in the UK, tried both WiFi and 3g connections. I know on the Hulu site you have to be in the USA, but that still wouldn't explain the 5oD part.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] smeddy:
Would love to see Arrested Development from Hulu!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ciaran2506:
4oD?

Any chance of you adding content from 4oD? This would complete myPlayer and make it a superb package :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] goffin:
no network with BBC

Hi Fry

I managed to get MyPlayer and CorePlayer to work together but something (I don't know what) happened so that now whenever I try to access iPlayer, CorePlayer just says "network not available". What am I doing wrong?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
I think this a network configuration CorePlayer sometimes sets indavertently.

Take a look at this post.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
*** Updated to version 1.020 ***

Change list:

- High quality BBC iPlayer episodes can now be downloaded to device

- Sports view added with Premier League highlights section

- Category labels now resizable for a more finger friendly experience

- Various other minor bug fixes
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] burnlea:
Thanks for adding the facility for downloading programs to view later. I downloaded Episode 6 of Top Gear, but when I try to play it, CorePlayer puts up an 'Unknown file format message'. I have checked CorePlayer's file associations and .MOV is definitely associated with CorePlayer. I have copied the downloaded file to my PC (Vista) and Windows Media Player 11 can't play it either. Is there something non-standard about this .MOV format?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
The files should be a standard (avc1) mov format. Did the download finish successfully? Which version of CorePlayer are you using?

Try using VLC to watch the file on your Windows PC. If that doesn't work the file is either corrupt or the download is incomplete. In which case I'd recommend re-starting the download.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] burnlea:
I did a second download as you suggested and everything is now OK. The first one was interrupted, but the download finished OK and it appeared in the 'Library'. Thanks for your help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] StevePritchard:
Catch Up for BBC Radio Stations?

Hi,

Just tried myPlayer for the first time, and it looks to work really well. I was wondering if it was possible to pick up the categorised programming for the BBC radio stations, e.g. the sort of thing you find at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio4/comedy - I'd find that really useful.

Also, it appears as though myPlayer doesn't take kindly to being rotated. If I rotate from portrait to landscape, then I seem to lose the ability to scroll until I force some sort of refresh (e.g. hit the "More..." link). If I rotate back to portrait, then it doesn't fill the screen properly, and there's some space at the bottom (about the height of the soft button bar) that doesn't get used or re-drawn.

Cheers,

Steve.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tiffy18:
Hi,

How do I access the Sport highlights/Premier League because currently it won't play and is asking for various streaming settings, which I have changed, without luck and I am not wanting to use some external source such as VLC, i want to be able to play the programme from the handset if possible?

When trying to play a football game, the error is: Media stream failed to initialise on the myPlayer server, the URL could not be authorised.

Catchup - Channel 5 doesn't work and ITV player doesn't seem to want to play anything either! And not iplayer too seems not to want to play.

'myPlayer was unable to access the media stream requested.

Please ensure you are connected via an internet provider based in the UK.

You may be able to access the stream by connecting via the myPlayer server'.

I am using a UK ISP, my phone is on O2!

Help, please.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
The best thing to do is select "Configure Stream Settings individually" on the Options menu - as each stream requires a different source in this case.

You will need CorePlayer for On Demand Services and the Sports highlights (which should be the default player in manual configuration).

BBC iPlayer should be accessed directly from within the UK.

This is what your player / stream settings should look like (when you click the "Manage Configuration" button):

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] craftyb:
Just wanted to say hi and good luck with your app. I am struggling to find time just to maintain iPlayer let alone extend it to QVGA devices so i'm glad that people now have a choice. Unfortunately myPlayer doesn't seem to work on my diamond.

That's not really true - iPlayer doesn't have to download the whole file - it will play after buffering a (configurable) amount. Most of the exe's size is the embedded images (the icon file alone is 350k!) - the actual code isn't that different. I'm not too bothered about the 1mb it takes up on my Internal Storage and think it's worth it for the nice finger-friendly interface...

Anywho didn't mean to get into a comparison - genuinely wanted to say good luck and will prob add a link to this thread from mine for those looking for QVGA support.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
Thanks for the support :)

For anyone who isn't aware of craftyb's iPlayer app, you can find it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=475641

It is perfect for the latest, higher resolution devices - for example the HTC Diamond or Touch HD. The iPlayer app has many more more bells and whistles than its humble myPlayer counterpart.

I can certainly recommend it if your device has the processing power and a resolution that is VGA or greater.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] cbwood:
I downloaded v0.25a this morning and tested out the 3G capability on O2.

The stream passes to coreplayer ok but then I get continual buffering. I am not sure whether this is due to the BBC or O2. I thought the BBC were restricting 3G connections to Vodafone and 3 at the moment, so I was not expecting this to work anyhow.

One nice to have additional feature would be the addition of the search facility as per the BBC Mobile iplayer site.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dexstar:
cant seem to get it to run on my omnia :( says "unable to start media player - please ensure the application path is correct"

but i cant seem to change when i add the TCPMP location it wont allow me too save, just throws up a error message. any ideas

I have opened up the options.ini file in myplayer and have changed to

shellexecute=false

player="\Program Files\TCPMP\player.exe"

arguments=%link%

stream=wifi

But still no joy
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
I have tried changing the player path a number of times and it works. Did you try changing it through the Options menu? I haven't been able to test it on an Omnia. Could you post the error details?

Are you positive the path to the program is correct. Looks ok, but perhaps the Omnia has a slightly different path to Program Files...

You could also try setting shellexecute to true and putting a blank value in for the player path.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tiffy18:
Hi,

Unfortunately I can't get it working on my HTC diamond. Crafty's iplayer works just fine though. A pity, as I would like to have seen what this offers.

When I run it, the categories at the bottom of the page are overlapping each other, when I go to the options, again, the 2 blank boxes for setting file locations (I'm guessing) are overlapping each other and therefore I can't read what they say, nor will they allow me to enter anything or save! I can't remember quite what the error log was as i've now uninstalled the program, but was something about the player! I have core player so it should work!

I would love to try again if you can rectify these problems.

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dexstar:
When i start up the program this is the first error messages.

System.IO.filenotfoundexecption: An error message cannot be displatyed because an optional resource assmebly containing it cannot be found
at
System.IO._Error.WinIOError()
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor()
at System.IO.Filestream..ctor()
at
System.IO.StreamReader..ctor()
at System.IO.StreamReader..ctor()
myPlayerPPC.myPlayerPPC.Load0ptions()
at
myPlayerPPC.myPlayerPPC.myPlayerPPC_load()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Form.Onload()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Form._SetVisibleNotify()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Control.Set_Visible()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run()
at
myPlayerPPC.myPlayerPPC.Main()

after i click ok the error screen disapears and i can see the feeds and click on them but they dont load.

An error

Execution Error
Unable to start media player please ensure the application path is correct
Use the options menu to select which media player is used by default

When i go to options and try to change the media player and click say i get this error

System.IO.filenotfoundexecption: An error message cannot be displatyed because an optional resource assmebly containing it cannot be found
at
System.IO._Error.WinIOError()
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor()
at System.IO.Filestream..ctor()
at
System.IO.StreamWriter.Createfile()
at
System.IO.Streamwriter..ctor()
at
myPlayerPPC.myPlayerppc.save0ptions()
at
System.Windows.Forms.MenuItem.OnClick()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Menu.ProcessMnuProc()
at
System,Windows.Form.Form.WnProc()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Control._InternalWnProc()
at
Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterMainLoop()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Apllication.Run()
at
myPlayerPPC.myPlayerPPc.Main()

Hope this helps
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
This error suggests it cannot find the options.ini file. Did you install the application to your device or a storage card?

You could trying uninstalling and then reinstalling the application. You shouldn't have to manually modify the options.ini file - the settings can be changed via the options menu.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dexstar:
i installed it on my storage but not on a card? I will have a go and let you know
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dexstar:
Now works perfectly i installed it in my phone memory and use coreplayer instead of TCPMP because it could use RTFL protocol? Now works perfect on my omnia

big love :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] shapcott:
I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for this app. I've been waiting a long time for someone to do this for the Kaiser and your program works like a dream straight from the off!

Superb..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
*** Updated to version 0.3b ***

Change list:

-added a new feature: Video streams can now be routed through a media server running VLC to overcome connectivity issues
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
Step-by-step guide to setting up a VLC media server and accessing it via myPlayer

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[ A video demonstration of this implementation is now available on YouTube ]

1. Install the latest version of the VideoLAN application ( VLC v1.0.1 ) on your media server

2. Download and extract the attached archive that includes an executable script to start the VLC application in telnet mode

3. Edit the vlc.ini configuration file (using notepad for instance) and update the required settings: VLC install path, telnet port and telnet password - as shown in the image below

4. Make sure that the required ports are accessible on your media server: you will need to open the telnet port and an additional streaming port (any ports can be used - the default should be port 4212 for telnet and 8080 for streaming)

If your media server is on a Local Area Network (LAN) with a private IP you will need to forward the ports selected - for more details on port forwarding please consult the wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_forwarding

5. Run the vlc_telnet.exe executable script on the media server, confirm the settings and then check that the VLC application has started as a background process

6. Run myPlayer on your Windows Mobile device and select the 'Stream Settings' menu - select the 'All streams routed via server with VLC' check box and enter the IP addresses and ports as shown in the image below

Visit http://whatsmyip.org/ on your media server to determine the public IP and run ipconfig from the command line to determine the private IP (for a LAN)

8. Click 'Save' to submit the new streaming configuration

9. Select an episode from myPlayer as normal

[ How it works ]

When you have applied the above settings - myPlayer will telnet on to the media server to tell it which video stream it wants to view. The VLC application then pulls the content from the Internet and transcodes the data via the streaming port selected.

This overcomes any problems that may come about due to ports being blocked on 3G/EDGE connections. It can also be useful if you have access to a media server within the UK and an international mobile connection.

Telnet script:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] martinwinlow:
With both Coreplayer and myPlayer loded into 'device meory' and after a soft reset, it works fine on my HTC Touch HD. Nice, smooth playback.

I get the overlap of 'Categories' etc and likewise on all the menu screens but I expect a WVGA version would remedy this.

MW, UK.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
*** Updated to version 0.4b ***

Change list:

- 8 Live TV channels added

- iPlayer search facility now accessible

- Layout fix for higher resolutions (VGA, WVGA, etc.)

- myPlayer app will now install to and run from Storage Card

- Some other minor tweaks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tiffy18:
Hi there,

I've managed to get this latest version working on my HTC Diamond (Ignio). However, I am baffled as to how I set up the streaming capabilities. I've downloaded VLC and messed about with the handset and some ip addresses (though not sure which ones are correct and where they should go on both handset or pc!

Is there a simpler explanation as to how this process is achieved. It opens coreplayer, but says wrong address or can't find it. I know that I am not entering the correct info.

Cheers for any help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
You need to find out the IP address of your media server (PC) and enter that in to the "Stream Settings" dialog on myPlayer.

Probably the easiest way to determine your server IP would be by using an online service such as http://www.whatismyip.com/ or http://whatsmyip.org/

You will probably need a static IP address (ie. one that does not change) - although I haven't tested it using a dynamic IP - so it may work.

I have added some more detail to the step-by-step guide (including screen shots) to make it a bit easier to follow.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tiffy18:
Thanks for the reply. I already entered the IP address using the same links you posted. I have a dynamic address, but do have a dydns address too - will that work?

Anyhow, I entered the address onto the handset, is a password needed? What do I need to enter or do with VLC from my PC?

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
I have done a bit more testing and it seems that VLC also needs to know the private IP address that will be used if the media server is on a LAN.

The latest version (0.45b) should allow you to do this (please consult the guide above for a further explanation).

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
*** Updated to version 0.45b ***

Change list:

- VLC streaming now works from a LAN (by specifying a private IP)

- Stream selection is working again (3G or Wifi)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tiffy18:
I changed the settings as you mentioned, but some just don't seem to work, especially the ones where you said to change to 'Stream via myPlayer'.

Youtube sports highlights - Some work, some don't. Have set to 'Stream directly'.

Premier League - Media stream failed to initialise on the myPlayer server, the URL could not be authorised.

Hulu - (Tried Simpsons & Family Guy)Media stream failed to initialise on the myPlayer server, the URL could not be authorised.

BBC iPlayer - Same as before, mentioning about being connected to UK isp - which I am. Some programmes work though, Michael McIntyre doesn't though!

ITV Player - Works and great quality when buffering isn't freezing.

5OD - Media stream failed to initialise on the myPlayer server, the URL could not be authorised. then for gadget show - Five\The_Gadget_Show_Episode_1_C5144920001.mp4[3g]

Live TV - Not too bad.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
Well done, you have uncovered a bug ;)

Basically the non-BBC / ITV streams are not working because you have the iPlayer quality set to 3G. This is inadvertently being appended on the end of all the other requests.

You can rectify this by switching back to wifi quality.

I will fix the bug and post a new version ASAP. Thanks for the feedback.

-Fry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tiffy18:
By switching to wi-fi, does that mean that I will only be able to get feeds when connected to a wi-fi connection then? This is something you are to fix is it, from what you've said?

Cheers for your help

Sorry, jumping the gun and not trying before replying. Football, Simpsons & 5OD work now, having altered 3G to wi-fi. Catch-up still playing up on some programmes. Great deduction by you ;-)

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
*** Updated to version 1.025 ***

Change list:

- Fixed a bug that prevented 5OD streaming with 3G quality selected
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FryWalker:
The iPlayer quality setting only effects the bit rate (visual quality) of the BBC iPlayer streams. The Wifi feeds are twice the quality of their 3G counterparts.

Either can be used on a 3G connection.

-Fry