[Q] Play on device PS3 - Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V

Hi,
I have a PS3 and Xperia T. I can connect from the PS3 to LT30p media server and stream the content. However, I cannot push the content to the PS3 using Play on device feature. Am I doing someting wrong? have you tried?
Thanks,
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia

I've been trying but without success.
Some forum posts I've read suggest the PS3 implements DLNA media player (DMP) but not media controller (DMC) functionality. If that's the case then we will only ever be able to pull from the phone which would suck because being able to do Airplay style remote control would be great.
The Xperia T help guide is a bit vague about how you can link the two.
I'm going to keep experimenting with it though.
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Update: I've managed to push M4V files and MP3 to my Samsung Smart TV now so I know the functionality in Movies and Walkman apps works.
Something to note though is that the phone doesn't do any transcoding so the target player must support your audio/video codec natively.

emuX said:
I've been trying but without success.
Some forum posts I've read suggest the PS3 implements DLNA media player (DMP) but not media controller (DMC) functionality. If that's the case then we will only ever be able to pull from the phone which would suck because being able to do Airplay style remote control would be great.
The Xperia T help guide is a bit vague about how you can link the two.
I'm going to keep experimenting with it though.
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Update: I've managed to push M4V files and MP3 to my Samsung Smart TV now so I know the functionality in Movies and Walkman apps works.
Something to note though is that the phone doesn't do any transcoding so the target player must support your audio/video codec natively.
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Let me know if you manage to do something. Also when playing from the phone media server HD content the stream is not smooth, it's interrupted. It's maybe because my wi-fi network? or what?
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia

Playing HD across a WiFi network is often going to result in stuttering. WiFi often can't retain a high enough constant bit rate to stream HD video - due to signal strength of the transmitting and receiving devices and interference. Also, WiFi often has other devices on it sharing the bandwidth which just makes things worse.
The only way I've been able to reliably stream HD is via my 200Mbps Homeplug adapters or over a wired connection.
The other option (if you aren't fixated on streaming) is to get a MHL (HDMI output) cable for your XT and watch your phone directly on your TV!

No HDMI on my Xperia T...
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imugur said:
No HDMI on my Xperia T...
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It does have hdmi. That's why he said mhl. Mhl is (micro) usb to hdmi converter
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I don't have that convertor în the box...
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imugur said:
I don't have that convertor în the box...
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No, you have to buy one. They aren't expensive and you can get an official Sony TV dock (which will probably be ridiculously overpriced) or you can buy an after-market cable from Amazon or somewhere similar for about €5. (got mine from Amazon)
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They are discussing the TV dock here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983088

Can you use mouse, keyboard, HDMI on the same port on the same time?
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imugur said:
Can you use mouse, keyboard, HDMI on the same port on the same time?
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I don't think so - if MHL cable is plugged in you get HDMI out and phone charging and that's it.
Back on topic though, I foundthis:
http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/an-updat...videos-from-your-nas-home-server-62214088.htm
If you scroll down to the bit about the PS3 it says BubbleUPNP might be able to push content to the games console.
Unfortunately my wife has hijacked the TV and I'm out after work tomorrow night so won't be able to test it for a few days myself.

emuX said:
I don't think so - if MHL cable is plugged in you get HDMI out and phone charging and that's it.
Back on topic though, I foundthis:
http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/an-updat...videos-from-your-nas-home-server-62214088.htm
If you scroll down to the bit about the PS3 it says BubbleUPNP might be able to push content to the games console.
Unfortunately my wife has hijacked the TV and I'm out after work tomorrow night so won't be able to test it for a few days myself.
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I'll also check the apps tonight when I'll go home. It wil be funny to have third party apps working and Sony not
Second topic: What about the Xperia T Dock, should it work with HDMI, keyboard and mouse? (in the picture on sony mobile site you can see a mouse and a keyboard near the dock)
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia

imugur said:
I'll also check the apps tonight when I'll go home. It wil be funny to have third party apps working and Sony not
Second topic: What about the Xperia T Dock, should it work with HDMI, keyboard and mouse? (in the picture on sony mobile site you can see a mouse and a keyboard near the dock)
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia
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The dock only has a HDMI port and plug for USB power. The keyboard and mouse were probably connected via Bluetooth.
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I checked both apps, same behaviour. I cannot push the content from the phone, only from ps3.
After updating to .195 firmware (official one through PC Companion): "Connected devices" program dissapeared and play on device was replaced by "throw". Media server can be started from control panel
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia

emuX said:
Back on topic though, I foundthis:
http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/an-updat...videos-from-your-nas-home-server-62214088.htm
If you scroll down to the bit about the PS3 it says BubbleUPNP might be able to push content to the games console.
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Finally had a chance to install BubbleUPNP and Skifta. Both are good DNLA apps. I preferred Skifta but BUPNP was great to use too. I'm leaving them both installed.
To answer the push to PS3 question - neither of them do it. Couldn't get Skifta to work with the PS3 at all in the short time I played. BUPNP did work as a media server with the PS3 pulling content but we were managing that before.
In summary: we can't push media to the PS3 for now, so hopefully Sony will realise they dropped the ball there and fix it soon!

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TV out, Miracast or anything like it?

It's driving me nuts. The only thing that stops the the Nexus 7 being nothing more than a toy or glorified ebook for me is the fact I cannot find any form of big screen streaming for it. My 2 year old phone has MHL abilities which is okay but someone must know if there are any plans for the Nexus 7? It seems to be ridiculous to have such a powerful device and not be able to use it on a bigger screen.
I've searched back 10 pages on this subject and found nothing so welcome any fresh perspectives on it.
BubbleUPnP and make a DLNA server, I use it to connect to my TV and Xbox.
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BubbleUPnP
moosh3 said:
BubbleUPnP and make a DLNA server, I use it to connect to my TV and Xbox.
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+1 to BubbleUPnP...
Though screen mirroring is not possible in BubbleUPnP, you can throw any media from it to your TV or other
DLNA enabled devices...
Luckily, my TV has WiFi dongle and Wi-Fi direct feature...
so, once my device is connected to the TV via WiFi-direct, launch BubbleUPnP and select the TV as renderer, I can
throw any media to the TV...
I'm also hoping and wishing for the screen mirroring...
Hi I will look at BubbleUPnP, I've been using Skifta for the time being which does DNLA quite well.
I use my PS3 as a receiver but it doesn't support many file formats.
It's a real shame the Nexus doesn't at least support MHL.
g.b.a. said:
I can
throw any media to the TV...
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Except mkv files, right?
With a raspberry pi and tassadar's android transporter rom mirroring is possible with reasonable response times
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maizein said:
Except mkv files, right?
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I haven't tried mkv files yet...
I will try it out...

MHL Videos with Subtitles[SOLVED]

Well. S4 is quite powerfull for our device and well. Its kinda useless unless you do something that requires that firepower. Well Sony has put a great H/W mhl chip and it can interpolate the screen to FullHD if you have proper cable and tv. Watching Hd movies is a pleasure but only sometimes. I know English and i dont need subtitles. But when i wana watch a film with my family. And its full HD. I cant. S/W decoding lacs and it shows subtitles. H/W is perfect and smooth but Sony didnt make subtitles to be shown over H/W decoding on the big screen. Have anyone found a way to show subtitles ?
So the solution is to download VLC for Android and enable Hardware acceleration in options. It plays 1080p uncomressed videos perfectly and supports subtitles over the MHL cable
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Re: MHL Videos
Use bs player or mx player
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wednesday13 said:
Use bs player or mx player
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There is no subtitles over H/W decoding with them too. I use JB. Maybe i ICS there was. Cause i bought my MHL when i had JB
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MrTapa said:
There is no subtitles over H/W decoding with them too. I use JB. Maybe i ICS there was. Cause i bought my MHL when i had JB
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What? There is. Just enable the subtitle.
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wednesday13 said:
What? There is. Just enable the subtitle.
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Noo. On phone i see subtitles but on tv they aren't shown if its on H/W and thats the only way FullHD vids are smooth
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MrTapa said:
Noo. On phone i see subtitles but on tv they aren't shown if its on H/W and thats the only way FullHD vids are smooth
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Oh yeah. Sorry bout that. So both players doesn't work? How bout HW+? But SW drains your battery and makes your phone kinda hot so it's not worth it.
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wednesday13 said:
Oh yeah. Sorry bout that. So both players doesn't work? How bout HW+? But SW drains your battery and makes your phone kinda hot so it's not worth it.
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S/W is the only way you get subtitles on TV.
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AW: MHL Videos
And I believe it's got nothing to do with Sony, it's a limitation of the technology, because Dice player offers an expliciely stated experimental feature for subtite output via hdmi. I'd have to check if its for Samsung devices only though, I believe I remember the option saying that.
Side question: most fullhd tvs feature a usb port nowadays anyway, why not use that and play your stuff directly on the tv if the technology doesnt seem to be really there...?
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I agree. Or you could download screen standby in play store. Try if it could reduce lag when using SW rendering
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just planning wan buy MHL cable. if cant subtitles, this sucks. my english not good, so i need subtitle.
can i know how its perform with heavy games?
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lagunabad said:
just planning wan buy MHL cable. if cant subtitles, this sucks. my english not good, so i need subtitle.
can i know how its perform with heavy games?
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Everything that its smooth on your t will be smoorh mirrorwd on the big screen.you are ok with subtitles as long as you play good converted videos.
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schaggo said:
And I believe it's got nothing to do with Sony, it's a limitation of the technology, because Dice player offers an expliciely stated experimental feature for subtite output via hdmi. I'd have to check if its for Samsung devices only though, I believe I remember the option saying that.
Side question: most fullhd tvs feature a usb port nowadays anyway, why not use that and play your stuff directly on the tv if the technology doesnt seem to be really there...?
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Well Sony can add support for hdmi subtitles too. Google are saying that this is decided. By The manufacture
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And if all else fails, download a movie with subtitles hard coded.
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crazymister said:
And if all else fails, download a movie with subtitles hard coded.
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Find me a FullHD film with hard coded subtitles on it...
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MrTapa said:
Well Sony can add support for hdmi subtitles too.
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We have MHL, not HDMI.
MrTapa said:
Find me a FullHD film with hard coded subtitles on it...
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Encode it yourself. Easy as eating a piece of cake.
schaggo said:
We have MHL, not HDMI.
Its absolutly totaly the same
Encode it yourself. Easy as eating a piece of cake.
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Dude thats imposible( i havent found a way)
Nope, it's not the same: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Relationship_with_MHL
Different connector, different wireing, different (altered) protocol. Nope, not the same.
Well it's not possible on your phone but you have a PC. There's plenty of tools to be found in the allmighty internet allowing you to easily overlay the subtitles onto your existing video. They will be a part of the "images" then though. Depending on the firepower at your disposal, such an encode takes somwhere between 10-30 minutes per movie for a typical hollywood blockbuster.
schaggo said:
Nope, it's not the same: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Relationship_with_MHL
Different connector, different wireing, different (altered) protocol. Nope, not the same.
Well it's not possible on your phone but you have a PC. There's plenty of tools to be found in the allmighty internet allowing you to easily overlay the subtitles onto your existing video. They will be a part of the "images" then though. Depending on the firepower at your disposal, such an encode takes somwhere between 10-30 minutes per movie for a typical hollywood blockbuster.
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Yep. Well i asked a person who edits videos and he said that it cant be hardcoded. Butt. thanks for the info. Although I really want sony to implement subtitles over MHL. And i mean there is no difference if i say HDMI or MHL. MHL is a convertor and it decodes colors different way. But it has aboslutly the same posibilities.
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Uhm... yes it can.
On the other hand, dont feed the trolls: You're right, it can't be done...
Re: MHL Videos
http://www.bitfield.se/submerge/index.html first page on Google results...
Anything can be done. You just have to want it hard enough and be willing to put some work on it
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HTC One & PS3

Has anyone been able to connect to ps3? I was trying to get a couple songs off the ps3 and it wouldn't show up as storage device like it does on pc. Anyone else notice this?
***HTC ONE***
Sup Kao, I'm here trolling LOL
My PS3 knowledge is weak, but I don't think it functions as a DLNA server for connecting to. I think it can only connect to other devices acting as DLNA servers.
NachoB said:
My PS3 knowledge is weak, but I don't think it functions as a DLNA server for connecting to. I think it can only connect to other devices acting as DLNA servers.
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What do you mean? I don't know what that is lol
***HTC ONE***
PS3 is not a media server, such is Windows, but it is able to stream from devices that are. It doesn't serve files but can stream media files from DLNA compliant devices / servers.
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In order for your ps3 to read your files they need to be in specific folders. You need a ps3 folder in the root of the USB device with music, video and photo folders inside of it. And your music inside the music folder. Also the USB device needs to be formatted fat32
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splinter182 said:
In order for your ps3 to read your files they need to be in specific folders. You need a ps3 folder in the root of the USB device with music, video and photo folders inside of it. And your music inside the music folder. Also the USB device needs to be formatted fat32
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The one doesn't pick up in the ps3 at all naturally. I think I have to remedy this with the multi mount app
***HTC ONE***
I don't think it works in that direction Kao, One reading the PS3. I could be wrong.
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Anyone able to use the tv application to control their ps3?
jejunum said:
Anyone able to use the tv application to control their ps3?
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I definitely don't thing that will work at all bro
***HTC ONE***
KaoMinerva said:
I definitely don't thing that will work at all bro
***HTC ONE***
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You would need this at least since the PS3 doesn't have an IR receiver. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/5732
I have one on the PS3 in the living room for my Harmony and briefly tried to it it up in the TV app but then quickly gave up. :laugh:
mutelight said:
You would need this at least since the PS3 doesn't have an IR receiver. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/5732
I have one on the PS3 in the living room for my Harmony and briefly tried to it it up in the TV app but then quickly gave up. :laugh:
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Try to get your HTC one to sync with ps3 as mass storage
***HTC ONE***
KaoMinerva said:
Try to get your HTC one to sync with ps3 as mass storage
***HTC ONE***
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No, I won't even bother because the HTC One doesn't allow UMS by default.
mutelight said:
You would need this at least since the PS3 doesn't have an IR receiver. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/5732
I have one on the PS3 in the living room for my Harmony and briefly tried to it it up in the TV app but then quickly gave up. :laugh:
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Yah but the htc one has blue tooth...and that's how the official ps3 controller works
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jejunum said:
Yah but the htc one has blue tooth...and that's how the official ps3 controller works
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Yes all phones have had bluetooth for many years. The PS3 will only pair with headsets, keyboards, and mice via BT, outside of the controller/Move.
jejunum said:
Anyone able to use the tv application to control their ps3?
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ps3 uses Bluetooth you maybe be able to pair with it. control it I don't know. I have an xbox :laugh:
Bravia Sync allows you to control your PS3 with IR remotes through your TV. If you have a Bravia you can use your One to control your PS3.
Minnis said:
Bravia Sync allows you to control your PS3 with IR remotes through your TV. If you have a Bravia you can use your One to control your PS3.
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You can actually use any brand TV that has control over HDMI as long as your PS3 is a Slim or newer.
Does anyone know of an app the would allow your phone to act as a Bluetooth controller for the PS3? This might let us control the media functions of the PS3 through the TV app. Just curious.
The dead hath once again risen...
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[Q] xbox 360 remote

I've seen that the TV Remote app can be used to control your xbox 360 (by selecting Microsoft as your cable box manufacturer). However when I tried it, it does not work for me. It is able to control both my Samsung and LG TVs, and oddly when I try to program each button individually it also doesn't work, except for the up button. Could it be it only works with newer Xboxes? Mine are the older white models (I have two both do not work). Has anyone else had any trouble with this at all? Have a newer xbox? Think my HTC One is defective?
Thanks for any info!
I can confirm that it works on the older white xbox which I have. I have my TV and Cable box under a remote one. And my xbox is under a remote two.
I just tried it on a second HTC One at the sprint store and it did not work their either . . . can anyone who had it working share the hardware version of their HTC One? Mine is 0004. I also tried to turn on or off the display model Xbox 360 at target without success, but that may not be an ideal test.
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Ah ha! In the Xbox remote control settings, my Xbox was set to 'Xbox 360 media remote', I changed it to 'Both remotes' and now it works, hope that helps someone else. Also you could use it to prevent your friends with HTC Ones from messing with you, at least your Xbox.
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0004 here. I believe if I remember correctly that the Xbox has to be on when you sync/setup. Which is different from the TV which had to be off during setup. I did not see any reference concerning this in your trouble shooting so maybe this is it.
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Glad you figured it out for sure.
Anybody know about this and the ps3?
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Showbox

I don't know how many of you have used or own or owned jailbroken apple stuff but one of the best apps on apple was/is . Well they came up with an app finally on android and its awesome especially on the HTC one. Its like Netflix but a thousand times better and you don't need to sign up and pay monthly. enjoy all the latest movies and TV shows updated daily and on this beast phone. O and its an app just forgot to mention that!
Good find, thanks for sharing! There's lots of stuff on there been wanting to see.
Sweet! I was able to sideload onto my Sony Google Box and am streaming on my HDTV! Beats the hell out of Netflix!
Nice find.
Anyone know how to integrate this to use with my ChromeCast? I mean without downloading the video & using strictly the streaming feature.
Really cool man. Thanks
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Nice find.
Anyone know how to integrate this to use with my ChromeCast? I mean without downloading the video & using strictl y the streaming feature.
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I know on some tvs if you go from your phone you can choose third party player and it will stream. Also if you have Google TV Gmail the app to yourself and you can install it on your Google TV and it works that's what I did also. Now apple fans have one less advantage over android haha and you don't have to root your phone unlike the iPhone! Haha when using the third party player choose chomecast if you have to use an app if not you can always try the app cheapcast but that usually goes to another device ie. Phone to tablet but I don't have a ChromeCast to test it on I may try to go to my friends house and test it for you
WOW showbox has this season of "SONs of anarchy" which I dont think netflix or hulu has and one reason why I couldn't ditch my outrageous cost of direct tv. If this showbox lasts, maybe I can finally CUT THE CORD!!!
And with my LG smart internet tv, I just "play to TV"
You know they're gonna pull the plug on us soon...this app is too good to be true! I would even pay for this one!!
This app has been on iPhone for a long time I doubt they will pull the plug.
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And with my LG smart internet tv, I just "play to TV"
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Which option do you use to get it on the TV? Do you download it first?
I went right to the site on my tv and downloaded right to the tv and installed it
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buddywiser said:
Which option do you use to get it on the TV? Do you download it first?
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I just downloaded a movie using apps download feature (use high quality setting) . Its in a folder on the SD (showbox folder) using usb I transferred the download to my computer then watched it on a computer hooked up to a 65inch flatscreen. You can also use HDMI from phone to tv.
This phone has an HDMI port? my phone has been in an otter box since day one, and there's no cut-out in the case for one...
Anyways... Anyone have a link for this app?
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NICE FIND!!
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xLoveHateLegend said:
This phone has an HDMI port? my phone has been in an otter box since day one, and there's no cut-out in the case for one...
Anyways... Anyone have a link for this app?
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Download link here: http://showsbox.ru/data/showbox.apk
@cruckus maybe you can add that^ direct link to the OP
I've added the apk
leon sprouse said:
I just downloaded a movie using apps download feature (use high quality setting) . Its in a folder on the SD (showbox folder) using usb I transferred the download to my computer then watched it on a computer hooked up to a 65inch flatscreen. You can also use HDMI from phone to tv.
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Yes, I have an MHL adapter. Haven't tried it yet with this, but I'm wondering if you can send it to the TV wirelessly from the phone without downloading the movie. I can do that in the Gallery by choosing the LG TV under Select Player.
You can try sending it over Dlna to the TV with the flipps app (formerly imedia share). I haven't had much luck with that in the past though. Miracast adapter should work wirelessly too though. There are a lot on the web, htc 's is the medialink
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NICE FIND!!
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Download link here: http://showsbox.ru/data/showbox.apk
@cruckus maybe you can add that^ direct link to the OP
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You need to get an adaptor. Micro sd to hdmi
Hell yeah! I will def use the ish out of this. Thanks!
I take it there is no online site to watch?
Also, any way to get this to work with bluestacks? I tried last night but kept getting an error. (On my Macbook)

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