Sprint TV - Updated 11/3 - ONLY WORKS ON SPRINT TOUCH NOW - Page 26

**Pibe38** · #1 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pdx77

Ok, it's interesting that the folks who have updated their 6800's to the new ROM can get those clips to work without getting the 7000 errors, and those who are still running an older ROM and other phones get that error.

So to me it sounds like Sprint did add something or enabled something in the backend of things on the phone, perhaps the app is looking for something that only the new ROM has, to sync with your vision profile? But it's weird it's only doing it to some clips.

Actually, SprintTV's basic channels worked on my Mogul with the new and old ROM with no issues. I got the 7000 error only twice, and it was very random.

lennysh · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pdx77

Ok, it's interesting that the folks who have updated their 6800's to the new ROM can get those clips to work without getting the 7000 errors, and those who are still running an older ROM and other phones get that error.

So to me it sounds like Sprint did add something or enabled something in the backend of things on the phone, perhaps the app is looking for something that only the new ROM has, to sync with your vision profile? But it's weird it's only doing it to some clips.

Not true at all about the vision profile. I have Alltel, and so far, this is working perfect for me. The up side is, I've subscribed to about everything on there, and have yet to see any charges to my account.

Love it!

pdx77 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 06:19 AM

Are you able to view all of the CNN and SEE clips?

lennysh · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pdx77

Are you able to view all of the CNN and SEE clips?

SEE works fine over EVDO, and WIFI

CNN works fine over EVDO, and WIFI
Planet in Peril seems to only work good over WIFI...

tom5b · #5 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:21 PM

As a Newbe this may be a dumb question: When did this cab file become active in the group? Has it been a full month or two for the powers that be to bill?

Also, I left the program run for 1.5 hours (my time to get to work) and had 50% of remaining power when I shut off.

I am still looking for a work around and free Direct Streaming Cab. T

**CozBoogie** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tom5b

As a Newbe this may be a dumb question: When did this cab file become active in the group? Has it been a full month or two for the powers that be to bill?

Also, I left the program run for 1.5 hours (my time to get to work) and had 50% of remaining power when I shut off.

I am still looking for a work around and free Direct Streaming Cab. T

Well it looks like it was posted to this site on 20 October. The billing issue is still outstanding--we just don't know yet.

And yes...this application (as with most apps that stay connected to the internet) is a bit of a battery hog. You can adjust your screen brightness and turn off your keyboard lights in an effort to conserve power.

late,
Coz

**syrguy1969** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cozboogie

Well it looks like it was posted to this site on 20 October. The billing issue is still outstanding--we just don't know yet.

late,
Coz

I think as far as billing, the only way I would be concerned is if I were with Sprint....I really don't see how they would/could charge people with other service providors. They do not have our personal/billing info, and I do not believe for a second that all the providors would get together on this (eg.:

[Sprint] "Hey VZW, I see ten of your subscribers use our TV service, would you be so kind as to place the usage charges on your bill to them, and pass it along to us?"

[VZW]: "Sure thing Sprint, we will get right on that and collect your money and pass it along to you as a curtesy, no charge to you!!!!")

Yeah.....right!!!!! ROTFLMAO

bilson · #8 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:42 PM

It's working for me with EvDo but 1x it keeps rebuffering. Haven't tried WiFi yet. Get 7000 error but retry and it works.

pringlet · #9 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 01:37 PM

Thanks for This!

I'm running Helmi_C WM 6 on Verizon and just installed this. It's working like a champ. I hit the subscribe button when the program launched and have been checking out a few of the channels.

Overall performance seems very good. A slight bit choppy over EVDO but very watchable.

I don't see how Sprint is going to be able to bill me for this since I'm not a Sprint customer, rather I'm with verizon. If anyone thinks differently please let me know.

[pt]

canospinach · #10 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 06:45 PM

FYI - I spoke to someone internally at Sprint who supposedly knows...

its my understanding after a brief conversation with someone at Sprint that the "7000" error is similiar to a web 404 error in that the channel for whatever reason (proxy server, bandwidth, who knows) just cant be connected to. Give it a bit and try again.

The Sprint TV app is simply a proprietary media browser for their streaming content. Currently sprint customers will be billed based upon their channel subscriptions (if a CSR implied or told you otherwise that you would not be billed, they were mistaken). If you dont have any extra subscriptions then the base is included in the PowerVision. Since it is only a web stream over the Data connection Verizon users at some point may or may not be charged. Sprint appears to be aware of the issue and has said they will address it "down the road" (unsure what he meant by that as far as time) and that unauthorized users will be shutoff.

I personally have used it now on 2 devices a Mogul (various OEM and custom WM6 ROMs) and an Apache (custom WM5 and WM6 ROMs) with little or no issue other than the occasional channel not being available. Best "TV" i have yet to try