YouTube Streaming Mobile: Part II (7/14/07)

[Malatesta]

Okay folks, here is another method to stream Youtube (if you're really into that kinda thing, personally...I ain't... )

This uses TCPMP 0.81 (or the older 0.7x series) and will stream via the real YouTube site, as opposed to the "mobile".

It's also a bit more simple, has better quality, more available videos.
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(1) Download THIS FILE

(2) Install TCPMP (if you don't already have it)

(3) Copy the codec files (AAC is optional) to the \Player directory

(4) Change your TCPMP settings (Options, Settings, Buffering, Preload at underrun to 5%). I found 10% is fine too.

(5) Make sure under Options->Settings->File Associations that the box next to "M3U" is checked

(6) Go to http://www.tinytube.it/mobile.aspx and search for youtube videos, choose Search "youtube" and "Play with TCPMP"

Give props to zbop for doing the hardworkd of relaying this to TreoCentral!! (original thread)

Also, from zbop:

EDIT: You will need to periodically cleanup the leftover playlist files (.m3u) that are in the "\My Documents" folder on your Treo.

Also, the search site is a little buggy. You will get ASPX errors or "file not found" errors if you:
- enter a search string that returns no videos
- if your session times out
- if it doesn't correctly parse the video-ID from the .swf file.
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Sample Pic: This is what Youtube is good for. TCPMP, full-screen. Note this will look better on any other WM device, since the Treo has, ahem limited resolution.