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DIRECTV App for Android Tablets v1.1.3: Initial Release Discussion

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#104 ·
I went to the Google App Store to get the latest version of DirecTv Android App for Tablets and downloaded what was presented, ver 1.1.3 to my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. The date on it is 3/7/13.

I've been playing with it for well over a week and cannot get streaming to work. Keep getting technical issues error 5101 although I can stream trailers with no problems.

Called d* tech support and got what I considered to be the run around. Was told there were connection issues and d* was working on them and I should keep trying. Checked the discussion threads on d* web site and found that this problem has been around for a while.

So:

What is the most current ver of the Android app for tablets? Is it 1.1.3 or 2.2.3? If its 2.2.3, how do I get it into my device?

Does the most current ver stream with Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1?

Any info or help will be appreciated.
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#105 ·
Golfman said:
What is the most current ver of the Android app for tablets? Is it 1.1.3 or 2.2.3? If its 2.2.3, how do I get it into my device?

Does the most current ver stream with Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1?

Any info or help will be appreciated.
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1.1.3 is the latest for Android tablets. 2.2.3 is a different app, designed for phones (and available for tablets, as well).

The tablet app does live streaming on my Nook Color running CyanogenMod10 (Android 4.1.2 Jellybean) but it isn't great (resolution and lip sync issues). Other functions work quite well. I had to sideload in order to install it.

I just checked my phone and the version there is 2.4.3 (probably updated since that thread was started).
 
#106 ·
Model #GT-P7510
Android Version: 3.1

Getting the following error message when I try to launch the program:

"The application DIRECTV (process.com.directv.navigator) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again"

Then given the option of "Force Close" or "Report".

Any idea as to what is causing this?

Marlen
 
#112 ·
Sorry folks but I find this app useless on my moto Xoom. I don't want a glorified remote. I want to stream live TV and watch shows from my dvr.

I use my windows phone 8 to set recordings when not at home.

I'm a bit disappointed in this.
 
#114 ·
Side loaded to my Nexus 7 since the day it was released.

At this point it would be hard to live without the application; I use it all the time!

The 'Quick Tune List' is the fastest way to change channels. I don't use the DirecTV remote much if ever at this point.

LiveTV works well but it does re-buffer a tad at home. Does not re-buffer often but it will do so every few minutes. Smooth as butter from a few hot spots I have tried outside of my home. Still the 'LiveTV' is a great option and I use it a good deal as well. Other than the small buffer issue I have no issues of any kind with this application. It is pure heaven! :)

Only had to obtain the pkg file and set settings/security option to allow loading of packages from sources other than the play store.

And no--- my Nexus 7 is not rooted!

NOT ROOTED AND NO WORK AROUND'S USED OTHER THAN SIDE LOADING

I have attached a screen shot to show how it looks on my Nexus 7.

Model: Nexus 7 (32G)
OS: Android 4.2.2
 

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#116 ·
Has anyone gotten a Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 10.1 model GT-P5113 running Android ver. 4.1.1 to successfully stream anything other than trailers. So far this thing has been a big disappointment.

When I first start it up I get a black GUI with the message "Unfortunately, DIRECTV has stopped" and 2 buttons, one labeled "Report" and the other labeled "OK". Then hit OK and restart the app and it comes up as it should.

When trying to play content I get a connection error with code 5101.
 
#117 ·
On my HP Touchpad the app installs fine but I can only access 2 live channels (audience and axs.TV). The rest are greyed out. Any ideas?
 
#118 ·
pdawg17 said:
On my HP Touchpad the app installs fine but I can only access 2 live channels (audience and axs.TV). The rest are greyed out. Any ideas?
are you connected to your home wifi and does your home network have your hd-dvr or genie connected to it?

only on the go channels will be available to stream if the app can not your hd-dvr or genie.
 
#119 ·
dorfd1 said:
are you connected to your home wifi and does your home network have your hd-dvr or genie connected to it?

only on the go channels will be available to stream if the app can not your hd-dvr or genie.
Yes both boxes are on the network. The weird thing is my iPhone app allows streaming of all channels fine. Its just the touchpad that can't seem to realize I am on the home network.
 
#120 ·
grog said:
Side loaded to my Nexus 7 since the day it was released.

At this point it would be hard to live without the application; I use it all the time!

The 'Quick Tune List' is the fastest way to change channels. I don't use the DirecTV remote much if ever at this point.

LiveTV works well but it does re-buffer a tad at home. Does not re-buffer often but it will do so every few minutes. Smooth as butter from a few hot spots I have tried outside of my home. Still the 'LiveTV' is a great option and I use it a good deal as well. Other than the small buffer issue I have no issues of any kind with this application. It is pure heaven! :)

Only had to obtain the pkg file and set settings/security option to allow loading of packages from sources other than the play store.

And no--- my Nexus 7 is not rooted!

NOT ROOTED AND NO WORK AROUND'S USED OTHER THAN SIDE LOADING

I have attached a screen shot to show how it looks on my Nexus 7.

Model: Nexus 7 (32G)
OS: Android 4.2.2
Best source for the apk file? I have the N7 and would love to side load. I have the full blown app on my iPad and I love it!! But I would love to have it on my N7 as well.
 
#121 ·
I am running the app on a 7 inch Galaxy Tab2.

I love the app and almost everything works great.

I am having problems getting the recording options to "take".

I have tried to change them but they always revert back to the original setting.

For example I have tried to change the default to "keep until I delete" but it won't stay.

I have also tried to add 30 minutes to a recording but it always reverts back to stop on time.

Any ideas?
 
#124 ·
I like the app, but two things that would make it indespensable woud be (as mentioned before) let me stream recorded shows when I'm withibn my home network. I don't have a tv in my bedroom, and often use my tablet there, it would be nice to be able to watch shows I've previously recorded. The live streaming is nice, but i would guess few people savvy enough to use the tablet app warch very little live tv anyways hehe.

The other feature that would be nice woud be managing series passes on it. We can see our recordings and schedule new ones, but would be nice to delete or change the options on existing ones.
 
#126 ·
DirecTV lets you stream live versions of any of the channles they have the content rights to do so.

Last I knew Time Warner let you watch any channel they carried, and they were getting sued over that since they don't specifically have the rights to be streaming some of those channels (they evidently thought if they had the right to broadcast the channel, they could stream it too, and the channels feel otherwise).
 
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