[APP] Sky Go for Android (UK ONLY)
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My HTC Desire is S-OFF and Sky Go works fully with the stock kernel and ROM. Make sure you install Voodoo OTA BEFORE you install skygo_test.apk to get it working.
On a separate note I think we need to create an invite only thread where people can work on this hack, as Sky devs are probably viewing whats on here and writing their updates around blocking whats been created.
Can confirm this works for me too, at work until tonight, so had a look for/proc/config.gz with root explorer and it's not visible, but will pull and upload it tonight if no one else beats me to it.
Also noticed that if I temp unroot with a cf root kernel, then reboot then it stays unrooted, but with speedmod it re-roots itself after every reboot, don't know it that's relevant.
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Thank you, where do I get just the stock lph kernel from ?
I'm presuming I run rootkeeper before the flash of the unrooted kernel otherwise how does the root stick ?
Is there a cwm flashable stock lph anywhere ? my mac doesn't play nicely with Odin.
thank you
malty
Ahh - thanks for that - I was going to post to find out the answer to this.
I too had rooted my phone using CF-root and to get Sky Go working have flashed the Stock kernal for my Stock Rom (Gingerbread 2.3.4 on an unbranded CPW phone). I am not going to mess with my Rom until there is an Official ICS Rom, but enough of that.
Whilst I was warned that flashing the Stock kernal would mean recovery would be lost, I have flashed, got Sky Go working - woohoo! and would confirm that the ability to backup and/or recover using either CWM or Rom Manager is lost.
OK some questions: -
1. So all I need to do is flash my original CF-root file in Odin and I am back to where I started? In other words, if I mess up flashing then CWM will see my backup made just before flashing the Stock kernal?
2. Having tried to flash CWM whilst using the Stock kernal in CWM have I messed up? Before I try this can I be sure that after flashing CF-root again, will CWM automatically then be able to backup and Restore?
Finally - a big thanks to all the guys who have made the Sky Go app work - I watched the footy over the week end using it and it was marvellous
I just hope a better solution will be on it's way in the not too distant future
Find it in intratech thread on xda. Just have root turned on before you flash, root itself is not in the kernel it is just something that the kernel injects to your rom.
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Ahh - thanks for that - I was going to post to find out the answer to this.
I too had rooted my phone using CF-root and to get Sky Go working have flashed the Stock kernal for my Stock Rom (Gingerbread 2.3.4 on an unbranded CPW phone). I am not going to mess with my Rom until there is an Official ICS Rom, but enough of that.
Whilst I was warned that flashing the Stock kernal would mean recovery would be lost, I have flashed, got Sky Go working - woohoo! and would confirm that the ability to backup and/or recover using either CWM or Rom Manager is lost.
OK some questions: -
1. So all I need to do is flash my original CF-root file in Odin and I am back to where I started? In other words, if I mess up flashing then CWM will see my backup made just before flashing the Stock kernal?
2. Having tried to flash CWM whilst using the Stock kernal in CWM have I messed up? Before I try this can I be sure that after flashing CF-root again, will CWM automatically then be able to backup and Restore?
Finally - a big thanks to all the guys who have made the Sky Go app work - I watched the footy over the week end using it and it was marvellous
I just hope a better solution will be on it's way in the not too distant future
Yes to use recovery you will need to flash cf-root back, it will be able to see all your backups fine then.
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Thank you - that is a huge relief
As I have said, I haven't messed with my Rom - if I did that I would then have to tinker about with my phone for hours getting it to work like it does, which is "perfect" right now.
Seems you can tinker with your kernal to your hearts desire without affecting anything at all with your phone, like "Home Screens" etal.
I will stick for now but will flash back if I encounter problems with Sky Go not working or if a better way of getting it to work emerges, without the need to flash a Stock kernal.
Ah, can't do it from my work laptop as I don't have access to the command prompt so will not be able to do it today. I'll leave for Ferraridave as offered lower down.
Just checked my mates jail broken iPhone ... same problem ... only sky news no premium channels
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Thank you, all done. Flashed the stock kernel in ODIN, retained root, hid it and sky working fine.
I've never been without cwm recovery but I can always flash the kernel back with odin if I need it.
much thanks again.
malty
What app hides my root? For xperia play R800i, I've looked every were and can't find it in the market. I can only get sky news on the sky go app.
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So in summary this app is working if using the stock hboot and you hide your root using OTA before installing the apk and whilst using skygo. Can I take from this I can use a custom rom if all the afore mentioned is in place and if this is the case then which roms will support by skygo.
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This is working on stock rom for listed device by SKY. Also it is working on some device not listed by SKY and yes to OTA hindinG the root. It all depends on your device have a look at the spread sheet to see what is working note there maybe device working which are not listed but its a start for you. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnLqAJT56SsbdGI2QWJYV1dodFpaWWk3QnkxLWNxN0E#gid=0
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14Sky Go More than 2 Devices
!!EDIT!! Some people have been finding when you create a new account when following this guide, the new account has the devices from the first account replicated into it, any modifications to the devices in the new account affect the original account, I am sorry but I think this is what is "meant" to happen when a new account is created. I dont know of any fix for this unfortunately. !!EDIT!!
Hey Guys, I made a post earlier in this thread stating I knew how to get round the 2 device restriction, several people messaged me asking me for instructions on how to do so, I didnt realise so many people had been restricted by it, however, I was at work and couldnt post a follow up then so here it is.
I am not sure where I should post this, but this thread seems a good enough place at the moment as here is where people will be looking at information about the android sky go app so here goes:
I am not sure if this should be possible via the sky system or whether its just a very unpublished "feature" but you dont have to do anything dodgy to do this, I noticed it was possible when i was setting up an additional user for my housemate.
Basically the gist of this workaround makes use of the ability to link multiple sky user accounts together, if you know how to create sky user accounts, the solution is as simple as to create some more accounts and add more devices to the other accounts. for those who dont know how to do that I have more details below.
I am not sure whether this works for people who pay for the online subscription rather than have the sky service installed in their house. I have sky installed and it works for me.
!!EDIT!! It seems people who only have sky go subscription cannot perform the verify your sky id step and therefore cannot create additional users, not sure if this applies to everyone but quote below from skimminstones says it doesnt work for him with just a sky go subscription !!EDIT!!
Go here and login using your original Sky ID /password:
(I dont think I can post links yet so you will have to make the link)
https:// skyid. sky .com/signin/mysky
Go to Profile & Settings > Additional Users
Click setup an additional user.
Follow the steps to setting up a new user, you need another email address and thats about it really.
Login on the unregistered device with the newly created sky ID/pw
you will now be able to register 2 new devices to this account, the original account will still have the two devices registered.
you can have 9 additional users so 10 accounts in total, meaning you actually register 20 devices, more than most people will need I would think
Good luck, hope this helps those that where being restricted by two devices.
Please avoid replying to this comment in this thread, pm me replies and I will edit this post with information on peoples success with this if you would like. I dont want to hijack this thread at all as really want to see the Sky go app working on my phone.
If a mod wants me to move this somewhere else I am more than happy to do so, but I dont think XDA has a specific sky forum :S14
Interesting link - I think I know why this is happening, let me try something, I'll upload it in a bit.
EDIT: Try the 0.1.3 version. I can't test this at the moment for wi-fi only device, but the app runs without a problem on my phone.11
Looks like this error is "live viewing general error" - has it ever worked? Could be temporary on their side.
Right, here's an updated version that should get people further on wi-fi only devices. Not expecting any video still yet though. There's more of you than I expected!
Usual disclaimers apply: I'm not responsible if your cat runs away, your device gets bricked, Sky send you a bill for "those channels" and your wife finds out. Use this at your own risk.9The .apk is below, please report whether it works.
According to Sky it should only work on:
HTC Desire
HTC Desire S
HTC Desire HD
HTC Incredible
HTC Sensation
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung Galaxy S II.
And it only works on Froyo (2.2) and Gingerbread (2.3), so no ICS yet using the official app.
There are also some issues with root and DRM begin not able to see some content.
credit to Sky for the app.
credit to gumbald for the upload.
SGSIIs look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22821145
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