Proxy servers and iP**er outside of UK etc

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Every now and again I run out of things to watch on my laptop when abroad, so I turn on the hotel TV and find myself watching the same BBC World news or CNN news reports over and over.

When that happens, I normally try and set up FoxyProxy so I can watch iP***er etc. I usually spend about an hour trying to get the damn thing working before giving up and heading to the minibar!

I have never, ever found a working UK internet enabled proxy in probably 4 years. I don't know if I am just not using Foxyproxy correctly, or if proxies are that hard to find.

Anyway, long story short... has anyone used a proxy server on the Vega. Is so, which software did you use and more importantly which proxy and how did you set it up?!

It is possible, but unfortunately that is illegal. You are not allowed to watch bbc iplayer outside of the uk. I think this might break the site rules, and a mod might close the thread. Giving you info on how to circumvent might get me into trouble too. Sorry i cant help, but rules are rules

Circumventing a corporations draconian T&C's have never seemed to be too much of an issue for XDA. If it was, I'm not entirely sure it would be in existence

Nonetheless, edited...!

PS - The irony of being warned about legality by a member with your username is not lost on me

Ah, ganjaman just uses hemp to make phone/tablet covers.

what else could one do with that plant?

back on topic, there must be ways of obtaining foreign proxies, which in itself isnt naughty. As you could use this for many reasons.

Or is it that ipla yer recognises that fact and blocks ones attempt?

If the request is about the player then, fine, not allowed, but surely the proxy question is valid?

Playing devils advocate.

Rgds

Lok

The problem I encounter is actually connecting to a valid proxy, before even typing in a URL. As I said, I don't know if its an issue with FoxyProxy or the list of proxies that I work my way through on Google.

I was hoping to hear that somebody had successfully connected to a proxy server using Android. I can then test it myself, then go off and find a valid UK proxy with the knowledge that at least the program works as it should!

Not sure if you have seen this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=766569. Just have to find a good proxy list. Works on are vegas

Asking the question in a different way is all you had to do. Sorry if you took it the wrong way, i just dont want xda dev to have illegal content, and worst being kicked out for suppling it.

As orlok said, i am in the uk, its cases for my tablet only

Unfortunately some countries have draconian laws, like here.