Work Around for Mobile YouTube Streaming on Windows Mobile
As you know since YouTube made available http://m.youtube.com , not all the WM devices can take advantage of this new mobile streaming service as we mentioned HERE!
The good friends at XDA Developer forum have managed to extract the HTC Streaming Media Player for Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 based Pocket PC and Smartphone devices.
The HTC Streaming player supports RTSP streaming protocol. HTCs Streaming Media Player is a free application pre-installed on the latest Windows Mobile 6 HTC devices that allows you to watch streaming RSTP/3GP audio/video media.
You can download HTC Streaming Media Player HERE!. The CAB file also contains registry keys for 3GP MIME type so that when you click a streaming video link in your mobile browser, the HTC streaming media player is launched.
[Update: The DLL file pack is no longer available for download - If anybody can find the new link - Please let us know! - READ comment # 29 ]
If you get an some error about components not found or missing, you might require this DLL file pack that contains the following system files required by the player:
- AYGSHELL.dll
- COREDLL.dll
- ImageDLL.dll
- ole32.dll
- OLEAUT32.dll VerInfou.dll
- WININET.dll WS2.dll
These files need to be placed under the \Windows directory of your mobile device. If you get a warning about replacing existing files, DO NOT proceed.
[Source XDA-Developer Via Tech[Dot]Blog]
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Sweet, works like a champ on my Sprint HTC-Mogul.
From what I know, most (if not all) of those DLL files are default in WM5, but not necessarily in older OS. However, some functionality support in those DLL files may differ across manufacturers, which may cause a little inconvenience at times.
Everytime I install it my X51v locks up and I have to do a hard reset. Thank goodness for SPB Backup. Anyone else having trouble with this on their Axim?
Larry,
What step that looked up your Axim? The CAB file install or the DLL Copy
Did the Copy give you warning about replacing them?
Tried in Blackjack. when i installed dll i copied all of them and pasted them into folder. when it asked about replacing the ones i already had i said no. it put in the ones i did not have. works fine on blackjack. on m.youtube.com
When I installed the CAB my ipaq told me that it was made for a previous version of Windows. m.youtube did not work, so I tried to launch the streaming video right from the icon in my docs. When I did that the error was that “streaming player” is not a valid pocket PC application?
I am running Windows mobile 2003 se, version 4.21.1088
thanks for the htc streaming media player and the DLLs links. Now I can view videos from m.youtube.com on my xv6700 (verizon) running windows mobile 5. works great.
Thanks for all the help! Adding the missing DLLs links made all the difference. I can run the m.youtube.com videos on my MDA now.
using tmobile dash w/wm6..xda cab file seem to install ok..player there..when try to play youtube vid..get… looking for network then connecting then cant find network or nada..not sure what it means/if doing something wrong..connecting via wifi..can someone help out?
Works ok on my T-MO Dash/wm6…. youtube is too slow on T-Mo EGDE network but wifi no problemo! thnx for the link!
fantastic!!! i have been searching for an hour, finally found your site. this works perfectly on my t-mob dash, thank you!
Installed on Imate JAQ – getting message not a supported file type, any ideas?
Thanks
Bob, Did you copy the cab file first on to your JAQ?
sorry i’m late to the party-i installed the cab and dlls on my ppc (samsung sch-i760 with wm6 on verizon) and it ALMOST works. when i click on a mobile youtube link it opens the htc program and buffers up to around 99% and then quits. does anyone have any suggestions? I’ve reset, uninstalled, reinstalled, everything i can think of, but with no different result.
DLL link is broken!
Installed on my Sprint HTC Mogul – works perfectly. Thanks
Not sure if it matters but I’m running the 11-18-07 ROM update.
Installed on my Sprint HTC Mogul – works perfectly. No DLLs required. Not sure if it matters but I’m running the 11-18-07 ROM update.
Thanks for the information.
Sorry, I can’t download the DLL files.
The download error is:
“The quickkey you provided for file download was invalid. This is usually caused because the file is no longer stored on Mediafire. This occurs when the file is removed by the originating user or Mediafire.”
Hi
I installed the cab file on my Mogul and it works perfectly and I am using the old ROM version. I recommend this solution to the Windows Mobile users.
DLL link still down. program will not startup itself. I’m using a Samsung I760 with Verizon. I will check back later to see if there is a fix posted.
Sorry Xris, I no longer have them. Hopefully a reader can share!
I just tryed to install the .cab file on my mogul HTC and is was unsucsessful please help.
Works Great On My Mogul!! Its Much Better Than The WM6 Media Player.
The Dlls link not working. Is there any chance you could sent it to me. Thank You!
Billy, Sorry I don’t have them handy. Perhaps some readers could jump in and help!
Yea if someone can offer to send them that would be great. The link is still down it says. Dont know whats up, please fix moderators.
I have the Alltel version of the HTC mogul with mobile 6 and when I click on the Streaming Media.cab file I get this: “Installation of RvBCrS_HTC_Streaming_Media.cab was unsuccessful” Any suggestions?
purple_duckk – try soft reset
As far as the DLL’s – they can be downloaded from RapidShare here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/40153298/YouTube_Tools.rar
just a quick question does anybody know how to slow down the audio it is about a second and a half to fast
also can you make the quality better because in full screen it is not clear
Can anybody help me out here? i can’t play youtube on my htc at home Wifi Network, everything else works fine, ( i have HTC streaming media preinstalled ). But strangely, my Htc touch connects to youtube at my office network.
Will really appreciate if somebody can help here.
Thanks
Hm. didn’t work on my verizon xv6700. The program won’t load, and I can’t copy dll files into \windows. The system won’t let me.
Hi,I’m using Toshiba G500 Portege with WM5, the solution really works!Thanks!
Hi i’m using the HTC 6800 I downloaded the cab installed it, updated the dll files, and when I slect a movie from youtube the HTC streaming media player pops up, says connecting… then says “unknown error” and closes the HTC player. Any help would be greatly apreciated.
I have a UbiQuio 503G (WM6). This solution works in that I am able to open streaming media from YouTube, but the video has a lot of artifacts and appear in double image. I can play all other local media files fine. Thanks.
i have a tmobile dash wm6 and i instaleld the player but when i open m.youtube.com i get cannot find network whats up any help plz!!! TY
I installed it on my T-MO Wing w/wm6 yeah that one it seems to work but when I try to put in a url it keeps sayin invailed url help
Hi Jason (Comment#32) did you find any solution for your problem? I am having same issue with my HTC Media player. It works fine on office wifi network but can’t find network on home wifi. Let me know if you find anything on this issue.
Thanks in advance
nilesh
Hey guys i have a tmobile dash wm6 installed the program fine but when i go to stream a movie the program opens then said failed to find network. any help would be apreciated.
I have the htc6800,and it works perfectly for youtube.
Awesome! this thing works like a charm. with Rev A, it loads the video in less than 3 secs. It’s faster than anything i’ve seen. had no problem installing the program.
Hi Brandon Comment #37.
Did you get a solution for your problem. I am using Telus HTC P4000 and I am have the same problem when trying to view a video. Its says “Connecting…” and then “Failed to Find Network”. I can browse the internet and read my email fine and all…
Thanks!
Antay
I got mine to finally work. It’s because TELUS is blocking the streaming. I was able to connect to my wireless network at home and it works like a charm!! Cool software. Thanks!!!
An Tay
My solution to the “failed to Find Network” problem.
I have a HTC Touch Cruise which already came with HTC streaming media client so I didn’t have to re-install anything.
To get around this for the Rogers Network in Canada, I switched from the internet.com APN to the VPN.com APN.
hi guys, when ever i try to view a vid. from you tube i get this error:
An unknown error
0x8007274d has occurred
I down loaded the dll packs and the cab file.
I was curious to where should the dll files be placed and where should the cab file be placed?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks David.
Try http://m.vtap.com to search and stream any video on the net. The video plays on Windows Media Player and not additional software is needed.
Does anyone know how I can stream youtube video on Sony Ericsson G900? It got Symbian OS. Thanks
Hello, i have an i-mate JAQ, can the HTC streaming media player work for my phone. I’ll be glad to have any suggestion.
Hey m.vtap is awesome, Decent video quality….youtube is not that great to start with, but on my Mogul vtap worked like a charm, very decent video and audio. I searched all day for this and finally, it works!! I am using the Mogul ROM Rev0 not the latest update.
? ? ? HTC P400(TELUS) YOUTUBE SOLUTION ? ? ?
THE SOLUTION IS ACTUALLY VERY, VERY SIMPLE. SIMPLY CONNECT TO THE INTERNET USING ANY AVAILABLE WI-FI CONNECTION….(instructions) START > SETTINGS> CONNECTIONS(TAB)> WI-FI…. At this point you select any wi-fi available in your area and rejoice at being able to watch youtube videos on your awesome phone! It seems that TELUS has decided to do this to reduce the bandwidth used by this web site. I don’t blame them and anyways the videos run completely smooth when you increase the buffer size to 25 seconds. ENJOY!!
Moto Q-WM5: Get the streaming media player from above and install it – then download these dll’s http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=42536&d=1183066320 – requires joining xda. Put dll’s in windows directory but do not overwrite.
I have my MOTOROLA ve538 and it works to brows YOUTUBE!!
Another alternative is by using skyfire browser. you can simply go to http://www.youtube.com (not m.youtube.com)and it’s really fast
You can download and convert YouTube video with Video Sharer
http://www.asharer.com/
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