So I got HBO GO working (on browser)

**FormerIphoney** · 07-29-2012, 07:13 AM

Since we aren't able to run the app from the market I decided to try it through the browser.

I side loaded this ( ) version of Adobe flash.
Then downloaded Scope browser from the market.

Install Adobe flash, then in Scope browser enable flash in settings to Auto.

Go to HBO GO website and run the desktop version through settings.
Log in to your provider... And wallah... HBO GO is running.

Then menu is not so smooth, but once you get your video playing put it in full Page View and your golden.

I know this is just a temporary fix until the app in compatible with Jellybean, but it's something.

Proof! Watching classic OZ episodes (no HD then, sucks)

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**dparrothead1** · 07-29-2012, 08:00 AM

I was able to download HBOGo using 1Mobile. Can't get this app from the Play Store. You have to use 1Mobile.com.

This app allows you to download apps the Play Store says are not compatible.

**tntdroid** · 07-29-2012, 08:29 AM

I been doing this with the stock browser not chrome and it has great playback. Nothing like the app. I was hoping you got the app to work.

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**FormerIphoney** · 07-29-2012, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by dparrothead1

I was able to download HBOGo using 1Mobile. Can't get this app from the Play Store. You have to use 1Mobile.com.

This app allows you to download apps the Play Store says are not compatible.

No sure what magic you pulled off but the app from 1mobile gets me all the way to the loading screen and just hangs forever. Any tricks?

Originally Posted by tntdroid

I been doing this with the stock browser not chrome and it has great playback. Nothing like the app. I was hoping you got the app to work.

What stock browser? I thought I chrome was the stock browser for the tab

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**ziggster** · 07-29-2012, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by dparrothead1

I was able to download HBOGo using 1Mobile. Can't get this app from the Play Store. You have to use 1Mobile.com.

This app allows you to download apps the Play Store says are not compatible.

I tried this. You download the apk & then sideload to the N7. It installs fine, but won't load any video...just sits there spinning up (like the xfinity app).

**FormerIphoney** · 07-29-2012, 10:26 AM

Exactly

SGS3 production

**1812dave** · 07-29-2012, 12:22 PM

this isn't that hard, people!! Don't a lot of you all ready run dolphin 8.5.1 and flash 11.1?

if you do, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO is turn off pop-up blocking, log into HBO go on the browser and watch to your heart's content. The only issue I've had with flash that is a bit annoying, but not a show stopper, is that Dolphin will FC if you hit "full screen" playback of a video. at least the ones I've tried (not necessarily on HBO go--just any random videos I've played).

**FormerIphoney** · 07-29-2012, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

this isn't that hard, people!! Don't a lot of you all ready run dolphin 8.5.1 and flash 11.1?

if you do, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO is turn off pop-up blocking, log into HBO go on the browser and watch to your heart's content. The only issue I've had with flash that is a bit annoying, but not a show stopper, is that Dolphin will FC if you hit "full screen" playback of a video. at least the ones I've tried (not necessarily on HBO go--just any random videos I've played).

I noticed that.. but on scope browser you can go full screen with no problem

**1812dave** · 07-29-2012, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by FormerIphoney

I noticed that.. but on scope browser you can go full screen with no problem

i understand that but I don't like that browser at all. got rid of it shortly after installing it and giving it a chance to impress me.

**Ravynmagi** · 07-29-2012, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

this isn't that hard, people!! Don't a lot of you all ready run dolphin 8.5.1 and flash 11.1?

if you do, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO is turn off pop-up blocking, log into HBO go on the browser and watch to your heart's content. The only issue I've had with flash that is a bit annoying, but not a show stopper, is that Dolphin will FC if you hit "full screen" playback of a video. at least the ones I've tried (not necessarily on HBO go--just any random videos I've played).

For some reason it is hard and I don't know why. Because I can't play Flash with Dolphin 8.5.1 with Flash side loaded. It kinda works with Firefox (but no full screen mode). Only thing that actually worked for me was side loading the stock AOSP browser, finally works.

**1812dave** · 07-29-2012, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ravynmagi

For some reason it is hard and I don't know why. Because I can't play Flash with Dolphin 8.5.1 with Flash side loaded. It kinda works with Firefox (but no full screen mode). Only thing that actually worked for me was side loading the stock AOSP browser, finally works.

did u install flash FIRST? 8.5.1 works well with flash, other than full screen video which will crash it.

firefox and flash don't play well with abc.com so I don't bother with FF any longer.

**ziggster** · 07-29-2012, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

this isn't that hard, people!! Don't a lot of you all ready run dolphin 8.5.1 and flash 11.1?

if you do, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO is turn off pop-up blocking, log into HBO go on the browser and watch to your heart's content. The only issue I've had with flash that is a bit annoying, but not a show stopper, is that Dolphin will FC if you hit "full screen" playback of a video. at least the ones I've tried (not necessarily on HBO go--just any random videos I've played).

Dolphin w/flash runs it OK (even at full screen), but not great. The app would be preferable.

**Hand_O_Death** · 07-29-2012, 01:07 PM

For what it is worth, anyone with Comcast can use the Xfinity player to access all the HBO Go content.

**dparrothead1** · 07-29-2012, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by ziggster

I tried this. You download the apk & then sideload to the N7. It installs fine, but won't load any video...just sits there spinning up (like the xfinity app).

Sorry, I guess you have to be rooted to use 1Mobile.

**ziggster** · 07-29-2012, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Hand_O_Death

For what it is worth, anyone with Comcast can use the Xfinity player to access all the HBO Go content.

Thanks for that. I didn't realize it was all of the content.

**Ravynmagi** · 07-29-2012, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

did u install flash FIRST? 8.5.1 works well with flash, other than full screen video which will crash it.

firefox and flash don't play well with abc.com so I don't bother with FF any longer.

Yes, I always install Flash first and the browser last. Videos load, but never play.

**Irvgotti** · 07-29-2012, 07:30 PM

If you read dolphins app description it says it won't play well worth flash considering they are moving away from flash.

**1812dave** · 07-29-2012, 08:04 PM

Perhaps something else on your phone is conflicting. It SHOULD work.

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**ziggster** · 07-29-2012, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Irvgotti

If you read dolphins app description it says it won't play well worth flash considering they are moving away from flash.

I think Dolphin 8.5.1 is the last version that will work with flash. That's what I use & it runs with no problems at all.

**Irvgotti** · 07-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by ziggster

I think Dolphin 8.5.1 is the last version that will work with flash. That's what I use & it runs with no problems at all.

Lucky. Mine just fc =( I hate chrome and now I have to use the regular browser.

**paulsam7** · 07-30-2012, 07:40 AM

Here's what I'm running (thanks to another thread about HBO Go):

Flash installed.
Firefox Aurora.
Firefox "Phony" plugin to fool HBO into thinking I'm using a Desktop machine.

I get the same interface as on my PC - only drawback is that it doesn't respond very well to touch, so I have to use my Bluetooth keyboard.