HBO GO now on Nexus 7 ...

**grobe** · 08-30-2012, 03:54 PM

...an update today has it working on Jellybean. I was seriously bummed when I got my Nexus 7 and that app wasn't available. Pretty happy about this.

**creccaj1** · 08-30-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by grobe

...an update today has it working on Jellybean. I was seriously bummed when I got my Nexus 7 and that app wasn't available. Pretty happy about this.

I went to install it on the first day and saw that it wasn't compatible and I was slightly pissed. They took forever to get it to work on ICS as well.

**dmmarck** · 08-30-2012, 04:36 PM

Yeah it's a good app, can't wait to put the iPad away lol

**1812dave** · 08-30-2012, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by grobe

...an update today has it working on Jellybean. I was seriously bummed when I got my Nexus 7 and that app wasn't available. Pretty happy about this.

ah, it still doesn't install... (see my thread)

**dmmarck** · 08-30-2012, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

ah, it still doesn't install... (see my thread)

Even when it says it's compatible? I'll find out once Horn finishes.

**1812dave** · 08-30-2012, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by dmmarck

Even when it says it's compatible? I'll find out once Horn finishes.

it says it isn't compatible, on my nexus 7. AAMOF I can't even find it via searching the Play Store. I can only get the HBO Go app page by choosing it from my list of previous android apps (it is on my Bionic).

**dmmarck** · 08-30-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

it says it isn't compatible, on my nexus 7. AAMOF I can't even find it via searching the Play Store. I can only get the HBO Go app page by choosing it from my list of previous android apps (it is on my Bionic).

Weird. I did it from the browser. FWIW, AC was able to get it to DL because they have a review it on their page.

**1812dave** · 08-30-2012, 04:53 PM

i can run HBO Go in a browser, but I can't get the app from the playstore. if you know of link to sideload, I'm all "ears".

**dmmarck** · 08-30-2012, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

i can run HBO go FROM a browser, but I can't get the app from the playstore. if you know of link to sideload, I'm all "ears".

No need to sideload. Go to here ==>

Select your Nexus 7 and download away. It should download, it did on mine.

**1812dave** · 08-30-2012, 05:01 PM

awesome. installed. playing a video now. THANKS! (and I was about to share this link: which states that they REMOVED Jelly Bean support !!!

**1812dave** · 08-30-2012, 05:04 PM

it's a shame that the video is jerky, unlike Netflix. darn it. better than nothing, but I'd prefer that I not have to feel like I'm watching an old Charlie Chaplin flick.

**dmmarck** · 08-30-2012, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

it's a shame that the video is jerky, unlike Netflix. darn it. better than nothing, but I'd prefer that I not have to feel like I'm watching an old Charlie Chaplin flick.

Yeah it's like that on the iPad too, unfortunately.

**grobe** · 08-30-2012, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by dave1812dave

it's a shame that the video is jerky, unlike Netflix. darn it. better than nothing, but I'd prefer that I not have to feel like I'm watching an old Charlie Chaplin flick.

Yeah, I have noticed the difference also using the two streaming services on my Xbox. Netflix is pretty solid, but HBO has some quality issues to work on. I don't know what they are doing differently, but since the HBO app is pretty new I assume they are going to improve it as it ages. Some great content on HBO, however so it is bearable for now.

**Tyndall** · 09-01-2012, 02:43 PM

working great for me.

**eneisch** · 09-02-2012, 07:31 AM

Was able to search the Play store, install without issue and play videos. Video I watched (Veep) was smooth, but I have a 25mb internet connection.

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**Nychotxxx** · 09-02-2012, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by dmmarck

Yeah it's like that on the iPad too, unfortunately.

Hmmm not on my ipad3. Smoooooth as butter.

**1812dave** · 09-02-2012, 10:27 AM

my internet is just as fast as yours so that's not the issue. Netflix plays great on my n7 as I said before

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**Ivanamanation#IM** · 09-02-2012, 10:38 AM

Does Netflix and HBO GO playback 720/1080p video? I watched 1 video on each service and it doesn't seem to be HD crispy like my living room TV. Am I expecting too much from my little N7?

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**1812dave** · 09-02-2012, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by cashiskingnyc

Does Netflix and HBO GO playback 720/1080p video? I watched 1 video on each service and it doesn't seem to be HD crispy like my living room TV. Am I expecting too much from my little N7?

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netflix is as APPARENTLY sharp as on my bigscreen tv, but i don't know the resolution. it's very impressive. it might even be just 720, but it looks awesome regardless of the specs. the only thing I would like to see is more vibrant color, but hey, for $250 bucks, and with good off-axis viewing, I'm not complaining

**Sapient** · 11-16-2012, 09:15 AM

Was given a Nexus 7 as a gift today. The Play store says that HBO GO is not compatible. Is this because the N7 is now running Android 4.2?

**lyate** · 11-16-2012, 09:33 AM

I suspect so! HBO Go ran fine on 4.1.2, but when I upgraded to 4.2, I got sound with no video.

Totally disgusted with the look and feel of 4.2; I flashed 4.1.2 back on to my Nexus 7, and I'm much happier!

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**MHBlink8** · 11-16-2012, 01:19 PM

I emailed HBO about the app and this is the response I got, so it looks like they are working on it now.

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. The HBO GO/MAX GO App does not currently support Android 4.2. Please stay tuned as a new version of the application with support for Android 4.2 is coming soon!

Thank you,
The HBO GO Team