On your original post, you mention that 8100's running EDGE will unofficially work. I keep getting an error message from the download site saying my phone is not supported. I there a way around this?
SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry Public Beta Released
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As we announced back on December 18th, we planned to have SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry in public beta for 12/30. It is 12/30 right now, at least on the east coast, and we've uploaded SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry v0.5.0.3 and made it available to the public. Users can visit http://mobile.slingmedia.com/ from their BlackBerry to install the software. (We're not making a desktop installer available as part of the public beta at this time to reduce the support issues, OTA installs only.) As previously announced, the officially supported devices are the Pearl 8120, Pearl Flip 8220, Curve 8320, 8820, Curve 8900, and Bold 9000. Unofficially the EDGE-only 8100, 8110, 8300, 8310, 8800, and 8810 will also work. All models must have firmware revision 4.5 or later to install SlingPlayer Mobile.
Sharon and I will be working the Sling Media booth at CES next week. So if any of you will be attending feel free to drop by and say hello. I believe we're currently scheduled for the afternoons of the first, third, and fourth days, and the morning of the second.
Sharon and I will be working the Sling Media booth at CES next week. So if any of you will be attending feel free to drop by and say hello. I believe we're currently scheduled for the afternoons of the first, third, and fourth days, and the morning of the second.
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December 30, 2008 3:58 PM
Do you have firmware 4.5 or later? If not, you'll get the message that you're not supported.
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December 30, 2008 4:10 PM
MegaZone said: OK, the BB is connected to the WiFi. In the SPM BB settings you set it to connect over 'WiFi' to force it. When you start SPM can you log into Sling Accounts?
Yes, I can log into the sling account. I went to BB settings and set to WI-FI. I log in and then it retrieves SB's. It tries toi connect but I get the message "Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again"
The internet connection is working because I can browse.
BTW, Thanks for your help and more thanks for getting the BBplayer out. I have been waiting over a year. A litlle more work and I'll be there!
December 30, 2008 4:10 PM
MegaZone said: OK, the BB is connected to the WiFi. In the SPM BB settings you set it to connect over 'WiFi' to force it. When you start SPM can you log into Sling Accounts?
Yes, I can log into the sling account. I went to BB settings and set to WI-FI. I log in and then it retrieves SB's. It tries toi connect but I get the message "Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again"
The internet connection is working because I can browse.
BTW, Thanks for your help and more thanks for getting the BBplayer out. I have been waiting over a year. A litlle more work and I'll be there!
December 30, 2008 4:23 PM
I just tried to download firmware version 4.5 from Blackberry, but it said I am already running the most current version. When I check options/about, it says v4.2.1.107. Does this make sense?
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December 30, 2008 4:29 PM
mikemaheno said: Yes, I can log into the sling account. I went to BB settings and set to WI-FI. I log in and then it retrieves SB's. It tries toi connect but I get the message "Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again" The internet connection is working because I can browse. BTW, Thanks for your help and more thanks for getting the BBplayer out. I have been waiting over a year. A litlle more work and I'll be there!OK, it sounds like you might be experiencing the loopback issue a number of others have had - your router is blocking loopback connections. There are a few threads in the BlackBerry forum under the Forums here that explain it in detail and how to determine if that is really the issue.
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December 30, 2008 4:31 PM
zh2oson said: I just tried to download firmware version 4.5 from Blackberry, but it said I am already running the most current version. When I check options/about, it says v4.2.1.107. Does this make sense?That's definitely not the latest. You may need to use non-standard channels to get newer firmware if your carrier hasn't released it, but it is definitely available. Look at some recent posts on Crackberry.com
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December 30, 2008 5:01 PM
MegaZone said:mikemaheno said: Yes, I can log into the sling account. I went to BB settings and set to WI-FI. I log in and then it retrieves SB's. It tries toi connect but I get the message "Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again" The internet connection is working because I can browse. BTW, Thanks for your help and more thanks for getting the BBplayer out. I have been waiting over a year. A litlle more work and I'll be there!OK, it sounds like you might be experiencing the loopback issue a number of others have had - your router is blocking loopback connections. There are a few threads in the BlackBerry forum under the Forums here that explain it in detail and how to determine if that is really the issue.
I went back and read the threads. I'm sorry, but I don't understand what I should do. I went into the router a Linksys WRT54GL and can't find anything referencing loopback. I'm lost.
Again it the BBSPL works great on mobile network, but won't on local WI-FI. It goes through the process. It locates the WI-Fi then tries to connect and nothing.WRT54GLRT54GL
December 30, 2008 5:03 PM
Thank you. I am working on tracking down the latest firmware version. I'll let you know how things work once I get 4.5 installed.
December 30, 2008 5:16 PM
MegaZone said: You need to use SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 to manage the Slingboxes in Sling Accounts and to create favorites. The equivalent for Mac OS is still in development, as is a web-based interface. If you can't use SP2.0 you can still use SPM BB by not logging into Sling Accounts and entering the Slingboxes locally instead.Not to sound too stupid...but how do I do that? I know you're getting pounded......but with the 2.0 now my sling at home isn't even working...if I can access through here, at least I'll be good in the meantime
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December 30, 2008 6:46 PM
I hope you have a exchange program to trade in my old programs that are useless for my blackberry storm, considering the fact i have bought not only the winmo ppc i also bought the winmo smartphone version... and have been a loyal customer for quite sometime. Now i have to sit here while you test it on the un-most realiable networks... ie NOT VERIZON!!! I mean seriously, why would you try it on the "hurl" and the "old" and not the storm.... (and yes i did spell it that way to prove how crappy those phone are).
December 30, 2008 7:04 PM
I am having trouble connecting to my Slingbox with my Blackberry bold. It gives the error message when I connect: Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again. Any recommendations to fix?
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December 30, 2008 7:42 PM
I have noticed that on the BlackBerry version of Sling Player Mobile, I don't have the buttons to use the cursor keys on my DirecTV remote. It makes navigating my DVR list almost impossible. Am I missing something here? It was avaialable on my Windows Mobile versions (both Standard and Professional). Any feedback is appreciated.
December 30, 2008 7:43 PM
SCOTT007 said: I am having trouble connecting to my Slingbox with my Blackberry bold. It gives the error message when I connect: Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again. Any recommendations to fix?
It seems that the only time you get the error messages "Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again." is when your are trying to connect to a Slingbox on the same network has your BB device.
The issue only seems to happen when you either login with your account (or manually enter your FinderID).
The only way I have been able to view my local Slingbox is to manually enter the Slingbox's IP address. When you are on a mobile network or another wifi network you will be able to connect with your account.
December 30, 2008 7:54 PM
jbird1a said:You will need to connect with the local IP address of your Slingbox. When you are off your LAN you can connect with your Finder ID if you do not have an account.MegaZone said: You need to use SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 to manage the Slingboxes in Sling Accounts and to create favorites. The equivalent for Mac OS is still in development, as is a web-based interface. If you can't use SP2.0 you can still use SPM BB by not logging into Sling Accounts and entering the Slingboxes locally instead.Not to sound too stupid...but how do I do that? I know you're getting pounded......but with the 2.0 now my sling at home isn't even working...if I can access through here, at least I'll be good in the meantime
December 30, 2008 7:58 PM
mikemaheno said:MegaZone said:mikemaheno said: Yes, I can log into the sling account. I went to BB settings and set to WI-FI. I log in and then it retrieves SB's. It tries toi connect but I get the message "Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again" The internet connection is working because I can browse. BTW, Thanks for your help and more thanks for getting the BBplayer out. I have been waiting over a year. A litlle more work and I'll be there!OK, it sounds like you might be experiencing the loopback issue a number of others have had - your router is blocking loopback connections. There are a few threads in the BlackBerry forum under the Forums here that explain it in detail and how to determine if that is really the issue.
I went back and read the threads. I'm sorry, but I don't understand what I should do. I went into the router a Linksys WRT54GL and can't find anything referencing loopback. I'm lost. Again it the BBSPL works great on mobile network, but won't on local WI-FI. It goes through the process. It locates the WI-Fi then tries to connect and nothing.
The only way I have been able to get my SPM to work on my local network is to enter the IP address of the Slingbox.
TheT54GLRT54GL
December 30, 2008 7:59 PM
This morning I downloaded the beta on my Blackberry Bold. Sling connected perfectly and the video was excellent!
When I got home I got the error message - Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again.
Both areas were WiFi but I have AT&T Uverse at home. I assumed that it could be a firewall issue with the U-Verse gateway. Any thoughts?
December 30, 2008 8:02 PM
JGels5 said: This morning I downloaded the beta on my Blackberry Bold. Sling connected perfectly and the video was excellent! When I got home I got the error message - Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again. Both areas were WiFi but I have AT&T Uverse at home. I assumed that it could be a firewall issue with the U-Verse gateway. Any thoughts?
When your device is on your local network...try to connect just by entering the IP address of the Slingbox.
December 30, 2008 8:44 PM
Carl333 said:Ok! How do I enter the Slingboxes IP address's? Thanks for your help!mikemaheno said:MegaZone said:mikemaheno said: Yes, I can log into the sling account. I went to BB settings and set to WI-FI. I log in and then it retrieves SB's. It tries toi connect but I get the message "Slingplayer cannot connect to your Slingbox. Please check the internet connection on your phone and try again" The internet connection is working because I can browse. BTW, Thanks for your help and more thanks for getting the BBplayer out. I have been waiting over a year. A litlle more work and I'll be there!OK, it sounds like you might be experiencing the loopback issue a number of others have had - your router is blocking loopback connections. There are a few threads in the BlackBerry forum under the Forums here that explain it in detail and how to determine if that is really the issue.I went back and read the threads. I'm sorry, but I don't understand what I should do. I went into the router a Linksys WRT54GL and can't find anything referencing loopback. I'm lost. Again it the BBSPL works great on mobile network, but won't on local WI-FI. It goes through the process. It locates the WI-Fi then tries to connect and nothing.The only way I have been able to get my SPM to work on my local network is to enter the IP address of the Slingbox.TheT54GLRT54GL
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