[jags84]

Hi, i have a Bold OS, V4.6.0.216 , i am using the Hotspot Browser (wifi) i am trying to view youtube videos at m.youtube.com and tinytube.net i click watch video and it seem to be loading but after a few seconds it says wireless network connections has been disconnected. please try again, i don't have BIS, i am using a APN to connect too! i try the option switching to wap for streaming media, but nothing! i cant see anything :s, any suggestion?
Thanks!!

[jags84]

anyone? please

[ifonline]

My suggestion is to get a proper BlackBerry data plan.

[nobody7290]

Does not work here too.
I have everything including Blackberry data plan,
When I use the wifi browser and connected to the Wifi Network, Mediaplayer starts, but then I get "there was an error displaying the video".

4.6.0.190 / 4.0.0.172

[hapishyguy]

any idea guys? I have the same problem. I have Bold using wih tmobile. I get the same error. I have data plan also. Heeellpppp!!!!!!

[daward]

Same here. No video will play other than the sample video and I do have a data plan with AT&T.

[MushroomStamp]

yeahp me too. Youtube doesn't work on Bold running .216 with unlimited data and BES

[Mikey83]

I've always had problems with youtube on my BOLD with Rogers. I think its on Rogers end that this is happening as many users on other networks seems to be working fine....

[Xaneth]

Won't play over wifi, turn off wifi and use 3G.

[Jarrod623]

all of you should try downloading 'Xenou YouTube Player'

its in app world and is a free download.

[Meyefull]

Originally Posted by Mikey83

I've always had problems with youtube on my BOLD with Rogers. I think its on Rogers end that this is happening as many users on other networks seems to be working fine....

I have no problems playing youtube videos on my bold. Also even some sites that arent generally made for mobiles I can watch videos(kinda hit and miss). Not sure what the problem/difference is. Im currently running 4.6.0.162.

[dankarlinski]

this is a common issue which is asked literally 20 times a day


use this BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community - Search Forums

[Xaneth]

Originally Posted by dankarlinski

this is a common issue which is asked literally 20 times a day


use this BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community - Search Forums

I'm not seeing a single answer as to why 3gp won't stream over wifi, so don't point people to the search engine, when this thread has not been answered anywhere dude.

I've tried the Xenou YouTube Player and was greatly disappointed I'm afraid. If we can stream YT and others over wifi, it would look much better, similar to iPhone over wifi.

We really need an answer to the wifi limitation, as I'm in the field of mobile content streaming. Any ideas as to why the Bold will not stream over wifi is greatly appreciated, and I don't want to hear "search the forum for such a common question" or "google is your friend". We all know who our friends are...

[kirrinjones]

I have not been able to get youtube to work on my Bold either. I am running OS .282 and still no go. I have tried it over WiFi and I get an error. Tried it over 3G and still get the "error playing" message.

I have a full BlackBerry data plan.

[MidnightDraven]

i dont watch vids on youtube, but whenever this issue arises, i go have a try and have never had a problem over GPRS. just tried with 3G and didnt have a problem.
and just tried over wi-fi, had no problem.

when on 3g it did ask to switch to wap for streaming, but still worked.
wi-fi was on and turned off mobile network to make sure it was on wi-fi.

[kirrinjones]

Well I really don't wish to watch videos from YouTube on my device, but I would like to know why it doesn't work, so that's why I have been trying.

[MidnightDraven]

thats the thing, it does work...apaprently only for people.

[nick.dollimount]

Originally Posted by Xaneth

I'm not seeing a single answer as to why 3gp won't stream over wifi, so don't point people to the search engine, when this thread has not been answered anywhere dude.

I've tried the Xenou YouTube Player and was greatly disappointed I'm afraid. If we can stream YT and others over wifi, it would look much better, similar to iPhone over wifi.

We really need an answer to the wifi limitation, as I'm in the field of mobile content streaming. Any ideas as to why the Bold will not stream over wifi is greatly appreciated, and I don't want to hear "search the forum for such a common question" or "google is your friend". We all know who our friends are...

This has happened with me on certain OS builds that I had installed. Specifically the last I remember was .266. I've recently upgraded to the recent 5.0.0.100 and noticed YouTube streams beautifully.

As for the quality, the wi-fi streaming doesn't make the quality better. Our devices will still access the same quality .3gp file to view. I remember reading that YouTube converts their videos to a specific format for iPhone users and a lower quality version for "the rest".

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, of course =)

[Xaneth]

Yes, I think I've come across the same info regarding iPhone. I'll try updating my O/S to see if it helps, that was the one thing I was unsure of.

[Jarrod623]

The response to this is easy.... Walk to a PC and go to YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. then you can use a 17" or bigger screen for your youtube. lol