The FlashVideoBundle is a software bundle for PPC/Smartphone that enables click-to-play video streaming of Flash sites, and some non-flash sites, using TCPMP as the media player. This bundle includes two TCPMP plugins (flvffmpeg.plg and flvsplitter.plg) and a Pocket IE plugin (VideoLoader.dll), and a few other files.
Credit for the development goes to zbop from treocentral. For more info please see the original thread here. Everything below is taken from that thread in treocentral.
For all you Tube-aholics, this is it! You now have direct, unfettered access to Youtube, Google Video & Veoh, in all their glory. Install the CABs listed below, go directly to these websites, and click on a video to play. That's it.
1. Latest News:
Version 1.4.4 posted (1/22/08)
fixed youtube, stage6, crunchyroll
added fix so that youtube.com defaults to "full" version
added joox.net, quicksliverscreen.com, pronshare.com
removed kewego, guba, tv-links, videovat
2. Installation instructions:
1) If you already have TCPMP installed, uninstall it now.
2) Install this version of TCPMP, linked below:
3) Install FlashVideoBundle.CAB. This MUST be installed in the same location as TCPMP (Device or Storage Card)
4) Soft-reset
5) Go to Start Menu->Programs->Video Sites and start streaming!
3. Supported sites:
(see "Video Sites" start page for complete list)
4. Requirements:
WM5 or WM6
Pocket IE
Fast, stable network connection
The VideoLoader plugin is not compatible with PPC 2003SE or below, and it is not compatible with Opera, NetFront, Picsel, etc. However, it is compatible with PiePlus and MultiIE.
5. Credits:
t2k269 and fmarozz at sourceforge.net for the initial FLV plugin work and streaming modifications.
And of course, the developers who originally created TCPMP.
6. Notes:
Feel free to redistribute FlashVideoBundle, but please link back to this thread so that others can report problems or make requests. Also note that some of the components in this CAB are covered by GPL and should be distributed appropriately:
The FlashVideoBundle is a software bundle for PPC/Smartphone that enables click-to-play video streaming of Flash sites, and some non-flash sites, using TCPMP as the media player. This bundle includes two TCPMP plugins (flvffmpeg.plg and flvsplitter.plg) and a Pocket IE plugin (VideoLoader.dll), and a few other files.
1.2 Does this also work with smartphones?
Yes. If you have a non-touchscreen device running WM standard, it should work.
1.3 Will this work with PPC 2003?
No. I may add support for this in the future, still need to investigate how much effort it is.
1.4 My internet connection is through a proxy, will this work?
No. Although my PIE plugin will support proxies, currently TCPMP will not stream through a proxy. TCPMP requires modifications to support this.
1.5 What browsers does it work on?
Pocket IE only. It is compatible with PiePlus and MultiIE.
1.6 Will you add support for other browsers?
Possibly, but I would need a strong motivation for doing so. It would take alot of work and alot of hacking to get this to work with any browser. Fortunately in the Pocket IE case, WM already provided some interfaces allowing me to hook into it.
1.7 I have a custom ROM, will this work?
If TCPMP is part of your custom ROM, it may not work by default. There are some folks who have made it work though, so it seems possible. Since I don't know the layout of your particular ROM, I can't answer for sure.
1.8 I have TCPMP already installed, do I need to uninstall?
Strictly speaking no. In general, I would recommend doing it that way since the installation of the TCPMP CAB and the FlashVideoBundle CAB creates a default set of TCPMP settings that seem to work well with YouTube.
1.9 I want to use TCPMP 0.81RC1? Will it work?
Yes, although my experience has been that TCPMP 0.72RC1 performs better, which is why I recommend that. YMMV.
1.10 What about TCPMP version priors to 0.72RC1?
I haven't tested that, but I've heard from others that it doesn't work.
1.11 Is this compatible with the HTC streaming media player?
Yes. The two are completely independent and there are no conflicts that I'm aware of.
1.12 What is the difference between the HTC streaming media player and this one?
The HTC streaming media player uses 3GP format for streaming media rather than Flash-encoded content and it uses a different protocol for delivery (rtsp vs http). If you use the HTC player, you need to use m.youtube.com rather than YouTube.com.
In general, the videos available at m.youtube.com are lower in video/audio quality and there is a much smaller subset of videos available.
1.13 Is the mobile version of YouTube (m.youtube.com) supported?
No, see above.
1.14 Will this play content from any Flash site?
No. Specific support needs to be added for each site.
Go to Start -> Programs -> Video Sites to see the complete list.
1.16 Is this software GPL?
Yes and no. Portions of the FlashVideoBundle are covered by GPL, other portions are essentially freeware but not GPL (see the installed README-fvb.txt if you need more info).
1.17 Can I redistribute?
Absolutely. However please view the installed README-fvb.txt file for specifics. Note, since portions of this CAB are covered by GPL, you should distribute in accordance with GPL licensing. See links below:
Definitely. Although ultimately it may depend on the site and the type of content. Post your suggestions in this thread or PM me.
1.19 I don't want to register here. Where else can I get this?
Yeah I feel that way sometimes too. Registration only takes a minute and you can make sure you are getting the correct version. Days after I created the first version of this, I found this on a bunch of different sites with missing instructions, incorrect instructions, misleading information, modified CABs, yadda yadda. If you don't want to download it from here, I'm sure you can find it elsewhere though.
1.20 Will this work with CorePlayer?
No. If CorePlayer adds support to stream flash video content in the future, I can look into it.
1.21 Does this need to be installed on the device or Storage Card?
It will work with either.
1.22 I got a $1200 phone bill for my data usage, what do I do?
Cut down on your video streaming, go ride a bike, or get an unlimited data plan.
1.23 Can I download videos using this software?
When you click on a video and the popup menu appears, select the "Save video" option. Note that some sites will have this option greyed-out. This is because the site does not set the mime-type correctly for that video stream and pocket IE cannot deal with it.
1.24 How do I leave comments on a YouTube video?
When you click on a video and the popup menu appears, select the "Linked page" option to go to the YouTube player page and leave comments. If you have the popup menu disabled, you will need to enable it.
1.25 Can I disable the popup menu and simply play the video automatically (like versions prior to 1.3)?
Yes. Navigate to your TCPMP install folder and click on the MenuToggle.exe program. It's a toggle so if you want the enable the popup menu in the future, just run it again.
1.26 Can I get rid of the links to adult sites on the Video Sites start page?
Yes, do the following:
1) Use File Explorer to navigate to your TCMP install directory
2) Delete the folder "sites"
3) Rename the folder "sites.clean" to "sites"
2.2 When I click on a video, instead of it playing, I get a message that says "Hello, you either have Javascript turned off or an old version of Macromedia's Flash Player." How come it isn't working?
Double-check the following:
a) Did you soft-reset after installing?
b) Was the soft-reset done safely? (see comment below)
c) Are you running Windows Mobile 5 or later?
d) Is the site you are using in the supported list above?
e) Are you using pocket IE as your browser?
f) Are you going directly to the site? (opposed to a click-thru via google mobile search).
If you answered yes to each of the above questions and you are still seeing this message, please PM me (zbop, treocentral).
Note, some have reported that they get this error but if they reinstall, it works. I don't have an explanation for that other than they may be doing an unsafe soft-reset and registry changes during the install are being lost. To make sure you safely soft-reset, use a software utility or you can use this method: click here
2.3 When I click on a video nothing happens or I get an error that the video may have been removed.
Occasionally, there are video links on these sites that have "player" pages, but the video is not available (i.e. removed because of copyrighted content or questionable content). In these cases, even though you click the video, there is nothing to play. Also on some sites, the video links are derived from RSS feeds which are not updated in real-time with the primary website content, in which case the video link may not yet be available. If all or the majority of videos you choose have these problems, chances are there is an error and you should PM me. If the occasional link does not work, what can I say, try viewing from your desktop machine or search for an alternate version of that video.
Also, it appears that Google Video is now linking to content hosted off their site (i.e. aol.com, break.com, etc). If the videos you try to play are located on another site, they will not play unless support for the other site has also been added.
2.4 Youtube videos used to play just fine, but now I get a spinning pie cursor and then nothing happens.
You may be running v1.1 of FlashVideoBundle. Between versions v1.1 and v1.2, YouTube changed the format of their content which broke the FlashVideoBundle. Try updating to v1.2 or newer.
2.5 I am going to the full YouTube site (www.youtube.com), but it keeps redirecting me to the mobile YouTube site (m.youtube.com).
Youtube recently changed to redirect mobile client requests to the mobile site. You can use the full site, by going to:
By switching to "Classic View" at the bottom of the mobile YouTube home page.
2.6 When I click on a divx video, I get an error that says "ASPCORE max 1008x1008".
I think this is because the video is encoded in a higher resolution than TCPMP can support. If anyone knows different please let me know. Move on to a different video if that is the case.
2.7 I'm getting an "rtsp error" message when I click on a video.
Chances are that you're using the wrong site (m.youtube.com) instead of www.youtube.com. They are NOT the same.
2.8 I get an mms protocol error when clicking on a video.
2.9 When I click on a video it tries to load, the spinning pie cursor comes up and my pocket pc seems to hang.
This may be due to some lingering connection-management issues. Although I have improved the general stability, I'm still lacking the magic code to make it work perfectly. If you encounter this issue, you can try the following:
wait 30 seconds and try the video again
try bringing up a task manager and terminating TCPMP if it's running
disconnect your data connection, and again try the video.
disconnect your data connection, do a refresh on the browser page, and then try the video.
soft-reset and start over
I've found that if I don't have a strong reliable signal from my carrier (i.e. EVDO with multiple bars), using this software is problematic and subject to choke, hang, sputter, smoke and otherwise just tick me off. Keep in mind, it's a work in progress and you aren't paying a dime. I'll continue to try and fix these issues.
2.10 When TCPMP starts up, my video is scrambled.
Try changing your video driver. Go to TCPMP -> Options -> Video -> Video Driver and select DirectDraw. By default, my CAB will set up Raw Framebuffer which I've found to have the best performance but once again, YMMV.
2.11 My video is slow & jerky.
There can be multiple causes for this. A slow network connection, badly performing site, your CPU is underpowered, or the buffering settings aren't working for you. Also some sites like stage6.divx.com are really data intensive and you almost need a wifi connection to make it work properly. You can also try changing your buffering settings described in the "Tips" section below.
2.12 When I exit TCPMP, my today screen is messed up.
Reportedly, on Blackjacks there is an issue with the today screen and TCPMP. Sorry I don't have an answer for this.
2.13 I tried to install one of the cabs, and it just returns immediately with "Installation was unsuccesful".
Chances are that it is a corrupted cab. Try redownloading or downloading from another location.
2.14 When I go to www.veoh.com or www.dailymotion.com PIE crashes.
This happens with or without my plugin, so it appears this is a bug in PIE or the implementation of javascript. Use the default links (click on the video site image) on the "Video Sites" starting page and you should be okay. If that doesn't work, try using the skweezer or mobileleap links below the image. To access the video sites starting page, go to:
Start -> Programs -> Video Sites
2.15 When I go to www.youtube.com, PIE hangs or my device hangs.
Some users have reported that the "Macromedia Flash 7 Active-X" plugin causes this hang and is incompatible with the FlashVideoBundle. You can try removing Flash 7 to see if it fixes this.
2.16 Is there a way to disable the pocket IE plugin?
Yes, use File Explorer to navigate to your TCPMP install folder and click on the DisableVL.exe program, then make sure to exit PIE or soft-reset.
2.17 When I go to YouTube or Google Video, I don't get all the video images on the pages.
You may be impatient or your connection may be flaky. Even when PIE shows that the page is completely downloaded, it is still fetcing images in the background. Also PIE doesn't support javascript completely and it certainly doesn't support flash controls. You can try an alternate starting page on the same site if that is the case, or access the site through skweezer.net or mlvb.net, sometimes they do a better job at handling the content and the images.
2.18 My audio/video is out-of-sync, how do I fix this?
Some users have reported success by setting "Override AVI frame rate based on audio" under "Advanced Settings" in TCPMP. You can also try tweaking the "Manual A/V offset".
2.19 When I click on a video, TCPMP starts and I get the message "Could not open URL."
Your internet connection may be going through a proxy. If so, you will not be able to view videos until TCPMP is modified to support proxies.
2.20 When I click on a video, I get the message "Unknown file format."
This means that the TCPMP flash video plugins are not installed correctly. They are either in the wrong location or it was a bad install. Try reinstalling.
Also check your free storage space. If you run out of space to save the .m3u playlist files, you will get this message every time. I will fix the code to check for this error in the next version.
2.21 When I click on a video, the video loads but pocket IE closes. What's going on?
You may be running low on program memory, especially if you are running on a Treo 700w.
2.22 When I select videos from crunchyroll.com nothing happens...
You need to be registered and logged in to view videos from crunchyroll.
2.23 I downloaded a video, but cannot play it.
Make sure you do the following when using the "Save video" option:
1) Pick "Storage Card" for location
2) Give it an appropriate filename. For YouTube the default filename is the "get_video" string which isn't very descriptive.
3) Make sure you give it the appropriate file extension, usually ".flv"
If TCPMP is associated with .flv files, you can simply click the file from File Explorer. Otherwise you can load up TCPMP, and the select File -> Open and pick the file to load.
2.24 Why do I get a "Cannot be installed" error when I install the CAB file?
You may be running a cooked ROM and the signed files are causing you grief. You can try the unsigned version in this post:
2.25 So I read all of this and I'm still having problems, WTF?
If you still aren't having any luck, use a file browser to navigate to your TCPMP folder, run the DiagVL.exe command (it's a toggle) and make sure the message says that "Diagnostic mode turned ON." Then click on the video, wait 60 seconds, and go back and turn Diagnostic mode to OFF. There should be a diagnostic log in the same folder named "diag.txt." If you can PM me the output, it may help me figure out what is going on. If you have concerns about privacy issues, it is a plain text file and you can view the contents of it before sending to me.
Bear in mind though, that if your network or processor is having trouble with the content on the site, there's a fair chance that it will also have trouble streaming the content too.
3.2 Software overclocking
In most cases I don't believe this is necessary, but it depends on your device. If you've determined that your processor isn't keeping up, you can try using software such as Teksoft Speedbooster or XCPU-Scalar. YMMV.
3.3 TCPMP settings
The two settings that I've found make the biggest difference here are the Video Driver and the Buffering settings.
I've found that for "Video Driver", Raw Framebuffer works best for me, but you should try the various options and see if anything works better.
For buffering, I set the defaults to work well with YouTube based on some suggestions by fmarozz at sourceforge. If you set the "Normal buffer size" and "Preload at underrun" values fairly low, TCPMP appears to aggressively go after more data and the streaming seems a bit smoother. However, I've found that when using Stage6, you really need to jack up the buffer values otherwise it just constantly hiccups. Experiment and if you find values that work really well, post 'em in the thread.
here.