ThereTV (free version)

ThereTV (free version) Free App

Rated 3.88/5 (65) —  Free Android application by Michael Gschwandtner

About ThereTV (free version)

ThereTV is a client compatible to the Sony LocationFree Protocol. To use this app you need a LocationFree Base station from Sony.

WARNING!!! This is a BETA release. It has still several bugs. It is NOT MEANT for production use.

WARNING!! The decoding of the Streams is done completely in software which means the CPU has to do a lot of work. Apparently some phones can't handle this. If your phone is not capable of running it due to heat problems, DO NOT USE THIS APP.

It was developed by reverse engineering the LocationFree protocol.

Sony did not contribute to the development of this software. They however granted me the right to distribute it.

WARNING!!! This software produces a huge amount of network traffic. Make sure that your dataplan covers it.

If you find any bugs please report them in the xda-developers development thread. You can find the link at http://theretv.zero997.com

Supported Base Stations:
* LF-B1
* LF-PK1 (is the same as the LF-B1)
* LF-B10
* LF-B20
* LF-V30

The documentation can also be found at http://theretv.zero997.com .
You will definitely need to read the documentation to use this app.

Special thanks to my alpha-testers:
* Insanenyc
* Ed Mc Knight (Mister_Mxyzptlk)
* Tommyboy_65_98
* Jim_IT
* Jeremy Carter

Previous changes:
* Added support for the TV Tuner
* Support for on-demand recording (experimental)
* Bugfixes
* Support for different color system (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
* Added two new remotes from the donation version

How to Download / Install

Download and install ThereTV (free version) version 1.0.17 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.mgschwan.fxreg, download ThereTV (free version).apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
* Fixed some remote bugs. Some users with white rectangles
should now be able to see the remote buttons
* Performance improvements
* Added Buttons for Preferences and Registration (in
preparation for GoogleTV)
* Added Globo Opticum 4060cx remote
* DirecTV remote improvements
More downloads  ThereTV (free version) reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads  ThereTV (free version) reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads

What are users saying about ThereTV (free version)

R70%
by R####:

Works great on Nexus 7 2012 with Android 4.4.4. Doesn't work with 5.0.2

W70%
by W####:

Works great on Nexus 7 2012 with Android 4.4.4. Doesn't work with 5.0.2

Q70%
by Q####:

This used to be a great app - but it seems to stop working after my devices upgraded to android 5

R70%
by R####:

I am removing this peace of garbage from my phone and tablet. Not compatible with the Sony location free base station for one thing. My PSP works great with the remote free player. But this will not even playback on my android with all the settings correct. I am deleting, waste of time. You need Sony's official location free player to use the base station. Apps like this are not designed properly for use with this application.

R70%
by R####:

The app works, but wen I try to play the video, it crashes. Please update the app for Lollipop.

K70%
by K####:

Works great on Nexus 7 2012 with Android 4.4.4. Doesn't work with 5.0.2

C70%
by C####:

Great app but the video glitches every 2 seconds on my zte orange monte carlo (armv6) even with all settings down low and the stream quality is a bit blurred even at best quality setting, fix these issues and I will definitely buy the app and rate it 5*

U70%
by U####:

You just did it.

M70%
by M####:

Works great on my phone and tablet but its you can use it if your running cm9 with cornerstone

U70%
by U####:

Deserves 10 stars for the effort

U70%
by U####:

UPDATE AGAIN -The maker of this app just went out of his way to track me down and refund my money. UPDATE - unfortunately, after using this app one day for about a half hour, I smelled a burning type smell. Apparently the app was running the phone so hot that the carrying case on the phone was giving off a burning smell. Be careful. Used on a Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. Maybe it was the large battery on the Razr Maxx.

S70%
by S####:

I still regularly use the PSP for LFP, now my phone can! that's GREAT! ... but. seems to only work when connected to Wi-Fi though Nexus S

U70%
by U####:

Sux dont down load

U70%
by U####:

Great app love it on my tablet. Any chance you guys can make an app like this for the ps vita

U70%
by U####:

As long as it supports locationfree, faved by me!

S70%
by S####:

It works. But the remotes are primitive! If I can't gain access, to all the things I can do, with the actual Location Free application on my PC. Then I can't give this app five stars. I just have three buttons that work. The other two do nothing. And I can't even navigate or enter numbers. I mean who really wants to press one button 211 times just to get to one channel? I sent the developer an email with all the info he asked for. I have not been contacted yet. This was over a month ago.

S70%
by S####:

No TiVo remote control options :( any chance of getting those added soon?

H70%
by H####:

I just recently grabbed a LF-B10 for $25 off ebay and this app lets me use it through my Galaxy S3. Would like to be able to enter channel number though since uverse has high numbers.

I70%
by I####:

Great app but the video glitches every 2 seconds on my zte orange monte carlo (armv6) even with all settings down low and the stream quality is a bit blurred even at best quality setting, fix these issues and I will definitely buy the app and rate it 5*

X70%
by X####:

Tested on Acer Iconia A500 and LF-V30. Good video/Sound sync w/ minimum of tweaking. I am looking forward to any and all future developments of this software. Thanks again for giving me a reason to enjoy my LF!

S70%
by S####:

Work 99.9% in samsung galaxy s2, thanks☆☆☆☆☆

S70%
by S####:

Tested on Wintec Filemate Light tablet and Samsung Admire,but Direct TV remote control doesn't work. Thank you for this great app!

D70%
by D####:

Very active dev.

G70%
by G####:

Wow works great and record this is great ! I have ran this program on my overclocked inspire for hours and hours runs great no issues at all

S70%
by S####:

This is the sweetest thing. Evo 3d works like a charm.

S70%
by S####:

I've been waiting forever for a smartphone implementation of LFP. This is it!! Works perfectly!

V70%
by V####:

get work love it

V70%
by V####:

This app is so amazing. I got my LG Base Station about 3 yrs ago and have been waiting for an android app to come out for it. Here it is and its working like a charm. The only thing I would say it needs for me is the ability to dial in channels instead of flipping through everyone. Bravo bravo!!

T70%
by T####:

Great with sony ericsson xperia play v2.3.3

M70%
by M####:

Can now watch remote TV on something other than my PSP! The record function works good too!! Can download and convert the recorded video to my computer! ! Cool thanks again! !

H70%
by H####:

I was an early adopter with location free. You just saved me from having to buy a sling box pro ($250) and app ($30). Thanks!

L70%
by L####:

Works on Samsung 5.0 player

P70%
by P####:

I have been waiting for an app to stream from my LF-V30 since I first became an Android user. I will be purchasing the donation version as soon as I get a chance to play with the app this evening.

S70%
by S####:

Im having a LF-PK20 stationed in Japan. Unfortunately it dont work to connect. Even it not works for me thanks for the effort to make it possible ! 5*

S70%
by S####:

Can't believe its been developed and works really well on the desire and even better on the galaxy 10 tab. Worth paying for even without the remote control.

T70%
by T####:

Works as advertised! Very active dev.

T70%
by T####:

Fantastic App! I've been waiting forever for a smartphone implementation of LFP. This is it!! Works perfectly!

T70%
by T####:

Works great !!! Glad to see u are still working on this hey mike Wow works great and record this is great ! I have ran this program on my overclocked inspire for hours and hours runs great no issues at all

V70%
by V####:

love it get work love it

T70%
by T####:

Update UPDATE AGAIN -The maker of this app just went out of his way to track me down and refund my money. UPDATE - unfortunately, after using this app one day for about a half hour, I smelled a burning type smell. Apparently the app was running the phone so hot that the carrying case on the phone was giving off a burning smell. Be careful. Used on a Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. Maybe it was the large battery on the Razr Maxx.


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