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January 24, 2008

Mobile YouTube Application



YouTube updated its mobile site available at m.youtube.com to include all the videos from the desktop version and to provide access to your account, the option to rate videos and post meaningful comments. To use the mobile interface, you need a phone that is able to stream 3GP files over RTSP.

But there's a better way to play YouTube videos from your mobile phone: a Java midlet currently available for some phones from Sony Ericsson (K800, W880) and Nokia (S60 3rd Edition phones: N73, N95, E65, 6110, 6120). The JAR file for Nokia phones can be found here, in case you want to test it on unsupported phones. YouTube's mobile application also lets you upload videos from your phone. To install it, just go to m.youtube.com/app on your phone and follow the steps described in YouTube's help center.

"You may be wondering, Is YouTube for Mobile the same as what's available on the Helio Ocean or Apple iPhone? In a nutshell, yes -- YouTube for Mobile is all about bringing video to mobile phones. We believe in providing the best user experience possible for all users, which in some cases means different YouTube solutions for different phones," explains the YouTube blog.

83 comments:

  1. Oh good, it's now useful... But of course, everyone uses YouTube to watch Little Johnny talking to his webcam [hmmm...]

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  2. I have a problem with this mini Youtube. I have no audio! I have reinstalled like 5 times.

    I mention that the audio works on my phone (N95-1).

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  3. THIS PROGRAM IS GREAT BUT IT WORKS ON MORE MOBILES THAN THE ONES MENTIONED,,,I TRIED IT ON MY N78 AND IT WORKED FINE
    THXX

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  4. N82 fine too...
    GREAT!! thx, bro

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  5. when can we have this application for windows mobile (HTC touch cruise)

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  6. Works fine on my w580i . . . just putting this here so others will know.

    -Download it and transfer it to your phone.
    -From there it is easy as any other application.

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  7. Does it work on a Blackberry 8700g?

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  8. Waaawwww an Amazing Application ..
    i do like it sooo much
    But Why no saving videos on my phone .so i can view them anytime i like

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  9. For windows mobile devices use the JBLEND java emulator and please DON'T install it on the card but in the internal memory!
    Best revision here:
    http://www.4shared.com/file/62502800/f4dd925b/SJ_JBlendJava_0_0_20080507_1_1.html?s=1

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  10. Hi everyone.

    A few days ago, I was surfing the web and I found out a project that works over most mobile phones which lets you know where your friends are in real time and update your status in twitter. It´s called Dimdix.

    On their website they say you don´t need a GPS system to detect your location. Does anyone know how this works?

    I´m using a Motorola L7 and amazingly it detected my location.

    I cannot stop thinking of all the things I could do with it.

    If anyone wants to take a look you can go here

    Thanks,

    Regards,



    Juan

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  11. This should be available to for Windows Mobile!

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  12. how can we save the video to phone

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  13. make it run on the e51, it installs fine but the videos dont play over edge and nothing loads over wifi

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  14. Sony Ericsson W760. Yes!

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  15. wtf i can install on n 82 why ?:| Anonymous said
    N82 fine too...
    GREAT!! thx, bro .. ????? how ?

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  16. can this work on a motorola a1200 ming?

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  17. I Foorgot My Mobile Password ? How Do I Retreive or RESET

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  18. OK people. To get audio working on the youtube application, you must have your phone on "General" (for nokias). then you must check that the volume is up on the actual youtube application. if that still doesnt work, then you should consider reinstalling the application or maybe updating your phone.
    Hope this helped.

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  19. How about the Sony Ericsson X1??

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  20. it says i dont have a big enough screen but my screen is 3 inches?

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  21. wonder if this works on storm 9530 from blackberry

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  22. how do i get this application for my htc p3400 mobile

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  23. i tried to download on my blackberry,did anybody have any luck downloading it........

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  24. Does this application work for Blackberry????? This would be a nice app for BB.

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  25. will this work for the samsung instinct

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  26. I think its a great app! It would be even better if it worked on the Blackberry OS.

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  27. something to samsung t629? help us!

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  28. I've tried the app, donloaded the latest 2.0.1 on my E63, on WLAN very choppy playback. Go to the mobile version of the site or even the full desktop version, play the video embedded or even in full screen mode and it plays smoothly on same WLAN connection. Tried on 2 different phones, with and without added 4Gb class 4 SDHC, same results. Deleted app, will use web browser instead. Shame, the interface looked good, the performance stinks.

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  29. Does any1 know how to get the app on blackberry curve

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  30. Nik from the bronx nyAugust 30, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    it does not even work on my alias 2

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  31. I have sony ericsson w350i u tube application doesn't work.lf somebody have idea install&play,so email me:vibhorpnt@gmail.com

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  32. This app causes my Storm to freeze, forcing me to reboot my phone

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  33. Google Youtube-app Worked fine on my HTC tYtnII Windows Mobile KPNabo but now message is "This Video will not play on a mobile network"
    (in Dutch "kan video niet afspelen in een mobiel netwerk")Not life-threatening but very annoying, who helps me out? MarcDings@gmail.com

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  34. Do you have to pay?

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  35. The application is free, but you'll pay for the traffic.

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  36. anybody know where i can find youtube and put it in my blackberry 8330

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  37. what about my samsung messager ll phone

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  38. i have o2 pocket pc.i cannot download youtube application in video.
    o2 pocket pc xda lli

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  39. I can install this on my Nokia 5130 Xpress Music but when I open the appliaction I get an error and it doesnt want to open. Is this compatible, if not can u plz tell me which softwware I can use on my phone to download youtube videos?

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  40. hey. lg gt 505 working??? tnx

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  41. my LGKF900 can't work with this application , have any solution ?

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  42. I have a Sony Ericsson T715 and on it the video time keeps on moving but i can not see the video or here any sound please suggest. My email is sumeet_77shah@yahoo.com

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  43. i have Sony Ericson k800 how can i configure my fone?kidly send to my email add.tnx
    vhongpogi_09@yahoo.com

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  44. Hi guys, i am having problems with watching videos on aino. It seems the version 1.4.10 for me is working but its resolution is crap. can i adjust to beta resolution?

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  45. It works on nokia 6303 ... please help !!! :D

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  46. you tube mobile keeps skipping after it buffers

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  47. the old youtube for windows was much better

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  48. My name is Jeleel, I downloaded the application but it does not instal on my nokia 5130 xpressmusic. What do you think I can do?

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  49. i've samsung corby mate, i've tried lot of jar files of youtube avilable on internet, but no use......... will the app you've mentioned work for corby mate???

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  50. oye baby it also works in nokia 5130 and motorola L7

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  51. would like to get it for the aino

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  52. it'd be great if you guys can make a touchscreen version for the aino. Opera mini and Snaptu on aino are already touchscreen enabled!

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  53. the video is playing...but i cant see and image or hear any sound from it.....

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  54. How i download you tube application for Black berry Mobile. Its latest model.

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  55. Works in Sony Ericsson W508a

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  56. Works in Sony Ericsson C902 without problem.

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  57. ;-( not working on my Nokia E63...
    Help me plzzzzz
    akshay.joshi17@gmail.com

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  58. not workin on my samsung corby gt s3653w.. please help! thax

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  59. works on nokia 6303 ... please help !!! :D
    ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

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  60. i am working in a mobile company. we would like to add youtube application in our mobile. how can i get legal licence from youtube or jar build from youtube to use this application

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  61. I can't play YouTube video on my Nokia c3. I need a right streaming setting. I am using grameenphone internet. I have already load YouTube application but its can't play. I said the gp care for my problem but they cannot solve to my problem. How i can play YouTube video on my Nokia c3? please help me.

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  62. Works in my sony ericsson W20 without problem

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  63. What should be the speed of GPRS connection to watch the videos without waiting for buffering after every 2 minutes

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  64. its doesn't support touch screen.....can any one help me.....i cant accept the license agreement...

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  65. it does not work for touchscreen phones,
    very annoying!

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  66. not able to play VIDEO on O2 POCKET PC....CAN ANY ONE SUGGEST TO PLAY VIDEO ON MY PHONE O2

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  67. the softare *.jar need in mi phone that it were with touch characteristic... and i can't use it. i stop when the app ake me for accept the terms of use (and i can't press the "accept" button !!!) thanks for make the software in touch mode!

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  68. can this work on a motorola ming?

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  69. Why can't i watch video on youtube with my phone?

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  70. this app is not for touchscreen mobile like cookie, corby, etc. maybe is for android and smart phone...it is stupid from company that they do not make app for every phone, not just for androim and smart phone.

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  71. There is no any option to download youtube videos on my cell nokia x2-00

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  72. HOW IT WORKS ON JAVA CHINA MOBILE

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  73. Not compatible with touchscreen phones.

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  74. Does it works on w350i

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  75. i put link on my blackberry browser it took me to just youtube HELP!!
    PS: i have a curve

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  76. I need a website where I can download you tube search, I'm using a blackberry search

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  77. Facam uma versao para os s40 da nokia em java,aqui no Brazil um dos sites que mais gostamos é o youtube e uma versao java faz muita falta porque vcs so tao se lembrando do android e se esquecendo que existe milhões de pessoas que tem celulares java Me (j2me) que querem ter o app do youtube,e facam em portuguese, por favor google se lembre de nos que usamos celulares java,seria legal tambem se fizessem uma versao java que funcionasse nos celulares touch da s40 como o nokia x3-02 e o asha 303,ou seja queremos uma versao java para s40 com teclado e queremos uma versao para os s40 touch,desde ja agradeco

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  78. 1 week I search ..YouTube installer for china h/p ..maybe 2 or 3 week

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  79. What should be the speed of GPRS connection to watch the videos...

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  80. Aplicatia este superba,pacat ca nu se pot viziona fisierele video in HQ (cele de pe m.youtube.com)cu ea.Interfata aplicatiei si integrarea playerului in aplicatie este de nota 10.Mai repede as folosi aplicatia decat sa intru m.youtube.com iar mai apoi sa porneasca playerul telefonului.Asa avea toate cele necesare la un loc (adica cautarea, playerul,etc.Pacat ca nu s-a mai facut update la aceasta aplicatie.:(

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  81. i have youtube already installed on my Evertek fd55 touchphone, first it worked then it suddenly stopped every time i want to watch a certain video it always (eche de connection) please help me :(

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