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Watching The Ashes Abroad (In Europe)

Unlucky Black Cat

Unlucky Black Cat

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Can any of you recommend an app to watch the Ashes live, or highlights later, in France? After going to Edgbaston for day 3 and Headingley yesterday (what a day!😀) I will be away on holiday for the last 2 Tests (A knaa! A knaa!😱)

A couple of years ago a lad (on a train) recommended an app but I've forgotten which one🤦‍♂️.

Have any of you managed to watch the current series in Europe on an app and, if so, which one?

Unfortunately Skygo and BBC iPlayer don't work now in Europe 🙁.

Thanks in advance.
 

Aha....just back from France. Watched it on skygo.

Get express VPN. Do a factory reset on your tablet first, reinstall skygo before you head on holiday. Keep location switched off, delete any cookies, turn on airplane mode and then connect to WiFi. Switch on VPN, connect to docklands London, launch skygo.

First time since Brexit fucked up skygo I've managed to watch the cricket on holiday.
 
FatCat2402 said:
Aha....just back from France. Watched it on skygo.

Get express VPN. Do a factory reset on your tablet first, reinstall skygo before you head on holiday. Keep location switched off, delete any cookies, turn on airplane mode and then connect to WiFi. Switch on VPN, connect to docklands London, launch skygo.

First time since Brexit fucked up skygo I've managed to watch the cricket on holiday.
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Thanks very much, mate👍😀.

I suppose it's easy when you know how... but
a) How do I do a factory reset on a Samsung Tab?and
b) How do I switch off location? and
c) How do I delete cookies?

Apologies for my ignorance 🙄.
 
Easy....I've got a Samsung tablet. Actually, I managed to get it going on my mate's tablet as well just by installing the express VPN software then putting the tablet into airplane mode before reconnecting to the WiFi.

But you should be able to do a factory reset in settings. However, it will wipe any software, photos etc you have stored on the tablet.

Try doing it without the reset first. If you have any issues when you are on hols drop me a PM and I'll try to help. Make sure you install the express VPN software and account before you go. I think they do a 30 day free trial, but if not it'll cost you £14 for a month I think... But you can cancel when you get back to the UK as there's no minimum contract
 
Unlucky Black Cat said:
Can any of you recommend an app to watch the Ashes live, or highlights later, in France? After going to Edgbaston for day 3 and Headingley yesterday (what a day!😀) I will be away on holiday for the last 2 Tests (A knaa! A knaa!😱)

A couple of years ago a lad (on a train) recommended an app but I've forgotten which one🤦‍♂️.

Have any of you managed to watch the current series in Europe on an app and, if so, which one?

Unfortunately Skygo and BBC iPlayer don't work now in Europe 🙁.

Thanks in advance.
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Get IPTV hank seems to be the biggest advocate for it. it's ahead of my sky go so i end up using it.

Use crichd if you want a free streaming service, google it it's a website. You will have get past a million popups however

But yeah using a VPN is an option as mentioned you can get free vpn addons for google chrome. Although dunno if you can use addons for tablets mind
 
FatCat2402 said:
Easy....I've got a Samsung tablet. Actually, I managed to get it going on my mate's tablet as well just by installing the express VPN software then putting the tablet into airplane mode before reconnecting to the WiFi.

But you should be able to do a factory reset in settings. However, it will wipe any software, photos etc you have stored on the tablet.

Try doing it without the reset first. If you have any issues when you are on hols drop me a PM and I'll try to help. Make sure you install the express VPN software and account before you go. I think they do a 30 day free trial, but if not it'll cost you £14 for a month I think... But you can cancel when you get back to the UK as there's no minimum contract
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Thanks very much FC! I will see how I get on once I get over there. I will try the free VPN but if that doesn't work I don't mind paying £14 to watch 2 Tests (or one, if we don't win at OT😱).
mackembhoy said:
Get IPTV hank seems to be the biggest advocate for it. it's ahead of my sky go so i end up using it.

Use crichd if you want a free streaming service, google it it's a website. You will have get past a million popups however

But yeah using a VPN is an option as mentioned you can get free vpn addons for google chrome. Although dunno if you can use addons for tablets mind
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I've tried (free) VPNs in France in the past for both BBC iplayer and Skygo but setting my location to the UK still didn't work🙄. Fingers crossed for the express VPN mentioned earlier 🤞.
 
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Unlucky Black Cat said:
Thanks very much FC! I will see how I get on once I get over there. I will try the free VPN but if that doesn't work I don't mind paying £14 to watch 2 Tests (or one, if we don't win at OT😱).

I've tried (free) VPNs in France in the past for both BBC iplayer and Skygo but setting my location to the UK still didn't work🙄. Fingers crossed for the express VPN mentioned earlier 🤞.
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I think it's the airplane mode that's the thing. I tried just turning off my location and it didn't work even with the VPN. I contacted their support who said it has to be in airplane mode.
 
FatCat2402 said:
Easy....I've got a Samsung tablet. Actually, I managed to get it going on my mate's tablet as well just by installing the express VPN software then putting the tablet into airplane mode before reconnecting to the WiFi.

But you should be able to do a factory reset in settings. However, it will wipe any software, photos etc you have stored on the tablet.

Try doing it without the reset first. If you have any issues when you are on hols drop me a PM and I'll try to help. Make sure you install the express VPN software and account before you go. I think they do a 30 day free trial, but if not it'll cost you £14 for a month I think... But you can cancel when you get back to the UK as there's no minimum contract
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Thanks again FatCat - I have now got things sorted on my (Samsung) phone! 😀 I turned off location, turned on flight mode and set my VPN location to London. Bob is now my uncle and I'm watching Skysports and BBC live😀. I hope to catch some of the last 2 Ashes tests live but at least I can now watch Sky or Beeb highlights (after avoiding the score) if all else fails 👍.
 
Unlucky Black Cat said:
Thanks again FatCat - I have now got things sorted on my (Samsung) phone! 😀 I turned off location, turned on flight mode and set my VPN location to London. Bob is now my uncle and I'm watching Skysports and BBC live😀. I hope to catch some of the last 2 Ashes tests live but at least I can now watch Sky or Beeb highlights (after avoiding the score) if all else fails 👍.
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Marvellous. Enjoy it.
 
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