Sky has launched its Sky Go app for Android, giving fans of Google's robot-powered OS access to on-demand Sky programmes. Hurrah! But it's only available for a select few smart phones. Boo!
The free app gives 'droid-lovin' Sky customers access to its channels in line with their subscription, including all four Sky Sports channels, Sky Sports News and ESPN, the 11 Sky Movies channels, Sky Atlantic, Sky 1, Sky Living, Sky Arts 1 and Sky News.
That's a lot of Sky. But for now, the app is only available on a few Android phones running Froyo and Gingerbread. Lots of HTC phones are supported, including the HTC Desire, Desire S, Desire HD, Incredible or Sensation, while owners of the Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S2 can also treat themselves to some Sky.
I'd cautiously say that the most popular HTC phones are covered there, but it's a shame that more Samsung mobiles aren't supported. The Galaxy Nexus is a notable omission -- and it's dismaying to see a new app launching that's not available for Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of Android. There's also no support for Android tablets.
The description on the app's page says that "for rights reasons Sky Go is not supported on any Android device that has been rooted". So tinkerers who enjoy customising their mobiles are also out of luck.
The better news is that streaming will work over 3G, so you can catch some Boardwalk Empire while you ride the night bus home. Moody.
Will you be downloading the Sky Go Android app? Or has your mobile of choice been left out in the cold? I want to hear your thoughts, so pop them in the comments, or over on our Facebook wall.
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anonymous 20 February, 2012 11:11
What the hell? Not available on ICS handsets? That's just crazy.
So, in answer to your question, no; I will not be downloading the app :(
anonymous 20 February, 2012 11:49
Works on the HTC Sensation but not the XE version, what a joke!
shauney3 20 February, 2012 12:19
If it works on the Sensation it should work on the XE.
Also no Sony phones? Arc or Ray? Amazing phones they are!
anonymous 20 February, 2012 13:07
Will this work on the TMobile Vivacity? I pay big bucks to Sky for many products & packages, yet I have to buy an iPhone to benefit from Sky Go, which I am clearly am already paying for? What a effin joke! I have no interest in ever purchasing or using any Apple product!!!
iam a wp7 20 February, 2012 13:32
All android phones with 2.2 or higher should have been supported already. There's no excuse. Windows Phone best be coming soon aswell!
anonymous 20 February, 2012 14:13
Not available for ICS or rooted devices? Sounds like a challenge to me
;-)
anonymous 20 February, 2012 14:35
I ben waiting for 6months and now i am upsed because it is not going to work on my galaxy tab.bad now i deside to leave sky and join virjin media.tkanks
anonymous 20 February, 2012 14:48
Just downloaded it now on my HTC desire s absolutely superb
anonymous 20 February, 2012 15:14
Can't download it because my HTC desire HD is rooted and has ice cream sandwich
Tucky 20 February, 2012 16:49
I have it successfully working on my Samsung Galaxy II but only on WIFI. Not working on 3G
Tucky 20 February, 2012 16:51
Cancel that..... It is working on 3G now
Steve Taylor 20 February, 2012 17:48
Defo not working on the Sensation XE, not happy!!
anonymous 20 February, 2012 18:14
not working on HTC wildfire S
Vikram Shankar 20 February, 2012 18:38
Too bad it's not available for ICS :(
Angelos Bogatinis 20 February, 2012 18:58
Well what a load of .... no support for ics ? No support for tables also....what are they thinking?
anonymous 20 February, 2012 21:54
I have read a lot of articles today regarding the Sky Go app. I am not a Sky customer, and I have a rooted HTC Desire, but I do have a SKY ID. I thought I would try it, and guess what:.....It works!
anonymous 21 February, 2012 00:10
On ICS on Nexus. Gutted we are not getting it.
anonymous 21 February, 2012 01:27
Disabled HDMI + no ICS = another Sky customer snub
anonymous 21 February, 2012 12:32
Sky are a joke? How can every other small app developer make apps that work accross the whole android range and sky's multi million pound company can't? I smell ********!
Galaxy Nexus!
pablouk1 21 February, 2012 13:50
anonymous 21 February, 2012 12:32
Sky are a joke?
Agree its amazing how long it took to come out (considering how long its been on the i-pad)and then only for some phones. As usual Sky dropping ball big time.
anonymous 23 February, 2012 11:01
ive tried all day to get it working on the htc sensation but no luck
anonymous 23 February, 2012 17:58
not allowing it on rooted phones kind of defeats the opbject surely. its frankly a pathetic attempt by sky imo., basically on iphones can use it properly.
anonymous 24 February, 2012 21:47
Thanks foer the hard work guys. Three of us in the family have got samsung galaxy notes and we have sky as well; so we're waiting patiently for the app to be available to the note soon.
anonymous 28 February, 2012 06:46
I'm trying to down load skygo on my galaxy note but it's not working .
Blossom1 28 February, 2012 23:39
Why can't I get this on my iPhone 4??? Bitterly disappointed :(
2Bashy 29 February, 2012 19:04
How can they not include the nexus range...Sky does not know their customers or their habits.
2Bashy 29 February, 2012 19:06
No access to rooted devices is quite rich coming from Sky seen as they are known to hack phones quite a lot themselves...:(:(:(
anonymous 7 March, 2012 12:26
Ive got my galaxy note woking perfect on sky go. Just search for skygo _testpack download it then load. Then reeboot phone simple. I dont no why sky dont tell u this.
anonymous 26 March, 2012 13:39
i'm going to buy a phone tomorrow just so i can have sky go app any suggustions
anonymous 11 April, 2012 23:55
hi cant find the skygo testpack for my galaxy note can someone give me a link please and explain how to install.
Thanks
billybz
SquareEyesTvs 18 April, 2012 11:18
Works on the Galaxy s2! But why it took sooooooooooooo long I have no idea! Now to find a free wifi area when i'm away from home!
Gaishy1 18 April, 2012 14:28
Took me 5 minutes on galaxy note......find xde sky go testpack.....download and Install.......then reboot your note and it works great......
Gaishy1 18 April, 2012 14:31
Sorry xda not xde
Gaishy1 18 April, 2012 14:33
Will try to find the link and post it.........thx anonymous 7 th march it was driving me mad
Gaishy1 18 April, 2012 14:36
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=911009&d=1329734362
williewoo 2 May, 2012 14:41
HAVE A SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE CANT DOWNLOAD SKY GO THIS IS A POOR SHOW FROM SKY WHY SO FEW PHONES
anonymous 23 May, 2012 08:46
What the Hell i searched about samsung galaxy ace and this **** come up. Loosers
anonymous 19 November, 2012 19:31
carphone warhouse and tesco helplines both said galaxy ace would play sky go and guess what both wrong.sky adverts very misleading saying selected phones with 2.2 and 2.3 os would play skygo so as ace is one of these i bought one sky are still running advert in papers etc advert is misleading after threatening to quit sky and take them to court they were not bothered big fry v small fry i am disgusted with tesco and carphone warehouse especially for misleading ads maybe in future i should tape phone calls.will we ever get skygo on the ace please tell us
markmanu68 9 January, 2013 21:54
Tryin to get skygo to wrk on me fone......