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SlingPlayer™ Mobile Free Trial Download


This Free Trial version of SlingPlayer Mobile is offered to provide our users with a preview of the powerful experience of viewing your own TV on your mobile phone.


SlingPlayer Mobile supports any type of Internet connection on your mobile device, including 3G cellular services such as UMTS and HSDPA, Wi-Fi, or USB PC-based connections. 


Important: While there are no additional monthly fees or recurring charges for the use of SlingPlayer Mobile, some network operators may charge extra tariffs for using your cellular data connection. Ask your network operator about their current data charges and your data plan specifically before using the SlingPlayer Mobile.  To avoid any unpleasant cell phone charges at the end of the month, we strongly recommend an unlimited data plan at a flat rate.


If you would like to continue using the software after the 30-day free trial period, you can come back to our Store and purchase a Registration Key for SlingPlayer Mobile.


To download this Trial version, you must accept all the terms and conditions contained in the Software License Agreement below.


End User License Agreement 


The following Software License Agreement applies to all users downloading Slingplayer Mobile outside of the United States of America and supersedes the End User License Agreement that may accompany the Slingplayer Mobile software, including the End User License Agreement that may be displayed during the installation process.






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Important Note Before Downloading and Installing SlingPlayer Mobile:


Please make sure all the requirements below are met BEFORE downloading and installing this version of SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Pocket PC on your device. In particular, you will need to have SlingPlayer for Windows v1.4 or SlingPlayer for Mac v1.0 or later installed on your computer.


Please also note that this version of SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Pocket PC is not compatible with Windows Mobile Smartphone devices.


System (PC) Requirements

To check the Slingbox firmware version, on SlingPlayer (PC), select your Slingbox, and go to Edit Properties > Information.


  • Windows XP (SP2) Home/Pro/MCE/Win 2K (SP4)
  • Windows Vista Home Premium/ Ultimate
  • ActiveSync 4.1 or higher for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices
  • ActiveSync 4.5 or higher or Windows Mobile Device Center 6.0 or 6.1 for Windows Mobile 6.0 devices
  • SlingPlayer for Windows v1.4 or SlingPlayer for Mac v1.0


Windows Mobile Pocket PC Requirements

To check the version that you have on your Pocket PC device, go to Start | Settings | System Tab | About. The version must start with 4.21 to use SlingPlayer Mobile.

  • Operating system (one of):
    • Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC
    • Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC Phone
    • Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC
    • Windows Mobile 6 Professional
  • 144 MHz (or higher) CPU
  • Memory:
    • At least 4 MB to install SlingPlayer Mobile
    • At least 10 MB of available Program Memory to run it
  • Network download speed of 120Kbps (or higher)*
  • At least 16 gray levels display but 65,536 color is recommended
  • Audio support plus speakers or headphones. Stereo support recommended

* Minimum network download speed of 120 Kbps recommended. For reference, while the average download speed for EVDO or UMTS is generally cited as upwards of 200Kbps, and 60-100Kbps for EDGE, actual speed varies significantly across networks and depending on network conditions.


Download SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Pocket PC


There are two methods of installing SlingPlayer Mobile:


 Automatic Installer (EXE) (Recommended)

 

The Automatic Installer uses your PC and Microsoft's ActiveSync on Windows XP or Windows Mobile Device Center on Windows Vista to install the software on your Windows Mobile device.

Using this version will automatically copy your Slingbox directory settings from SlingPlayer PC onto device. You do not need to manually add your Slingbox or edit its properties on SlingPlayer Mobile.

Instructions:

  1. Connect your Windows Mobile device to your PC using a USB cable, and confirm that ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center is running
  2. Download the self-extracting installation file by clicking once on this link: SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC v1.5 Automatic Installer Download
  3. When prompted, save it to your desktop
  4. On your Windows desktop, find the file called "spm_ppc_15098_us.exe", then double-click it
  5. Follow the installation steps, making sure you do NOT disconnect your Windows Mobile device from your PC until ALL setup steps are complete
  6. During the installation, if you are prompted to "Choose a location to install SlingPlayer Mobile", we strongly recommend you select "Device"

 Direct Device Download (CAB)

(If downloading from PC, right click on the link, and select "Save Target As" onto Desktop)

This option is for advanced users and users who wish to download SlingPlayer Mobile "over the air" or wirelessly without using a PC.

You will need to manually add your Slingbox and edit its properties on SlingPlayer Mobile, by entering Finder ID or IP address information.

Instructions:

  1. Download the CAB file from the link below on Sling Media web site onto device "over the air"
    1. SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC v1.5 for Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition devices Direct Device Download
    2. SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC v1.5 for Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 6 devices Direct Device Download
  2. When prompted, we strongly recommend you save it to storage memory on your device
  3. When you are done with the download, launch File Manager
  4. Browse to "My Documents" (unless you selected a different download location)
  5. Find "SlingPlayerMobile" and select it
  6. Follow the installation steps until it is complete
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Downloads
SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC 1.5 (UK English)
SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC 1.5 (US English)
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