Plex issue with a100/a500 - Acer Iconia Tab A100

I thought I'd post this just in case it can save someone else future headache. Apparently the Plex app has some hiccups on the a100 and a500's since the upgrade to ICS.
Mine wouldn't play anything from my server and after hitting up the Google-machine I found the answer in the Plex forums:
http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php...0-ics-server-error-when-trying-to-fetch-data/
Per that forum thread, you'll need to check the "Less color/more speed" option in the Advanced Settings in order to remedy receiving a "Server error when trying to fetch data" when you try to start streaming.
I had been messing with it for a while, so even after checking the "Less color/more speed" option, it still didn't work.
I had to go into the Advanced Settings to "Flush Cache" and "Restore Factory Defaults," before checking the "Less color/more speed" option finally fixed streaming for me.
One other hiccup is that whenever a stream ends, you'll get the following error:
We're sorry but there was a problem attempting to play "name of video":
An error occurred (error 0x 17:UNKNOWN).
So far, simply pressing the "[OK]" button clears the error and sends you back to the last menu screen without any further issues.

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MMS died... again

I have an issue where I lose the ability to download my MMS, which are usually just photo messages. I have tried the help from ATT's site where you configure the settings for it to no avail. I was able to get it back by re-flashing and now it had died again.
The symptom, specifically, is that the message will simply never download. I get it, hit download, it goes back to the list and never downloads. If I open the message again the download button is greyed out. I have gotten an "unable to download..." something message but I can't remember the specific text and don't want to mislead anyone. When I see that specific text again I will update the thread so anyone searching for the error message (which I've done) will be able to find the solution that will hopefully arise in this thread.
Has anyone else encountered this issue? I am using the latest Schaps (1 wk old) but it happened with a previous Schaps as well. I honestly can't remember if I've changed something that would have affected it but it's not unlikely as I've been tweaking my phone for the past two weeks since reflashing, but only user settings and not really connection stuff.
And I found a fix by following this thread.
Although the symptoms were not the same it worked like a charm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2105385&postcount=5
If something happens to the post, I will quote VOL22002:
"By the way for anyone else who is still having issues with MMS all you have to do is install the (Arcsoft_MMS_4281.)cab and rerun the Connection setup on your pda that is localed in start/setting/connections and your all set."

Problems with Outlook & You Tube

I have now had my TP2 for nearly a week and I am generally very pleased. However, there are a couple of problems that may be me or may be the phone that I have not in my ignorance been able to resolve.
Firstly with the calendar, if I enter a new appointment with specific times it shows on the home page and in the month and day display. If I make it an all day appointment of a reoccurring appointment it is not displayed and I have to disable Touchflo to get into the full calendar to find the appointment. This means the only way I am able to see appointments entered is if each is entered daily with specific times. Pretty useless if I have weekly appointments for the year (I would have to enter individually 52 times) or all day appointments / reminders.
Secondly, the You Tube application comes up with an “Unable to find a network” error message when ever I try to run it. I have no trouble with PIE, Opera, e-mail etc, only you Tube. (If I go to You Tube in PIE or Opera all is fine, it is just the You Tube application causing problems.
I have searched but have not found any postings that seem to answer these problems. Any help is gratefully received.
The Phone has an unlocked HTC standard rom on TMobile UK.
Many thanks
KJR
Update
I spent my lunch resetting and then hard resetting and seem to have calendar working properly. I backed up and restored and it still works OK, which is odd (but pleasing) as I would have thought I would be restoring what ever the problem was.
I still cannot get the You Tube applet to work and can find no setting that would allow me to alter how it finds the network.
KJR
You might have the proxy server setting active in advanced network settings, just remove the tick box if you do
namaste74 said:
You might have the proxy server setting active in advanced network settings, just remove the tick box if you do
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Yes, that is necessary.
Also, with T-Mobile UK, you have to ensure their 'content lock' feature is disabled before the Youtube app will work. New T-Mobile accounts have content lock enabled by default (to protect minors from certain 'entertainment' sites). To remove the lock, you can either log into your T-mobile account online and follow the 'Phone settings' link, or call customer services and get them to do it.
Thanks
I checked proxy settings and they are disabled. It is not a major problem, just an annoying niggle as I can access You Tube via PIE etc. but it seems odd that the applet deesigned especially for the job doesn't work!
I had Youtube working out the box on T-Mob but couldnt get the facebook app or Microsoft MyPhone to connect.
I ended up setting up a second data connection with the settings:
general.t-mobile.uk
user
pass
And everything else left blank and on Auto and they then connected ok. Give that a shot and see if it helps.
I had the same youtube problem. It seems to be solved now, what I did was connect via wifi (which worked fine) and when I turned wifi off and connected over the air it worked.

Network Login Problem

I've been having a weird problem lately on my Tilt 2 AT&T device. On boot, a "Logon to Server" window will pop up saying "Network Log On". Below it the following:
Resource: MEdia Net
User name: [email protected]
Password: ____________
Domain: ______________
And an unchecked "Save Password" selection
This came out of nowhere it seems. I'll also every once in awhile will get the 3G Icon on the top bar acting like it's trying to connect...instead of the usual 3-4 bars itll say "3G" with 2 arrows beneath it...one going left, one going right.
When I try to access an application that uses the network...say...Marketplace...I'll get a "Can't Access/Dial Network" grey bubble that pops up on the screen...Even when I "Dismiss" the bubble..it'll constantly pop back up. I also noticed in my TouchFlo settings area...the option to turn on and off the network will be on...then it'll flip off...then it'll flip on...like it's confused whether or not to connect.
It's weird...because it won't always do it...but majority of the time it will. I'll still get text messages and the marketplace and apps will work perfectly sometimes, then other times I'll get all this crap and will be forced to restart the device...
ANY IDEAS?
Me too!
I don't know what happened either, but it sure is annoying. I have the EXACT same problem. However, I think I may have caused it. I was tinkering with the advanced configuration tool and BsB Tweaks.
Does anyone who uses these two programs know which setting might be causing this? MediaNet Login Page opens when you reboot the phone.
Thanks!
I think I found the Fix
Sorry, I initially provided what I thought was a fix for this, but after several more tests the problem still exists periodically.

"V Cast Apps" Error - Something with the app, or my account?

Hey guys, I have a DInc for a work phone here, and we're trying to test something with the VCast Apps app, but when we try to get into it, it launches and gives us the following error:
"Error: Unable to verify your account information. Please call Customer Service."
Thing is, our Office Manager isn't in today thus VZW won't speak to any of us about it. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm just trying to see what this error is all about. I've already tried going into Manage Applications and clearing out the data for VCast Apps, tried soft resetting the device, and I've made sure it's signed into GMail and all that stuff. I'm fairly sure it's an account issue but I figured I'd poke around XDA and see if anyone has any input
Thanks in advance, any help is greatly appriciated!
I've had that error too before. I don't use that VZW stuff still but if I remember correctly, I could turn off WiFi and that apparently helped it work for me.

[Q] Getting default choices to stick?

I keep getting the same notices over and over for selecting default apps to, for instance, open a web page. I select Dolphin, check the box, and say ok, but next time I click a link in an email, up pops the same dialog again. I remember reading something about that, but can't find it now. Halp appreciated...
This musr be an android thing used to happen on my N5 also

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