Qik announces iPhone 3G support!
As most of us have been out enjoying the sun, Qik's developers have been working day and night to bring you the world’s first live video streaming application for the Apple iPhone 3G! From the wonderful feedback we get from our fans, we know how eager you all are to get streaming on the iPhone and therefore we have decided to launch straight into public beta.
This is a beta release (case in point: mute is not yet functional) -- you can expect regular updates of this application over the coming days and weeks. You can get Qikking with the iPhone 3G (and earlier models running iPhone OS 2.0!) by doing the following:
Instructions using Cydia:
- If you have not already, you'll need to sign up at http://qik.com/sign_up and receive an SMS from us to activate the application.
- Launch Cydia.
- Go to the "Sections" tab at the bottom and scroll down to "Multimedia."
- Under Multimedia, you will find Qik. Tap on it then select "Install" at the top right, then in the same spot tap "Confirm."
- Now you will see Qik get installed. You may hit the "Return to Cydia" button at the bottom or just quit Cydia when it is done installing.
- You'll now notice a "Qik" icon on your home screen - Go ahead and launch it.
- As long as your initial signup SMS/text message is still in your inbox for the first launch, your account will be linked to your device.
- Make sure you have 3G service or are on WiFi (edge is not sufficient enough to stream video) before you begin broadcasting.
- Hit record and enjoy Qik!
Instructions using Installer 4 Beta:
- If you have not already, you'll need to sign up at http://qik.com/sign_up and receive an SMS from us to activate the application.
- Launch Installer 4.
- Under the "Categories" tab, scroll to the "Sources" category, select "Community Sources" and proceed to install (button at top right).
- Then tap on the "Sources" tab at the bottom and hit the Refresh button at the top left. Allow some time for sources to refresh.
- Go back to the "Categories" tab and scroll to "Multimedia" and Select "Qik" and proceed to install (you can view progress by going to the "Tasks" tab).
- When Qik has finished installing, exit Installer 4 by using the home button (allow to refresh).
- You'll now notice a "Qik" icon on your home screen - Go ahead and launch it.
- As long as your initial signup SMS/text message is still in your inbox for the first launch, your account will be linked to your device.
- Make sure you have 3G service or are on WiFi (edge is not sufficient enough to stream video) before you begin broadcasting.
- Hit record and enjoy Qik!
Comments
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August 13 at 10:08 pm
I am trying to sign up but it says my number already exists so then I try to the forget password route and it says number is not in system. Please help.
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
Hey, That is awesome, you guys gonna try and release it through the app store? Thanks, WizzKid P.S. Keep up the great work!
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
For forgot password, be sure to include your country code (so something like 14155551212 for the US).
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
@victor - can you send the ph # you signed up with to support@qik.com?
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
Qik on iPhone 3G is fantastic!!
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
Qik on iPhone 3G is awesome!
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
Will this be released through the App Store? I'm not planning to jailbreak my iPhone.
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
No jailbreak for me... please get this on the App Store! I'd pay $10 in a heartbeat.
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
Jurgen - will be evaluating that possibility.
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
Works perfectly, just remember to get your sign in password by using the "Forgot username or password" function. Username being your mobile number, including the country code, without any spaces or symbols.
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
great great and great! thank you guys! ;)
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
great work! thank you!
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
for all that don't know, this requires your iPhone to be hacked. Which is what cydia is, the hacked installer. Seeing this in the app store would be amazing!
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
ya signed up with old phone. now number ported over to new iphone3g. will this still work? don't have the original sms on the new handset. thx
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
I figured it out and now mim using it...I love it. I have been waiting for something like this. Jailbreaking your phone is so easy I dont see why you would not do it, even if you do it just for this app it wont do anything to your phone.
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August 13 at 11:08 pm
What if I don't have an unlocked 3G?
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August 14 at 12:08 am
Hmm i dont get the sms activation code... let me send you an email.
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August 14 at 12:08 am
Yeah, there is BUG on the Qik site. The same thing happens to me I try to sign-up but it says my number already exists, so then I try the "forget password" route and it says the number is not in system. Bug, Bug, Bug , Bug ALERT !!
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August 14 at 12:08 am
I will not use this while driving... I will not use this while driving... I will not use this while driving... :-D Can qik be used on desktop? I could stream my entire road trip since i have ev-do & cdma
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August 14 at 12:08 am
When you use "forgot password", please be sure to include your country code at the front of it (1 for US). If you get an error, please email your phone # to support@qik.com and we'll get you going.
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