G1 YouTube tip for higher quality videos

[Andor]

If like me you were a little disappointed with the low quality playback from YouTube here's a simple tip to ensure you get the best quality where available.

YouTube over EDGE/3G seems to transfer a lower quality video - well for me it does anyway.

If you click Menu -> Settings -> Wireless Controls -> Wi-Fi.

This will turn on the WiFi radio on your G1 which will then notify you if a Wireless network is in range you can drag down the notifications bar and click to connect.

If you're near a T-Mobile HotSpot or any other Wi-Fi access point you'll get a notification.

[dominiqueingram1605]

thankyou very much my youtube shows excellent

[hyper]

Originally Posted by Andor

If like me you were a little disappointed with the low quality playback from YouTube here's a simple tip to ensure you get the best quality where available.

YouTube over EDGE/3G seems to transfer a lower quality video - well for me it does anyway.

If you click Menu -> Settings -> Wireless Controls -> Wi-Fi.

This will turn on the WiFi radio on your G1 which will then notify you if a Wireless network is in range you can drag down the notifications bar and click to connect.

If you're near a T-Mobile HotSpot or any other Wi-Fi access point you'll get a notification.

so if I am near a tmo hotspot area, I should be able to connect using the wifi ? what password would I use?

[landotheripper]

im dissapointed that there is no 3G in cleveland yet! its total bs! and, geez!, the vids on edge are horrible looking! and to add insult to injury, there are no hotspots near by! the closest tmobile hotspot in in the mall about 20 mins away!

[satng92]

well landotheripper that doed suck for you I went to Montana and same thing there so I feel your pain bro

[Widto]

This is the best work-around to getting high quality youtube videos on the G1. I'm currently using this method and it works great.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=477882