4oD only offers option of streaming - can't download

catalina66

Hi :-)

Just decided to briefly use 4oD again, and managed to download 2 programmes fine ... originally listed 4 but 2 have stopped being available. When I was searching for other programmes to add to the download list, every one only gives option to stream now. No download option! Risked Kontiki again and now can't even download!

No idea why this is happening. Would much appreciate advice.

Many thanks, Cat

catalina66

Just bumping this up, as am really puzzled why no DL option is given, and can't DL anything.

Cheers, Cat

Matt_EA

I've just checked out 4oD and after searching for various programmes, can't find a download option on there either. So - anyone else had these issues? Does anyone know why we can't download to watch later? (At least the BBC still allows this...)

catalina66

Just got an email from 4oD ...

Dear 4oD user,

You may have seen or heard rumours in the press about changes to 4oD. As a valued 4oD user we thought we'd let you know exactly what this will mean for you and help clear up any confusion.

No doubt you're already aware that you can watch 4oD Catch-Up on our new improved channel4.com (and if you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for?). All the content is streamed which makes it really easy to use, you shouldn't need to download anything - simply find what you want to watch and hit "Play". Oh, and non-Windows users will be pleased to know that 4oD Catch-Up on channel4.com is now Mac and Linux compatible.

From around the end of June you'll also be able to watch all our archive programmes on channel4.com. Which means all your favourites will be in one place and available for free.

Of course you're welcome to use your 4oD application until then if you prefer, although you may find that you are no longer able to download or rent some programmes or films. However you may be interested to know that many popular 4oD programmes are available to buy and keep on itunes.

Rest assured that if you have ever entered your payment card details to rent or purchase a programme on 4oD these will be fully removed from the system once the 4oD application closes. However your customer account will remain active and can be used for other channel4.com services.

Above all, we hope you'll continue to get loads of enjoyment out of 4oD. If there's anything we haven't covered you can find more information by clicking here.

Enjoy,

The 4oD team

So now we know what was going on! :beer:

Cheers, Cat