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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 8:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Doc Savage
And the great part for UA? If you haven't downloaded the app before the flight, you are SOL with your own device, so will have to rent one of theirs.
Incorrect. To watch all of the offerings, yes, you need the app. Many of the programs are protected and require going through the app due to encryption. Some don't have this setup though, and can be watched from a regular web browser without the plug in needed that the app has.
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