Android

Before you view:

1. Install 'Free VR Player' from Google Play

Get the app at Google Play
Be sure to allow Free VR Player to access photos, media and files on your device.

Getting a Video:

2. Download a YanksVR video

You can use your phone or your computer to download a YanksVR video from the members' area. We recommend downloading to your PC then copying to your phone.

Do not rename the videos. This may cause playback problems.

3. Copy or move the video files

Your YanksVR video needs to be in the correct folder on your phone to play. The correct folder is called Movies. You will find the folder here: Phone\Movies.
If you cannot find the \Movies folder, you can create it in the root directory.

If you downloaded the video onto your computer, you'll need to connect your phone to your computer via USB to copy the file to the phone. While copying, if given the option to "copy" or "copy and convert", choose copy only. Conversion will make the video unviewable. Your phone must be unlocked while connected to the computer to copy files.

If you downloaded the video on your phone, you'll need to move the file to to the correct Movies folder.

Viewing the video:

4. Open the FreeVRPlayer app

Tap My Videos. If nothing is present or to add additional videos, tap the vertical menu bar in the top right, then "Open File". Select the movie you'd like to view.

5. Change the Format for your video.

For 360 videos, choose "2D". Tap Cardboard icon.

For 180 videos, choose "3D" icon. Choose side-by-side view. Tap Cardboard icon.

6. Cardboard Up!

Place your device inside your Google Cardboard or compatible headset.

7. Reset the orientation

Look straight forward and tap the center view icon to reset orientation.

iPhone

3D and 360 videos are compatible using the Free VR Player App and iTunes with an iPhone version 5 or greater. Follow these steps to view our 360 degree or 3D videos.

Before you view:

1. Get 'Free VR Player App'

This is available from the AppStore or from FreeVRPlayer.com.

Getting a Video:

2. Download a YanksVR 360 or 3D video

Download a video from YanksVR to your computer.

Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.

3. Copy the YanksVR video to your iPhone - iTunes pre-version 12.7

Inside iTunes, select your iPhone, then select Apps (from the dropdown at the top that is likely defaulted to Music). Click the iPhone icon next to the Apps dropdown, then click Apps in the left-side menu. Scroll down in the main section of the page and click on the Free VR Player app to open the "FreeVRPlayer Documents" window to the right. Drag the YanksVR video you downloaded to your computer into the Documents box (which should now say FreeVRPlayer Documents).

3. Copy the YanksVR video to your iPhone - iTunes version 12.7 or greater

Inside iTunes, select your iPhone (the icon next to the content type dropdown), then select File Sharing. You will see your Apps listed on the right. Click on the Free VR Player app to open the "FreeVRPlayer Documents" window to the right. Drag the YanksVR video you downloaded to your computer into the Documents box (which should now say FreeVRPlayer Documents).

The status bar on top will say it's copying them to your iPhone. When you are finished copying, you can disconnect your iPhone.

Viewing the video:

4. Open FreeVRPlayer on your iPhone

Tap My Videos. If nothing is present or to add additional videos, tap the vertical menu bar in the top right, then "Open File". Select the movie you'd like to view. You may need to restart the app after adding new videos.

5. Choose the relevant playback mode

For 360 videos choose Panoramic video style.
For 180 3D videos choose Side by Side.

Select the Cardboard option for all videos.

6. Cardboard Up!

Place your iPhone inside your Google Cardboard or compatible headset.