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On the Motorola Droid, there was a hack by "xeudoxus" which allowed for the YouTube app to default to High Quality playback.
Any idea if this will work on the Nexus One? I presume not since that is an Motorola phone, and this is HTC. If not, has anyone ported that over to work on the Nexus?
Thanks in advance.
(P.S. apologies if this is the wrong section. I started to make this post under "Themes and Apps," but also didn't seem right.)
I was just about to post this same topic. I'm going to try the Motorola hack today to see if it works. If not, I'd very much like to see this added to the Nexus One. The quality of YouTube videos over 3G is almost unwatchable on such a high res display.
absolutely'd love it....big case of beer to the dev that does this!
Iphone had a similar hack........loved it: 'fooled' youtube, or any app, into thinking it was on wifi
isn't the option built-in?
I always watch HQ on 3G when I want. I just click on menu, more, and then the option "play High Quality".
Works for me just fine. I don't know if there is a hack to make it default though.
Ssantos6981 said:
I always watch HQ on 3G when I want. I just click on menu, more, and then the option "play High Quality".
Works for me just fine. I don't know if there is a hack to make it default though.
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The youtube app on the nexus one doesnt have a HQ option.
Ssantos6981 said:
I always watch HQ on 3G when I want. I just click on menu, more, and then the option "play High Quality".
Works for me just fine. I don't know if there is a hack to make it default though.
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Correct. Just seeing if there was a hack made for the Nexus One. The one for the Droid includes a 2.1 firmware version, but I'm unsure.
The slight disadvantage, beyond the button clicks, to that procedure is that the clip then has to rebuffer for the HQ version. At least, in my experience, anyway.
A few clips and a couple extra seconds of buffer time aren't huge things. Would just be nice to have the HQ version be default
scuzzy19 said:
The youtube app on the nexus one doesnt have a HQ option.
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It does as of five minutes ago(Double checked before posting). As quoted above tap the Menu key, More, Watch in High Quality.
Disruptive to have to do it with each video tho....would like it at least as a settings default option
scuzzy19 said:
The youtube app on the nexus one doesnt have a HQ option.
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it does if you're on 3g or wifi
unremarked said:
Correct. Just seeing if there was a hack made for the Nexus One. The one for the Droid includes a 2.1 firmware version, but I'm unsure.
The slight disadvantage, beyond the button clicks, to that procedure is that the clip then has to rebuffer for the HQ version. At least, in my experience, anyway.
A few clips and a couple extra seconds of buffer time aren't huge things. Would just be nice to have the HQ version be default
It does as of five minutes ago(Double checked before posting). As quoted above tap the Menu key, More, Watch in High Quality.
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I was referring it to a global option and not for each video you watch I knew about that but for the older youtube apps on android it was a global option.
On WiFi it defaults to high quality.
if ur rooted cyans rom comes with the hq 3g hack
xUltimate should work with nexus's youtube for hq hack
xUltimate
-Matt
lightforce said:
if ur rooted cyans rom comes with the hq 3g hack
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Really? How can you set it?
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xUltimate should work with nexus's youtube for hq hack
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I attempted to use this this morning without much success. I believe the error had something to do with the system still being odex'd; I'm at work right now, otherwise I'd attempt again to say for sure. I'm currently running CyanoMod as my rom if that makes any difference.
Thanks for the post, though, and keep up the good work.
cypher21 said:
Really? How can you set it?
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in the youtube app. go to settings and more. Then it says watch in high quality.
That i know, but if it has the HQ hack, can't you set HQ as default?
Here is how you hack YouTube to default into HQ:
1. Put the youtube.apk on your sdcard.
2. Get Root Explorer from the Market.
3. Using Root Explorer, navigate to the sdcard folder and long press on the youtube.apk and click "Move"
4. Navigate to the /system/app folder
5. Click the button up top that says "Remount as R/W"
6. Click the button on the bottom that says "Paste" then confirm overwrite.
7. Now you need to set the permissions on that file: Long press on the youtube.apk and click Permissions. Check User Read and Write, Group Read, and Others Read. Uncheck everything else and click Ok.
7. Click the button up top that says "Remount as R/O"
8. Reboot, you're done
reddv1 said:
Here is how you hack YouTube to default into HQ:
1. Put the youtube.apk on your sdcard.
2. Get Root Explorer from the Market.
3. Using Root Explorer, navigate to the sdcard folder and long press on the youtube.apk and click "Move"
4. Navigate to the /system/app folder
5. Click the button up top that says "Remount as R/W"
6. Click the button on the bottom that says "Paste" then confirm overwrite.
7. Now you need to set the permissions on that file: Long press on the youtube.apk and click Permissions. Check User Read and Write, Group Read, and Others Read. Uncheck everything else and click Ok.
7. Click the button up top that says "Remount as R/O"
8. Reboot, you're done
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Thanks alot! it only took me a minute and it works great now
scuzzy19 said:
The youtube app on the nexus one doesnt have a HQ option.
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Yes it does.
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I dont recall activating KINOMA PLAYER to open or view my pics. I dont want to use that program because i cant assign a pic to the background. I used to be able to just open a pic and assign it to whatever i wanted and i could adjust the brightness etc,etc. Can someone please help!!!
i just uninstalled it
if you want to watch youtube videos on it download the youtube app by going to m.youtube.com you dont need that client
and everything else just goes through the default clients after its unintalled, videos play in WMP and pictures come up in that stock screen
thoughtlesskyle said:
i just uninstalled it
if you want to watch youtube videos on it download the youtube app by going to m.youtube.com you dont need that client
and everything else just goes through the default clients after its unintalled, videos play in WMP and pictures come up in that stock screen
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Would this be the only way around this problem?
use Resco file explorer
a12rnulfo said:
Would this be the only way around this problem?
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I used Resco file explorer to solve this prob (I had the same thing happening). Open Resco file explorer, navigate to a pic file (usually .jpg), tap and hold, choose "open with" and then select the program you want. Check the box "always use this program" and you are set.
nispen said:
I used Resco file explorer to solve this prob (I had the same thing happening). Open Resco file explorer, navigate to a pic file (usually .jpg), tap and hold, choose "open with" and then select the program you want. Check the box "always use this program" and you are set.
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Good idea
nispen said:
I used Resco file explorer to solve this prob (I had the same thing happening). Open Resco file explorer, navigate to a pic file (usually .jpg), tap and hold, choose "open with" and then select the program you want. Check the box "always use this program" and you are set.
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Is there away to do this manually without having to download a application?
a12rnulfo said:
Is there away to do this manually without having to download a application?
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I am sure there is. You would have to edit the registry. However, I have no clue what key to edit, so cannot help you further. Sorry.
The new version allows you to choose which file associations you want - so the problem has been solved. Thanks Kinoma!
dakilen said:
The new version allows you to choose which file associations you want - so the problem has been solved. Thanks Kinoma!
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Why are you thanking them anyway?? This has always been my peeve with Kinoma..always hijacking file associations sneakily. 'Twas the first thing i uninstalled when i got my Pro. Good riddance !
LordLugard said:
Why are you thanking them anyway?? This has always been my peeve with Kinoma..always hijacking file associations sneakily. 'Twas the first thing i uninstalled when i got my Pro. Good riddance !
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I was thanking them because the new version allows you to change associations. That's obviously a good thing and I'm glad they did it.
People complained and they listened, isn't that how it's supposed to
work?
dakilen said:
I was thanking them because the new version allows you to change associations. That's obviously a good thing and I'm glad they did it.
People complained and they listened, isn't that how it's supposed to
work?
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4giv my Noobishness but i've just installed Kinoma and updated it 2 d latest...it truly hijacked my media...i'd lyk 2 know how 2 change d file associations back 2 their defaults or 2 any media player i want without uninstalling kinoma...
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4giv my Noobishness but i've just installed Kinoma and updated it 2 d latest...it truly hijacked my media...i'd lyk 2 know how 2 change d file associations back 2 their defaults or 2 any media player i want without uninstalling kinoma...
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I just did the same. I cant even get my video to play right. Anyone have any advise? Not looking to purchase this. Downloaded a FLV file that wont play and no audio. I'll stick with windows player....
Go into "Get Apps" and download "Advanced Settings." From there you can easily change your file associations.
I glanced over the forums here and haven't found this trick listed.
If you want Hulu working on the FroYo:
Open Browser And Type "about:debug" (Without Quotes) In The URL Bar
Press The Menu Button
Settings > UAString > Desktop
Enjoy Hulu On Android!
JoelOFH said:
I glanced over the forums here and haven't found this trick listed.
If you want Hulu working on the FroYo:
Open Browser And Type "about:debug" (Without Quotes) In The URL Bar
Press The Menu Button
Settings > UAString > Desktop
Enjoy Hulu On Android!
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Didn't work. Says i need flash 10.1.22 to continue... >__>
JoelOFH said:
I glanced over the forums here and haven't found this trick listed.
If you want Hulu working on the FroYo:
Open Browser And Type "about:debug" (Without Quotes) In The URL Bar
Press The Menu Button
Settings > UAString > Desktop
Enjoy Hulu On Android!
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it's posted up in general (where it probably ought to be, lol)
timothydonohue said:
it's posted up in general (where it probably ought to be, lol)
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Dang. I looked there, too. That's what I get for thinking I know something.
yeah, it works. For a few minutes. Then it stops.
Thanks!
Works for me. Just watched a full episode of Family Guy.
JoelOFH said:
I glanced over the forums here and haven't found this trick listed.
If you want Hulu working on the FroYo:
Open Browser And Type "about:debug" (Without Quotes) In The URL Bar
Press The Menu Button
Settings > UAString > Desktop
Enjoy Hulu On Android!
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now we jsut need boxee to make an app
only worked for a couple minutes for me too. But it worked.. a little choppy still. Hope to see flash video get optimized soon.
works great thanks ! i was just cussing the crap out of hulu for not working with flash on android. lol
Apparently it is not hardware optimized yet so that is the reason for the choppy video. But flash games and sites work great.
Thanks man, works for me too
Doesn't work anymore =(
They're catching on to us
edit: never mind, it still works. the browser reseted its' settings. I had to set it back to desktop again.
not working for me. the load up bar stop half way or 3/4 of the way and just gets stuck. any help? im running froyo on the ATT nexus one
This doesn't seem to be working any more. At least not for me. I'm on Froyo with Flash, and it gets to the point of the "Loading" spinner on a video for about 5-10 seconds, then displays "Unfortunately Hulu is not supported on your platform. We apologize for any inconvenience."
I double-checked the UAString setting, set it back to Android, then back to Desktop again.
Think we might have to use another method to spoof Hulu.
HULU stopped working for me as well. Looks like they filtered our device info again
meh never worked for me. Got as far as the pre-loading commercials a few times but then the usual "not supported" error. (but supported enough to show me the commercials? LOL)
You guys can thank Engadget lol
Initially Hulu was using the User Agent to detect a mobile browser.
I am guessing that they are now checking the Flash version and platform, using the System.capabilities.version method.
If that is the case, there will not be a workaround unless someone hacks the version info of Flash itself - possible I suppose, but not very likely.
mwdiers said:
Initially Hulu was using the User Agent to detect a mobile browser.
I am guessing that they are now checking the Flash version and platform, using the System.capabilities.version method.
If that is the case, there will not be a workaround unless someone hacks the version info of Flash itself - possible I suppose, but not very likely.
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obviously, you missed the workaround thread, lol
flash was hacked
I couldnt find where anyone mentioned this method of watching hulu...i have the phonemypc application so i can just use it to remotely go to my laptop or desktop and it doesnt have sound yet but the devs say it will soon but its otherwise easy to watch hulu.
Before froyo when id be interacting with my pc remotely if there was video it was like 1 frame per minute but now flash is utilized and it looks pretty damn good, and im guessing other remote desktop apps may have sound so thats at least a step in the right direction if you dont want to have to keep implementing "workarounds"... just FYI...
Hi, the galaxy s has a beautiful screen and a powerful graphic card. It will be a waste if viewing video in normal or lower quality. However, when loading from youtube, the default video mode is normal quality, and it's quite troublesome to change the mode every time. Anyone knows the way to change the default to high quality?
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download this youtube addon and install it on your phone.
it will enable a "HQ" button next to the play/pause buttons in the lower right corner of the display.
i think this also enables playing videos in HQ everytime you start playing a video, but I can't test this since I'm waiting for a replacement SGS.
regards
Wish program do you use to open this file "YouTubeHD.apk"? Can`t do it when i use winzip.
joffen87 said:
Wish program do you use to open this file "YouTubeHD.apk"? Can`t do it when i use winzip.
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Copy the apk file to your phone and install it with Astro which can be found in the market.
thanks mate
ed10000 said:
Copy the apk file to your phone and install it with Astro which can be found in the market.
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I downloaded Astro to my phone and whent online on this homepage on the phone and tried to open the file directly on my phone.. but it didn`t worked?
GalaxyFan88 said:
download this youtube addon and install it on your phone.
it will enable a "HQ" button next to the play/pause buttons in the lower right corner of the display.
i think this also enables playing videos in HQ everytime you start playing a video, but I can't test this since I'm waiting for a replacement SGS.
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From where did you get that file?
I tried it.. and now my youtube movies is awsome! thanks a lot
I tried it too, works as advertised!
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From where did you get that file?
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If you google youtubehd.apk you'll see a lot of results that suggest people are ripping the EVO 4G's youtube app and putting it on their phones. I'm not the original poster, but will assume that's where this is from before I hear otherwise.
I wish I'd thought of ripping the various apps off my EVO 4G before returning it to Sprint for a refund.
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Copy the apk file to your phone and install it with Astro which can be found in the market.
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That would be exactly what I did, and I thank you so much for posting this
Thank you for this.
It looks like an official app.
Why do not google update this like the other apps?
it doesn't work for me.. it won't let me open saying it's not an authorized app from market..or something
here :
YouTube v1.6.19e.apk woks great on my desire & Galaxy s
http://www.multiupload.com/JZHWNCX1UT
thanks for the reply, but i'm getting the same message.
when i try to launch the file using ASTRO, it says install blocked, and says for security reasons, its set to block installation of apps not sourced in market..
Go to settings then applications -then click unknown sources, should work after that
ahhh i dont see unknown sources.. whats happening!!
sorry to be a bother
Well there is the HD button and it's defaulted on HD in JP3 firmware.. That suggest it will be so in the future official release too.
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ahhh i dont see unknown sources.. whats happening!!
sorry to be a bother
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What phone do you have? The Captivate has had that removed from it. You can still install with adb or a sideloader app, I believe.
Just updated the firmware - and still this is needed. Thank you again!
However, it seems to default to normal quality, when on 3g network. I wish I could force it to hd/hq all the time?
Can someone check to see if their hulu app works in full screen mode? Mine cuts off about half of the picture.
I think this may be due to a change to Hulu, the way videos load and ads play look different today...
Edit: Also rcxquake just released a modified version of the new flash that was just released. I have not tested it but you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7734690&postcount=223
I confirmed with a few other testers using various ROMs, it looks like the hulu app does not work properly anymore. The newly released hacked flash (no credit to me, see linked post) does seem to work. However, it does not fix the problem
i thought hulu blocked our browser identification, or proxy or whatever it is we use to get android internet...they charge iphone users $9.99/month, so they don't want us to get it for free.
It's blocked but Nexus users found an exploit around it. Up until a few hours ago it worked perfectly for the Dinc but now all of a sudden in full screen mode half the video is cut off.
o man this sucks right when i rooted i hope some one can fix this
i just tried something if you click on watch highres it takes you some where else .. then when i click full screen it works alot better
the audio sounds slowww ???
Thanks to ihtfp69 for this temporary fix.
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Here is a temporary resolution for the Hulu problem.
1. Open your stock browser and let your home page load.
2. Erase everything in the address bar and type "about:debug" and press return (note: nothing will appear to have happened; that's good.)
3. Press Menu and select Settings.
4. Scroll all the way to near the bottom and select UAString and change it to Desktop.
5. Press Back to exit Settings.
6. Clear the address bar and type this address into it: "http://www.hulu.com/widget/player/videos" and press Enter
7. You may have to adjust the zoom to get it larger.
8. This is just like the Hulu app, but you can change your orientation to landscape by tilting your phone. Then pinch and zoom to get the video to fill the screen, but do not tap and hold the video to make it full screen.
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s197 said:
Thanks to ihtfp69 for this temporary fix.
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ihtfp69 you rock first sky raider now this your my hero!
Anyone else having this issue? Wanted to post here and ask to see if other carrier variants are having the issue as well
This happens whether I'm on wifi or on LTE/HSPA
I have to manually click and update the stream
ElBeaner said:
Anyone else having this issue? Wanted to post here and ask to see if other carrier variants are having the issue as well
This happens whether I'm on wifi or on LTE/HSPA
I have to manually click and update the stream
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My streams start at 480p, but automatically go to a higher quality after a few seconds. I'm not sure why you are not seeing the same behavior. I am on Sprint, btw.
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Yes it happens to me too
It always starts at the lowest resolution possible and 1440p is never an option. Also is anyone else annoyed by the lack of updated apps to support the displays resolution?
I forgot to mention you must go into the YouTube options and change the display options to Auto from the default of 480p. Once you do that, you should get the behavior I described above.
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I forgot to mention you must go into the YouTube options and change the display options to Auto from the default of 480p. Once you do that, you should get the behavior I described above.
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On the phone or PC?
ElBeaner said:
On the phone or PC?
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The phone.
dragon57 said:
The phone.
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Wehre, the only thing I see is limit mobile data and I ahve it set to off
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Wehre, the only thing I see is limit mobile data and I ahve it set to off
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Pause the video, tap on the "three dots" menu button in the upper right of the screen, then on "Quality", then finally on "Auto".
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Pause the video, tap on the "three dots" menu button in the upper right of the screen, then on "Quality", then finally on "Auto".
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The thing is I don't want to have to do that everytime.
I want the video in it's highest available form each time and that's not happening
Some videos I'll get 720p, some I'll get 480p - never do I get 1080p unless I manually choose it.
Yes, I agree. From what I have read, the reason it is setup that way is to save data usage, by default. I do hope Google gives us a toggle to allow us to set it and forget it.