No movie rentals on Stock Xoom WiFi - Xoom General

Got the 3.1 update this morning and I've noticed that i dont have the movie rentals tab in the market or the new videos app. I checked to make sure the system actually upgraded and it definitely did. Widget resizing, browser tweaks, even the changes to the marketplace are now in effect, but no movie rental section.
Anyone else? What gives?

Support is supposed to be available in the near future as per the Motorola User forums: https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/50036
Motorola XOOM users on Wi-Fi-only devices: Android 3.1 software update rolling out now in phases. Enhancements include full support for the final release of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2, resizable widgets and more. Support for the new movie rentals service from Android Market will become available in the near future. Additional release notes available here from Google.
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Not to be rude, but there are plenty of posts for this specific topic in this forum. Probably on page 2.
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WIFI XOOM Now HAS Movies
i just notice today that my wifi only xoom now has the movies tab. i was able to run throught a few of them. but didn't attempt to click on any. i know the 3G xoom has been enjoying this for a few weeks now. but we the wifi only xoom has just now started to get this, atleast that how it seem to me. i was on the market last night and didn't see it, but i sure did today, not even earlier in the day. i notice it this afternoon. so i think it was just roll out today afternoon. eitherway i hope others with wifi only xoom are getting this update in the market. btw i am wifi xoom, stock everything.

Yes, I noticed this morning that I had the movies app, as well. I rented a movie but haven't tried to watch it yet. We will see what happens. It's about time!!!!

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Netflix

Is there an app for viewing Netflix on the Iconia? I tried to view Netflix from the browser and received an error about formatting for this device.
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Nothing official from them yet. I've seen a leaked app, but it didn't work on my Samsung Fascinate.
Unless Google comes up with some blanket deal with Netflix, the process for portable devices is device specific:
1. Device must have the proper DRM keys and chipset for adequate streaming & playback.
2. OEM must submit the device for approval and pay Netlfix for the set-up and Netflix server access.
It would be cool if this changed, but Google would have to pay up, since already tons of iPhones, iPad and iPods using the service. LG is the only Android OEM to get Netlfix approval with their Revolution.
You can use Playon Mobile to watch Netflix on your Android device temporarily. You'll have to pay for it though after the trial is done. I think you pay annually and then you get access to PlayOn on pretty much any device the whole time. Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon VOD should work this way.
PlayOn is nice, but less efficient than a straight Netflix app (need to have your host computer on to network off of for PlayOn). Still better than nothing and provides more options for content.
People waiting for a working Netflix app will probably not be happy. OEMs have to pay up and the chipset must be qualified.
i have a netflix app for my G2 which works great. It also worked on my Nook Color. But it doesnt work on my brand new acer. It says my device isnt supported.
minotauri said:
i have a netflix app for my G2 which works great. It also worked on my Nook Color. But it doesnt work on my brand new acer. It says my device isnt supported.
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The actual Netflix app that stream movies from Netflix, or just the rental management?
android netflix
the app is out and netflix said they are going to add phones/devices
i guess netflix finally figured out that android is the real deal
FYI, I've installed the apk directly on my device and it will not play videos on the A500 currently. You click to launch a video and the screen flickers and then goes back to the page you were on before clicking play.
They have only released Netflix for select phones. Don't even bother trying it on the a500, it won't work.
rushless said:
The actual Netflix app that stream movies from Netflix, or just the rental management?
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this was the leaked official app from the LG phone. but like others said, the official release is out now but only supports certain phones.
Yeah, Work's great on my Nexus one hope they release an optimized honeycomb version for A500 soon...
Works really well on my evo. Even the hdmi out is nice. Hopefully netflix will show some tablet love soon.
I suspect the problem is with the tegra and not the os. It may not be optimized to be decoded on our tablets yet, but I guess software may be a limitation also. Does the optimus 2x have a netflix app? That might be more useful for us to try if it does...just a thought?
There's been a work around that can get it to work w/ other non-supported devices posted over at android police (would post link, but I don't have enough posts under my belt). Haven't tried it yet, so no idea if it works for the A500.
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I tried the work around. No dice. Tried both build props for HTC vision and Nexus S. Worked on my G tablet running CyanogenMod 7 though.
It does not work on the gTablet that uses Froyo, either.
Netflix is SUPPOSED to be device specific, but there has already been hacks for Droid X (certain rooted roms it works). Folks that should be ticked are official rom users that own bloatware infested devices that use Blockbuster.
Blockbuster bloated devices will probably "never" see official support for Netflix, but rooters might luck out.
Netflix works great on my Incredible, but it is an officially supported device.
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It does not work on the gTablet that uses Froyo, either.
Netflix is SUPPOSED to be device specific, but there has already been hacks for Droid X (certain rooted roms it works). Folks that should be ticked are official rom users that own bloatware infested devices that use Blockbuster.
Blockbuster bloated devices will probably "never" see official support for Netflix, but rooters might luck out.
Netflix works great on my Incredible, but it is an officially supported device.
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Well....the blockbuster infected Evo was added to the list yesterday....so I wouldn't give up.
For those that have a subscription there are options, but as mentioned it does require a host computer
minotauri said:
i have a netflix app for my G2 which works great. It also worked on my Nook Color. But it doesnt work on my brand new acer. It says my device isnt supported.
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have you tried the method mentioned today 5/13 about changing a line to HTC vision or nexus s?
you can find this over androidguys.

[Q] no slacker app?

First day with transformer. I use Slacker extensively on my DX but Market doesn't show me any love. Hoping it is temporary issue. Anybody know if it is not supported?
Not not have Honeycomb support. You could e-mail the dev to ask if they are working on a Honeycomb tablet compatible app.
Thanks. I didn't realize that some apps would not be available on Honeycomb tablets.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised given that many apps for iPhones don't run on iPad (excluding the 2X option).
You could use Pandora for now...

[Q] looking for nexflix working on my tables

Anybody have netflix working on the tables.
velozolano said:
Anybody have netflix working on the tables.
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It's hard to find without knowing how to use "search" function of this forum...
cannot resist
Never knew you could watch Netflix on tables.
I still looking around. thanks
You can on one Android tablet, but apparently Netflix is still in the stone age:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/06/sprint-evo-view-netflix/
And here's an article that trys to figure out why us honeycomb owners are left out in the cold:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387577,00.asp
Especially since it works well with GB.. Meh..
Digital Man said:
You can on one Android tablet, but apparently Netflix is still in the stone age:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/06/sprint-evo-view-netflix/
And here's an article that trys to figure out why us honeycomb owners are left out in the cold:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387577,00.asp
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That really stinks because it really seems like it may be a long time before the apps officially support Honeycomb devices. Fortunately, there has been some great work going on by others to get around this.
Its all about DRM.
They believe that Netflix on our Tablets will somehow facilitate piracy. Which is totally crazy, because there are a million ways already to download exactly the same movies and TV shows and watch them illegally, if one is so inclined. Netflix would do exactly the opposite - it would give Tablet users a legitimate legal way to obtain content, and would decrease the incentive for users to seek alternative sources.
Digital Man said:
You can on one Android tablet, but apparently Netflix is still in the stone age:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/06/sprint-evo-view-netflix/
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the Lenovo K1 is also supposed to come out with Netflix pre-installed..
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/27/lenovo-ideapad-k1-tablet-hits-some-online-retailers-still-not-b/
and that's on android 3.1. hopefully that means we're getting closer to an official app. if not, then at least maybe the XDA community could crack it for universal use.
radiohead14 said:
the Lenovo K1 is also supposed to come out with Netflix pre-installed..
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/27/lenovo-ideapad-k1-tablet-hits-some-online-retailers-still-not-b/
and that's on android 3.1. hopefully that means we're getting closer to an official app. if not, then at least maybe the XDA community could crack it for universal use.
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Encouraging to hear, but unfortunately, I believe the XOOM was originally expected to come with Netflix, which never happened. Then it was rumored to be in the works for the Samsung GTAB 10.1. And that never happened. So, I think, until its sitting on the shelves with Netflix installed and running, I won't get my hopes up. But, at least, if it does happen on one HC 3.1 tablet, you're right, I'm sure XDA will finally be able to get it running on other HC devices.
Yeah, I agree, it's about DRM but it's about Android fragmentation and how it impacts DRM. However, it boggles my mind that they don't realize having a legitimate Netflix app on Tablets will help encourage folks to subscribe. I've had a Netflix before and could stream on my Xbox 360 but it was the fact that I could stream on my Android devices that made me sign back up. Streaming on a tablet just seems like the way to go more than on a phone.

Android Market??

I noticed when i upgraded to honeycomb 3.1 the android market had the app tab the books tab and the movies tab and was the updated version but now when i upgraded to honeycomb 3.2 all of that is gone is there anyway to update the android market?>
Can anyone help?
I'm not sure that that's a problem that's very common. My Xoom at 3.2 still has everything that 3.1 had.
Just out of curiosity, Are you currently outside the country from where you bought your Xoom? Thing is, the Android Market exists in about 95 countries. Google Movies and Books, on the other hand are available in much fewer, so if you go to any of those countries, the tabs just don't show up.
Hope that helped, although I will need some more info to comprehensively solve your problem.
I am in Canada and it was bought at best buy in canada, another problem is i have a samsung galaxy tablet 7inch and half of the apps on the galaxy market are not showing in my motorola xoom market. It was all working fine on honeycomb 3.1 but i dont know whats wrong with it i emailed the android market support and they were no help at all.
I didn't encounter this issue with my Xoom. Although it may be different for me, as I'm running Tiamat 2.0.1 right now.
Regardless, I believe this market update may have to be downloaded elsewhere. If it doesn't update itself, maybe check online to see if you can find a place to download the update. I know that another website I check for Android news had a download link.
I'm not sure why the tabs don't appear on your Xoom, but I'm still gonna ask - Is your Xoom connected through a VPN which may be causing it to give the market details of another country.
As for the apps not showing up, I'd blame it on the VPN, if you have any, but more emphasis on the fact that your Galaxy Tab isn't honeycomb. It's more of a big phone than a tablet, so a number of phone apps would be showing up on that, which do not show up on a tablet. Viber and Tap-Tap Revenge would be a couple of examples that I could give you.
Hope that Helps.

Tablet-optimized Netflix app

There's supposed to be a new tablet-optimized Netflix app available today. Anybody have it on their TF yet? I'm not seeing it in the Market...
I have netflix already install on my TF so when I saw the article about an upgraded player I went out to the market.
But alas no update
So exactly which tablets are seeing this is not clear.
Actually, just realized it's no a new .apk, rather the new interface is served up from Netflix via HTML5. So, just open the current app and you'll see the new interface.

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