If you rent a movie though the market on your Rooted Moto Xoom and try to play it in the Google movies app you will get an error 49 (rooted device not allowed).
But if you go to www.youtube.com in the browser and login you can then play your movie.
I have done this process on my Rooted WIFI Xoom with 3.2. (Desktop UA string). Just thought I would share...
This will only work if you are connected to a network. So if you can tether or if you have a Verizon Xoom you should be good to go mobile. Or you can always use WIFI.
How many movies did you try it with?
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one so far I wanted to put it on here so others can try... I will try a few more movies this week.
Yeah nice tip.
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Wait- so after logging into you YouTube you jump back into your Google Movies app and it works or.......?
Do you watch the movies on YouTube using the browser?
Watch movies on YouTube though the browser. Could of been more clear.
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how smooth is the video? I kinda wish you could watch them offline but at least we can watch them
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I only rented a SD movie in my first test I will try an HD soon the SD was very smooth.
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Has anyone else tried this yet? What are your results?
just tried on my wifi xoom 3.1 with unlocked bootloader using the Bourne ultimatum (favorite movie) and it worked perfectly without a hitch.
this workaround will be useful until someone can figure out how to watch them in the movies app.
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jaker.the.skater said:
just tried on my wifi xoom 3.1 with unlocked bootloader using the Bourne ultimatum (favorite movie) and it worked perfectly without a hitch.
this workaround will be useful until someone can figure out how to watch them in the movies app.
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Good to hear! was that in HD?
well I thought I bought the HD rental lol. but I only had 360p and 480p options. either way it still looked fine.
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well I thought I bought the HD rental lol. but I only had 360p and 480p options. either way it still looked fine.
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Then thats a SD video. HD will go to 720
yeah i thought for sure i spent the extra dollar for hd but it was definitely sd. oh well
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yeah i thought for sure i spent the extra dollar for hd but it was definitely sd. oh well
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hmm... maybe if you did you tube sees the screen size in the browser and limits to 480...
im a newbie, so I apologize for the hand holding but can you please explain exactly how to view a Google video through the YouTube browser? I ordered a movie on Google videos and signed into YouTube, but where do I go from there? Thanks
if you type in"about:debug" (without quotes) in the browsers address bar you will get more settings. go to settings>debug>uastring and change it to desktop. then reload youtube and on the homepage there should be something like "don't forget to watch your movie" and that's it.
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worked flawlessly, thank you
no problemo, glad to help
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great info thanks
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Anyone tried this with good results?
My results:
I use the free "device check disabled" version of the Netflix app, and it operates great on my stock unrooted DroidX. Watched entire movies over 3G with no problems. Works over WiFi too.
Got myself a HDMI cable for the phone to TV (less than $4 incl. shipping, from Amazon)
I've tried using the free "Xternal Display for Droid X" app to send output to an external HDMI monitor.
Works for a couple of minutes, then quits.
I suspect the "Xternal Display" app is getting swapped out by the Android OS, and that kills the TV output.
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There's an app in the market called realhdmi that works I haven't tested it on netflix yet but it works great with youtube videos
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I purchased the hdmi app from the market. Afterwards Netflix started right up on my tv. No luck before that. It is somewhat of a pain to use. What you see on your tv is not what you see on your phone. Takes some time to get use to.
This makes the DroidX the smallest Netflix streaming device for a TV?
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I've been using the same app and ut works it just randomly stops working alot and I have to reopen the xternal app. But you could try using the paid app realhdmi, I haven't had any issues with that
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This makes the DroidX the smallest Netflix streaming device for a TV?
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sorry, i think iphone 4 and ipod touch 4g are smaller, and officially support tv-out with component, vga, and hdmi (with proper cables/dongles). i wish my droid x officially supported hdmi out for anything useful.
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Anyone tried this with good results?
My results:
I use the free "device check disabled" version of the Netflix app, and it operates great on my stock unrooted DroidX. Watched entire movies over 3G with no problems. Works over WiFi too.
Got myself a HDMI cable for the phone to TV (less than $4 incl. shipping, from Amazon)
I've tried using the free "Xternal Display for Droid X" app to send output to an external HDMI monitor.
Works for a couple of minutes, then quits.
I suspect the "Xternal Display" app is getting swapped out by the Android OS, and that kills the TV output.
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Twonky Mobile App
I'm hearing real hdmi doesn't work under Gingerbread yet. Can someone confirm?
Also, under Froyo, has anyone watched an *entire* Netflix movie using real hdmi without any problems?
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Realhdmi works on gingerbread as of a few weeks ago.
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Real HDMI will do the job, but because netflix is a mobile app, the picture quality is passable when it is highest, but not watchable if your connection slows and the video quality drops.
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I'm hearing real hdmi doesn't work under Gingerbread yet. Can someone confirm?
Also, under Froyo, has anyone watched an *entire* Netflix movie using real hdmi without any problems?
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Netflix does not work on froyo
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just another testimonial, but yes, it works with netflix and hulu plus
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Netflix does not work on froyo
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I've watched Netflix movies on my DroidX under Froyo and GB. There are different builds out there.
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Now that the gnote has a HD screen where can I get HD movies to watch on this beast?
As I now if I go into either Media Hub or Google Movies the HD option is not there as it would be for my tablet.
I would love to watch some HD programming on this thing!
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Netflix, hulu, or icestream.
Convert your movies. Search HD in Youtube.
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I never tried Netflix since I don't have a subscription to them.
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www.isohunt.com
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sorry for asking but is that a link to Warez ??
Just rip movies as per usual into either MP4 or MKV and the Note will play it.
Google is your friend here regarding movie ripping (obviously as long as you own the original disc!).
I use a mixture of Anydvd HD and MediaEspresso, amongst other things.
Ps: Movie watching on the Note in 720p is absolutely STUNNING!
Nice. And forgive my ignorance but I download anydvd HD to my laptop and then what? I can put a blue ray disc into my laptop and it'll do the rest or do I need a laptop that can specifically read blue rays?
Otherwords at this time I know I can't put a bluray into my laptop and it'll play it.
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I checked it out AnyDVD HD. So I answered my own question.
I do need a Blu Ray for the laptop which I dont have at this time.....
I decided to watch some if my free Transformers movie today but it didn't play. Does it stream the movie or is it on my device?
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you have to download it
Mine streams ok from play movies app. Don't need to download unless you want to watch offline.
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daraldf said:
I decided to watch some if my free Transformers movie today but it didn't play. Does it stream the movie or is it on my device?
Darald
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Are you rooted? Rooting breaks Google Movies AFAIK.
You can either stream it or download it to your device (for offline viewing).
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Are you rooted? Rooting breaks Google Movies AFAIK.
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Not here. Unlocked/rooted from day one of purchase and Google Movies working fine. I've streamed the free Transformer movie several times.
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Are you rooted? Rooting breaks Google Movies AFAIK.
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Not anymore... Use it all the time on my Rooted Nexus 7.
I streamed the Transformer movie, didn't download it. Having it running right now just to make sure nothing has changed... works great.
Hey. I'm new here Thought i'd see if you guys could answer a question for me.
I was wondering if anyone knew exactly what the resolution of videos playing in the nexus 10 youtube app are? I haven't actually got my nexus yet, but I imagine it's the same as my S3, where the player only has a "SD" and "HD" option.
Is the HD just equivilent to 720p? Or will it choose the highest possible resolution for the video? I'm asking this because watching youtube videos in 1080p would be really nice
Thanks!
I am curious too since it does not lt you select.
Pretty sure it's 720p on the app for HD.
I'll do a test when I get home later.
I've been wondering that too
Youtube app will render videos to Hd720p. If you want full 1080p you'll have to use the browser.
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Thanks for the replies.
That's annoying Would be nice if google could update the app for tablets so we can view 1080p videos without having to use the browser.
Google should update the app and give you the option because the browser page is not good in my opinion slow laggy and hard to use with a touch screen.
Why make a Google product and then hinder it with low quality video stream. Honestly its one thing that annoys me with with his tablet how soft videos look from the YouTube app. It does not do this amazing tablet justice , lucky I have nice images to look at lol
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Yup, 720p only.
Your right! I did not know that. Google does own youtube since 2005 from what I read.
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isn't youtube owned by google?
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Its not Google that needs to update, it's YouTube. Google isnt responsible for apps not made by them.
Youtube just needs to start jumping on the band wagon and start supporting higher res streaming.
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If google says jump, youtube says how high. They are their subsidiary.
With the Nexus 10 and its supreme display resolution I guess we can expect an update to the YouTube app pretty soon. I expect a 1080p option.
Yes, 1600p would be nice but don't forget at this resolution/bitrate many people won't be able to stream it anymore, at least not in an acceptable time frame.
True will eat data like crazy.
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NIK516 said:
True will eat data like crazy.
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4G data?
johno86 said:
4G data?
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How many people are tethering often enough to worry about that? I have a first batch Nexus 10, and I've always just used it on Wi-Fi.
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dizarmstrong said:
isn't youtube owned by google?
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Yes.
prophetic said:
How many people are tethering often enough to worry about that? I have a first batch Nexus 10, and I've always just used it on Wi-Fi.
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It was a sarcastic question hence the face. Thanks for joining in on the conversation.
Nexus 10 doesn't come with radio for data hence me asking as if his Nexus 10 did.
I hope this explanation clears things up for you so you aren't confused by sarcasm.
Yeah it would be nice if they updated the app, but I suppose 720p isn't too bad on a 10 inch screen anyway.
Youtube only supports up to 2048x1536 at the moment anyway. Hopfully 1600p youtube will come eventually
Youtube 720p looks surprisingly good on the N10 to me. If they add a 1080p option I definitely hope 720p is still selectable.
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4G data?
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Well, let me answer with some numbers:
I have a really high quality video on my N10 (the Timescape Trailer), it's 1440p and 33.5 mbit/sec worth of data.
Even with high compression a 1600p video would be like 10-20 mbit/sec or around 40 mbit/sec in very high quality.
Anyone else find that while playing YouTube videos it's a bit choppy? I tested multiple videos and they all seem to be very choppy.
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I've noticed the same thing, I was hoping I wasn't the only one.
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Nope. Mine is smooth on both the YouTube app and browser
Yes same here..
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Just checked mine. No problems here, att version, but I did notice watching a video of a movie trailer through the browser was choppy
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No problem here on the open D802 version.
Only with HD enabled. Unfortunately. Alot of other users (german android-hilfe.de forum) also say that its choppy with HD enabled (D802).
Apparently, it was the same on previous LG Android phones.
Quad core, 2.3GHZ, 2GB RAM, and youtube plays choppy ? unbelievable...
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Quad core, 2.3GHZ, 2GB RAM, and youtube plays choppy ? unbelievable...
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Issue lies within the LG Software.
Does this happen on wifi too, or just on the celluar network? I have verizon and no issues so far.
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Tmo here, no issues on 4g, LTE, or wi-fi.
Getting choppiness on HD here as well. I'm using the Youtube app. Does anyone know of any good third party Youtube apps?
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Getting choppiness on HD here as well. I'm using the Youtube app. Does anyone know of any good third party Youtube apps?
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Go search smarttube the only downside it doesn't bring up you subscription feed. I connected my YouTube account and add it to watch later and then go on smarttube and they have a section for YouTube watch later
The issue that I have is the quality of video isn't very good. Its not bad until you see text on the screen and its kinda pixelated. Smarttube looks better on HD or full HD. Then my YouTube app
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Go search smarttube the only downside it doesn't bring up you subscription feed. I connected my YouTube account and add it to watch later and then go on smarttube and they have a section for YouTube watch later
The issue that I have is the quality of video isn't very good. Its not bad until you see text on the screen and its kinda pixelated. Smarttube looks better on HD or full HD. Then my YouTube app
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Thanks for the recommendation, will check it out.
I can't believe the default Youtube app still has problems up till now. It's a Google app for goodness' sake!
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Thanks for the recommendation, will check it out.
I can't believe the default Youtube app still has problems up till now. It's a Google app for goodness' sake!
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I don't have problem with choppy but quality wasn't that good plus full HD on smarttube is great.
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I have also brought thus issue up in the Q&A forum before. The only solutions I have found so far is too uninstall updates of the YouTube app and use the old one instead, or use the mobile web version.
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I have also brought thus issue up in the Q&A forum before. The only solutions I have found so far is too uninstall updates of the YouTube app and use the old one instead, or use the mobile web version.
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Gonna try this. When I click on the YouTube app icon it also takes a little bit to load it's the only app that does this. Sadly I spend a lot of time on YouTube lol
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No lag for me on youtube vids at all so far, Bell version of LG G2, that being said i will keep an eye out for any oddities, since my youtube app just updated itself this morning.
No problem here. Have you tried uninstall and reinstall the app?
-LG G2
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I just found this one today and I like it's ability to run in background and popup. And you can sign into it with your YouTube account
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