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[PATCH] Netflix Fix

This patch will replace effectively the entire media library stack with a newer version, allowing Netflix to function on Gingerbread ROMs. The patch does not contain the Netflix apk itself, just the libs to fix playback. As far as I know, the patch WILL NOT work on Froyo.
Several folks on IRC confirmed the patch works. However, I recommend a Nandroid backup before applying the patch. Worst case, you can re-install your ROM to revert the changes. No wipes or anything are needed.
Enjoy!
Download Patch (Minimal)​(MD5: 1c4f42c6ad0dcf8a673e3fef2d2c036a)
*** Use ONLY if "minimal" patch above does not work ***
Download Patch (Complete)
(MD5: ac746280434df5d0707bb7e576b702d2)​

Posting to confirm this works on both 3g and Wifi on Bamf 2.0-4.01 with imoseyon's 2.5.3test7 GB kernel. Thank you so very much, rmk.

I love you if this works on my bamf 2 beta.

Flash in recovery?

Awesomesauce! You are a gentleman and a scholar.

Running BAMF 2.0 Beta 4.01, Modded Beta 7 kernel, and flashed this zip file in recovery and installed a netflix apk i got. Works flawlessly. Tested it over 3g and wifi (4g was being wonky at the time) and works perfectly. The Other Guys looks awesome, cant wait to watch it. I resigned up for netflix just for this!
HUGE thanks to RMK for this, amazing work.

THATTON said:
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Yep I just did. As soon as I can run the apk I'm testing it.

Oh yeah! May have to get Netflix again for this.

Works perfect for me on Bamf 2 Beta 2.401 and the latest Imo kernel!! 3G and WIFI tested and confirmed.
Thank you!!!

Simple and plain....It works!!! Thanks RMK.

rmk... you the man!!

thanks so much! works perfect. I actually just subscribed

The second I tested and it worked I immediately did a nandroid backup. It's perfect rmk!

Works perfect on BAMF 2.0.4 and the newest kernel from Imo. Great work!
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA App

Amazing!!! No more white screen of nothingness!!!

Awesome!
Works perfect.
Sent from my B.A.M.F. Thunderbolt

RMK you ARE a true BAMF! Thank you!!!!
4Geezy ON DopeDiculous's ROOTED TBeezy!

rmk40 said:
This patch will replace effectively the entire media library stack with a newer version, allowing Netflix to function on Gingerbread ROMs. It may also work on Froyo but I have not tested it. The patch does not contain the Netflix apk itself, just the libs to fix playback.
Several folks on IRC confirmed the patch works. However, I recommend a Nandroid backup before applying the patch. Worst case, you can re-install your ROM to revert the changes. No wipes or anything are needed.
Enjoy!
Download Patch​(MD5: ac746280434df5d0707bb7e576b702d2)​
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I love you with all my heart! :-D Thank you so much! Finally have Netflix on my TB!!!

Installed and works perfectly! Thank you!

Thank you kind sir! Dang, guess I got to get a Netflix account now...
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk

netflix 1.4

Anyone able to try this APK on a stock Iconia?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17409746
Curious if it will work without the patch.

Tried it on mine ... got error 12001 cannot reach netflix and have a great internet connection

drat! and double DRAT!

i know! i had big hopes for this one but I guess this means we will have to wait until at least another version comes out

Works for me. Stock 3.1 rooted. It gave the usual warning about replacing an application with a new one and saved all user data. The video looks great. Thanks.
Edit- I am such a big fat liar... I forgot about the lib patch. I changed back to the stock libnvomx.so and lost the Netflix. I didn't even realize there was a problem with the camcorder.... I promise to try to pay a little more attention in the future...

tanneji said:
Tried it on mine ... got error 12001 cannot reach netflix and have a great internet connection
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same issue for me. I even tried clearing data and starting over.

12001 error for me too

Does not work for me either, Stock Rooted A500. Same 12001 error....was hoping it might work.

I have the same problem with Netflix 1.4 and Zoom's build.prop
My A500 specs:
ROM CWM HC 3.2 from fguy
HC 3.2
Kernel: 2.6.36.3+

This is strange: I installed the 1.4 app and for me everything now seems to be working. Everything=Netflix and videocamera.
My setup: rooted stock 3.1
What I did: I had already the old Netflix working with the library patch. Installed 1.4. Tested that it works. Reverted to original library file. Tested that both Netflix and videocamera works. Really happy.
Edit: I guess this means that my setup and results are the same as JdgM3NT4L's.

amigaussian said:
Edit: I guess this means that my setup and results are the same as JdgM3NT4L's.
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Sorry... I edited my previous post with this...
"I am such a big fat liar... I forgot about the lib patch. I changed back to the stock libnvomx.so and lost the Netflix. I didn't even realize there was a problem with the camcorder.... I promise to try to pay a little more attention in the future..."

amigaussian said:
This is strange: I installed the 1.4 app and for me everything now seems to be working. Everything=Netflix and videocamera.
My setup: rooted stock 3.1
What I did: I had already the old Netflix working with the library patch. Installed 1.4. Tested that it works. Reverted to original library file. Tested that both Netflix and videocamera works. Really happy.
Edit: I guess this means that my setup and results are the same as JdgM3NT4L's.
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The question is how did you get it working on the 3.1.there are two known methods
1. Change the lib file.this messes up video recording
2.do the Asus fix this changes build.prop files.this one video recording works.but screws up tablet info.and for me caused GPS and other tab issues.very slow digititizee
if you did neither of the two and are on a stock rom
Please post any changes or mods to your tablet.
By the way working Netflix means able to stream movies not just access there site.some are confused by this
Thanks in advance

erica_renee said:
The question is how did you get it working on the 3.1.there are two known methods
1. Change the lib file.this messes up video recording
2.do the Asus fix this changes build.prop files.this one video recording works.but screws up tablet info.and for me caused GPS and other tab issues.very slow digititizee
if you did neither of the two and are on a stock rom
Please post any changes or mods to your tablet.
By the way working Netflix means able to stream movies not just access there site.some are confused by this
?!
Thanks in advance
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I did method 1. But there is catch, caveat or something. I had both netflix 1.4 and camcorder working perfectly after installing 1.4 with the original lib. Out of curiosity I rebooted my tablet today to test if things would work after that. And they did not, Netflix did not work. So sorry folks, nothing to see here. I had things only temporarily working, sorry about this.
On the bright side 1.4 works with the patched lib. And I really don't use the camcorder.

Running HoneyVillain 1.1 (3.2), using the Libvnomx.so patch with the netflix 1.4 apk from this thread. Netflix works but video recording still force closes.

Netflix for A500 with Rotation

I took ezterry's and Dblfstr's work and modded the Netflix app.
This runs on my rooted 3.2 A500 (should work on non-rooted) and has rotation enabled, so you can watch or browse in any direction.
Let me know if it works for you.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19684921/NetflixA500RotationBlack.apk
Based on the 1.4.1 app of exterry's.
Link to ezterry's original post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18058380&postcount=147
Link to Dblfstr's instruction on rotation enabling and changing colors:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178425

Finally a version that works on my non-rooted 3.2 A500. Thanks so very much, awesome job.

SWEET... works for me without the patch on rooted 3.1!!! Now the question is can I live without root... I needed root for netflix and the patch and for CIFS mod... I use my CIFS occasionally but if there was a non rooted method then I wouldn't need root...
This half of my solution is great... Thanks so much for you effort OP

Awesome! Works perfect!!!
Edit: not rooted btw

Thank you! Just got my tablet yesterday. 3.2 a500 (non-rooted) and it works like a charm. Can't thank you enough.

snickle said:
I took ezterry's and Dblfstr's work and modded the Netflix app.
This runs on my rooted 3.2 A500 (should work on non-rooted) and has rotation enabled, so you can watch or browse in any direction.
Let me know if it works for you.
Based on the 1.4.1 app of exterry's.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19684921/Netflix141-A500rotation.apk
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I had planned on asking ezterry about this. It seems you have already done it. glad it was useful. Next time, give me a heads-up please
Edit: Also, be careful if you use APKEdit, it can have adverse effects.

WOOT, gave you a click!!

works like a charm
No patch needed! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Rooted a500
Running My Rom 3.2
Richardtrip kernel

Been netflixing all day w/o patch... works a charm.. no root needed if I had cifs, awesome!

works great!
Oops forgot to thank you OP!
Sorry:-(

Works Great! Thanks!
Sorry, should have mentioned I'm on Taboonay 2.1

It doesn't appear to work on Thor's Revolver Rom.

you are a God snickle. I been trying to get this to work for years lol

Works for me on my rooted a500 running Byakhee ROM 1.0
GREAT JOB!

This is working great on my Acer Iconia A500. I just got the 3.2 Update yesterday and found this post today. Tried it and man I am impressed. Great freaking job!!!

any chance of. Supplying an apk for the a100. I tried the supplied apk with a stock a100 and no go. I a
m not permitted to root the device.not mine. Anyway thanks for any help you can provide.
Matthew.
Posting via a100. Sorry for any typos.
Running 3.2

Greatness. Thank you. Works perfectly on my rooted tab.

The link now appears to be broken ..... or is it just me?
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Nevermind... Got it!

Raaawwwkkk!
YEEESSSSSS!!!! awesomeness!!!

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It doesn't appear to work on Thor's Revolver Rom.
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What fails?
Probably an issue with the ROMs build.prop no longer looking like an A500 or maybe the library file has the patched version.
Can you run an md5sum on /system/lib/libnvomx.so?
Also, if you can send me the build prop I make figure out why it fails.

[DEV/LEAK] Acer Iconia Tab A200

Here are some updates files from the Acer Iconia Tab A200 (Honeycomb 3.2.1), that seems to be a "low-cost" A500.
All files can be found here : http://vache-android.com/v1/index.php?site=files&cat=38
It's including a new Acer Ring app and lockscreen shortcuts.
It also have a new Acer Iconia Tab bootanimation.
Screenshots :
What it does not have :
-Rear Camera
-Dolby Mobile (or it's not active atm)
-Maybe other things i didn't see.
ROM based on A200 system by fguy (only for test purpose)

New lockscreen looks very nice!

Yep, there's also a shortcut to take screenshot, really usefull, and to open the app drawer. That's a nice idea from Acer.

Yay something new!
But alas, Android 4 is on the horizon. And we all know how Acer loves to update!

does it work with 50x ?

damador said:
does it work with 50x ?
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Not as it is, but by changing the boot.img from an A500 it's working/booting well.

thx . it is possible to extract and flash lockscreen only ? what apk is for it
Sent from my A501 using Tapatalk

damador said:
thx . it is possible to extract and flash lockscreen only ? what apk is for it
Sent from my A501 using Tapatalk
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It's not an apk, it's included in the framework and it's a pain to port it to another ROM.

vache said:
It's not an apk, it's included in the framework and it's a pain to port it to another ROM.
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What about the Acer ring app? Can that be easily extracted?

tgtoys said:
What about the Acer ring app? Can that be easily extracted?
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Yes, but to have it working the framework have to be edited too.

vache said:
Yes, but to have it working the framework have to be edited too.
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Makes sense. Thanks for the work. And the rom

vache said:
Yep, there's also a shortcut to take screenshot, really usefull, and to open the app drawer. That's a nice idea from Acer.
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With the screenshot, isn't that not included in Android (unless rooted?) or implemented to use without root - I think ICS is the first one with native screenshot included?

parker09 said:
With the screenshot, isn't that not included in Android (unless rooted?) or implemented to use without root - I think ICS is the first one with native screenshot included?
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ASUS and some other HC ROMs have had screen-shot built-in for awhile right from the factory (hold app history button down etc.) I don't think you had to be rooted, but I could be mistaken since these were custom ROMs I was using and was always rooted.

ROM Acer Iconia Tab A500 EV032_A200_0.003.00_WW_GEN1 - HC 3.2.1
Base http://vache-android.com/v1/index.php?site=files&file=119
Add root & flexrom app
For overclocking use kernel 3.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170319
What it does not have :
-Rear Camera
-Dolby Mobile
Only for test view
No continue.
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/WBY5J9S98W
To install only through CWM on A500

Thanks for that, will give it a go fguy.
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ASUS and some other HC ROMs have had screen-shot built-in for awhile right from the factory (hold app history button down etc.) I don't think you had to be rooted, but I could be mistaken since these were custom ROMs I was using and was always rooted.
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Ah okay, my bad, didn't think they had it.

acer did good job!
A200 is 3.2.1,and A500 is only 3.2?

Is this ROM in development?
How is it functioning so far?
It does not have back camera as in the a200 does not have one / and / or this ROM does not have it?
Does anyone have a list of bugs in this ROM?
I would love to test when I get home, want to know if it's worth flashing!
PS Love the lockscreen!

Damn, I get to the Acer logo, and nothing. Just sits there.

Without having checked, I'd guess that most "H/W not working" problems are simply missing drivers (i. e. we'll have to wait for Acer to fix them or reverse-engineer existing ones -- which I'm not going to try as it tends to be one huge pain in the ___). Other than that, I guess this ROM is fairly stable with minor glitches in the UI and framework (most leaks are, I haven't tried this one).

haag498 said:
Without having checked, I'd guess that most "H/W not working" problems are simply missing drivers (i. e. we'll have to wait for Acer to fix them or reverse-engineer existing ones -- which I'm not going to try as it tends to be one huge pain in the ___). Other than that, I guess this ROM is fairly stable with minor glitches in the UI and framework (most leaks are, I haven't tried this one).
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The stuff that doesnt work seems to be because the a200 doesnt have it, ie the a200 has no rear facing camera so this rom has no rear facing camera. In a sense its missing, but for what it is the rom functions fully. I'm actually shocked to see this thread, i didnt know this was posted on XDA and found it elsewhere about a week ago and have been using it as my daily not realizing it was a leaked rom (rookie mistake not checking the thread date for the other forum that had it) and I actually like how smooth it is and feel like its just as stable as the stock a500 rom. Then again, I dont extensively push my tablet to the limit, I do my budget/check book, play around online and occasionally hook up a ps3 controller and play some SNES so maybe someone else should comment on the stability of the rom. Only problem I can find is I hear the latest market is 3.4.4 and this rom seems stuck on 1.1.0 and I cant figure out how to get the market all the other roms had(it has the market I had when I pulled this thing out of the box, not the one that came when I updated).

New OTA 1.066.00_WW_GEN1

I got this two days ago. Somebody may be interested in seeing what is inside.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/03gx5kc90ro9pfi/2FF0DEEF019CDEDB4AAFD10DBA83F0D5.zip

lightflier said:
I got this two days ago. Somebody may be interested in seeing what is inside.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/03gx5kc90ro9pfi/2FF0DEEF019CDEDB4AAFD10DBA83F0D5.zip
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My tablet had an OTA as well. Weird, I have stock rooted 4.0.3 running right now. Never thought I would see another OTA, but it fails to install for me so I just left it. It would be nice to see what is in it.

romagnus said:
My tablet had an OTA as well. Weird, I have stock rooted 4.0.3 running right now. Never thought I would see another OTA, but it fails to install for me so I just left it. It would be nice to see what is in it.
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I'm going to take a look at it to see exactly what it is.. I'll post back in a few it just finished downloading
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Okay so far it's def a patch to 4.0.3 but because everything is a patch as in bootloader.blob and build.prop.p and SystemUI.apk.p everything is basically a xxx.apk.p ending with a ".p" which is patch.. I'm going to try and open the build.prop which is what would tell you it is in a hex editor to see if it decrypts it

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I'm going to take a look at it to see exactly what it is.. I'll post back in a few it just finished downloading
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Okay so far it's def a patch to 4.0.3 but because everything is a patch as in bootloader.blob and build.prop.p and SystemUI.apk.p everything is basically a xxx.apk.p ending with a ".p" which is patch.. I'm going to try and open the build.prop which is what would tell you it is in a hex editor to see if it decrypts it
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Cool, thanks for looking at this. I wonder why Acer is sending an OTA for this now.

Yeah it's just a newer version of Ice Cream Sandwich.. (Updated 4.0.3) basically all they did was updated most of the apps added some new ones in like Chrome etc.. Updated a bunch of libs and the GPS.. Looks like a newer patched recovery and bootloader as well... Nothing to special that you can't get on your own if you are posting here on XDA... Mine is running CM 10.2 so in my book I'm on the latest OTA set forth by "us" and not Acer lol....
Hope this helped you guys or anyone looking for some info!

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Cool, thanks for looking at this. I wonder why Acer is sending an OTA for this now.
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We all wonder....

Murrda said:
Yeah it's just a newer version of Ice Cream Sandwich.. (Updated 4.0.3) basically all they did was updated most of the apps added some new ones in like Chrome etc.. Updated a bunch of libs and the GPS.. Looks like a newer patched recovery and bootloader as well... Nothing to special that you can't get on your own if you are posting here on XDA... Mine is running CM 10.2 so in my book I'm on the latest OTA set forth by "us" and not Acer lol....
Hope this helped you guys or anyone looking for some info!
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Yes, thank you. Still not sure why they updated it after all this time.

Murrda said:
Yeah it's just a newer version of Ice Cream Sandwich.. (Updated 4.0.3) basically all they did was updated most of the apps added some new ones in like Chrome etc.. Updated a bunch of libs and the GPS.. Looks like a newer patched recovery and bootloader as well... Nothing to special that you can't get on your own if you are posting here on XDA... Mine is running CM 10.2 so in my book I'm on the latest OTA set forth by "us" and not Acer lol....
Hope this helped you guys or anyone looking for some info!
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Was there anything about Bluetooth?
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2

Just curious, is the zip in the OP a flash-able zip?

romagnus said:
Just curious, is the zip in the OP a flash-able zip?
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If you are full stock just rename the file as Update.zip and flash it by holding Power + Volume -

It's interesting to see that. I heard the new 4.3 KK will help some older devices because the optimized core, but that's for those really old ones, not a dual core tab like A500. What's the reason for Acer to totally abandon A500? I do run in a lot problems even after I deleted all my apps. It just SOD for no obvious reason. And for this reason, I'm stir clear of Acer completely. I thought Acer was using the tablet market as a chance to expend their market in US but the real impact to me is it actually made me realize how bad a brand it is and I should avoid it at all cost.

ctiger said:
It's interesting to see that. I heard the new 4.3 KK will help some older devices because the optimized core, but that's for those really old ones, not a dual core tab like A500. What's the reason for Acer to totally abandon A500? I do run in a lot problems even after I deleted all my apps. It just SOD for no obvious reason. And for this reason, I'm stir clear of Acer completely. I thought Acer was using the tablet market as a chance to expend their market in US but the real impact to me is it actually made me realize how bad a brand it is and I should avoid it at all cost.
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Interesting. Everyone's experience is different; I for one love acer products. I have the a500 that works great. I use it everyday at work. I have two acer laptops as well. I prefer these over me Dell desktop and Samsung i7 laptop. If the acer liquid s2 ever came to the USA I would drop my Note 2 in a heart beat.