Back in August / September there was a lot done to circumvent Google from crashing the Videos app after checking for root.
What can be done now with ICS? I checked and the SU renamer app is defunct in Market, and the modded Videos apk doesn't work as it is several versions too old.
I love ICS and won't give up root. Any ideas out there? Just tried renting a $0.99 movie and no luck, the Videos app just crashes. I'm on rooted OTA 4.0.3 .... thanks!
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Is there any hope that Netflix will play on the iconia?
I would think that it would be a better choice to make Netflix work on tablets before phones but this just doesn't look like the way it is going to play out.
Can the iconia just not play video good enough or just being ignored by Netflix?
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got an idea if anyone can do it
So I was messin around abit yesterday and had some brainbstorms yesterday. If you run Linux you can't run silverlihgt hence no Netflix via browser. However if you install the add on called moonlight through Firefox or chrome you can do a work around via desktop on PC and stream throuhg the browser. I believe the browser on the tab is a variant of chrome. Would it be possible to rebuild moonlight into an addon or apk for the browser either in debuged desktop compatibility mode as a work around. Thoughts?
I think back in April, the mono guys ( before most were laid off ) showed off a preview of moonlight for Android & it was good... but then they got laid off...
Anyway, I'm sure we'll get Netflix on our Iconias as soon as Netflix is able to guarantee DRM'd playback so the studios won't jump all over their butts.
Has anyone else seen the recent news on the Netflix app in the last 24 hours?
Version 1.3 adds support for 16 new devices, with the only Honeycomb tablet being a Lenovo one. However Xoom users report very high instances of the APK working on their tablets. Most Iconia users have reported the still remaining 12001 error. However you can no longer download Netflix from the market. I have rooted 3.1 and no go for me.
Several people have requested that the people trying it on the Iconia list their ROM / root status, however few have listened.
I'm on rooted OTA 3.1 and I manage to DL the Netflix app before the update and before they banned it from the market on the Iconina and when I open the app it prompted me to update. Attempted to update but I get the "the request could not be found" error from the market.
Even attempted to play with the version I had and I still got the 12001 error.
Btw, here something official from Acer:
http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answer...er-iconia-tab-a500-or-a501-work-with-netflix?
Confirmed working with minimalist 3.2 and Asus Netflix patch also working with Acer stock rom 3.2 and Asus netflix. And I don't get any force closes which is awesome
Acer A500 3.2 AsusNetflix patch FTW
tabooony and asus netflix patch
Look for the Asus Netflix patch thread. And your question will be answered. Runs well for me and does not mess cam corder up
erica_renee said:
Look for the Asus Netflix patch thread. And your question will be answered. Runs well for me and does not mess cam corder up
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What she said. I've been watching NetFlix movies for a few weeks now on my Iconia.
works for me fine on my wifes non rooted A500. I also have it working on my Transformer nonrooted
Here is a link for a version that works on all devices no patch, no extra lib. If you have Netflix installed already then clear data and uninstall first.
http://www.mediafire.com/?c8go2926nljiydh
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
slimdizzy said:
Here is a link for a version that works on all devices no patch, no extra lib. If you have Netflix installed already then clear data and uninstall first.
http://www.mediafire.com/?c8go2926nljiydh
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
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Did not work on my a500, running HoneyVillain 1.1, previously I had the patch file, placed back original lib file, cleared data & uninstalled Netflix, installed this version, getting error 120001.
HD87 said:
Did not work on my a500, running HoneyVillain 1.1, previously I had the patch file, placed back original lib file, cleared data & uninstalled Netflix, installed this version, getting error 120001.
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Running the same setup. Clear your cache in recovery maybe. Straight HV flash then this without issue.
So I says to Mable I says ...
HD87 said:
Did not work on my a500, running HoneyVillain 1.1, previously I had the patch file, placed back original lib file, cleared data & uninstalled Netflix, installed this version, getting error 120001.
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+1 (running stock 3.1 unrooted)
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Running the same setup. Clear your cache in recovery maybe. Straight HV flash then this without issue.
So I says to Mable I says ...
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cleared data from app, uninstalled, cleared cache partition from recovery, installed the "Netflix on all devices" apk, Error 12001.. guess ill have to stick with the patch for now..
This is working for me. Stock Iconia, 4 hours out of the box (Android 3.0.1) Rooted, no OTA updates. Netflix also did want me to update but I pressed cancel.
Running stock 3.1 rooted and have tried the official Netflix 1.4 app plus the one posted in this thread. Neither work....Hope either Netflix adds support or someone hacks an apk correctly soon.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
jgiard6 said:
Running stock 3.1 rooted and have tried the official Netflix 1.4 app plus the one posted in this thread. Neither work....Hope either Netflix adds support or someone hacks an apk correctly soon.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
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+1. Tried em all to no avail. Don't feel a patch that cripples other functions of my device is a good one and will wait. Come on Netflix, get with it already...Hulu too...sigh.
DRM is what keeps us from bootlegging stuff isnt it? ive got netflix working on my a500, with a force close for the back camcorder. rooted. see below for versions.
someone want to help me understand DRM? i know it is to protect the people that make money from netflix, but since i have it working on my a500 and there is no DRM for the a500 according to netflix, what does that mean? how does DRM keep me from making copies? i installed the patch to my .so file. which i have a copy of the original if anyone needs it. but what does the patch do exactly? im not trying to rip off netflix, but i woukd like to understand how they are able to stop so many of us from accessing netflix.
So I just bought a refurbed unit from Acer and I wanted to rent a movie from Google. Went in to the video application to watch it and it says that the application is not supportee on rooted devices. How can I tell for sure if I have root access or not? I actually don't really want it as this thing is just fine for me without it. If it is indeed rooted is there any way to reverse it?
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
There is a app on the market called root checker..
with it being a refurb its very likely that your tab is a OPEN Box Someone rooted did not like and returned.. If this is the case you will need to find a full not rooted rom to flash to your device..
you can also tell if you are root by looking for any of the fallowing apps in your app drawer
root checker
busybox.
Su superuser
su updater app
Acer Recovery Installer..
post back with more about your system and rom verion and you can be better helped..
Erica Renee
In the Android Market, there's a free app called Root Checker Basic. All the app does is check the status of your tab to tell you if it's rooted or not.
As a first step, I'd start there and see what it says your root status is.
Good luck to you....
Thanks guys, root checker says I do NOT have a rooted device, which is good news for me, but now I have to figure out why my google videos is not working. Or just ignore it and not use google vids because they're uncool bungholes who wont let people with root access stuff that they paid for. Netflix anyone?
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I have netflix and it works very well. thou i do not like to use the app to add movies to my que . i do that thru browser when i hit play it opens the app.
Wish i could help with the google videos issue. But i do not use that . as well as not heard anything about them. You might could try the google android support. but its kinda lame..
Also go into setting / about tablet then / system updates.
to run update check.. current version is 3.2.1 ..
And you are very welcome
Hello guys,
I'm having some annoying problems with Youtube after the Kitkat update.
I'm getting a lots of framedrops while using the official YouTube app. Before I updated to Kitkat, I had the same problems when I updated the app, so I always had the YouTube app on the factory version. But now, Kitkat has the newer version of the app and the problem is back...
I've done a factory reset already, and it didn't solved my problem. Does anyone know what this can be?
It's just on the official app, when I use other app, like Viral, the playback is smooth as it should, but I kinda don't like those alternative apps for YouTube.
Thanks!
Someone? :crying:
Backup, wipe ALL and flash the latest factory image
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Backup, wipe ALL and flash the latest factory image
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I've did that already, I'm on the latest version of android, I've got it from OTA 3 days ago.
same thing ive just noticed on my Moto X. It's 4.4 kitkat. There is a study that proves this version degrades HD video playback heavily to a point where it cannot render 720p or 1080p videos at 60fps. http://www.optofidelity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/OF_VideoMultimeter_Nexus7-_EN.pdf
I recently installed AICP Nougat. Great ROM. However, I am unable to find apps like Netflix and Mario Run on the Play Store. I am unable to even install Netflix with an APK that I downloaded. Any ideas what would be causing this? I am in the USA, running X727 on Cricket (AT&T). I'm about to try Omni to see if that has the issue as well, but figured I would check here first.
Thanks.
Using latest Omni, can't find Netflix on Play. Maybe it has something to do with Android version and Netflix not supporting it.
I have the same issue with Omnirom. Downloaded Netflix app from Apk4fun and it runs fine; so it must be a Play Store issue.
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I have the same issue with Omnirom. Downloaded Netflix app from Apk4fun and it runs fine; so it must be a Play Store issue.
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Your link got me to a version I could install. Thanks!
Im facing the same issue!
I have AOSP Extended v4.4 i.e. android Nougat 7.1.1. The app i noticed missing was Monument Valley, I seriously thought of buying apps from now on to support devs but seriously this brings me back to pirating
Is there any method other than apk? Even GTA V manual is not supported in my phone!
It may be region related. I have Omnirom and I can install Netflix and Monument Valley. I live in Eastern Europe. I had problem when google store said that some game was not available in my region.
Do those ROMs fail SafetyNet? You might have to use Magisk or something. This is why I don't bother with custom ROMs or root anymore, unfortunately. My gaming apps search for SafetyNet and root, and it's a pain to get SafetyNet working every few months after an app detects any SafetyNet bypasses.
It's just because you are root...
I have root with Magisk and I can install Netflix and the rest on the latest Omnirom.
Hello Friends,
I unrooted my S8 yesterday by installing the latest stock firmware. One reason was, that Netflix didn't play any video on the device.
Now I can't even install Netflix from the Playstore due to incompatibility.
I downloaded the APK directliy from the Netflix help page, but If i want to start the app it says the App is not compatible to my device.
Is that because of the broken knox? Is there any workaround?
Any help appreciated, i dont want to buy a new phone because of one app.
Thanks
Apks from uptodown working
pete23 said:
Hello Friends,
I unrooted my S8 yesterday by installing the latest stock firmware. One reason was, that Netflix didn't play any video on the device.
Now I can't even install Netflix from the Playstore due to incompatibility.
I downloaded the APK directliy from the Netflix help page, but If i want to start the app it says the App is not compatible to my device.
Is that because of the broken knox? Is there any workaround?
Any help appreciated, i dont want to buy a new phone because of one app.
Thanks
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PM me I have Netflix downloaded from Mobilism from my reg account for install... I cannot download it since I am rooted so I have to get the updated apk when needed.