I've noticed that no matter which web browser I use (Dolphin, Maxthon, Miren, Firefox, Skyfire) if I try to view a wmv file or various other video file formats, that the files do not play natively within the web browser, instead they download. I take it that's because those particular formats are not supported to play for those browsers. Like windows is there a way to install codecs or is there a browser that can do this? I really hate downloading a bunch of web vids & then opening up a 3rd party app just to play them.
BTW I just downloaded the Firefox browser today & I really love its features.
I am having no luck playing any embedded flash or silverlight(nfl.com) videos in either stock browser or Opera mobile.
Some setting I am missing?
Examples of videos not being able to play:
http://www.geekosystem.com/
Tides video at the top of page, just shows big, light gray play symbol, when I tap, turns black rectangle and does nothing.
Flash is fully updated.
Opera mobile does not support flash in honeycomb or ICS. If you are updated to ICS there is a new flash player 11 (i think) in the market to update. Other browsers should (stock or dolphin).
Thanked.
Stock is working fine now.
Thanks.
When I try to watch embedded live streaming tv, every site I try tells me that I don't have a plugin. I also sometimes get a message about upgrading to Fleshplayer 9.0
This is happens on Chrome, Boat, Dolphin and Stock browsers. Adobe Flash 11.1 is installed.
Any ideas?
Does anyone know how to stream video from sites that are either in flv for divix format? I've been trying to get streaming video from say, watchseries.eu, to work but its a no go for me. I'm not sure if this is a limitation of mobile browsers as its the same way with my android phone. I would think streaming media of various formats should be something that is supported as these devices are portable media centers. Is there perhaps a downloaded browser on the market that works better for streaming media content or an app that will capture a stream and play it? I'm currently using the stock os, stock browser, and have tried the beta release of chrome but still no luck.
fsured said:
Does anyone know how to stream video from sites that are either in flv for divix format? I've been trying to get streaming video from say, watchseries.eu, to work but its a no go for me. I'm not sure if this is a limitation of mobile browsers as its the same way with my android phone. I would think streaming media of various formats should be something that is supported as these devices are portable media centers. Is there perhaps a downloaded browser on the market that works better for streaming media content or an app that will capture a stream and play it? I'm currently using the stock os, stock browser, and have tried the beta release of chrome but still no luck.
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The Chrome beta is crap when it comes to flash (if you read up on it, it's not supporting flash at all), and won't help you. So's the stock browser.
Dolphin HD plays some flash, also Skyfire will play some... but there will be streams that you just won't be able to play on the TP.
I tried the pilot of Vampire Diaries and it worked...
I think it might be hit or miss with the actual server that is hosting the stream. I found one for the show I was trying to watch and it loaded. Just left it with the circular loading symbol going and it started about 3-4min later.
I will try a different browser over the weekend and see if there better compatibility.
-Thanks!
If some one got working youtube app with hd videos working please share,
I using Boat browser (and flash player on) but in "desktop mode" on YT site some videos works and some don't
mabe someone got mod hd YT app working on Gpad
Thanks
With root and titanium backup, I just removed the youtube app that comes with stock.
After that I was able to reinstall youtoube from the playstore, choosing version 5.3
That version plays everything perfectly in HD.
ASW1 said:
With root and titanium backup, I just removed the youtube app that comes with stock.
After that I was able to reinstall youtoube from the playstore, choosing version 5.3
That version plays everything perfectly in HD.
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Ok, thanks for the Info I'll check that
Update,
I don't know what is it but when I play video on that Youtube app (v5.3) when I choice HD (and I know in desktop is REAL HD) is streaming poor quality like I don't know... VGA maybe
from CC to HQ is like from very poor quality to poor quality so that was not my point. I want to play 720p or 1080p videos like on desktop
Strange, because I do get pretty good quality, definitely HD (by youtube standards).
Either install flash player and firefox, or dolphin browser and dolphin jetpack or install viral youtube app. Take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579795
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Either install flash player and firefox, or dolphin browser and dolphin jetpack or install viral youtube app. Take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579795
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Thanks I will tray metod from "Point 3. Install the hacked flash player"
but like I wrote in first post, I got browser (boat) with flash player working
problem is that in "desktop" Youtube site on tablet some movies are playabe on all resolutions even 1080p an looking great just like on pc but still is many videos when you got message "no flash player instaled" is kind of bug or something, I don't know I will try that HAKED flash player app. maybe it will works with all videos on "desktop" YT
and about last YT app, its seems to be ok when i am on wifi, there is Hd maybe not full hd but is ok, before tested on tablet I've checked YT app on my nexus 4 but on HSDPA not wifi and when I am on my provider internet YT app plays videos in worst quality I think. and when switch to wifi is ok,.is not full HD but definitely HD
****UPDATE
haked flash player works like charm with Boat browser now all videos avalible on HD or fullHD in "desktop" YT site works. thats what I'am needed
and that haked flash player app should be "must have" app for tablet
lipaaa said:
Thanks I will tray metod from "Point 3. Install the hacked flash player"
but like I wrote in first post, I got browser (boat) with flash player working
problem is that in "desktop" Youtube site on tablet some movies are playabe on all resolutions even 1080p an looking great just like on pc but still is many videos when you got message "no flash player instaled" is kind of bug or something, I don't know I will try that HAKED flash player app. maybe it will works with all videos on "desktop" YT
and about last YT app, its seems to be ok when i am on wifi, there is Hd maybe not full hd but is ok, before tested on tablet I've checked YT app on my nexus 4 but on HSDPA not wifi and when I am on my provider internet YT app plays videos in worst quality I think. and when switch to wifi is ok,.is not full HD but definitely HD
****UPDATE
haked flash player works like charm with Boat browser now all videos avalible on HD or fullHD in "desktop" YT site works. thats what I'am needed
and that haked flash player app should be "must have" app for tablet
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The viral floating youtube app doesnt support 480p or 1080p because google splits the streams in to. 720p works flawless and it hasnt any great difference with 1080p.
I forgot to ask you what version of android you have, if you have 4.2 jelly bean then adobe's flash player should work with every browser that supports flash playback (like firefox or dolphin). If you re on 4.4 kitkat though you need the hacked flash player as google removed from 4.4 some critical files that the flash player needed.
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The viral floating youtube app doesnt support 480p or 1080p because google splits the streams in to. 720p works flawless and it hasnt any great difference with 1080p.
I forgot to ask you what version of android you have, if you have 4.2 jelly bean then adobe's flash player should work with every browser that supports flash playback (like firefox or dolphin). If you re on 4.4 kitkat though you need the hacked flash player as google removed from 4.4 some critical files that the flash player needed.
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Yes i have 4.4 CM11 , like I wroted up, the haked flash work like a charm, but I switch to Dolphin browser because Boat browser do not played all hd videos on YT like I was thinking, but Dolphin does. Overall I think that Boat is beter browser than dolphin, faster, lighter and smoother but is something for something, haked flash player support Dolphin and is somthing in that flash code because videos that I can't watch on Boat are smooth playable on Dolphin.
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Yes i have 4.4 CM11 , like I wroted up, the haked flash work like a charm, but I switch to Dolphin browser because Boat browser do not played all hd videos on YT like I was thinking, but Dolphin does. Overall I think that Boat is beter browser than dolphin, faster, lighter and smoother but is something for something, haked flash player support Dolphin and is somthing in that flash code because videos that I can't watch on Boat are smooth playable on Dolphin.
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I use firefox as a browser and if i want to watch youtube videos i switch to dolphin. Dolphin is not bad at all, its the only browser at the moment which can play flash videos in 4.4 kitkat with satisfactory results and supports plugins just like firefox.
Try Og YouTube from XDA. It's a modified Youtube APK.
There you can select the resolution like you do in the webplayer.
I'm running it and it works fine.
The only issue is, that you can't log in with your Google account.
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lipaaa said:
If some one got working youtube app with hd videos working please share,
I using Boat browser (and flash player on) but in "desktop mode" on YT site some videos works and some don't
mabe someone got mod hd YT app working on Gpad
Thanks
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Give viral a try. See sig
Use Flashfox or Firefox and download an add-on called youtube center.
For now I using Dolphin with jetpack and moded fplayer, and YT works like on PC no problem with 720/1080p
I dont really get it , why from the first place google messed up the resolutions.
Seriously... Why is this even a problem. Videos from the YouTube app look terrible. Sucks that we have to find a workaround.
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I downloaded an older version of YouTube, 4.4 something and it shows HD videos fine.
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I'm finally getting full HD with the new YouTube update
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Since no one is replying to my post, I decided to rewrite this again.
Problems:
Displaying "Samsung Galaxy Win GT-I8550" during boot
Most of the videos on YouTube (app) cannot be played
YouTube (app) and video players (Video Player or MX Player) is limited up to 360p
Crash when "Videos from the web" card is displaying on Chrome
Why do I care about these?
After countless times of installing custom ROM, I decided to revert back everything to default.
So, I installed I8552XXAMK1 on my phone with Odin3 and I found that my phone is displaying "Samsung Galaxy Win GT-I8550" when it is booting up.
I do know that GT-I8552 is just GT-i8550 but with dual SIM.
This problem might be the reason why my phone can't play any videos that are above 360p. (Problem 3.)
Recently, my phone cannot play most of the videos on Youtube. Even the videos that I used to watch with my phone cannot be watch now.
I uninstalled YouTube (uninstall updates) and I found that I can play the videos that I used to watch. But, after I installed latest version of YouTube, I cannot play them.
I don't want to use old version of YouTube since I really like the UI of latest version of YouTube.
So, I would love to know how to fix this problem without needing me to force myself to use old versions.
I think this problem is related to Problem 1.
My phone cannot play videos that are higher than 360p.
On YouTube, I always need to watch them in 360p, which is pretty hard to me when I am watching educational videos that involves text. Well, this is fine since I can at least watch them.
But, when I downloaded video that are above 360p (stored in phone), I cannot watch it at all. Unlike YouTube that allows me to change resolution, video players cannot.
So, I installed MX Player and needed to enable SW decoder to watch 480p and above videos.
Problem fixed? No, I want to watch videos on YouTube on 480p so it is easier for me to see things.
I really hate this one. Every time I am using Google, it always crashes when "Videos from the web" cards shows up.
Please help me fix this one because this is really disturbing me.
Please excuse my language since English is not my main language and I rarely ask for help online. You might noticed that my sentences are not really well-organised and really hard to read. I did my best to write this and I hope you reply to it.