HDMI issue? Netflix - Verizon Droid Charge

I am using stock, factory stock. The hdmi out works with videos and netflix, but the video looks choppy on my tv and goes to a black screen randomly. I have a lcd hd tv, using micro hdmi to tv, no adapters. Is this a known issue, choppy video?
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The same thing happens on my phone. I believe that the phone is having trouble processing the video for both screens.
I am also on stock EE4. Is there anyone using a custom rom that does not have this problem?
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I did read that somebody was using a gb leak and their issue was the video not working but for a few seconds at the beginning.
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I am using stock froyo and im not getting that issue. Netflix renderes smooth. Its a little pixelated because the tv is 60in .. but other than that its hardly different than using the ps3 version of netflix
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msticlaru said:
I am using stock froyo and im not getting that issue. Netflix renderes smooth. Its a little pixelated because the tv is 60in .. but other than that its hardly different than using the ps3 version of netflix
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Same here.
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I've done more tests tonight. HDMI with netflix and recorded video from phone plays choppy on tv. Could this be the cable? It looks clear on the charge when the video is playing.
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joe_knowitall said:
I've done more tests tonight. HDMI with netflix and recorded video from phone plays choppy on tv. Could this be the cable? It looks clear on the charge when the video is playing.
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I noticed the tv screen going black a couple times, but I attributed it to me moving the phone around while i was holding it in my hand, and the hdmi cable connection getting loose. This is with a cheap $4 cable, so that may have something to do with it.

Got a new cable and it works great now.
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Which cable did you get?

A $4 cable off ebay. They are all the same.
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I'm having the same problem. I got the charge specifically to run Netflix through my phone to my 60in TV. The picture is pixelated and I'm quite disappointed. I was better off running it through my computer to my TV.
Are there any settings I can tweak on my phone, or TV, to correct this so I can enjoy Netflix?
Btw I'm rooted running Gummy Charged 1.9.1 and pbj with voodoo lag fix.

Its a phone...to a TV. Seriously, what do you expect? Overclocking does help a bit.
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kvswim said:
Its a phone...to a TV. Seriously, what do you expect? Overclocking does help a bit.
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Maybe you could step up and explain why it doesn't work well, what is to be expected and possibly offer an alternative solution if there is one. The pigeon method of flying in to crap on something and quickly flying back out never helped anybody.

donkason said:
Maybe you could step up and explain why it doesn't work well, what is to be expected and possibly offer an alternative solution if there is one. The pigeon method of flying in to crap on something and quickly flying back out never helped anybody.
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The video is optimized for mobile screens would be my guess so they aren't as data intensive as the set top box streams...when you blow an image up to 46" that is meant for 4-10" screens its going to be pixelated
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rand4ll said:
The video is optimized for mobile screens would be my guess so they aren't as data intensive as the set top box streams...when you blow an image up to 46" that is meant for 4-10" screens its going to be pixelated
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This is exactly why. also netflix.does not stream all its content in hd. If you are watching a non hd stream the imperfections are going to be magnified on the big screen. Try copying an hd video (divx format or something compatible) and play it on the tv you will see a noticeable difference. You could also stream a known hd vid and check it. I think heroes is in hd.
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Google Videos apk here! It Works!

Since Google is stupid and block installs from official Android Market for the new Google Videos service from Google: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.videos
Someone posted the apk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13769278&postcount=8
Works perfectly on my Asus Transformer 3.1
It really work. Haven't rented a movie yet though.
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I was just going to say that. Has anyone actually rented a movie. Successfully? Please let us know.
Who's gonna be the first?
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david279 said:
Who's gonna be the first?
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I guess I will. It does not work. I tried. It won't allow you to purchase to the device...
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I guess I will. It does not work. I tried. It won't allow you to purchase to the device...
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Edit the build.prop as a xoom might work then
Great thread title.
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Everything seems to work till you go to watch the movie then it will only play for 8sec thru the app. At least I can finish watching the movie thru the TF's browser.
So you can watch the movie in the browser? 720p?
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Yes sir. I launched the app, clicked on the video which launched the browser to make the purchase. I ordered the movie, clicked play and it asked me to play back thru the app or the browser. I tried the app and it would only play 8sec then stop. I went back to the browser and this time when it asked me to choose I picked the browser and it worked fine. Yes, in 720p
EDIT: Forgot to mention I was getting an message in the app player something about my rental had expired.
Also, it gives you the ability to display personal videos on a youtube style video wall. Now just gotta figure out how to make cover art show up, instead of the video snippet it uses. This is what I was coming on the boards tonight to actually inquire about - How to show movies with cover art from a screen I could choose from. Problem solved!
I am10 minutes into Hall Pass, playing right out of the app, tethered to my iPhone while in the car. This is super sweet.
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so does it work or what can someone else please test the apps ability to play.
Ok I rented "The rite". I was able to play it in the browser and in the video app. Only at 480p though.
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Ok it only played for a minute in the app. But it still going in the browser. Also I'm able to watch the movie on google tv.
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meatlocker said:
I am10 minutes into Hall Pass, playing right out of the app, tethered to my iPhone while in the car. This is super sweet.
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How did you set up you iPhone to tether?...I can't get my 3G iPhone to connect to my TF...It saw the TF once trying to use BlueTooth tether but no joy getting it connected......
Dave.........
Dave in Orlando said:
How did you set up you iPhone to tether?...I can't get my 3G iPhone to connect to my TF...It saw the TF once trying to use BlueTooth tether but no joy getting it connected......
Dave.........
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What's up, neighbor in Orlando? I am in Vero Beach...
Super simple...for your 3G (NOT a 3GS, right?) you'll need to jailbreak it and find an app in Cydia called 'MyWi' or 'PDANet'. Both of these will allow you to both tether with the USB cable as well as via wifi and bluetooth. If you have a 3GS, and you happen to be running iOS 4.x, you can download a tweak called 'TetherMe' which enables the native hotspot tethering in iOS4. Good luck...PM me with any questions.
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Ok I rented "The rite". I was able to play it in the browser and in the video app. Only at 480p though.
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OK so were you on home wifi or 3g when you did this. And how come you were only able to play the movie in 480p. Were you playing it in 480p in the browser or in the app?
Thanks for trying to out
I was at home on my wifi. I played it thru the browser. Paying it thru the app only played it for about a minute. Don't know why it only allowed 480p but it only allow that on my google tv too.
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hmmm the rite is a fairly new movie. Maybe it has something to do with the fact it was playing on the web and not on the app. Although that's odd because on YouTube when a video is HD it plays 720. Oh well thanks for answering the posts. Hopefully Google will release the in app video update soon.

[Q] can anyone install Videos? (by Google)

I have been trying to install Videos (by Google) from the market and every time I hit download it acts like it is going to start and then decides to stop trying to download.
Can anyone install from the market?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.videos
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Having the same problem, though I don't know why you need Videos. The screenshots are of Honeycomb, and one of the reviews says rooted devices aren't supported.
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I was interested in trying to rent a movie from the market and my previous understanding was that the Videos app was required. If the Videos app does not work, it is not worth renting a movie. I would also want HDMI out to work i.e. not be blocked like Samsung Media Hub.
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I was able to download the app no problem. Haven't tried renting anything yet because its kind of a rip off.
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sneakysolidbake said:
I was able to download the app no problem. Haven't tried renting anything yet because its kind of a rip off.
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I just tried again and it worked. Maybe there was a Market server error earlier.
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There's a Google Video app?! An Android app to browse Google Videos?
I thought Google was getting rid of their Video section
letsgophillyingeneral said:
There's a Google Video app?! An Android app to browse Google Videos?
I thought Google was getting rid of their Video section
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It is an app to buy/view videos from the market and to play videos stored on the phone.
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[Q] [q] HDMI in HFS 1.3

Is HDMI mirroring in Hell's Hellfire Sandwich 1.3 ROM functioning? I just tried it right now, but nothing is appearing on my TV Is there some setting where I have to turn it on, or something? I'm wondering if its just the ROM or if its my HDMI cable.
Not sure but I've been running SK1 for a while now (don't plan an update until we get encode/decode), and HDMI mirroring works great.
it may be your cable cause it works for me on 1.3
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I've not been able to get a good picture even on stock 2.3.3. Not sure what i'm doing wrong. Does it have to be ob a video or will it show just the desktop?
dagod80 said:
it may be your cable cause it works for me on 1.3
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you're right, i think it is my cable.
im so sad right now tho, cuz after i restarted my phone and turned it on, it finally worked. after getting so excited i moved to my couch to sit, then suddenly it stopped working. now i realize that i have to keep adjusting it for it to work
I'll try n use it later. Will report back
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Was playing an emulator via Hdmi today with HFS 1.3 today.
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YouTube low quality

Is it possible to make the YouTube app play HD instead of HQ. The videos look pretty back and all boxy even with a fast wifi connection
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No
Edit: maybe if you use a computer user agent in a browser that allows it.
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Shark_On_Land said:
No
Edit: maybe if you use a computer user agent in a browser that allows it.
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Na
~*Life is a beach, I'm just playing in the sand*~
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
do you mean this?
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Our screen is only capable of running at that resolution or that type of youtube video. Unless you get an iphone with a retina display. If you do....dont ever come back to this forum EVER... thats if you get an iphone.

Netflix HD for Galaxy S3

Can we use the Galaxy Nexus Netflix HD app for our S3? And are there any new HD Netflix apps that work full screen?
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Am I missing something here? What is the difference between the standard Netflix app, and this mentioned Netflix HD app?
I just happened to test out Netflix the other night, and with the regular Play-store app was able to click the little "HD" button to view HD streams.
ponyboy82 said:
I just happened to test out Netflix the other night, and with the regular Play-store app was able to click the little "HD" button to view HD streams.
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Where was the HD button? Can't find it anywhere
Edit: This one is from the HTC Rezound http://www.droidforums.net/forum/htc-rezound-development/193911-app-hd-netflix-app.html
This ones for the Galaxy Nexus http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394637
rlatjs17 said:
Where was the HD button? Can't find it anywhere
Edit: This one is from the HTC Rezound http://www.droidforums.net/forum/htc-rezound-development/193911-app-hd-netflix-app.html
This ones for the Galaxy Nexus http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394637
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Hmm. I'll have to check again later, but it was at the bottom left of the screen, plain as day. I'm using CleanRom 2.5 with the Play store Netflix app. I'm not sure if it depends on your connection and/or the content as to if it shows up.
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Hmm. I'll have to check again later, but it was at the bottom left of the screen, plain as day. I'm using CleanRom 2.5 with the Play store Netflix app. I'm not sure if it depends on your connection and/or the content as to if it shows up.
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I've noticed it's not HD as well on my S3. I have no options to change the quality and my connection is more than fast enough.
Alright, I got a chance to check again, and of course there's no HD setting. So, I'm pretty sure I'm not crazy, but could swear there was an HD toggle the last time I tried it (maybe a week or two ago). Sorry for the misinformation -- I'm not sure what if anything changed on my end.
Update: Crap, I found out what happened -- I was thinking of the YouTube app. I really need more sleep. Sorry, guys.
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Alright, I got a chance to check again, and of course there's no HD setting. So, I'm pretty sure I'm not crazy, but could swear there was an HD toggle the last time I tried it (maybe a week or two ago). Sorry for the misinformation -- I'm not sure what if anything changed on my end.
Update: Crap, I found out what happened -- I was thinking of the YouTube app. I really need more sleep. Sorry, guys.
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lol all good man it happens.
So the S3 doesn't play netflix in HD?
If you go onto netflix.com with your browser than log in, go to account settings, streaming options, there is an option to raise the quality video on streaming devices at the cost of data. I have mine set in high as I have unlimited data but it uses like 1gb per hour. I honestly cannot see much of a difference
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cell128 said:
If you go onto netflix.com with your browser than log in, go to account settings, streaming options, there is an option to raise the quality video on streaming devices at the cost of data. I have mine set in high as I have unlimited data but it uses like 1gb per hour. I honestly cannot see much of a difference
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Doesn't work with phones. Netflix is working on a HD app for droids right now. You can see the difference in the Nexus HD app thread. I just want to know if the Nexus HD app works for our S3's
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I tried the one for nexus galaxy but it won't play any video
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cell128 said:
I tried the one for nexus galaxy but it won't play any video
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Did you delete your old netflix and install the HD one?
rlatjs17 said:
Did you delete your old netflix and install the HD one?
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Yes
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You guys have to understand that not everything in Netflix is even in hd
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xsteven77x said:
You guys have to understand that not everything in Netflix is even in hd
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Yeah I know but we can't play the HD movies in HD with the Netflix app from the play store
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I'd be interested in getting this to work. Even "HD" Netflix titles look like dog ****. I can stream porn in better quality...
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Just tried the rezound HD app and it doesnt work. I heard the New razor HD will come with the HD Netflix app pre installed on it. If anybody could get that to work on our S3 I would be the happiest man alive.
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I'd be interested in getting this to work. Even "HD" Netflix titles look like dog ****. I can stream porn in better quality...
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Troof!
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