Hi guys! When playing stuff from Netflix or Prime video they won't stream in HD, just SD.
In the information section both say HD is not supported. Even Netflix wasn't available to download from Playstore so I had to download the apk from another site.
Saying so, do you have any ideas on how to stream in HD? Do you think it's necessary to change the ROM to do that?
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Hi guys! When playing stuff from Netflix or Prime video they won't stream in HD, just SD.
In the information section both say HD is not supported. Even Netflix wasn't available to download from Playstore so I had to download the apk from another site.
Saying so, do you have any ideas on how to stream in HD? Do you think it's necessary to change the ROM to do that?
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Before I unlocked the bootloader of my moto g8 plus, both prime video and Netflix streamed at HD. After I've done it they both only stream at 480p max. So since I only had a few days left of Netflix left that month, I cancelled my Netflix subscription. I still have prime video because I subscribed to amazon prime but I would have cancelled it too since I don't watch much tvs and movies. I only got Netflix because of a specific show it's called "Lost in space" but I find that almost everything else is blasphemous and garbage in Netflix.
If you haven't unlocked your bootloader and only getting SD quality. Maybe you need to factory reset.
Hi, due to Virus they have lowered streaming quality.
Carl
irex102 said:
Before I unlocked the bootloader of my moto g8 plus, both prime video and Netflix streamed at HD. After I've done it they both only stream at 480p max. So since I only had a few days left of Netflix left that month, I cancelled my Netflix subscription. I still have prime video because I subscribed to amazon prime but I would have cancelled it too since I don't watch much tvs and movies. I only got Netflix because of a specific show it's called "Lost in space" but I find that almost everything else is blasphemous and garbage in Netflix.
If you haven't unlocked your bootloader and only getting SD quality. Maybe you need to factory reset.
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I have my bootloader unlocked, and I didn't use the phone to stream before that so... I think it must be that.
Maybe I'll try locking it again. (When I'm in the mood to backup everything because doing so wipes all your data xD). And about lost in space, yeah that's a good one. If you still have prime video and didn't watch it already you should try The expanse.
Aaaaand. Sorry, I just remembered. I used it before to stream and the quality wasn't HD... That's exactly why I unlocked the bootloader... Because I was trying to update Android or to maybe install lineage. (Both were unsuccessful).
Couchraver said:
Hi guys! When playing stuff from Netflix or Prime video they won't stream in HD, just SD.
In the information section both say HD is not supported. Even Netflix wasn't available to download from Playstore so I had to download the apk from another site.
Saying so, do you have any ideas on how to stream in HD? Do you think it's necessary to change the ROM to do that?
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In 2022, you don't have to do root etc.. just follow these steps and you will enable prime video in full hd in your moto G8 plus or any other Widevine L1 device..
dev3230 said:
In 2022, you don't have to do root etc.. just follow these steps and you will enable prime video in full hd in your moto G8 plus or any other Widevine L1 device..
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Thank you very much for your help!!
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Thank you very much for your help!!
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Welcome friend.
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I'm sick of the laggy stock firmware on my TF300, and I'd really like to try CROMI X, but I'm concerned about streaming video services that may not work after root. I can't seem to find a definitive answer regarding Hulu+, some say it works, some say it doesn't. Are there any other streaming services (VUDU, HBO Go, and the like) that have issues with rooted devices?
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I'm sick of the laggy stock firmware on my TF300, and I'd really like to try CROMI X, but I'm concerned about streaming video services that may not work after root. I can't seem to find a definitive answer regarding Hulu+, some say it works, some say it doesn't. Are there any other streaming services (VUDU, HBO Go, and the like) that have issues with rooted devices?
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Hulu+ works. Other services will depend on how they check for root. Eg., Amazon Prime works.
Amazon Prime? I thought that only worked on Kindle...
zarquon7 said:
Amazon Prime? I thought that only worked on Kindle...
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Works through flash on the web page
Is that how Hulu works as well, or does the app work?
zarquon7 said:
Is that how Hulu works as well, or does the app work?
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The app works.
xbmc
take a look at xbmc app (on xbmc website) - can get hulu as an addon plus sooooooo much more
Hello, I tried getting amazon instant video up and running a few different ways and found it to be unreliable at best. I found an easy method that seems to work flawlessly. I've only watched 1 show so far but it worked like a charm, here is how you do it:
1. Install Kodi (i think x86 is the correct one): http://kodi.tv/download/
2. Install this addon repository: https://code.google.com/p/addonscri...=repository.addonscriptorde-beta.zip&can=2&q=
for more info check this thread: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=215255
3. Install the Amazon Instant Video player from his repo
4. Login and watch video
pretty easy, especially since most people probably have kodi installed already, and if you dont, you should.
Are you using this inside the US? I had problems playing most of the videos when the plugin was released. Wondering if they figured it out yet...
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Are you using this inside the US? I had problems playing most of the videos when the plugin was released. Wondering if they figured it out yet...
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
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I am using it inside the US. The developer is German I think so it probably works in Europe too
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I am using it inside the US. The developer is German I think so it probably works in Europe too
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I tried it again but all of the movies & TV shows I played fail to play. Reading through the thread again, it seems like I am not the only one having issues playing videos in the US...
xaudiblex said:
I tried it again but all of the movies & TV shows I played fail to play. Reading through the thread again, it seems like I am not the only one having issues playing videos in the US...
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not sure what is going on. it is working fine on my end. i've watched probably 6 or so episodes of the americans without issue. i read somewhere in that thread i posted above that you may need to adjust video stream resolution size if you have problems, you may want to check out that thread for support. i set mine to 1080p but it appears to be playing in 720p which is fine for me cause i mainly watch it in my bedroom which is not my main tv.
So I've been asking this question on almost all the new phones' forums recently because it's never mentioned in any of the spec websites or the manufacturers website. None of the YouTube tech channels check it either except for one which he also forgets to do for some of the phones.
The question is.... Is this phone Widevine L1 certified?
Anybody who already bought the phone can check through downloading an app via playstore. App name is 'drm info'.
Screenshot would be appreciated for anybody who are looking for this particular feature in the next phone they're gonna buy. Thanks in advance guys.
It might be worth waiting for the EU launch to check this as even if the Chinese variant doesn't have it (that market doesn't have the need for it do they?) the European/Global variant with all of the Google apps and framework might come with it.
I know the Honor 10 has it so I'm expecting this one to have it as well but, like you, I'm patiently waiting for confirmation. Honor UK never replied to this same question when I asked their Twitter account.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=riv_oykNsfk
Here, check out this video. Provides a lot of insight and does co firm to be L1
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It might be worth waiting for the EU launch to check this as even if the Chinese variant doesn't have it (that market doesn't have the need for it do they?) the European/Global variant with all of the Google apps and framework might come with it.
I know the Honor 10 has it so I'm expecting this one to have it as well but, like you, I'm patiently waiting for confirmation. Honor UK never replied to this same question when I asked their Twitter account.
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I have a Honor Note 8 since 2 Years and since the Android 8 Update is the framework preinstalled.
i have to install Play Store,Calendar and Contact Sync and all works fine,but it also worked with Android 7
I think the same with the Honor Note 10.
Mine is coming to me tomorrow from Manchester and then I can say more
Andy4Shurr said:
It might be worth waiting for the EU launch to check this as even if the Chinese variant doesn't have it (that market doesn't have the need for it do they?) the European/Global variant with all of the Google apps and framework might come with it.
I know the Honor 10 has it so I'm expecting this one to have it as well but, like you, I'm patiently waiting for confirmation. Honor UK never replied to this same question when I asked their Twitter account.
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I have heard from my sources in Honor it is only for the Chinese market
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I have heard from my sources in Honor it is only for the Chinese market
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I had this confirmed to me on Twitter this morning...https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77340818&postcount=77
I just bought the phone, downloaded DRM info and can confirm its L1 Certified, however Netflix DOES NOT Stream in HD on my device......
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So I've been asking this question on almost all the new phones' forums recently because it's never mentioned in any of the spec websites or the manufacturers website. None of the YouTube tech channels check it either except for one which he also forgets to do for some of the phones.
The question is.... Is this phone Widevine L1 certified?
Anybody who already bought the phone can check through downloading an app via playstore. App name is 'drm info'.
Screenshot would be appreciated for anybody who are looking for this particular feature in the next phone they're gonna buy. Thanks in advance guys.
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Netflix and Amazon Prime can be streamed into FHD because it received the Widevine L1 release
Source: https://www.chinahandys.net/honor-note-10-testbericht/ :good:
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king tsoi said:
I just bought the phone, downloaded DRM info and can confirm its L1 Certified, however Netflix DOES NOT Stream in HD on my device......
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Netflix and Amazon Prime can be streamed into FHD because it received the Widevine L1 release
Source: https://www.chinahandys.net/honor-note-10-testbericht/ :good:
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king tsoi said:
I just bought the phone, downloaded DRM info and can confirm its L1 Certified, however Netflix DOES NOT Stream in HD on my device......
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Netflix and Amazon Prime can be streamed into FHD because it received the Widevine L1 release
Source: https://www.chinahandys.net/honor-note-10-testbericht/ :good:
Doesn’t work on mine..... Check the attached pictures, shot along side my oneplus 6
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Doesn’t work on mine..... Check the attached pictures, shot along side my oneplus 6
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That's interesting....
Thanks for the information dude.
Can you double check by playing a video called 'test patterns'.
You have 2 devices so look at the numbers and see if there is any difference.
That video will show you what resolution it's playing at.
For Netflix in HD you'll probably need the modified APK.
Not only does Netflix HD require Widevine level 1 but they (Netflix) have to put specific devices on their whitelist. The modified APK bypasses the whitelist but not the Widevine level, but that's fine because this device is level 1 anyway.
blessingme said:
Netflix and Amazon Prime can be streamed into FHD because it received the Widevine L1 release
Source: https://www.chinahandys.net/honor-note-10-testbericht/ :good:
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Netflix and Amazon Prime can be streamed into FHD because it received the Widevine L1 release
Source: https://www.chinahandys.net/honor-note-10-testbericht/ :good:
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Netflix and Amazon Prime can be streamed into FHD because it received the Widevine L1 release
Source: https://www.chinahandys.net/honor-note-10-testbericht/ :good:
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That's interesting....
Thanks for the information dude.
Can you double check by playing a video called 'test patterns'.
You have 2 devices so look at the numbers and see if there is any difference.
That video will show you what resolution it's playing at.
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I didn’t know there’s such a handy way to check the resolution, thanks.
Interesting enough, on the note 10 it shows 960x540, on oneplus 6 it’s 1280x720 and 1920x1080 on media pad m5
Andy4Shurr said:
For Netflix in HD you'll probably need the modified APK.
Not only does Netflix HD require Widevine level 1 but they (Netflix) have to put specific devices on their whitelist. The modified APK bypasses the whitelist but not the Widevine level, but that's fine because this device is level 1 anyway.
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Thanks for the information, I have tried the HD only apk, it shows hd icon on the info screen but still streams at 480p.
The test video shows 720x480. Didn’t try the uhd only one because the download link doesn’t work.
king tsoi said:
Thanks for the information, I have tried the HD only apk, it shows hd icon on the info screen but still streams at 480p.
The test video shows 720x480. Didn’t try the uhd only one because the download link doesn’t work.
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The ones from this link? I've never had a Level 1 device so never actually tested them myself, I've only read what's been posted on xda.
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The ones from this link? I've never had a Level 1 device so never actually tested them myself, I've only read what's been posted on xda.
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Yes, I use the apk from that post.
king tsoi said:
I didn’t know there’s such a handy way to check the resolution, thanks.
Interesting enough, on the note 10 it shows 960x540, on oneplus 6 it’s 1280x720 and 1920x1080 on media pad m5
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Tested this on the Mi 8, but I don't get any of the yellow text on the top right at all ):
ArmedandDangerous said:
Tested this on the Mi 8, but I don't get any of the yellow text on the top right at all ):
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Is the mi 8 's screen 18:9? If so the video is being played in full screen by defualt and the yellow texts are cropped. Try Pinch in to play it in 16:9, then you can see the text.
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Is the mi 8 's screen 18:9? If so the video is being played in full screen by defualt and the yellow texts are cropped. Try Pinch in to play it in 16:9, then you can see the text.
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Didn't know about the pinch! 540p on default Netflix app ):
Got my Note 10 today and I’m gutted that Netflix only shows in 540p.... Is there a fix for this yet ?
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Got my Note 10 today and I’m gutted that Netflix only shows in 540p.... Is there a fix for this yet
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Try and download modified Netflix apk. I managed to install it on my note 10 and it streams in 720p, don't really know why I don't see 1080p like I do with the same modified app on my mate 10.
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I am now able to see 1080p as well. It was just 720p on the first episode of "Test Patterns" other episodes give me 1080p so happy now.
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Netflix HD apk with HDR
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8llvq7hbgw7o99u/netflix_5.12.3_25776_hdr10.apk?dl=0
Netflix HD apk
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xyh0dy219th0keh/netflix5.12.225768.apk?dl=0
This is a temporary fix until Poco solves the Widevine issue for watching Netflix in HD and UltraHD.
Hi everyone, I have found a modded version of Netflix which allows HD and Ultra HD streaming on devices with WideVine L3 support.
I have extensively tested this app, it actually streams in 720p and above on Poco F1.
Instructions for 1st run:
Skip update and sign in, it may lag just close the app and reopen it and it will work after that flawlessly.
The link for HD only is: http://www.mediafire.com/file/i08g9us89xeu1xf/netflixlatest.hdonly.apk/file
And The link for Ultra HD is:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/8wmaxnftgr1h2m4/netflixlatest.ultrahd.apk/file
Credits:
The original thread is https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/netflix-hd-ultrahd-ultrahd-dolby-5-1-l1-t3535349
I spied the XDA thread on this issue. Great to have easy access to the APK.
The point stands though that it's harder than you might think to distinguish between Netflix at ultra HD and 540p on a phone, with the former using a lot more data.
Good to have the option though ?
You should credit the original thread.
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I spied the XDA thread on this issue. Great to have easy access to the APK.
The point stands though that it's harder than you might think to distinguish between Netflix at ultra HD and 540p on a phone, with the former using a lot more data.
Good to have the option though
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Even I prefer watching in sd but the inability to play in HD was bugging me like many other users.
and already posted in this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/xiaomi-poco-f1-unlock-bootloader-custom-t3839405
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and already posted in this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/xiaomi-poco-f1-unlock-bootloader-custom-t3839405
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I believe many users might have not noticed that, just like me so a dedicated thread is needed for this topic instead of a link embed in a unlock and root guide thread.
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You should credit the original thread.
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Done, thanks for reminding me. I never had the intention of shadowing the original thread as I mentioned I found it and not made it.
Awesome News! Now waiting for a Amazon Prime and HBO solution
Doesn't work. Just tried with test patterns. Max it can go is upto 480p. Ultra HD won't even start the stream.
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Doesn't work. Just tried with test patterns. Max it can go is upto 480p. Ultra HD won't even start the stream.
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I tested the HD one, maybe you could try that one. Ultra HD may not work as the screen itself is full hd and not 4k.
Try a different show too.
narora9999 said:
I tested the HD one, maybe you could try that one. Ultra HD may not work as the screen itself is full hd and not 4k.
Try a different show too.
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It just shows HD logo beside the title but it actually doesn't work. If anything doesn't work on least copyrighted test patterns - it won't work on anything in Netflux. I also tried this on my unofficial Android box which has Widevine L1 but also fails and caps the video at 480p. The mod is just to enable the l9go besides the title
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It just shows HD logo beside the title but it actually doesn't work. If anything doesn't work on least copyrighted test patterns - it won't work on anything in Netflux. I also tried this on my unofficial Android box which has Widevine L1 but also fails and caps the video at 480p. The mod is just to enable the l9go besides the title
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lol I'll try again ? but box will not support hd its not supported in any box.
I thought it was interesting to see how much of a difference it makes -
Widevine Is not a software issue its hardware issue. Xiaomi cant update phones and Silve it just like that. Oneplus users had to return their devices to manufacturer to solve this so...
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Widevine Is not a software issue its hardware issue. Xiaomi cant update phones and Silve it just like that. Oneplus users had to return their devices to manufacturer to solve this so...
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Its just a certification process which is free of cost. Check this link out
https://www.androidauthority.com/widevine-explained-821935/
Btw the official miui forum states that it is already in development with google and Qualcomm.
Source: http://en.miui.com/thread-4177882-1-1.html
JovanSijacki said:
Widevine Is not a software issue its hardware issue. Xiaomi cant update phones and Silve it just like that. Oneplus users had to return their devices to manufacturer to solve this so...
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It's actually a software issue, but the security key is stored in a secure partition that can only be accessed by authorised computers from manufacturers.
Good news guys the mi team gonna release Widevine L1 support to our beloved F1 in the upcoming beta within Q4
Source: http://en.miui.com/thread-4272498-1-1.html
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Good news guys the mi team gonna release Widevine L1 support to our beloved F1 in the upcoming beta within Q4
Source: http://en.miui.com/thread-4272498-1-1.html
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Good to see they're working on the software issues
"Will try" doesn't give me enough assurance though
Finally, i can watch netflix in HD on my mipad 4, thank thanks thanks ?
is it need subcription?
It just showed up!
Got it on my device too. My app drawer was in dark mode post-install, but swiftly went back to default, which I found strange seeing as I can't find anything relating to dark mode outside of the Poco Launcher settings, which do not effect the app drawer.
hope the battery isnt as bad as the previous updates!!
Is it streaming HD content on Hotstar and Netflix? Someone please try as I'm on the beta.
hrizuwan12 said:
Is it streaming HD content on Hotstar and Netflix? Someone please try as I'm on the beta.
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it should but if i'm not wrong you will need to have locked the bootloader
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it should but if i'm not wrong you will need to have locked the bootloader
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My bootloader is locked. I am able to stream HD contents on Amazon Prime but not on Hotstar or Netflix. I am on the beta version so I thought they still have works to do . But as they have released it in stable so I thought it should stream Hd contents on Hotstar and Netflix too. Someone check it out and report. Thanks?
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My bootloader is locked. I am able to stream HD contents on Amazon Prime but not on Hotstar or Netflix. I am on the beta version so I thought they still have works to do . But as they have released it in stable so I thought it should stream Hd contents on Hotstar and Netflix too. Someone check it out and report. Thanks
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I don't think Netflix has yet to whitelist the POCO F1. The poco team said they are making progress with them and the HD content will come soon, so maybe after the positive feedback from Netflix they rolled it out. (not sure for Hotstar though...) I'm sure when its officially confirmed and tested + working by the team, they will make a huge announcement that you can watch your HD netflix !
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I don't think Netflix has yet to whitelist the POCO F1. The poco team said they are making progress with them and the HD content will come soon, so maybe after the positive feedback from Netflix they rolled it out. (not sure for Hotstar though...) I'm sure when its officially confirmed and tested + working by the team, they will make a huge announcement that you can watch your HD netflix !
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No HD streaming for Hotstar and Netflix yet. Confirmed. I checked. Seems like we have to wait more. ? Anyways the team does an amazing job let's keep supporting ?.
DRM info app still show L3 for me!
jazzzzzzz said:
DRM info app still show L3 for me!
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Same for mee
There's no need to clutter the forum with repeated topics.
Regarding this you may continue here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/po...-f1-unlock-bootloader-custom-t3839405/page453
Thanks.
Lupin The Third