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Hi everyone!
I have a TF700T running stock with only root and a locked bootloader.
I was able to buy a few movies in HD quality in the play store but there is no HD button when trying to play. If I choose a free episode from some tv show in the play store however then there is an HD option!? I'm guessing these are DRM issues? Free items play in HD, bought ones don't.
Like I said, still LOCKED with only ROOT. Unrooting with OTA rootkeeper doesn't resolve the issue.
I have been searching the net alot lately but haven't found any answer yet which might explain this.
Any help please?? This is driving me crazy!
Thanks in advance!
There are films in the Play Store?
"Sorry! Movies on Google Play is not available in your country yet."
Right. F*ck you too, Google.
Anyway, pro-piracy arguments aside, from what I can tell buying it in HD automatically plays it in HD. It'll revert to SD on a non-HD device, but play in on a HD-device, it plays in HD. Free videos have a HD option because you don't pick SD or HD seperatelly.
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2528768&&p=movies_hd&rd=1
Seems fairly obvious.
I know that the "missing" HD button is an issue on unlocked devices (due to DRM issues), but from what I've read, rooted devices should be able to play them in HD...
Very strange... Being that you are still locked and the fact that you said that you purchased the HD version, I would contact Google and see what they say - you should be able to view purchased HD programs in HD!
Please let us know what you find out...
Personally, I've given up on using the Play store for videos since Google won't let me view them in HD (since I'm unlocked). There are alternatives out there, so Google won't be getting my $$ because of this! I did spend a great deal of time trying to make it work, but in the end I figured screw them if they don't want my money!
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ShadowLea said:
There are films in the Play Store?
"Sorry! Movies on Google Play is not available in your country yet."
Right. F*ck you too, Google.
Anyway, pro-piracy arguments aside, from what I can tell buying it in HD automatically plays it in HD. It'll revert to SD on a non-HD device, but play in on a HD-device, it plays in HD. Free videos have a HD option because you don't pick SD or HD seperatelly.
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2528768&&p=movies_hd&rd=1
Seems fairly obvious.
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I have bought movies, books, magazines, music and apps through the US and UK store. I use a VPN (freehostedvpn.com) because obviously there is no full play store in Belgium yet. It works great! Even managed to get a Nexus 4.
jtrosky said:
I know that the "missing" HD button is an issue on unlocked devices (due to DRM issues), but from what I've read, rooted devices should be able to play them in HD...
Very strange... Being that you are still locked and the fact that you said that you purchased the HD version, I would contact Google and see what they say - you should be able to view purchased HD programs in HD!
Please let us know what you find out...
Personally, I've given up on using the Play store for videos since Google won't let me view them in HD (since I'm unlocked). There are alternatives out there, so Google won't be getting my $$ because of this! I did spend a great deal of time trying to make it work, but in the end I figured screw them if they don't want my money!
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I guess I'll do that. I ordered a microsd card yesterday so I can get back to ICS. See if that changes anything. If it wasn't for these DRM issues I would have unlocked the damned thing ages ago! But even locked I can't watch my HD bought content in HD!! But with free HD content there is a HD button!??
Anybody else on Jelly Bean locked with root or no root who is able to play movies or tv shows in HD from Google Play?
Still waiting for the micro sd...
Does any know if the hd option is there when still locked and on ICS?
I have received my sd card and succesfully rollbacked to ICS.
I am now running .30 ICS. I am not rooted and the bootloader is still locked.
However playing HD movies I bought in the play movies store will still not give me the HD option in the lower left corner. Free hd tv show episodes will give me that option. I have no clue why this is happening?
I am also sure I am not the only one on these forums with a locked Infinity with HD movie content from the Play Store.
Can someone please check and tell me if I am the only one with this problem or not? I'm sure I'm not the only one with google play movies?
Thanks!
WoozyBE said:
I have received my sd card and succesfully rollbacked to ICS.
I am now running .30 ICS. I am not rooted and the bootloader is still locked.
However playing HD movies I bought in the play movies store will still not give me the HD option in the lower left corner. Free hd tv show episodes will give me that option. I have no clue why this is happening?
I am also sure I am not the only one on these forums with a locked Infinity with HD movie content from the Play Store.
Can someone please check and tell me if I am the only one with this problem or not? I'm sure I'm not the only one with google play movies?
Thanks!
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Even without the HD option, but is it played in HD for you??(if you brought the HD version).
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Even without the HD option, but is it played in HD for you??(if you brought the HD version).
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Yes, I only buy HD versions. And when I play a free tv show episode with HD option enabled it plays in HD quality but when playing bought HD movies there is no HD button and the quality is really horrible!! So i'm guessing that would be SD.
If there was no HD button but the movies would still play in HD than that would be ok. But I'm stuck with the terrible SD quality...
WoozyBE said:
Yes, I only buy HD versions. And when I play a free tv show episode with HD option enabled it plays in HD quality but when playing bought HD movies there is no HD button and the quality is really horrible!! So i'm guessing that would be SD.
If there was no HD button but the movies would still play in HD than that would be ok. But I'm stuck with the terrible SD quality...
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Have you tried to download OTA root keeper and temporary unroot your device to see if it's working?? I assumed that everything is stock and you only rooted!
buhohitr said:
Have you tried to download OTA root keeper and temporary unroot your device to see if it's working?? I assumed that everything is stock and you only rooted!
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Actually, he says right in his post that he isn't even rooted - completely stock, unrooted and locked bootloader - makes no sense that HD videos wouldn't work - I would definitely be contacting Google - that's BS...
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Anyone here using Netflix on note 10.1 ?
I find the video quality really poor and was looking to find if enabling netflix HD is possible
There are some moded netflix apps but all are pretty old versions.
Any suggestions ?
Are you confident your connection has the bandwidth for HD?
I'm using Version 2.3.0 on my Note 10.1, and it seems to always show in HD, when applicable. I don't see any settings to affect this. In fact, I don't see any settings at all in the app.
yup. I am using wifi and on a pretty good internet cable.
It's gotta be something on your end; after the first few seconds of lousy video (which is intentionally done by NF to determine your potential bandwidth), it's crystal-clear here.
I recently bought a Lenovo Yoga Pad 3 Plus and installed Lineage 14.1 with TWRP. I've rooted the tablet with Magisk systemless, and it passes safetynet and has L1 certification for widevine. Despite that, Netflix and Amazon Video still won't play in HD. Is there something I'm missing, or will those apps simply not work in HD on Lineage? My bootloader is unlocked, if that makes a difference. Any help is appreciated.
Can anyone help me?
Still haven't figured this out...
Best course of action is, cancel your Netflix subscription and let them know why you did it. Netflix is the most arrogant company when it comes to Android devices. I never had a problem with any other streaming service, but Netflix does not steam HD content even to devices that run stock ROMs if those devices were not tested and certified by Netflix. PEAK ARROGANCE. Just dump this useless service. There are alternatives.
When will the HD be enabled for Oneplus 7 and 7 pro ? Because it is so crap right now
It’s already enabled.
Did you unlock the bootloader? If so, you lose Google Widevine L1 DRM (goes to L3), and Netflix is limited to 480p.
redpoint73 said:
Did you unlock the bootloader? If so, you lose Google Widevine L1 DRM (goes to L3), and Netflix is limited to 480p.
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Really? and that could be reversed? Like blocking again the bootloader?
Do you not need to pay Netflix extra for the best resolution ?
I got the cheap plan.
I bought the phone few days ago from carrier, untouched, unrooted, and I have the HD Netflix subscription. My Friend bought the p30 pro and she has the same exact problem. Maybe it's rolling out slower depending the country ? (I'm from France)
[Edit] oh quality is just fine now ! Sorry for bothering you all !
AstroDigital said:
Do you not need to pay Netflix extra for the best resolution ?
I got the cheap plan.
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Basic plan is only SD.
Standard plan is HD.
Premium has HD and UHD, but mobile only supports HD at a maximum.
This is according to the following website: https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/netflix-cost-pricing-plan-breakdown/
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CanitoLagos said:
Really? and that could be reversed? Like blocking again the bootloader?
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There is a thread started, asking that question. But it doesn't look like anyone has answered that specifically.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/unrooting-relocking-bootloader-restore-t3936260
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Alt34 said:
I bought the phone few days ago from carrier, untouched, unrooted, and I have the HD Netflix subscription. My Friend bought the p30 pro and she has the same exact problem. Maybe it's rolling out slower depending the country ? (I'm from France)
[Edit] oh quality is just fine now ! Sorry for bothering you all !
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Maybe just a hiccup with your WiFi or cell data connection? Netflix will lower the resolution accordingly to data speed.
I've had hdr Netflix on mine since launch. U.S. here and have premium subscription.
Relocking your bootloader will revert you back to DRM security level L1 from L3. Netflix also certifies mobile devices and the HD for mobile islimited to 720p and not 1080p. You will only get Full HD and UHD on TVs and PCs
On this size screen, 720p should be more then fine.
Alt34 said:
I bought the phone few days ago from carrier, untouched, unrooted, and I have the HD Netflix subscription. My Friend bought the p30 pro and she has the same exact problem. Maybe it's rolling out slower depending the country ? (I'm from France)
[Edit] oh quality is just fine now ! Sorry for bothering you all !
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is it 720p or 1080p?
Eric214 said:
Relocking your bootloader will revert you back to DRM security level L1 from L3. Netflix also certifies mobile devices and the HD for mobile islimited to 720p and not 1080p. You will only get Full HD and UHD on TVs and PCs
On this size screen, 720p should be more then fine.
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/28/netflix-hd-oneplus-7-pro-widevine-bootloader/
hvihavai said:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/28/netflix-hd-oneplus-7-pro-widevine-bootloader/
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Yep it's still not 1080p. That article is misinformed. Netflix locks mobile to 720p. I read it somewhere that linked that info from Netflix, now, I can't remember where. The point is you likely won't tell the difference on this side screen anyway. It's why there is mobile, PC and TV versions of the Netflix app
Eric214 said:
Yep it's still not 1080p. That article is misinformed. Netflix locks mobile to 720p. I read it somewhere that linked that info from Netflix, now, I can't remember where. The point is you likely won't tell the difference on this side screen anyway. It's why there is mobile, PC and TV versions of the Netflix app
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"We spoke to a representative from Netflix about this and were told that resolution varies based on encoding, with some titles in certain encodings not available at higher resolutions (specifically, this pertains to VP9 encoded content). The performance of such videos is not representative of the rest of Netflix's catalog or capabilities, which offers up to 1080p on capable devices, including the OnePlus 7 Pro."
I must have bad eyes. I'm looking at my rooted 6T and this stream looks full HD to me.
Something similar to LineageOS, with minimal bloat and lag. I'm thinking of buying this, but seeing people having issues with performance just from switching apps and rotating orientations, which shouldn't really be happening considering the specs on this thing.
Sorry to not quite answer your question, but as a P11 Plus owner I'd advise against purchasing it.
Software support is atrocious. It should be much smoother with the hardware it has, but feels overall laggy. We're still stuck on A11 and they should only begin to roll A12 soon(TM) now that A13 is already out, and that's probably the end for this device's support. Not even 12L.
There's very little in the way of custom ROMs or I'd already have flashed mine.
I'd pick whatever I could afford from Samsung if I were shopping for a tablet today. Even the A8 seems better.
It's THAT bad? would it really be worse than my 2015 Nvidia Shield K1?
Does the P11 Plus not have any stock roms at all?
Does the A8 have stock roms?
I mean all I want to do on it is watch video files, streaming, basic web browsing, read comics... just absolute bare bones stuff. how bad could it be for that stuff?
MultiKoopa said:
I mean all I want to do on it is watch video files, streaming, basic web browsing, read comics... just absolute bare bones stuff. how bad could it be for that stuff?
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It's ok for watching videos and reading comics. I use Mx Player and Tachiyomi.
Browsing is overall sluggish. I tried using a bluetooth mouse to help but it feels laggy. It's just better to browse on whatever smartphone you have.
Flashing custom ROMs is a bad idea if you want to stream anything as you'd lose widevine L1.
MultiKoopa said:
It's THAT bad? would it really be worse than my 2015 Nvidia Shield K1?
Does the P11 Plus not have any stock roms at all?
Does the A8 have stock roms?
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If you care about software, it's bad. Not worthless bad, but annoyingly bad.
Video decoding and rendering works well. Network, storage, audio, bluetooth works good.
There's nothing too wrong with it that makes it unusable. It's just slower than it should be for the hardware it has and software is outdated despite being a relatively new device.
Not sure about the situation of roms on the A8. Samsungs are bad for flashing in general. I wouldn't flash it anyway as losing Widevine L1 is a big no on a tablet used for watching videos.
I checked now and it also seems to still be on A11, so it's also bad over there.
Eh, Android tablet landscape looks ugly.
If you want it go for it, but be mindful software support (either official or custom) isn't great, is all.
I wasn't and ended up a bit disappointed.
danannnn said:
It's ok for watching videos and reading comics. I use Mx Player and Tachiyomi.
Browsing is overall sluggish. I tried using a bluetooth mouse to help but it feels laggy. It's just better to browse on whatever smartphone you have.
Flashing custom ROMs is a bad idea if you want to stream anything as you'd lose widevine L1.
If you care about software, it's bad. Not worthless bad, but annoyingly bad.
Video decoding and rendering works well. Network, storage, audio, bluetooth works good.
There's nothing too wrong with it that makes it unusable. It's just slower than it should be for the hardware it has and software is outdated despite being a relatively new device.
Not sure about the situation of roms on the A8. Samsungs are bad for flashing in general. I wouldn't flash it anyway as losing Widevine L1 is a big no on a tablet used for watching videos.
I checked now and it also seems to still be on A11, so it's also bad over there.
Eh, Android tablet landscape looks ugly.
If you want it go for it, but be mindful software support (either official or custom) isn't great, is all.
I wasn't and ended up a bit disappointed.
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Uh, there are definitely custom roms with Widevine L1 support
As a p11 plus owner .I think it's a great tablet..does everything I need from it..just received android 12..
Aß a Xiaoxin pad plus owner I can say ZUI Rom (Chinese version) is much more fluent then international rom
If English is just fine for you, then go with that xiaoxin, it's a subbrand of Lenovo. Yes it has playstore. But don't buy the one that has a global rom preinstalled, the are ****ty according to some posts here
Hmm. Lenovo has a 1 month return policy. And there's this tool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mate-app-manager-debloat-tool-tweaks.4147837/
I'll see how it is.
Are there no really no roms for the US Plus version?