I got the Android 3.1 update OTA this morning on my Stock Wi-Fi Xoom in the US. The update went through with no problems, but now I have just noticed that the Google "Videos" App for renting movies is no where to be found. I've looked in the Market as well and couldn't find it.
Any ideas as to why it isn't on my Xoom and how I could get it? Thanks.
dantheman8987 said:
I got the Android 3.1 update OTA this morning on my Stock Wi-Fi Xoom in the US. The update went through with no problems, but now I have just noticed that the Google "Videos" App for renting movies is no where to be found. I've looked in the Market as well and couldn't find it.
Any ideas as to why it isn't on my Xoom and how I could get it? Thanks.
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the video app has replaced the old movie app....if you log into video once....on the top left you will see two taps My Rentals and Personal video
personal video tab has all your movies that is in the internal storage space/sdcard
Ambrosios said:
the video app has replaced the old movie app....if you log into video once....on the top left you will see two taps My Rentals and Personal video
personal video tab has all your movies that is in the internal storage space/sdcard
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I guess that is the problem. I don't see a Video/Movie app anywhere in my app list. Any idea as to why or where I can download it from?
Nvm, I checked other Xoom forums, including Motorola's forum, and have seen that the missing Videos app is a widespread problem, mostly on Wi-Fi Xooms. Hope Moto/Google fix this fast, I was hoping to rent a video for a trip I'm going on this weekend.
EDIT: Here is a quote from a forum manager over at Motorola:
"The rollout to Wifi users has started -- obviously -- but the Movies function won't be available from Google at rollout. Google is saying in the near future. My personal opinion only is that means probably two or three weeks, but again, that's just my opinion."
Well this stinks. Don't see any reason why they delayed movies for us Wi-Fi people.
dantheman8987 said:
Nvm, I checked other Xoom forums, including Motorola's forum, and have seen that the missing Videos app is a widespread problem, mostly on Wi-Fi Xooms. Hope Moto/Google fix this fast, I was hoping to rent a video for a trip I'm going on this weekend.
EDIT: Here is a quote from a forum manager over at Motorola:
"The rollout to Wifi users has started -- obviously -- but the Movies function won't be available from Google at rollout. Google is saying in the near future. My personal opinion only is that means probably two or three weeks, but again, that's just my opinion."
Well this stinks. Don't see any reason why they delayed movies for us Wi-Fi people.
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Must be a random thing because I have a wifi only xoom at it was there right after I iinstalled 3.1.
i need it as well :-(
I haven't seen it either... no Video app on 3.1 Wifi only Xoom
Try pushing this to system/app
No clue if it will work
strat_player said:
Must be a random thing because I have a wifi only xoom at it was there right after I iinstalled 3.1.
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It seems like if you got 3.1 OTA, then no Google Movies. If you upgraded another way, then you likely have it.
sangreal06 said:
Try pushing this to system/app
No clue if it will work
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Tried just running it and I got a warning saying: "This is a sysyem application. Do you still want to replace it?"
Sounds like it's already there, but just with no way to access it.
i think that the video app is there bc when i go to tegra zone to watch a video on upcoming games i have to choose between Video player or another video app i have installed. im gonna try the video apk thing and see if it works.
never pushed an apk before
can someone post instructions for this for adb through windows?
Does This Work On Nexus S
sangreal06 said:
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No clue if it will work
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Does It Work For Nexus S
sangreal06 said:
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I just tried this on my Asus Transformer 3.1 and it works!
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Hi guys,
I really want to love the Xoom, I like android a lot and the hardware is too good (at least at this point)
But I not in place where I can drop my iPad for good. The reasons are pure app specific, if I get these decent on Xoom... it's bye bye iPad.
So this is a quasi-'need help' thread. to double check if I'm not missing anything
1. Magazine app - Something like Zinio, I depend too much on it and couldn't find even an ETA on when Zinio will be available for Android
~ Solved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11939617&postcount=5
2. Comics reader - I know we have the Comics app but I need a cbr/cbz reader. I tired AVC but doesn't seam to work on Honeycomb
~ Solved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11939617&postcount=6
3. A UI-nice IM app. I love the Gtalk app but need facebook and skype IM app
4. Netflix app.
5. Tablet specific twitter, facebook, foursquare apps. I know iPad doesn't have FB or FS apps but this would be nice
6. Now the big big deal... I consider all these tablets as a 'consumption' devices, and the biggest thing I 'consume' is movies and tv shows...
The best thing about iPad is, I just launch iTunes app then rent a movie, wait for sometime and then enjoy the movie...
Is there a way I can get this experience on a Xoom? I know that right now most of the HD formats play on tegra but is there any hope to get this?
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Disclaimer: Please don't pounce on this post and call me a iFreak. I'm not trying to diss the Xoom or Android. I did search and try apps to see if I could get all this... but couldn't find a way. So before I make a decision I just wanted some opinions.
thanks
Don't forget the completely absent Google Docs app! Someone please tell me its in the works....
If you download Spare parts and unselect Compatibility mode AVC works great. i have been using it for days now with no FC.
zinio
Zinio works great. I use it on my Xoom and Galaxy Tab.
cellfreak said:
Zinio works great. I use it on my Xoom and Galaxy Tab.
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I'm not able to find it in the market. Do you have the apk? thanks a million
[Edit] Ok got the apk, wow one down now I'm working on the comics reader.
Here is the link to the apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9881901
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Have you tried jj comic viewer for comics? i cant confirm it works on 3.0 but it is the best ive found pre HC
A Market app that works...
Searches properly so you can find those Apps you want that may exist but you would never know.
Recognizes applications that have updates properly.
Doesn't randomly open other app's.
Actually installs Apps the first time you ask for them.
And why Google is at it, Tablet Section - more direct support on the Web Market while the programmer who is assigned to the tablet market app figures out how to code - bug fix.
(yes I am frustrated with the market today)
svghost said:
Don't forget the completely absent Google Docs app! Someone please tell me its in the works....
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http://sites.google.com/site/gdocsforandroid/
I don't remember if manga watcher loads cbz and crz files but in general it is really good app. It was recently updated to load local files from sd so it might be worth checking out. I know the dev does alot of work and updates it frequently. You might even write him and ask if he plans to add support for these files if they aren't already supported. I bought the full app and have been happy with it ever since.
All I have to say is Samurai Executioner.
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I just received this email regarding my beloved Zinio app:
Hello
Thank you for contacting Zinio Customer Support.
We are putting the finishing touches on our Android general market product. It is coming soon. We will keep everyone posted as we get closer to a confirmed date
Kind regards,
Pablo Manrique
Zinio Customer Support
1-888-946-4666
familiarstranger said:
Have you tried jj comic viewer for comics? i cant confirm it works on 3.0 but it is the best ive found pre HC
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This works perfectly (not perfect but will do). I like it that it auto opens the next comic.
Just finished reading Superman:Next Krypton
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eyan15 said:
I'm not able to find it in the market. Do you have the apk? thanks a million
[Edit] Ok got the apk, wow one down now I'm working on the comics reader.
Here is the link to the apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9881901
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I installed all 3 apks on my Xoom and the Zinio does not launch for me when selected.
ogar1978 said:
If you download Spare parts and unselect Compatibility mode AVC works great. i have been using it for days now with no FC.
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I have been doing the same without issue. Much better experience than my old e-reader with 800x600!
I tried Zanio on my Xoom and it just FC on startup.
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Just posted from a reliable source. I got it installed and it came up to the logon screen. Did not have a Netflix account to test further. Let me know how it works.
Update: It has been posted you can log in but can not stream live movies. Sorry folks
http://db.tt/XeibZ5U
interface works, i got an error when trying to play. "Sorry we could not reach the netflix service" It might be a bandwidth issue, I'm tethered to T-Mobile 3g.
I was on wifi, streams fine on ps3, same error for me.
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Same error here.... its a leak that most can't get working for streaming.
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Got mine working on the droid x!!! =D
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Got mine working on the droid x!!! =D
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streaming?
I may have been a bit premature, i didnt run into any errors, and was "loading" but it never really got anywhere.. hmmm
still trying more options
same result "could not reach the netflix server.. try again or if problem persists, see netflix.com"
Same here. Too bad.
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same result "could not reach the netflix server.. try again or if problem persists, see netflix.com"
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+1 on the error... and as best I can tell this only lets you manage your instant queue, or am I missing something?
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deleteme plz kthx
androidcommunity<dot>com/netflix-for-android-found-in-lg-revolution-dump-20110315
stolen from a system dump? (if its even the same one)
PS quote from that page
"Brian 2 hours ago in reply to imperalix
You're missing the drm libraries. Maybe some smart dev can pull them from the system dump and get them working. Although thats exactly why netflix wont be out on the android market... hehe"
Got pretty excited earlier when I could sign in and see everything, then bummed when I couldn't watch anything. :-(
Damn drm.
So close. When trying to play a movie I get an error that Netflix service can't be reached.
I read that it was only unlocked for certain processors... I hope the Tegra will be on that list soon....
netflix is working with nvidia for tegra chips...but i am sure the devs can get this to work, i have tried it on my HTC incredible...same error!
snapdragon processors only rightnow i do believe
Is it possible that the app has a url or something that it's supposed to connect to for streaming, and since there are technically no android phones out that should actively be running this app, that maybe that url is not actively operating yet, and that after the LG becomes available, it may simply start working?
Just a thought...
MC
it's a DRM issue. Only certain chips have the appropriate DRM baked into them, which is why there are issues connecting to the streams. Unfortunately due to this limitation, I don't really see a decent workaround for getting streaming to work.
Hopefully someone on XDA can prove me wrong. I know both iOS and Microsoft have built themselves up around streamlining these DRM packages in with their software, but due to android's frequent updates and lack of included DRM integration with the OS at the 2.1/2.2 time, Netflix had to use alternate means of distributing to android. By the time Ice Cream Sandwich rolls around google should be on the ball with this stuff.
We'll see, though.
I found a link the other day, I don't have it currently but I can try to find it if someone wants, about a new Android Market. I want to install this but not without a file to reinstall my current Market. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: Thread to get the new APK is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166152
it dosent really matter because i think android will be rolling out the new market so it will just replace it
I have been running it for the last three weeks. Visually it looks great and is alot better organized. If anyone would like the APK pm me your email address and ill send it to you.
Bobby
Icemans2k02 said:
I have been running it for the last three weeks. Visually it looks great and is alot better organized. If anyone would like the APK pm me your email address and ill send it to you.
Bobby
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Do you mean the APK for the new or old market?
Just install it. There should not be any problems. I've been using it for about a month now. Its great!
Alright. I just installed it. I think it's an awesome market. I was just afraid to lose the other one in case something was wrong with this one.
With Google made apps (market, gmail, maybe more... ) you can uninstall updates if something goes wrong as opposed to having to uninstall and find the old apk
menu>> settings>> applications>> manage applications>>all
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S.Meezy said:
With Google made apps (market, gmail, maybe more... ) you can uninstall updates if something goes wrong as opposed to having to uninstall and find the old apk
menu>> settings>> applications>> manage applications>>all
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Thanks. I would hit the thanks button but it yells and says I can only thank 5 times a day.
I have the new APK.
Just sent it to Scott!!
Updated OP. Added a link to get the new apk.
New Android Market!
I saw a new market app on the new Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1" yesterday and when I got home my market app asked me to agree to market terms and boom, I had the same market on my phone! I'd assume that this is the market you all are talking about. I would guess everyone will be getting it, it was even pushed to my Droid 1 that's just on WiFi at the moment. Thought it was pretty cool.
Just got the update yesterday....great update.
Movie Rentals eh?
So it looks like Google is launching their new movie rental service with this market update. I don't think I'll use it because I have Netflix, but has anyone tried that feature yet?
I watched "The Switch" with my girlfriend through google movies. It went really well, was cheaper than a lot of places, and it was basically a Youtube video. It had the typical controls and quality selection of youtube, and the picture quality was good. It was quiet, but many video services are, and that may be because of my computer. Overall, 4/5. Could have had better sound, but the quality was really good. Now just wondering if you can download those movies like you can normal youtube clips. Oh, and it doesn't play on rooted devices.
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m.ark said:
I watched "The Switch" with my girlfriend through google movies. QUOTE]
Google just launched their Videos App in the market. You can also view you on device videos through it and the interface and organization is pretty nice. The videos you rent can now be watch through videos instead of YouTube. You can also browse rentals through the app.
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I think he was saying it was a similar experience as using YouTube.
I'd like to start a thread for news/rumors of more officially supported services.
Not casting web-pages, or demo Apps/Hacks, but Official Apps from other services that support Chromecast.
Any hope?
well hulu and pandora is confirmed, but the main problem right now is the SDK isn't complete (they have a preview one out though).
Once the SDK is done we will start seeing a lot of content I bet.
I am looking forward to bitcasa support. That will be awesome.
Linuxslate said:
I'd like to start a thread for news/rumors of more officially supported services.
Not casting web-pages, or demo Apps/Hacks, but Official Apps from other services that support Chromecast.
Any hope?
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I hope so - I think this is the first step of moving away from Broadcast TV for TV entertainment. This is the revolution that Apple had planned to do but didn't. When people do reviews of the Cast I think they miss the largest point. Controlling the content using an interface we all love (phone or tablet) is a giant step forward. Using the built in smart features of a TV or DVD to search for a YouTube video is a terrible experience. You need a link to find most things and those are shared in communication links in your phone.
firesoul453 said:
well hulu and pandora is confirmed, but the main problem right now is the SDK isn't complete (they have a preview one out though).
Once the SDK is done we will start seeing a lot of content I bet.
I am looking forward to bitcasa support. That will be awesome.
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There is still no "cast" button on Pandora. Did you mean it is confirmed that they are working on it?
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There is still no "cast" button on Pandora. Did you mean it is confirmed that they are working on it?
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Ya i thought that is what you were talking about, what else the chromecast will be able to do. Its confirmed it will be able to use hulu and pandora should be comming kinda soon. And HBO, Vimeo, Redbox Instant, Vevo (?), Devour (?), Blip (?) (maybe these are britsh or something, i've never heard of them), have all mentioned they are planning on it.
(where I got the information)
http://gigaom.com/2013/08/01/blip-hulu-vevo-and-devour-are-coming-to-chromecast/
http://www.mediapost.com/publicatio...ndora-coming-to-chromecast.html#axzz2bxRDgXfS
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/redbox-instant-and-vimeo-coming-to-chromecast
So ya in total we have
right now
youtube
netflix
google play music
google play video
soon
hulu
pandora
HBO go
announced support
Vimeo
Redbox Instant
Vevo
Devour
Blip
plus soon we get the official sdk and we will get 100s of apps I bet
Hulu said they were interested in adding it some day. I wouldn't be expecting it anytime soon. The only real partner besides Netflix announced at launch was Pandora. My guess is Pandora will release an update about the same time the final SDK is released. Google is probably working with Pandora as sort of a beta test of the SDK.
PLEX has announced support. :good:
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PLEX has announced support. :good:
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Source? I just quickly looked over their website but couldn't find an official announcement.
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Source? I just quickly looked over their website but couldn't find an official announcement.
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there is no "official" announcement....
look for the posts by "elan" on this page: (hes the lead dev of PLEX)
http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/75359-chromecast/page-8
You won't need much more once new version of BubbleUPNP is released
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neLkKbfl42E
Can't wait.
Just noticed Google released an Update to 26653 for CCast...
Not sure what they added but I noticed it on my other non-rooted CCast.
Yes, I have it. But I don't know what's new.
Lets hope it doesn't have the usual breakage that past Google Updates have brought! LOL
I have it since Friday. Nobody knows what brings yet. Incredible, but every time a new version is released, the changeling is first published on Wikipedia, in Google Chromecast Article, but, as I said above, there are interrogations because is a misterious. Also, I don't know why they de-activated the option to send the serial number when searching updates.
The only info I found was in this link:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chromecast/bKISMl5AOTs
Hi everyone,
A new year, a new Chromecast release! 25525 is rolling out to devices over the next week or so with improvements to guest mode, audio output, and HDMI. In addition, there are bug fixes and stability improvements.
As always, we’re looking to improve Chromecast and would love to hear your feedback and any issues you’re seeing with 25525.
Jacky and the Chromecast Team
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Got it as-well.
Check for offers - I got a £5.00 play store credit which I hadn't seen before.
neu - smurph said:
Got it as-well.
Check for offers - I got a £5.00 play store credit which I hadn't seen before.
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Valentine's Day Special in the US. Got $6 credit on each of my Chromecasts. They've pretty much paid for themselves now.
I have had the update for a bit (cannot remember when I first saw it) and everything seems to work properly.
Granted, I have been lucky and only experienced an issue once post a Chromecast update, so take whatever I say with a grain of salt.
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I got the iOS Chromecast app update at about the same time so I'm not sure which update added this new behavior. But you can finally enable guest mode on iOS. Perhaps the firmware update enabled this for iOS?
my chromecast reset i have to settings again
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Asphyx said:
Lets hope it doesn't have the usual breakage that past Google Updates have brought! LOL
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Alas, AC3 breakage
:crying:
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Alas, AC3 breakage
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Would explain some of the reports I have seen over at the Plex Forums...
That won't kill me though since I usually add an AAC 5.1 and AAC stereo track to all the movies in my library.