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Ok so i know im a noob moron so maybe you guys can tell me. Do you think the nook color rooted when we get flash will be able to play netflix movies or is the hardware just to low end?
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Netflix does not use flash. Netflix uses Silverlight.
There is not a Netflix app out for android either.
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Ahh i see. So there ya have it. Im a moron lol. Ok so the question is how can i make it play . Some brilliant young guy can surely make it happen if the hardware can handle it.
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Unless an official app is released, it just won't happen.
Orb Live
I believe Orb is working on a port of their new app for Android, I use it for Netflix and Hulu content on my iPhone that I wouldn't normally be able to watch (Hulu content that hasn't been licensed for mobile, mostly). It's possible that after they get the app going for Android that you'll be able to watch Netflix content via it's interface.
The only downside is that I believe you have to have access to your PC that has the orb caster software installed (it does the actual rendering and casting of the video to your mobile device). As it sits right now, I can't watch Hulu content without being in wireless range of my computer.
Wait, I have orb to watch TV with on my nook and iPhone, how do you set it up for Netflix?
until they square away DRM for Netflix and Android - don't expect it - it migh be awhile although i read somewhere that Netflix is working on an Android app
One of the new phones at CES had a netflix app... so, as they say in Spaceballs "When will then be now???? Soooooooooon"
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Playon.tv also handles Netflix, but their android client isnt out yet
There is a handset coming with Netflix preloaded, I don't know what is in the app though, I would assume playback is possible in the future. Also, there are other options such as Videos5 and a Hulu hack for when Froyo/2.3 rolls out.
you need to have the orb controller, which I believe is only available on iPhone, though I haven't checked the market lately to find out if it's available for Android yet.
The Netflix app for Android is out there. Its on the LG Revolution. Someone needs to get a copy of it.
Just need to confirm if that is a streaming app or just a scheduling app
matrix2004 said:
The Netflix app for Android is out there. Its on the LG Revolution. Someone needs to get a copy of it.
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A work around
The way you can work around this is easy to do, but will run you some $$$.
First, get a Slingbox.
Second, you need a TiVo XL or something the slingbox can control. The slingbox needs to control a device using netflix. The TiVo XL has netflix built into it.
Third, get the Slingbox app for your android phone. I was watching tons of movies @ the gym.
slingbox you say...hahaha. off to shop.
save money and get it from ebay. i've seen the slingbox hd for $229 there. @bestbuy, $299 + tax. all slingbox does is redirect what your looking and shoots it over the internet (ie... your phone being on the net and for the love of god, if you have ATT with data caps, it will run you). i used my slingbox app yesterday and was watching king of the hill. i'm in the military (in GA for school) and my TiVo is in KS. Technically when i deploy, i can use my nook off a wireless internet connection in iraq and watch tv as is live and with netflix.
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Just need to confirm if that is a streaming app or just a scheduling app
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I am pretty sure it is streaming, I know this came out a few months ago for Verizon I believe, not positive though. I just know that I had a Netflix scheduling app for my g1 and was jealous when a streaming app was released. This all of course is based on memory so I could be very wrong.
gforce75 said:
I was watching tons of movies @ the gym.
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I think you are going about the gym all wrong
Original thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13730649
So with the modified installer we no longer get the device not supported error. But when I tried to stream I got an error from Netflix that the service could not be contacted and to try again later. So close ......
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My prediction:
The day after someone finally figures out how to hack it onto the Xoom, Netflix will release an update to the official client making it Xoom compatible.
So hurry up and figure it out folks!
I don't know how "not playing" is any closer to anything different than "not playing".
It'll work soon enough.
i just purchased TV Show Stream and Movie Stream on the marketplace. I gotta tell ya, I'm super impressed. It opens up in mobo player and works fine, play pause everything.
I'm new to android, the Nexus 7 will be my first android device.
Since the N7 is "made for Google Play", what can I do with the Google Play cloud?
Can I upload my own music to the cloud?
Can I upload my own movies to the cloud?
Will the cloud stream my uploaded music or movies to my N7?
I know I can BUY many kinds of content from Google Play store and use it from the cloud but I'm on a limited budget and can't afford to buy music or movies I already own.
you can upload music via google music. as for movies I believe you can stream it by renting it through the playstore, netflix etc. For streaming your own movies you have to figure that out using probably a third party app... as far as I know you can't stream anything from your google drive.
If you have a PC, there's a program from the google music website that can automatically upload your music collection or whatever music you desire to Google Music (up to 20,000 songs). You can then stream it to any of your android devices. You can even save songs from Google Music to your device to be available offline.
Yeah I used google music to upload my entire music collection so I can stream all that. For movies and tv shows I'll either use a friend's Netflix or put them on the device. Thing about cloud storage is that they usually have an upload limit, so you wouldn't be able to upload shows you already have.
Google Music may or may not work for you. For me, it hasn't worked at all. Every time I use Music Manager it will get stuck after a few songs and do nothing or just go really slow. I started it last night and right now its only done 16 songs. That's ridiculous. And I have good bandwidth so I don't know what it is.
Just so you know, Google drive gives you 5gb free storage for docs and images, and you can upgrade to 25gb for $2.50 a month IIRC.
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Movies, you can store on Dropbox or Google Drive and moved to your device when you need them.
Music can be uploaded from your personal collection into the cloud, aka Google Music. All music you buy from the play store will automatically appear in your collection.
You can stream videos directly from Google drive, but it takes forever to buffer and the video quality just isn't there.
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I've used dropbox, it takes forever to upload movies to them. My cox isp is very fast downstream but slow upstream.
How about streaming movies from my home computer, I can do that with my iPad using an app called Air Video. It worked good with my iPad (which I just gave to my granddaughter).
Rather than 5 gigs Google docs you could do dropbox and refer your friends or if you don't have any just wait for Dropquest or try to do the HTC dropbox extra gigs OR try box.net, signed up with my iPad INSTANT 50 gigs
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I've used dropbox, it takes forever to upload movies to them. My cox isp is very fast downstream but slow upstream.
How about streaming movies from my home computer, I can do that with my iPad using an app called Air Video. It worked good with my iPad (which I just gave to my granddaughter).
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Ah, brilliant! I completely forgot about that. One could stream all their media over the Internet from a home computer or something.
I stream all my movies from my NAS to my Prime. Several app's out there for it.
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I stream all my movies from my NAS to my Prime. Several app's out there for it.
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5 minutes before ordering the 8gb I setup Plex to do this from an old desktop pc getting content off my tv media server, to various Android phones and tablets (Acer, Asus) that are already in the house. Works perfectly on those devices, so I hope the Nexus 7 is equally easy.
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wiithepeng said:
Rather than 5 gigs Google docs you could do dropbox and refer your friends or if you don't have any just wait for Dropquest or try to do the HTC dropbox extra gigs OR try box.net, signed up with my iPad INSTANT 50 gigs
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yeah but the hinder your upload file sizes when just using the free offers, I purchased 25gbs from google just because of that, plus they are boat loads cheaper then box or dropbox
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Anther option for video streaming is subsonic, can be used for movies/music. I belive you have to donate to author for the movie streaming.
The problem with Google Music is that if you root your device and flash a lot of roms...Google music will effectively lock you out for a year...
I learned the hard way.
They limit the amount of active devices and each time you flash a rom, it counts as a new device...
IMO...Those looking for cloud music storage...Google Music is not an option for those who regularly flash roms...
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They limit the amount of active devices and each time you flash a rom, it counts as a new device...
IMO...Those looking for cloud music storage...Google Music is not an option for those who regularly flash roms...
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Surely in Google Play Music in your browser under "Settings > Manage My Devices" you should just be able to click unauthorise on everything but your most current rom, yes?
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Surely in Google Play Music in your browser under "Settings > Manage My Devices" you should just be able to click unauthorise on everything but your most current rom, yes?
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Yes, but they limit that too... Eventually you will run out...
They limit how many you can delete?! Are you sure?
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They limit how many you can delete?! Are you sure?
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Yes...I just now got to the point were I can deauthorize devices and add more(I hope)...I'm being very careful because I don't want to get locked out again...
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5 minutes before ordering the 8gb I setup Plex to do this from an old desktop pc getting content off my tv media server, to various Android phones and tablets (Acer, Asus) that are already in the house. Works perfectly on those devices, so I hope the Nexus 7 is equally easy.
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I just set Plex up as well. I must say it is perfect, and will be even better when I get my Nexus! I have an iPhone, so Plex is really the perfect client. I'll use an old PC to stream all my media just like you, and stream it to my Mac, iPhone, and my Nexus! Sweet
So, I pay for NBA league pass broadband (not mobile) and I want to watch games on my nexus 7 but I seem to be having difficulty. I can load the flash player and drag my game to the viewer and it attempts to load but then says the game can't play due to a technical difficulty.
Does anyone have a workaround?
Currently boat browser works the best and at least loads the whole player fine.
I personally think it's ridiculous that the mobile app doesn't stream HD games. At least give the option on WiFi connections.
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I dont have a solution or a work around but im having a simular issue on the Nexus 4> I cant even get my League pass video to play it gives the alert error message then on the replay video's it's audio with NO video Just a black screen. I paid for the broadband mobile league pass and used it on my galaxy note but as of Friday I'm using my Nexus 4 and the video will not play on it. I have disabled Google Chrome but that's not working so I'm going to email Google and have them look into it - Ok , I know what you are thinking - As if I'm somebody they are going to jump through hoops for right? LOL
So I recently bought a chromecast and now I am looking for apps to use with it. Avia caught my eye so I will try to buy it however are there any free or useful apps to use with Chromecast. My chromecast isnt rootable so I guess I will use officially supported apps only. My main purpose for chromecast was to stream locally stored mp3s on my phone to my TV and home theather so are there any other apps that will do the job. Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble.
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So I recently bought a chromecast and now I am looking for apps to use with it. Avia caught my eye so I will try to buy it however are there any free or useful apps to use with Chromecast. My chromecast isnt rootable so I guess I will use officially supported apps only. My main purpose for chromecast was to stream locally stored mp3s on my phone to my TV and home theather so are there any other apps that will do the job. Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble.
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I'm not aware of any free apps, maybe Google play music ? I don't know.
Avia does support streaming mp3s and stuff , I've used it myself from my dlna server.
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Well yeah I am aware of Avias capabilities and have also used Google Music but Google Music manager isnt supported for my country yet again so I cant use that. Avia seems like the best option for me but because it requires me to use a google wallet account it may be impossible to buy it in my country.
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I'm not aware of any free apps, maybe Google play music ? I don't know.
Avia does support streaming mp3s and stuff , I've used it myself from my dlna server.
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You could subscribe to plex pass through their website , which doesn't use Google play and the app is free to download, but you need a plex pass account.
4usd a month or 75usd lifetime.
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drivenby said:
You could subscribe to plex pass through their website , which doesn't use Google play and the app is free to download, but you need a plex pass account.
4usd a month or 75usd lifetime.
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FWIW, Plexing to Chromecast will be available to non-pass members once it is out of early access stage.
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FWIW, Plexing to Chromecast will be available to non-pass members once it is out of early access stage.
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He can't use the play store
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He can't use the play store
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Oh, only saw him state that he can't use Google wallet, they accept credit cards too, or do they region lock those too? Maybe contact Plex and see what they can do, they are usually pretty accommodating.
I'm currently using Plex Media Server on my desktop to host my music (app is free for the PC) and then use Avia on my phone or tablet to access the Plex Media Server and stream to my chromecast on my home theater. Its a good work around until chromcast features are free on Plex.
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If he can't use wallet he may issues with aVia too...Doesn't it require an In App purchase to get the Chromecast support?
I'm betting that purchase goes through Google...
Oh yea good point Asphyx!
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Asphyx said:
If he can't use wallet he may issues with aVia too...Doesn't it require an In App purchase to get the Chromecast support?
I'm betting that purchase goes through Google...
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Yes, it does. Mine got declined at first till I figured out it was using an credit card that was stolen and had been changed.
kaibaa said:
So I recently bought a chromecast and now I am looking for apps to use with it. Avia caught my eye so I will try to buy it however are there any free or useful apps to use with Chromecast. My chromecast isnt rootable so I guess I will use officially supported apps only. My main purpose for chromecast was to stream locally stored mp3s on my phone to my TV and home theather so are there any other apps that will do the job. Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble.
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Hello there!
I hope this helps
https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3006709?hl=en
kaibaa said:
Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble.
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Avia is on Amazon App Store too, and that version should use Amazon's in-app purchase rather than Google Wallet.
Can you get Google Wallet to activate using a Google Play redemption code, rather than credit card, or is it completely unsupported for your country?
Seems the first purchase (even a $0.00 purchase) requires adding some funds either through credit card or Google Play redemption code.
I can use amazon but Avia requires an in app purchase which is only available through google wallet. And Plex is the same story since its only available on the app store and not on amazon. I hate that google restricts regions like this. This is exactly the same reason why I had to buy my Nexus 5 for about $500 rather than for $450 through the google store.
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Avia is on Amazon App Store too, and that version should use Amazon's in-app purchase rather than Google Wallet.
Can you get Google Wallet to activate using a Google Play redemption code, rather than credit card, or is it completely unsupported for your country?
Seems the first purchase (even a $0.00 purchase) requires adding some funds either through credit card or Google Play redemption code.
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I can use amazon but Avia requires an in app purchase which is only available through google wallet.
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Uninstall the Play Store version and install the Amazon version. The Amazon version uses Amazon's in-app purchase which does not require Google Wallet. It would be it required Google Wallet it would be fairly pointless to have it on Amazon.
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And Plex is the same story since its only available on the app store and not on amazon.
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I see "Plex for Android ($4.99)" on Amazon.
Yeah I guess when I searched the entire Amazon store I didnt find it, I looked harder and found it in the dedicated section for apps. Will give it a try though. However which one do you think would be better. I did manage to find a way to get Avia as well, through a friend's credit card living in the US.
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Uninstall the Play Store version and install the Amazon version. The Amazon version uses Amazon's in-app purchase which does not require Google Wallet. It would be it required Google Wallet it would be fairly pointless to have it on Amazon.
I see "Plex for Android ($4.99)" on Amazon.
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Yeah I guess when I searched the entire Amazon store I didnt find it, I looked harder and found it in the dedicated section for apps. Will give it a try though. However which one do you think would be better. I did manage to find a way to get Avia as well, through a friend's credit card living in the US.
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It really depends on what your media library looks like.
In actuality they aren't head-to-head competitors much at all.
Avia is better if...
All your media is in a Chromecast-compatible format, or you are willing to convert it to a Chromecast-compatible format
You have a lot of media on your phone/tablet that you want to play and is Chromecast-compatible
You have a DLNA server that is not a Plex server and you want to cast content from it
You don't want to have a media server running (you don't have a server, or a system you're willing to have running for media playback)
Plex is better if...
Your media is not in a Chromecast-compatible format or you have no idea what that means
You have no clue what transcoding means, or you know what transcoding means, but you are unwilling to transcode your media library to make it Chromecast-compatible
You are okay with running Plex Media Server on a system for media playback
You have multiple playback devices (Roku, etc) that you use
Note that Chromecast support for Plex is currently limited to PlexPass members, but is planned to be released to the general public later.
I could be mistaken, but I believe someone said they use Avia to cast from Plex Media Server?
That actually made things really easy, Avia is the choice for me since I mostly only play mp3s and have my library stored on my Nexus 7 or 5. I wanted to ask, if I use a friend's credit card from the US and buy the app on my account would I be able to use the app outside the US or would I be able to download it on my device while staying in my country which doesnt support google wallet services.
bhiga said:
It really depends on what your media library looks like.
In actuality they aren't head-to-head competitors much at all.
Avia is better if...
All your media is in a Chromecast-compatible format, or you are willing to convert it to a Chromecast-compatible format
You have a lot of media on your phone/tablet that you want to play and is Chromecast-compatible
You have a DLNA server that is not a Plex server and you want to cast content from it
You don't want to have a media server running (you don't have a server, or a system you're willing to have running for media playback)
Plex is better if...
Your media is not in a Chromecast-compatible format or you have no idea what that means
You have no clue what transcoding means, or you know what transcoding means, but you are unwilling to transcode your media library to make it Chromecast-compatible
You are okay with running Plex Media Server on a system for media playback
You have multiple playback devices (Roku, etc) that you use
Note that Chromecast support for Plex is currently limited to PlexPass members, but is planned to be released to the general public later.
I could be mistaken, but I believe someone said they use Avia to cast from Plex Media Server?
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That actually made things really easy, Avia is the choice for me since I mostly only play mp3s and have my library stored on my Nexus 7 or 5. I wanted to ask, if I use a friend's credit card from the US and buy the app on my account would I be able to use the app outside the US or would I be able to download it on my device while staying in my country which doesnt support google wallet services.
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Well if your only trying to stream content on the unit I do not see how location restrictions apply.
Apps aren't usually the reason for locations restrictions, The Content that the App makes available is usually why it's here but not there!
and it should be pointed out to everyone who complains about Google not making things available outside of US that is usually because of Import restrictions the EU has enacted not because Google doesn't want to make it available or can't!
So if you buy the App I see no reason why where you use it is going to be an issue especially since your intention is to stream your own content.
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I could be mistaken, but I believe someone said they use Avia to cast from Plex Media Server?
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Yes this is what I do currently until the Plex app's chromecast feature works for free.
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