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Netflix

I saw mention of a few people getting the Netflix app from the revolution system dump working on the fascinate. Did any of you have any luck? If so, what ROM are you using? I had no luck on AOSP.
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Yes I had great luck and it even installed perfectly on the fascinate. Only thing it doesn't do is stream video. Apparently it doesn't on any phone as of yet but you can at the moment check your instant and dvd selections perfectly.

I've got it installed and working fine. Streaming does get an error but I saw it may have something to do with current drm setup.
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Nothing is corrupt. It's just not fully finished yet and wasn't supposed to be leaked.

Some devs in the hacking forum seem to have tracked to a drm issue. I know in some of the later superclean roms there was an issue with battery drain from the drm service always running so Adrynalyne dropped it from the framework but created a patch to put it back if there was any issue. I'm on sc2.9v & I've got the netflix app installed & logged in to my acct. but can't connect to stream. Anyone not on superclean try the app with any success?

Ran the Netflix app under 2.9 and 2.9.1 successfully but with no video stream. All we can do for now is check DVD and instant queues.

It requires hardware DRM, and checks the cpu. No bueno.

adrynalyne said:
It requires hardware DRM, and checks the cpu. No bueno.
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Too bad. Thanks for looking into it.

Doesnt netflix instant require windows silverlight...
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I'm guessing beyond the DRM issue, Netflix simply hasn't activated the service on their servers yet for this app. So even right now on the appropriate hardware, it still wouldn't work.

Installed it on mine with rooted, personally cleaned out, stock rom - same result. Hoping that devs can get ahold of this and hack it up. Has anyone tried the playon sevice that is supposed to make hulu and netflix work?

I've tried the playon mobile but it definitely needs an upgrade do to it not having a wide range for working with routers. Believe me if anyone knows anything about networking it's me and mine is setup perfectly to run playon mobile. It has never connected for me at all. Which is a bummer because playon is on all my consoles in the house and it works great! I would try it out for sure because it is actually working for others on there router setups with playon mobile. I'm really looking forward to this netflix app though. I've been using it now for a couple of days and it works amazing except of course the "no streaming" not working right now. I've unpacked the netflix.apk and have looked at the coding and there's nothing we can do to make it work the way it should. In a sense netflix needs to click the "go" button if you will on there end to make it finally work.

I remember hearing that some new Android phones that will use the new (Qualcomm?) dual core chip will have something built in that will allow Netflix DRM to function and those that don't have it won't get that capability. I think it was from This Week in Google.

I use PlayOn for netflix.
I like it because it works but its a little slow.
Video Quality: 8
but being able to get netflix now:10

lambi1982 said:
I use PlayOn for netflix.
I like it because it works but its a little slow.
Video Quality: 8
but being able to get netflix now:10
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Does this convert the videos to flash I'm confused? I too witness silver light loading screens every time I'm watching nfx. How might this be possible
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I assume you have PlayOn installed on both you phone and PC, right?
I am pretty sure it is converting on the fly to flv or something.
When I select netflix and choose a movie I get a screen that says "buffering" for about 10 sec and then the movie plays just fine.
sound is a 9/10 and video 8/10
hope you get it working, if you like I can post a vid of it working

Can't wait to get a full netflix ported to this phone. Is this a codec issue?

Netflix on phone to chromecast?

I have Netflix installed on my phone but it doesn't show a chromecast button. Can it be done from within the app or just from Netflix on a comp?
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Both. Do you have the chromecast app installed?
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I believe you need the Chromecast app installed on your phone to get the Cast icons to show up in Netflix and other supported apps.

You do NOT need the chromecast app, but your chromecast does have to be setup and powered up. Should say ready to cast on the TV if you switch to that input.

works peachy for me right out of the box. The chromecast app does nothing but allow you to set it the device, find WiFi etc...

Tower1972 said:
works peachy for me right out of the box. The chromecast app does nothing but allow you to set it the device, find WiFi etc...
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I have the chromecast app installed on my phone. Youtube works just fine and netflix works fine from the desktop. I just dont see the icon in netflix from my phone. Unless the chromecast needs to be turned on first?

as soon as I open Netflix from my phone, the little icon to send it to my chromecast appears right away, but mine is turned on all the time .... Have you checked for updates? Otherwise I really dont have an answer aside from try turning it on first then launching Netflix

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I have the chromecast app installed on my phone. Youtube works just fine and netflix works fine from the desktop. I just dont see the icon in netflix from my phone. Unless the chromecast needs to be turned on first?
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I could be wrong but how is it supposed to detect the chromecast if it's turned off? I would definitely assume it needs to be on.

Yep that was it. Had to have the input set to the chromecast for the button to show. Didn't know that.
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booked said:
Yep that was it. Had to have the input set to the chromecast for the button to show. Didn't know that.
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the input shouldnt matter as long as the chromecast is turned on.

PhantomGamers said:
the input shouldnt matter as long as the chromecast is turned on.
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It had power but the input wasn't selected and the button wasn't showing. Selected the proper input and the button showed.
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booked said:
It had power but the input wasn't selected and the button wasn't showing. Selected the proper input and the button showed.
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that's strange, it should still show and automatically change the input when selected.
does it show in youtube when the input isn't selected?

No Chromecast Button On Netflix
I have the most recent version of Netflix installed on my LG Optimus L9 (P769) running JB 4.1.2. I don't have the Chromecast button, but I do have one for YouTube. My older Optimus V is running the same version of Netflix on either GB or ICS and it displays the Chromecast button. The Netflix layout is different between the 2 phones as well.

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I have the most recent version of Netflix installed on my LG Optimus L9 (P769) running JB 4.1.2. I don't have the Chromecast button, but I do have one for Netflix. My older Optimus V is running the same version of Netflix on either GB or ICS and it displays the Chromecast button. The Netflix layout is different between the 2 phones as well.
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Are both devices connected to the same wifi network?

PhantomGamers said:
Are both devices connected to the same wifi network?
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there is a similar issue being found with the newer motorola devices like the droid 4 and according to another used one or more of the razr line but its across all the apps not just the netflix

PhantomGamers said:
Are both devices connected to the same wifi network?
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Both devices are on the same network. Both have the Chromecast app installed and can see the Chromecast device. The newer phone can cast to YouTube and Google Play (not Netflix) and the older device can cast to both YouTube and Netflix.

Netflix Troubleshooting Transcript
Sorry if it's a bit long. Scroll down to the bolded text.
Keith
Thank you for contacting Netflix customer support.
Here is the transcript from your recent chat with customer support:
Netflix Joe
Awesome. Nice to meet you, Keith. How can I help?
You
I cannot get my Android phone to display the Chromecast button
Netflix Joe
Oh no, that definitely doesn't sound liek a fun thing to be dealing with. What kind of phone is it?
You
It is a LG Optimus L9 (P769) running Android Jelly Bean v4.1.2
You
I have the newest Netflix application installed
Netflix Joe
Awesome. Thanks for that info.
Netflix Joe
Just one sec while I dig up some info for us.
Netflix Joe
So Keith, is that chromecast and your phone on the same Network? We've got a troubleshooting article here Click Here for the article but it says the chromecast and the phone have to be on the same wifi network in order to communicate.
You
I also wanted to let you know that I have an older LG phone running an earlier version of Android and it works perfect with Chromecast and Netflix
You
I've read that article already as well
Netflix Joe
OK, cool. Glad to know your older phone is working.
You
The Netflix layout on the two phones is entirely different even though they are both on the same version of the Netflix app.
Netflix Joe
Yeah, the app varies from device to device based on the system specs of the device. It sort of optimizes itself.
Netflix Joe
So the phone and the chromecast are hooked up to the same wifi network?
You
they are on the same network. The phone that doesn't have the Chromecast button for Netflix does have the Chromecast button for both YouTube and Google Play Music
Netflix Joe
Good to know. Just a sec while I reach out to our research team about this.
I got them on the line now.
Netflix Joe
OK, they're asking to uninstall and reinstall the netflix app on the phone that isn't working.
You
about to do that now
Netflix Joe
Great, thanks.
Netflix Joe
Also are you able to download the chromecast app on that phone?
You
app is uninstalled, data and cache is cleared..about to reinstall...chromecast app is installed and operational on the phone
Netflix Joe
Awesome
You
app is reinstalled
Netflix Joe
Sweet, go ahead and try it again.
You
no chromecast button
Netflix Joe
OK, go ahead and go in the netflix app and scroll down to the bottom and get the version please.
You
chromecast app sees the chromecast device
You
2.4.0-216~40 [US/en-US]
Netflix Joe
OK, thanks.
Netflix Joe
And just to make sure, you are checking both the upper and lower right side of the screen for the cast button right? Kind of a silly question I know but just want to cover bases.
You
Yes, I have checked all corners
Netflix Joe
Cool, so they told me that they've seen this issue with a few LG phones and it's something with the phone not being read right by our system so they're looking into it right now to get it fixed and it should be working with your phone in the near future, they just added it to our tracker but the good news is one of your phone still works with the Chromecast right now and soon both will.
You
ok, thanks for letting me know that
Netflix Joe
Sure, no problem. Thanks for reporting the issue with us. Anytime there's a new device like this that comes out it takes a bit to work out the kinks and people like you really help speed that process along.
You
I understand. The device was only made available for sale on Wednesday, and I'm sure that you haven't been able to test every model of phone combined with every version of the OS
Netflix Joe
Yeah, for sure. Well can I help with anything else today Keith? It'd be a pleasure!

booked said:
I have Netflix installed on my phone but it doesn't show a chromecast button. Can it be done from within the app or just from Netflix on a comp?
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Netflix Joe
Cool, so they told me that they've seen this issue with a few LG phones and it's something with the phone not being read right by our system so they're looking into it right now to get it fixed and it should be working with your phone in the near future, they just added it to our tracker but the good news is one of your phone still works with the Chromecast right now and soon both will.
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Hi you guys..I was having the same problem with a Droid Bionic, and I just wanted to let you guys know, I have a workaround/fix so you can get Chromecast working with the Netflix app working NOW instead of waiting for Netlifx to deal with it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383310
Let me know if it works out! Cheers.

Hey guys, sorry if this is in the wrong section. I purchased a couple of Chromecast devices but live in a country where Netflix isn't currently available. I have the 3 months free Netflix codes if anyone wants them?

Free Netflix Code
ritzxda said:
Hey guys, sorry if this is in the wrong section. I purchased a couple of Chromecast devices but live in a country where Netflix isn't currently available. I have the 3 months free Netflix codes if anyone wants them?
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I would love the netflix codes if still avalible. [email protected]. Thanks!!! :good::laugh:

Any way to stream Netflix as a regular tab?

As a work around for using Netflix outside of the USA.
I can use Netflix USA very easily on my pc but I haven't figured out how to do it with the chromecast.
I don't have a fancy router and standard vpns don't seem to work.
So maybe if one could cast the Netflix tab on the browser as a "regular" tab, instead of rerouting it to the Netflix app on the chromecast.. Anyone thought of a way to do this?
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Have you tried casting the chrome tab that you are playing Netflix in instead of hitting the cast button in the Netflix player?

biggggant said:
Have you tried casting the chrome tab that you are playing Netflix in instead of hitting the cast button in the Netflix player?
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Yeah it doesn't work, it will redirect it to Netflix app.
If you hit learn more, it will show that it doesn't support plug-ins like silverlight or QuickTime.
Maybe once Netflix switches to html 5
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I knew I had done this before so I played it with some. I was able to get video to cast but it wouldn't send audio. I guess when I played with it before I saw the video and went along my way. Maybe use google remote desktop and login to another machine and play netflix while casting the remote tab? Its not perfect and its far from pretty but it works.

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I knew I had done this before so I played it with some. I was able to get video to cast but it wouldn't send audio. I guess when I played with it before I saw the video and went along my way. Maybe use google remote desktop and login to another machine and play netflix while casting the remote tab? Its not perfect and its far from pretty but it works.
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Hahahahah well I guess it DOES work, but my wifi is far too slow to handle it properly.
Interesting enough, the cast entire screen feature works okay for me (some lags here and there, could be performance issues because of my low end laptop) , but it's watchable.
If only it had freaking sound.
Oh well the remote desktop app didn't have sound at first either.
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Works fine for me but I have to bump it down to 480p. From my chromebook.
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A router that can support Linux commands is not all that expensive. You might want to look into that again.
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Chrome Casting, Video Freeze But Audio Still Plays

Have anyone had this issue where when you cast from Chrome tab (PC), the video plays for a few seconds then freezes while the audio continues on? I have been looking around for a fix and still haven't been able to find one. I have tried resetting CCast as well as re-installing GCast extension(both regular and beta) and different versions of Chrome w/ no success. CCast is not rooted and is on the latest version.

Is this on an optimized site?
Flash or html5?
Link?

primetechv2 said:
Is this on an optimized site?
Flash or html5?
Link?
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It's any site except for youtube.

So how are you casting the video? Are they flash or HTML5?

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So how are you casting the video? Are they flash or HTML5?
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Using Chrome and Google Cast. Both. I think it may just be my computer issue since it seemed to work fine on another computer. Going to reformat and test again.

I was referring more to the content and how it was presented...

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I was referring more to the content and how it was presented...
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Still having the same problem after a clean install. Content is pretty much anything. I.E. nbc.com for the video, or 9gag.com to view pictures. Casting from tab w/ or w/o optimize audio, and entire screen results in the video freezing on my tv w/ audio still playing but on the computer it's fine.

I have little to no idea given those details, except to approximate that "that's how good the Chromecast is". If the app isn't optimized for the CC, it'll break.

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I have little to no idea given those details, except to approximate that "that's how good the Chromecast is". If the app isn't optimized for the CC, it'll break.
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It's not even an app. It's just casting the tab/screen mirroring from Chrome w/ the Google Cast extension.

Bach415 said:
It's not even an app. It's just casting the tab/screen mirroring from Chrome w/ the Google Cast extension.
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Yeah, that's what I meant. Although usually that means I'd just have a stuttery experience until it got me fed up. Maybe it's the hardware to blame? The connection?
Are you running the video in fullscreen mode after you connect?

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Yeah, that's what I meant. Although usually that means I'd just have a stuttery experience until it got me fed up. Maybe it's the hardware to blame? The connection?
Are you running the video in fullscreen mode after you connect?
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I doubt it's hardware/connection to blame though. Happens in both regular screen mode and full screen. I think it may be a windows 8 issue cause I've read that some people have the issue in windows 8.

NBC caters flash (I think, tested it the other day). Attempting to open a video in "full screen" from Flash causes it to pop into the middle of the browser in a 1280x720 area, right?

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NBC caters flash (I think, tested it the other day). Attempting to open a video in "full screen" from Flash causes it to pop into the middle of the browser in a 1280x720 area, right?
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That is correct. But it will show full screen on the tv despite showing a 1280x720 on the monitor.

Netflix + Chromecast?

Netflix (installed from Google Play) works great. But the cast icon doesn't appear in the app, even though it does appear in the YouTube app, for example.
Is there any way to fix this?
Thank you.

martinml said:
Netflix (installed from Google Play) works great. But the cast icon doesn't appear in the app, even though it does appear in the YouTube app, for example.
Is there any way to fix this?
Thank you.
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it's working for me

I had this problem too. All other casting apps like bubbleupnp and showbox and youtube worked but not netflix. Tried everything to fix it but nothing would work. Now I'm on cm12.1 it works again! So
if you're running stock maybe try cm12.1?

Use the Chromecast app
I have the same issue. I have installed the Chromecast app to solve the problem. I just fire up Chromecast app and then connect to my Chromecast. Now I am connected to the Chromecast through the app and my TV is mirroring my tablet. Then I just fire up Netflix and I'm watching a movie..

Shieldbreaker said:
I just fire up Chromecast app and then connect to my Chromecast. Now I am connected to the Chromecast through the app and my TV is mirroring my tablet
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That's... a solution, for sure. Not ideal, but it'll have to do. At least until I try CM (will do that soon). It has to be something on the Amazon ROM that tells the Netflix app that it's not Chromecast compatible.

If you've got root through installing a custom ROM, this should work, it worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64298631
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