Yesterday while in an airport I discovered a very curious bug in Netflix that I believe can be taken great advantage of. I have realized that if you have a video playing, and you click on the task manager at twice at just the right time, you can get it to glitch out and think that it is still being viewed, this even works with my screen off (See the video). I don't know if anyone besides me wants to be able to listen to Netflix with their screen off, but if so this is how. The real reason I am bringing this up to this form though, is that I feel like this can be easily implemented into a mod where it will spam the task manager at just the right time when you click the home button or task manager. I am no serious coder but if anyone out there wants to take this on, that would be totally awesome. Thanks everyone.
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Hi all,
I've been lurking here for ages, thought I'd better register. So erm, "Hi"
I'm enjoying my Kaiser. Not for particular reason, it just feels more polished than its Hermesean predecessor. Faster, swisher, not quite so annoying!
However, one thing that is *very* annoying is that I can't play any videos in WMP. They're fine in normal mode, but as soon as I try to maximise them, the screen goes black. Sound continues, no video. I can tap out back to the normal view but the video will still be missing (in minimised view) until WMP is restarted.
Anyone else encountered this problem? The first thing I'll try once I've got Ububtu sync working is installing another video player - TCMCP seems a popular choice. But if this video problem persists, I'm in trouble!
If that happens, I'll just go blame it on HTC's "you don't need drivers" attitude and start shouting at them
To fix this:
Get KaiserTweak from the sticky at the top of this forum. It has a setting for WMP in fullscreen.
Fullscreen working fine with WMP on my WM6.0 Tilt
Sweet - I'll give that a go. Chainfire's app is one of the first things I've got planned to install - I didn't see it had a fix for this also...
Thanks!
Hello All!
It seems line not so long ago I was joining XDA to get help with my HTC Mogul. Seems so long ago. We have all come a long way since then, and I’m here today to announce my new Android application.
simplePLAY is a media player that adds some unique functionality for browsing tracks, as well as simplifying the play screen functionality. See below for detailed information, as well as links to purchase for a measly 99 cents on the Android market.
If anyone has any questions or comments I will try to address them here.
Thank you all for the support throughout my years here!
Josh McKinney
Twisted Pixels Multimedia
simplePLAY
Enjoy your music and podcasts with ease using simplePlay, the new media player from Twisted Pixels Multimedia.
simplePLAY allows you to browse your music files with ease, using unique features like Quick Letter to jump to a specific letter while browsing.
Pressing the playing tab in the bottom of the corner takes you the "No Look" playing screen, where you can swipe left or right to navigate tracks, tap the screen to play and pause, or swipe down return to the library. No wrong buttons to press, no fumbling for the right function. Simple. Safe. Great for attention free shuffling while driving.
Other features include:
• Theme Support (Light, Dark, more to come)
• High Resolution Album Art Downloading
• Fullscreen functionality
• Optional screen lock while powered
• Podcast support includes bookmarking functionality.
Market Link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twistedpixels.simple_play
Purchased right away, as I really like the idea of this player.
I've only been playing with it for a short while, but here's a few thoughts...
I like:
Lovely clean & minimalistic look.
The "quick-jump by letters" feature makes the library a pleasure to use!
Gestures.
Podcast playback with resume.
Responsive and fast.
What I'd like to see implemented or improved:
Lockscreen widget!
Being able to override the functionality of volume buttons while locked. PlayerPro allows me to use these buttons to change/skip songs (long press) as well as adjust volume (short press), while on the lockscreen. This makes the player easy to operate while still in my pocket.
The buttonless interface is great, but a (optional) position slider would be very useful in the podcast mode.
Perhaps a equalizer?
Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the feedback!
I continue to try and improve the app, and will add all of your suggestions to my to-do list. Lockscreen and volume button controls are not included natively, but do work with some custom ROMs. I will look into adding these in the future.
I have also received numerous requests for a time slider, and I will be adding that and a volume slider soon. The playing screen will keep it's simplistic design, but additional controls will be brought up with a double tap.
Thanks again for supporting!
Josh
What are the widgets like, if there are any? I couldn't see any in the video.
Thanks for considering my previous requests I would also like to add another one:
Please stop invoking the media scanner every time the player is launched.
wow man, i like the simplicity!!! kudos
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wow man, i like the simplicity!!! kudos
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goood job!!! thx
Thank you all for the kind comments. Update went out last night with some interface tweaks and a new theme.
Next update should be a big one with time and volume sliders and a homescreen widget.
If you would like to help spread the word you can follow the official Twisted Pixels twitter account or my personal twitter here.
Thank You Guys!
Josh
Purchased. Like a lot. Needs a few improvements.
Ability to easily play all songs in an album without having to menu -> play all.
When a song is selected from within an album, only that song plays. It would be nice if the other songs in the album were added to the "playlist" so that once again I didnt have to select menu -> play all
ummmm im alittle scared....i went to the developers website (twisted pixels) and it says hacked by arab something O_O
Hi All.
Sorry about the website. It did get hacked, as did other sites on the same server farm. I have my webhost working on it and it should be back up later today. Just keep in mind that simplePLAY was developed entirely separate from the site, and there is no risk involved in purchasing.
The app has really taken off since being featured on AndroidCentral yesterday, and I want to keep the momentum by adding some features being requested.
In response to jhotmann:
If you want to play or queue an entire album you can do so by holding down the selection from the album menu. This works from the Artist menu as well.
Any other questions or requests?
Purchased this app, so far I'm loving it. Despite some missing features, it's a really good player. As people have said, a nice widget and some extra controls would be nice for the next update. Keep up the good work!
Is there a way to go directly to an album list.
Currently it seems I have to go into artist, then select the album they're in, it seems a bit backwards.
i purshased the app and it did not download...it stays stuck on downloading...i have the email to prove the i brought the app but i havent been able to download it....any way i can contact you so you can help me fix this problem =/
MMontanez347 said:
i purshased the app and it did not download...it stays stuck on downloading...i have the email to prove the i brought the app but i havent been able to download it....any way i can contact you so you can help me fix this problem =/
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I'm sorry you are having trouble downloading, but there is nothing I can do from the developer side to fix a stuck download. I believe this is either a problem with the market, your device or a combination of both.
If there are any other developers who can suggest how to fix this please let me know and i would be happy to help.
Josh McKinney
Twisted Pixels Multimedia
i happy you finally responded....and i have the email to prove that i brought it legally from the android market....i doubt its my device because i have a tmobile G2 unrooted.....do u have a email address so i can fowward you the bill from google that shows i dowloaded it so u can maybe send me the apk so i can manually download or something....or maybe update the apk in the marketplace so i can try downloading it again?
MMontanez347,
There will be an update posted soon. Please try downloading again from the market when the new version is posted.
Sorry for the trouble,
Josh
Looks awesome, looks like the Zune HD interface
Purchased
alright please let me know when the update is avaible...thanks
Two simple questions
Hi! This app is really awesome, and i want to buy it , but first i need to know two things.
1) The app has a lastfm support?
2) If i disconnect the headphones the music stops?
If the app can make this two things then i buy it
Good job!
Edit: Nevermind... I buy the app and do all the things that i need! I really want to participate translating the app... There is a way to help in the translation to spanish? Cheers!
Hi Guys
Does anyone know of an app that will let you lock the screen of your phone but still leave it playing and showing what it was before, like vide?
Example:
I have an "ABC song and video" I downloaded for my 16 month old son. He loves he, it keeps him happy and entertained for 10 mins at a time (Which is a long long time at that age ha), the trouble is, in that 10 mins he inevitably gets a bit excited and pokes the screen, or picks it up. This pauses the video and ofc he doesnt know how to resume. I need an app that would like float over the top or something that makes it so if he presses the screen nothing happens. Functionally, to unlock it it'd be nice to press the lock button (Which would cause the phone to lock fully) and then be unlocked normally.
Anyone know if that is possible, or if it already exists?
Thanks
Adam
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad
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Thank you very much I had MX player already but I didnt know about the kids lock plugin app.
That was only an example though, there's other things like watching random stuff on youtube, or general gallery video's which would be nice to lock too.
If someone would want to make 1, there isnt anything like it and I would pay £5 for it if i could lock any app working like the kids lock on MX player does.
Thanks
Adam
adamkm said:
Thank you very much I had MX player already but I didnt know about the kids lock plugin app.
That was only an example though, there's other things like watching random stuff on youtube, or general gallery video's which would be nice to lock too.
If someone would want to make 1, there isnt anything like it and I would pay £5 for it if i could lock any app working like the kids lock on MX player does.
Thanks
Adam
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you can try this one to play the video in floating mod but i dont know if it woks while the screen is locked
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.argotronic.touchblocker
or Touch blocker or... The key word for search is "touch",not "screen"
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adamkm said:
Hi Guys
Does anyone know of an app that will let you lock the screen of your phone but still leave it playing and showing what it was before, like vide?
Example:
I have an "ABC song and video" I downloaded for my 16 month old son. He loves he, it keeps him happy and entertained for 10 mins at a time (Which is a long long time at that age ha), the trouble is, in that 10 mins he inevitably gets a bit excited and pokes the screen, or picks it up. This pauses the video and ofc he doesnt know how to resume. I need an app that would like float over the top or something that makes it so if he presses the screen nothing happens. Functionally, to unlock it it'd be nice to press the lock button (Which would cause the phone to lock fully) and then be unlocked normally.
Anyone know if that is possible, or if it already exists?
Thanks
Adam
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MX Player has a kids lock option.. And I think you can put videos onto loop as well..
Be warned though, you will soon regret it. My eldest son is a big fan of the CBeebies app and I swear I now know every word by heart...
Please post questions in the Q&A section
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I have come to the conclusion that Netflix can be run in the background when you put your phone into split screen and going to your home screen. I do not know if this is even possible and I am not a developer. But I believe that this can be implemented into an Xposed module by taking advantage of this wierd "glitch". Just an idea and again, I'm no developer, but if someone is willing to take this on, that would be so awesome.
Why you want to run Netflix in background.
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Why you want to run Netflix in background.
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I listen to comedy on netflix when doing mundane repetitive tasks at work, for example.
If you are using bluetooth headphones, you can turn off the screen or switch to another app, and when the video pauses, click play the headphones play button.
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I listen to comedy on netflix when doing mundane repetitive tasks at work, for example.
If you are using bluetooth headphones, you can turn off the screen or switch to another app, and when the video pauses, click play the headphones play button.
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Man you replying after a year
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Man you replying after a year
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5 months. I was searching for something similar and thought I'd add a comment if anyone was interested. It can be a very useful trick.
Yesterday while in an airport I discovered a very curious bug in Netflix that I believe can be taken great advantage of. I have realized that if you have a video playing, and you click on the task manager at twice at just the right time, you can get it to glitch out and think that it is still being viewed, this even works with my screen off (See the video). I don't know if anyone besides me wants to be able to listen to Netflix with their screen off, but if so this is how. The real reason I am bringing this up to this form though, is that I feel like this can be easily implemented into a mod where it will spam the task manager at just the right time when you click the home button or task manager. I am no serious coder but if anyone out there wants to take this on, that would be totally awesome. Thanks everyone.
Video of how to reproduce
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ntrDkAPd-gTFSheqt7d7HEd760d6Lp96/view?usp=drivesdk
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