[Q] anybody have the new netflix app working?

Phrancis5 · May 13, 2011

Downloaded and installed fine on the G-tabrunning vegan-tab 5.1, but then popups keep saying it doesn't support this device every time I actually try to play something. Crap, the hardware should easily be able to run streaming hd video. Hope one of the XDA developers can fix this...

https://market.android.com/details?...ent&rdid=com.netflix.mediaclient&rdot=1&pli=1

acomiskey · May 13, 2011

Tried the build.prop fix from nook color forums....no longer get compatible message but it bombs out when u try to play.

Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

forepj · May 13, 2011

All indications are this won't run on Froyo. Anybody running a GB ROM getting Netflix working yet?

4Incredible · May 13, 2011

forepj said:
All indications are this won't run on Froyo. Anybody running a GB ROM getting Netflix working yet?

It runs and streams content just fine on my stock Incredible running 2.2. And I have the app running on my gTab which is on Vegan 5.1.1, I just can't stream anything. I think its just a matter of Netflix only allowing a certain devices to access their servers and our tablet is not on the list (which is only 5 devices long at the moment).

4Incredible · May 13, 2011

Sorry for the double post, but I found this fix quoted from Android Police in the Incredible section:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13738814&postcount=44

I don't know if it will work on our tablets but it changes the build.prop file to make the device report itself as a HTC G2.

ensign.fodder · May 13, 2011

No love with modified prop

4Incredible said:
Sorry for the double post, but I found this fix quoted from Android Police in the Incredible section:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13738814&postcount=44

I don't know if it will work on our tablets but it changes the build.prop file to make the device report itself as a HTC G2.

Did as outlined and it does "think" it is OK until it trys to play the dumps back to queue!

Thanks for the idea.

4Incredible · May 13, 2011

ensign.fodder said:
Did as outlined and it does "think" it is OK until it trys to play the dumps back to queue!

Thanks for the idea.

No problem. I literally just a few minutes ago got the market working properly on my tablet by modifying the build.prop and I really don't want to mess with that file anymore unless I have to. I want to keep my market working.

But thanks for trying that. I figured it was worth a shot. Someone hopefully will eventually find a work around.

thegadgetrulez · May 13, 2011

Working great on the Droid x! No luck on the gtab. Running overclocked,on 2.2.

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h3llphyre · May 13, 2011

Fortunately, my Nexus One is supported. Works fantastic on that. A buddy has the newest MyTouch, won't let him even install it to that. However, both of our Vegan 5.1.1 Gtabs let us install, no go on playing, gives the popup.

Of course, it works on my 3.7" display device, but not on my 10" display... BOO!

ardy74 · May 13, 2011

Netflix running on my G Tablet

My G-Tablet is running CM 7.0.3 with Pershoot's 2.6.32.39 CM7 Kernel
I sideloaded the Netflix App then moved it to the SD card.
I am running the 10.3 update of Adobe Flash Player (not sure if this is relevant)

I modified 2 lines in my /system/build.prop file as follows

ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
REBOOT

Netflix is running smoothly on my G Tablet now.
This is a combination of fixes found in other device forums here on XDA.

I hope this helps!

link to apk file for netflix
http://www.mediafire.com/?k0iwa8c4tvaxr9s

earthsick22 · May 13, 2011

I have a g tablet running vegan ginger...and can't see th he app in the market, is something wrong with my marketplace?

dazedyouth · May 13, 2011

so; how can I edit the build.prop with the permissions? I've tried root explorer as well as ifilemanager thing.. stuck

-dy
...1st android product; 2nd day...
...gtablet / tntlite4.4.0

thfoster · May 13, 2011

ardy74 said:
My G-Tablet is running CM 7.0.3 with Pershoot's 2.6.32.39 CM7 Kernel
I sideloaded the Netflix App then moved it to the SD card.
I am running the 10.3 update of Adobe Flash Player (not sure if this is relevant)

I modified 2 lines in my /system/build.prop file as follows

ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC

Netflix is running smoothly on my G Tablet now.

I hope this helps!

I tried this on mine. Running Vegan-tab GE with standard kernel. Dumps me back to the queue. I wonder if there's something else I need to change in build.prop?

Swould333 · May 13, 2011

+1 on editing the build.prop... i can confirm it works... From what i'm reading around on other forums this is only working on gingerbread roms, if at all.. so if your still on a froyo base rom you may not wanna chance screwing up the tablet...

As far as editing it i used File Expert.. turned on the root functions in the app settings... then found the system folder checked it's box hit Menu->More->mount... changed the permissions to read and write... u may have to mount the file the same way too... copied it to the SD card for editing.. changed the required fields.. go back to system folder rename the original build.prop to build.prop.bak so u'll have a backup in case something goes hinky... then copied the edited back into the system folder... reboot...enjoy...

Haven't noticed any adverse effects yet market is good thus far...tegra dedicated apps show up still so I'll take that as a good sign

pc2828 · May 13, 2011

ardy74 said:
My G-Tablet is running CM 7.0.3 with Pershoot's 2.6.32.39 CM7 Kernel
I sideloaded the Netflix App then moved it to the SD card.
I am running the 10.3 update of Adobe Flash Player (not sure if this is relevant)

I modified 2 lines in my /system/build.prop file as follows

ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC

Netflix is running smoothly on my G Tablet now.

I hope this helps!

Thanks it works great on cm7 nightly! Couldn't find in market, had to sideload from my Nexus One titanium backup.

tcrews · May 13, 2011

Originally Posted by ardy74 View Post

My G-Tablet is running CM 7.0.3 with Pershoot's 2.6.32.39 CM7 Kernel
I sideloaded the Netflix App then moved it to the SD card.
I am running the 10.3 update of Adobe Flash Player (not sure if this is relevant)

I modified 2 lines in my /system/build.prop file as follows

ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC

Netflix is running smoothly on my G Tablet now.

I hope this helps!

Another confirmation of working on CM7.0x (I'm still on 7.02).
Installed the app last night, it just allowed me to view the queue after logging in, also saying "This device is not compatible"

I edited the build.prop as described and ran the app and it now streams. SWEET

dragonfly1113 · May 13, 2011

thfoster said:
I tried this on mine. Running Vegan-tab GE with standard kernel. Dumps me back to the queue. I wonder if there's something else I need to change in build.prop?

Same thing happends to me on Vegan Tab GE hope someone figures it out.

thfoster · May 13, 2011

Can one of you with a working fix copy and post your build.prop? I want to compare the CM7 build.prop to the vegan-tab and see what's different.

racketier · May 13, 2011

ardy74 said:
My G-Tablet is running CM 7.0.3 with Pershoot's 2.6.32.39 CM7 Kernel
I sideloaded the Netflix App then moved it to the SD card.
I am running the 10.3 update of Adobe Flash Player (not sure if this is relevant)

I modified 2 lines in my /system/build.prop file as follows

ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC

Netflix is running smoothly on my G Tablet now.
This is a combination of fixes found in other device forums here on XDA.

I hope this helps!

link to apk file for netflix
http://www.mediafire.com/?k0iwa8c4tvaxr9s

Hmm not working for me.

Running CM7 nightly from 0508 (64 maybe? Not sure)

I sideloaded Netflix
Changed my build.prop as listed above and rebooted.
Loaded up Netflix and didn't get any 'device not supported errors'
I tried to play a video and the screen turns black but the video never plays. If I try to seek to somewhere else in the video netflix will shoot me back to where I was before I started the video.

chef_w · May 13, 2011

thfoster said:
Can one of you with a working fix copy and post your build.prop? I want to compare the CM7 build.prop to the vegan-tab and see what's different.

Second this. I'm so close in Vegan Ginger. Sometimes it'll even play some audio before dumping me back to the queue. Ahhhhhhh!

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