[DEV][APP] Netflix Updated 03-28-11

[redsunrising]

For those who haven't seen the news that the Netflix apk was taken from the LG Revolution system dump I thought I'd provide the apk for anyone wanting it.

I'm assuming this isn't a violation in anyway, but if so I apologize.

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/1...cation-pulled-from-lg-revolution-system-dump/

For those wishing to follow the development of this app on a general Android level I'll include the appropriate thread. Also I will try to provide updates as they come along, but if someone else catches it first let me know and I'll change the OP accordingly.

UPDATE (03-15-11): Now included is the DRM apk found within the LG Revolution. Credit given to cheebahawk over on the EVO forum. Also it is very likely this this will be a no-go given the DRM issue, but I have confidence that those who want this will try their hardest.

UPDATE (03-24-11): Attached is the new apk (com.netflix.mediaclient-2.apk) that auto-updated and included streaming on 03-23-11. However, Netflix has since shutdown streaming again. The attached files may still be useful.

UPDATE (03-27-11): Netflix has since completed shutdown access to their system from the Android app. Users are no longer able to access any functions of Netflix service.

UPDATE (03-28-11): Netflix has turned the service back on, so back functions have been restored. However, streaming is still a no-go.

 

[sms440]

Thanks man. Too bad we can't stream anything yet. The guys in the Evo thread have been trying to fix this problem and I hope they do.

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[POQbum]

If it can't stream then what's the point of having it?
Does it download anything?

 

[redsunrising]

If it can't stream then what's the point of having it?
Does it download anything?

Mainly just the ability to edit your Instant Queue. Also once Netflix has the service up it "should" stream

 

[bgill55]

Cant Wait for this! Should Be on the Thunderbolt as well if I remember correctly

 

[gtcakes]

The app keeps on FC'ing on my phone with CM7-RC1...sucks.

 

[ProTekk]

The app keeps on FC'ing on my phone with CM7-RC1...sucks.

If you'd actually read, it's not working. They are working on it so give it time. It's from a completely different system so it isn't hard to understand why it doesn't work.

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[urbanrunner]

Like many already posted, i have it installed on my rooted incredible. Again you can manage your instant que only. When you try to stream you get the "1005 error." Excited to see what the Devs. can do!

 

[ProTekk]

Like many already posted, i have it installed on my rooted incredible. Again you can manage your instant que only. When you try to stream you get the "1005 error." Excited to see what the Devs. can do!

Seems like they're waiting for the service to actually go online. Only so much you can do with a non-available service :/

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[sms440]

Seems like they're waiting for the service to actually go online. Only so much you can do with a non-available service :/

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Actually from what I've herd from the Evo forums its a DRM issue that needs to fixed to make it work.

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[TokedUp]

Would love to have this app.

 

[loudambiance]

Actually from what I've herd from the Evo forums its a DRM issue that needs to fixed to make it work.

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From my understanding of all that has been said about the Netflix app and what Netflix has said in the past, it requires a phone with a chip that has DRM baked in, so the chip in the Incredible and Evo isn't new enough and will not work unless they hack the app and bypass the DRM requirement. (Which begs the question of whether the phone can manage the DRM via software and keep up)

 

[gtcakes]

If you'd actually read, it's not working. They are working on it so give it time. It's from a completely different system so it isn't hard to understand why it doesn't work.

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How nice of you to say, but some Inc users have been getting it to work. I understand it doesn't stream, but it closes after I login. I was just telling other people for reference.

Geeze...

 

[J2theMatt]

How nice of you to say, but some Inc users have been getting it to work. I understand it doesn't stream, but it closes after I login. I was just telling other people for reference.

Geeze...

Where is that DInc users have been getting it to work?

 

[wdfowty]

From my understanding of all that has been said about the Netflix app and what Netflix has said in the past, it requires a phone with a chip that has DRM baked in, so the chip in the Incredible and Evo isn't new enough and will not work unless they hack the app and bypass the DRM requirement. (Which begs the question of whether the phone can manage the DRM via software and keep up)

Exactly

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372656,00.asp

Happy reading.

 

[Mithos der Held]

Where is that DInc users have been getting it to work?

Mine works minus the streaming which is understand. I can view and search and edit my queue however.If I attempt to stream it says it could not contact the service and kicks me out to the main screen.

 

[Whoareyou]

When I use it (streaming), it just loads, and loads, and loads.... no error anymore, it did at first, but now it just loads forever....

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[mweich]

I just love this app for checking my instant queue

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[k_flan]

This plus playon.tv = awesome.

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[art010606]

Any word on an update on this? I think its netflix side on this based off the not able to receive info from server error and the netflix site saying Android (obsolete) under list of devices. Once the service goes live I think it should work.

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