Netflix downloads

[thespinner02]

Don't know if this is a result of the recent Yoga Book software update or the latest Netflix app update but you can now download movies and TV shows in Netflix.

 

[vipfreak]

I NEED proof of this... it certainly doesn't have this feature on mine after both updates... You're getting my hopes up...

 

[thespinner02]

Here you go.

 

[vipfreak]

Here you go.

Can I ask for one more request? Can you screen shot your system stats? I have a feeling mine isn't the same as yours. (blur any sensitive specs) Thanks!

 

[docoli]

For me (LTE version, latest update on board, YB1-X90L_170420), it still does not work. Sigh ...

 

[thespinner02]

Not sure what the sensitive details would be so here are the details. First Netflix - v5..0.1 build 16103. Now the YB. YB1-X90F, 6.01, Sec Patch 1 April 2017. Kernel 3.14.55-x86_64_gef58a03 [email protected]#1 Apr 20th. Build LenonoYB1F-X90F_S000408_170420. Soft Version YB1-90F_170420. Based in the UK.

 

[vipfreak]

Welp, my netflix build is different. Guess I have to wait little longer... Thanks!

 

[kellyinwaves]

Download the newest apk from apk mirror 5.01 and it works great!! I have downloads now!!

 

[vipfreak]

Good news found the newest APK (thanks!), bad news I get a 506-1006 error.

https://help.netflix.com/en/node/2410

Edit: WORKING! MY LIFE IS COMPLETE!

 

[docoli]

How did you do that?

Today, I received the "official" update of the app to version 5.02 from the PlayStore. After installation, an incompatible device message box appeared. I had to roll back to version 4.something to make Netflix work again. Weird.
I guess, I will have to wait until downloads are going to be fixed for the YogaBook in a future version of the app.

 

[docoli]

Today, version 5.03 showed up in the PlayStore ... Still not working on my YogaBook ... Back to the old version again ... In version 4.16.1, the app menu info section download item says DRM error ... This might be the reason that downloads are not possible at the moment ... For other movie apps like Amazon Prime or Maxdome, the downloads work without problems ... So, the DRM on my YogaBook does not seem to be corrupted in general but just not be sufficient for Netflix ... to be continued ...

 

[thespinner02]

Well that didn't last long...
Version that allowed downloads: 5.01 16103
Today auto update from Play Store: 5.03 16160
With an ominous warning "Version 5.0 only works with devices that are certified by Google and meet all Android requirements"
When you launch Netflix it tells you this version is not compatible with your device and points you to install the apk from Netflix website - Version 4.16 and you've guessed it, doesn't allow downloads.
Manually installing 5.01 16103 restores download functionality

 

[docoli]

Confirmation: 5.0.1 also works for me ... all other versions have no downloads or do not even start ... I'll keep my eyes open and will report here about future versions ...

 

[vipfreak]

I'm still on 5.0.1 but the issue is if I'm truely offline it won't start Netflix. Luckily at work there's wifi so I can get netflix started then turn off wifi and watch netflix while not being connected.

 

[PPC_Ed]

After downloading 5.01, I can get downloading working fine, but now all streaming playback gives me a 201 error. Video already downloaded plays fine though. I see there is a 5.05 update, but I get the same error that Spinner got described above.

 

[thespinner02]

Same. I can still download new videos and watch them, but get error 2.10 when trying to stream.

 

[Grooby97]

latest OTA seems to bork the Netflix download and force me to sideload the older version of Netflix.

 

[vipfreak]

Kernel 3.14.55-x86_64_g8afcec9 [email protected]#1 Mon May 8th. Build LenonoYB1F-X90F_S000426_170508. Soft Version YB1-90F_170508 and Netflix 5.0.1 Build 16103

I get a problem playing the video 2.10 or a Loading... hang. A bit annoying.

Downloading and watching while offline work though.

 

[ClausG76]

There is a message saying that the device isn't Google approved. I didn't expect that for a tablet in this price range.

 

[gufte]

Installing the apk from apkmirror worked for me, BUT: I was offline for a while leading to my downloads being deactivated. After I went online again new downloads woult work giving me an error code while trying to download episodes. Error code is BRL.2303 . Can't find anything about it via Google. Anyone else experiencing this? Support can't help me. Already even factory resetted my Yoga Book but with no success.