Netflix.apk runs on OPTIMUS...

[the_maplebar]

I figured it was a longshot, but I tried installing the new netflix.apk. It doesn't work on the Optimus S

EDIT:
Ok, looks like some people have had success getting it to run on the Optimus by setting the Build.prop to one of the supported phones. Looks like I will be rooting this weekend. Post if you have had success getting this to work on the Optimus S.

Netflix works on Optimus V

 

[captmeach7]

how far?

how far did you get? I don't have a netflix login, but i got to login screen. I also saw people are not getting it to stream and that it does little more than the original netflix que app.



EDIT: OK so when trying to play you get errors. I don't have stagefright enabled, but i wonder if we enabled it and changed our device to say it was an EVO....

List of phones supported:
1. HTC Incredible with Android 2.2
2. HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2, 2.3
3. HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2
4. HTC G2 with Android 2.2
5. Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3.

Log:
05-12 17:53:12.387: DEBUG/dalvikvm(866): GC_EXPLICIT freed 2522 objects / 293808 bytes in 2235ms
05-12 17:53:15.737: INFO/ActivityManager(768): Starting activity: Intent { cmp=com.netflix.mediaclient/.PlayerActivity (has extras) }
05-12 17:53:15.847: DEBUG/dalvikvm(1315): GC_EXPLICIT freed 4044 objects / 224040 bytes in 100ms
05-12 17:53:15.847: DEBUG/NativeCrypto(1315): Freeing OpenSSL session
05-12 17:53:15.857: INFO/WindowManager(768): Setting rotation to 1, animFlags=1
05-12 17:53:15.867: INFO/ActivityManager(768): Config changed: { scale=1.0 imsi=310/120 loc=en_US touch=3 keys=1/1/2 nav=1/1 orien=2 layout=18 uiMode=17 seq=6}
05-12 17:53:15.877: DEBUG/PhoneApp(847): updateProximitySensorMode: state = IDLE
05-12 17:53:15.877: DEBUG/PhoneApp(847): updateProximitySensorMode: lock already released.
05-12 17:53:16.017: INFO/AudioService(768): AudioFocus requestAudioFocus() from android.media.AudioManager@45f6a3f8com.netflix.mediaclient.PlayerActivity@45f74e80
05-12 17:53:16.037: INFO/ActivityManager(768): Displayed activity com.netflix.mediaclient/.PlayerActivity: 188 ms (total 188 ms)
05-12 17:53:16.297: DEBUG/dalvikvm(1134): GC_EXPLICIT freed 5013 objects / 300768 bytes in 1147ms
05-12 17:53:18.297: DEBUG/dalvikvm(768): GC_EXPLICIT freed 5732 objects / 251576 bytes in 209ms
05-12 17:53:25.751: WARN/ActivityManager(768): Launch timeout has expired, giving up wake lock!
05-12 17:53:25.958: WARN/ActivityManager(768): Activity idle timeout for HistoryRecord{46183420 com.netflix.mediaclient/.PlayerActivity}
05-12 17:53:26.317: ERROR/nf_player(1315): VideoNccpHandler::handleActionId: action ID: 3
05-12 17:53:26.317: ERROR/nf_player(1315): NetflixPlayer::sendEvent: msg: 100, ext1: 3, ext2: 4026662915, msg: The Netflix service is not available on your device. Please check the Netflix website at netflix.com/NetflixReadyDevices for information regarding support for your device.
05-12 17:53:26.347: ERROR/nf_player(1315): Failed to register, but leave it to MCI to report!
05-12 17:53:26.577: DEBUG/dalvikvm(1315): GC_EXPLICIT freed 1395 objects / 311736 bytes in 171ms

 

[joeparker54]

also tried the new APK, and no dice on Optimus V. All I get is an error saying my device isn't supported.

 

[Hawaiian_Geek]

From reading the article from Engadget the LG Optimus S isn't supported.

 

[strra]

check this out:
Netflix WORKS on the Optimus V!!!! - Android Forums

 

[Hawaiian_Geek]

check this out:
Netflix WORKS on the Optimus V!!!! - Android Forums

Wow! I also read some cell phones need to run Flash for the Netflix app. to work which the LG Optimus doesn't have.....Interesting....

 

[strra]

working fine on my phone some movies have a green bar at the top, but it's minor

 

[codycook]

check this out:
Netflix WORKS on the Optimus V!!!! - Android Forums

I am running the HTC Glacier and using those instructions, I was able to get into the Market and download Netflix with 0 problems. Opened the app, signed in... randomly selected a movie to play. I could hear it play for about 3 seconds, and the timer went on then crashed after about 10 seconds. This method should work on higher phones. Great instructions

 

[captmeach7]

see they used nexus. I changed all of mine to the EVO and it didn't work. And netflix uses silverlight not flash. gonna try the nexus changes.

 

[pwnzar]

Video doesn't play on my phone but the app works. Phone isn't rooted. I get the "The Netflix service is not available on your device" error.

I just used appinstaller to install the apk.

 

[nikc4]

The news all over androidpolice, andreddit, etc. is that if you change your build.prop (root users only) to think you have the HTC Vision, it works great. I do not have Netflix though, so someone else will have to try this.

 

[strra]

ok i got one.
anyone that did this build.prop edit, did it break the camera for you? suddenly my camera isn't working and i'm trying to figure out why

 

[dolph88]

ok i got one.
anyone that did this build.prop edit, did it break the camera for you? suddenly my camera isn't working and i'm trying to figure out why

Yes, I get an error "Cannot connect to camera". Click ok and the app exits.

I wonder what else might be broke!

 

[strra]

Yes, I get an error "Cannot connect to camera". Click ok and the app exits.

I wonder what else might be broke!

i restored my rom then went into the build.prop and only edited "ro.product.model" to "Nexus One" and "ro.product.manufacturer" to "HTC"
now both netflix and the camera work

 

[dolph88]

i restored my rom then went into the build.prop and only edited "ro.product.model" to "Nexus One" and "ro.product.manufacturer" to "HTC"
now both netflix and the camera work

This worked great! Thanks
I simply edited my build.prop as you indicated, rebooted and now both the camera and Netflix are working.

 

[bullman2410]

Can someone post a link to the apk they used.

Thanks

 

[strra]

Can someone post a link to the apk they used.

Thanks

it's the long route, but you can download it from the market this way:
edit your build.prop to:

ro.product.model=Nexus One
ro.product.brand=google
ro.product.name=passion
ro.product.device=passion
ro.product.board=mahimahi
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC

then reboot
search for and download the netflix app from the market
then go back into your build prop and edit to the following:

ro.product.brand=Sprint
ro.product.name=thunderc
ro.product.device=thunderc
ro.product.board=thunderc

then reboot again.

 

[phreak311]

Works ****ing GREAT for me on my Optimus S.

 

[hamagc]

Fyi xda has a Netflix apk with the check disabled so you don't need to edit the build.prop

 

[NaltaStrife]

Awesome, happy to have my Optimus S running Netflix.