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how many of you use Divx Mobile to view avi/Divx files?

8GB micro SD cards are very cheap in Hong Kong - so I don't bother coverting files to mp4 or whatever that's compatible with HD. Instead, I just copy the whole seasons of TV series into HD and use it as PMP (my Archos 605 just died)
Getting Divx Mobile was easy enough (just have to register & download). But I noticed that it takes a while (lag) to skip. Also, when in full screen, it was grainy (pixexls) - not sure this is due to poor quality of original file (downloaded bt)...
Any other suggestions? I don't mind paying - but want the best video quality possible.
p.s. don't worry about battery life either: US$20 for a spare battery and I'm never far from a outlet (HK is just so tiny)

try coreplayer..

Try Coreplayer. its the best video player ive found so far. much faster then divxplayer

coreplayer is best. And htc's graphics are excellent

singhsukha said:
coreplayer is best. And htc's graphics are excellent
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Like all the above posts....Coreplayer, the only app you need to view those common video formats.

I have found coreplayer to be very laggy myself....Media Player plays my HD files with no issues at all......I never could understand all the fuss

Coreplayer does not support grafic accelerator of HD. Native video player is better with suitable video properties.
See this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467112

Klael said:
Coreplayer does not support grafic accelerator of HD. Native video player is better with suitable video properties.
See this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467112
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I agree...!!!

actually I am a bit confused (very confused I think...)
I downloaded that Encoder - but it seemed like a tool for converting the formats (not a software installed on HTC to play movies) Correct me if I am wrong. So how does that help in anyway?? I am using core now (found a cab version with flash support - so it seemed convenient so far)
I'd like to try Encoder - I have seen many knowledgeable ppl talking about it so I must be missing something here... Why does converting help?? What does "native player is better" mean?? And how does Encoder make use of HTC hardware accelerators if it isnt even installed on HTC????
pls help...

billyhongkong said:
actually I am a bit confused (very confused I think...)
I downloaded that Encoder - but it seemed like a tool for converting the formats (not a software installed on HTC to play movies) Correct me if I am wrong. So how does that help in anyway?? I am using core now (found a cab version with flash support - so it seemed convenient so far)
I'd like to try Encoder - I have seen many knowledgeable ppl talking about it so I must be missing something here... Why does converting help?? What does "native player is better" mean?? And how does Encoder make use of HTC hardware accelerators if it isnt even installed on HTC????
pls help...
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Latest HTC devices have good video capabilities but 3rd party video players do not support this hardware (yet).
Album or Windows Media Player are meaned by native video player. But they have also some limitations naturally. You should have compatible frame rate and bitrate to get maximum performance.
So, the best way to see good video on Touch HD is to convert any video file with proper settings and watch it by album or Windows Media Player.

now i get it... tried it last night on SD setting. My 350MB file converted into 200MB file and played beautifully on Album.
thx guys for helping me see the light

Video Converter with Subtitles support

Hey guys i am trying to find the best solution converting my movies and watching them on htc desire. i have the subtitles into srt files (greek language) but i can't convert a movie into mp4 with subtitles playable. i tried the touch hd encoder but they appear with strange letters. with xilisoft there is no good quality.
if there is anyone that can help me with settings on one of the following programs and how to attach subtitles to desire please help me. i have:
xilisoft video converter ultimate
videora for android
total video converter

Handbrake should do the job. http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

Is it possible to 'hard burn' the srt subtitles in a movie in handbrake? Always thought this is not possible with handbrake..
edit: Check this: http://trac.handbrake.fr/wiki/Subtitles
SRT subtitle import – You can import SRT files into HandBrake through the “Subtitles tab”.
o SRT files are pass-through only. They cannot be burnt into the video.
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So what you could do is to find a converter from srt to Bitmap (VOBSUB), and then use that instead. Because handbrake is able to 'burn' those into the video.
OR! Use a player that supports subtitles... Is there one for Android that works properly?

total converter can add subtitles but i can't find a good setting for size and quality. i think the resolution being 800x480 but with low bitrate gives bad result. anyone with good settings ?

some just cant read properly
HandBrake has two methods of subtitle OUTPUT:
• Hard Burn: This means the subtitles are written on top of the image permanently. They cannot be turned on or off like on the DVD.
• Soft Subtitles: This means the subtitles will appear as separate selectable tracks in your output file. With the correct playback software, you’ll be able to enable / disable these subtitles as required.

Please read my quote from the handbrake wiki and stand corrected. The OP wants .srt subtitles in this movie.
So instead of telling people they cannot read please tell us which app can play soft subtitles.
I already thought of the other solution for handbrake, convert the srt's to bitmaps and then hard burn them.
edit: fast google showed you can convert srt to vobsub using SubtitleCreator. Open srt and then save as vobsub. Then use handbrake to convert and add the subtitles to your movie.
As for total converter, I have no idea. Cranking up the bitrate doesn't work? If space is not an issue that is usually the easiest way of getting better image quality.

I have qouted from the link you provided.

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I have qouted from the link you provided.
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Yes, and that continues stating that you cannot hard burn srt files. I have tried and it's indeed not possible. When you import a .srt file the 'burned in' option is greyed out.
Come on man, telling others to read while not doing that yourself is kinda awkward
My 'solution' doesn't work either. Guess handbrake cannot load external subtitles perhaps? I'm sure it works from a dvd, but so far external subs have not been burned into my movies.

Something else you might try is to download 'mVideoPlayer' from the market. Apparantly that one should be able to use .srt files.
Gave it a quick test and it seems to be working! So perhaps this is a better option than to hard burn those subs into your movies.

lambrospower said:
Hey guys i am trying to find the best solution converting my movies and watching them on htc desire. i have the subtitles into srt files (greek language) but i can't convert a movie into mp4 with subtitles playable. i tried the touch hd encoder but they appear with strange letters. with xilisoft there is no good quality.
if there is anyone that can help me with settings on one of the following programs and how to attach subtitles to desire please help me. i have:
xilisoft video converter ultimate
videora for android
total video converter
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Use Mp4ForHD.

I use FormatFactory http://www.formatoz.com/
It can embed subtitles, has presets for most devices, unfortunately it doesn't support the native (800*480) resolution of the Desire but being an actively developed (and frequently updated) software I expect it to do so soon.

moshbeard said:
Handbrake should do the job.
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Most opensource softare is just benefit from free like handbrake. On the other hand, it is difficult to use for beginner, lack support and weak stability. handbrake attend technology and ignore user experience. I consider many other charge program are better than it.

lambrospower said:
Hey guys i am trying to find the best solution converting my movies and watching them on htc desire. i have the subtitles into srt files (greek language) but i can't convert a movie into mp4 with subtitles playable. i tried the touch hd encoder but they appear with strange letters. with xilisoft there is no good quality.
if there is anyone that can help me with settings on one of the following programs and how to attach subtitles to desire please help me. i have:
xilisoft video converter ultimate
videora for android
total video converter
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so far the most effective combination that has proved in practice: Rock Player + Video Converter. Unfortunately, both programs must be purchased but the fact that real intelligence work perfectly on dezire HD. I recommend everyone to at least try, as both trials.

Try this
Kigo Video Converter Ultimate is a newly released video converter designed specifically for Mac users to convert nearly all sorts of videos into whatever format they want. As a Mac user, this is really a good news for you.
Google this

Total video converter. this program rock's everithing you can do everithing subs, any format, any res. audio, video, customize video , customize subs just everithing

RockPlayer does support subtitles (.srt, don't know about .sub) and it works flawlessly. You can choose color and size of the subtitle in the settings.

Try mVideoPlayer from the market which is currently free...
Convert your video using whichever method you prefer to MP4 / M4V and copy it to your device (I prefer Handbrake).
Either copy your .srt subtitles to the same folder or else mVideoPlayer can search for subtitles for the video and download them - you just choose whether or not to display them.
It works well on my Advent Vega tablet, but I haven't tried the app on my Desire yet as I am waiting for it to come back from repair after a "bouncing down a flight of stairs" incident!

What are good picture settings and average bitrates for movies in handbrake?
320X240? but what about the average bitrate?
Should i use the hardware or software decoding on rockplayer?

I find MX Player Pro is the best option when I dont have time to convert movies with .srt files. It plays all formats and support subtitle files!

You may try this one that helped me before: Asoftech Video Converter

Anime Video Player (MKV with subs)

I miss watching anime on the go. I am trying to get away from having to convert my videos to the psp. I was hoping there would be some way to do it on my EVO. The videos are MKV with subs.
I have tried
Stock - Does not play
RockPlayer - MKV plays but no subs
Mplayer - Does not play
YxPlayer- MKV players but no subs (and stupid advertisement in the middle of the video)
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Anyone know any apps that play MKV with subs? Also if I were to convert with handbrake, what settings should I use to make it look good and have subs?

I know vplayer supports mkv, no idea about subs. Also, it's very much an alpha release.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

thanks for the suggestion but Vplayer does mkvs fine but no subs.
Any other suggestions?

rockplayer's site says it has subtitle support but to what end i'm not sure, i would love to check for you but all my anime's subs are hardcoded =P

I downloaded a divx player named "demoplayer" and it works fine.

Havne't tried it, but this player:
http://mvideoplayer.info/
Touts a bunch of subtitle format support.

I tried it. I posted the results in the OP. It doesn't work for me the HTC evo because it doesn't originally play mkv files

its not a video player, and you still have to convert them but this works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724944

iball8888 said:
thanks for the suggestion but Vplayer does mkvs fine but no subs.
Any other suggestions?
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vPlayer plays subs fine, just extract subs from your mkv using mkvextract (gui version if you prefer) or other extractor. if the sub isnt srt you can convert it with subtitle workshop or other app. ASS and SSA subs dont work, I tested, but
a 720p mkv enconded in h264 and audio in aac with the srt in the same foder with the same file name works like a charm on my evo.

a15e9e said:
vPlayer plays subs fine, just extract subs from your mkv using mkvextract (gui version if you prefer) or other extractor. if the sub isnt srt you can convert it with subtitle workshop or other app. ASS and SSA subs dont work, I tested, but
a 720p mkv enconded in h264 and audio in aac with the srt in the same foder with the same file name works like a charm on my evo.
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Rock player also support srt, but I still prefer something that can play the files without having to convert / extract anything, if possible..
sent from my trusty myn-ionized EVO

[Q] How to watch video with both subtitles and Dolby/SRS effect

Hi everyone
I'm a new DHD user and not a native English speaker, so i really want to know how i can watch my favorite movies (most in English) with my mother language subtitles and still has Dolby enhancement effect? If i am not wrong, the stock video player comes with the DHD has the effect, but it cannot read subtitle files, and in opposite other 3rd video player apps has the power to show subtitles but sound quality is worse without Dolby.
Any help would be appreciated

Is that the problem of your video? Because i using the dhd player to watch it got subtitle, it is ok and without any problems~

shendoz said:
Is that the problem of your video? Because i using the dhd player to watch it got subtitle, it is ok and without any problems~
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Really? Which type (extension) of subtitle did you have? I have .srt files and the stock player does not show anything =.=

jilee said:
Really? Which type (extension) of subtitle did you have? I have .srt files and the stock player does not show anything =.=
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I'm pretty sure the stock video player doesn't support subtitles. Try MoboPlayer from the market

Try RockPlayer .

sromer said:
I'm pretty sure the stock video player doesn't support subtitles. Try MoboPlayer from the market
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+1 totally agreed
I tried Moboplayer, it's one of the best video player out there with intuitive UI and flexible option. But it does not support sound effect like the stock, such a pain
So how on earth can i get both those amazing effect and subtitles for films?

I think the only way out your dilemma is to encode your video and use bitmap subtitles that are blended iinto video file.

jilee said:
+1 totally agreed
I tried Moboplayer, it's one of the best video player out there with intuitive UI and flexible option. But it does not support sound effect like the stock, such a pain
So how on earth can i get both those amazing effect and subtitles for films?
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like the post before this said, the only way would be to hardcode the subs into the movie files and then watch them with the stock player

Ok then btw, dont know why the htc video player is that s__u__c___k! Not even had a setting menu, and does not show video's name neither. Kind of useless!

[Q]How to play 720p MKV with AC3 on GN without converting?

Does anyone know how to do that without using Diceplayer ?
Edit: OK will this be moved to Q&A forum ?

what video codec?

Jaqb said:
Does anyone know how to do that without using Diceplayer ?
Edit: OK will this be moved to Q&A forum ?
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Use MX Player instead?

mmace said:
what video codec?
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H.264 codec

chandlerweb said:
Use MX Player instead?
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I have tried this one already....it does not support AC3 thus no sound

dice player?

predation said:
dice player?
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Thanks for your input, but have you read my 1st post....?
Diceplayer works but I can't use Google's Checkout so I'm looking for alternatives.
So far I've tried: QQPlayer, Moboplayer, Mx Video Player, RockPlayer, BSplayer and Vplayer.

Jaqb said:
Thanks for your input, but have you read my 1st post....?
Diceplayer works but I can't use Google's Checkout so I'm looking for alternatives.
So far I've tried: QQPlayer, Moboplayer, Mx Video Player, RockPlayer and Vplayer.
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you can't purchase anything from the market place?????
dice player can be purchased on the market place.

Exactly...I can't purchase anything from the Market.
Do you use dice player ? If so, do you also find the volume of AC3 too low or is it just me.....(I used dice player trial to test it)

Jaqb said:
Exactly...I can't purchase anything from the Market.
Do you use dice player ? If so, do you also find the volume of AC3 too low or is it just me.....(I used dice player trial to test it)
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AC3 through 'stereo' is always quite. at least, 'quiter' then intended. reason being is that AC3 is a format in which the audio is split into multiple channels rather then just the standard 2 channel stereo.
when you attempt to play an AC3 via stereo it then compresses the channels down to 'stereo' and in the process it loses a bit(which is why it gets quiet).

I can play h.264 720p mkv's with ES Explorer's video player... I doubt it's the best player but was a bit impressed that it decoded them fine.

djmcnz said:
I can play h.264 720p mkv's with ES Explorer's video player... I doubt it's the best player but was a bit impressed that it decoded them fine.
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How do I choose ES Explorer's player ? It doesn't give me this option. (btw ICS player h.264 with no problem in default player, the whole problem is with AC3 sound....have you tried mkv with ac3 ? )

Jaqb said:
How do I choose ES Explorer's player ? It doesn't give me this option. (btw ICS player h.264 with no problem in default player, the whole problem is with AC3 sound....have you tried mkv with ac3 ? )
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I didn't realise h.264 was native and no, I not tried with AC3.
For ES I just select a video, long press, open-as, video, ES Player.

djmcnz said:
I didn't realise h.264 was native and no, I not tried with AC3.
For ES I just select a video, long press, open-as, video, ES Player.
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I have manage to open it with ES Player through the galery.....ES explorer didnt have the ES Player option (Weird) ....but as I thought it doesn't support AC3 codec thus still no sound

Have you already tried BSplayer Lite?

Pierre118 said:
Have you already tried BSplayer Lite?
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I wasn't sure anymore so I've tried it. It turns out I did test it before....same problem as with i.e. Vplayer no Hardware decoding and Software decoding is too slow for 720p playback. Although AC3 plays fine in software mode.

OK guys, I have found the answer on my own...
MX Video Player in SW Fast Mode plays MKV(h.264 in 720p) with AC3 with almost no fps loss.

mx vedio and chose sound s/w
not h/d

sm_rasmy said:
mx vedio and chose sound s/w
not h/d
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This works indeed but not on all my videos....
To sum up: MX Video Player = best free player.
So if you set Video on [HW] and Sound on [SW] it works on most MKV videos with x264 and AC3 but on some files the video and audio are out of sync then you need to change the Video to one of the two [SW] modes.

my Nexus' keeps freezing up whenever i try to play one of these 720P (ac3) .mkv files. once it's frozen i can't do anything with the phone and then have to pull the battery. even in that MX video player... it'll show that it's attempting to open the video and then BAM!.. frozen.
it's funny because the Rezound can handle these files no problem in multiple apps(Dice Player, Mobo Player, MX Video Player).. so why is it such a pain with the Nexus?