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Hulu (yes hulu)

I wast under the impression that with froyo browser and complete flash it was possible to stream hulu on or phones. Is this true?
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Franteeko said:
I wast under the impression that with froyo browser and complete flash it was possible to stream hulu on or phones. Is this true?
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While Flash is capable of playing content Hulu blocks access by mobile devices. I believe this is because their licensing terms don't allow them to distribute content to anything but PC's.

There's another thread somewhere that details how to get Hulu on your Android device. You basically need a hacked version of Flash (I think) and then a small system tweak to make Hulu's servers think the request is coming from a desktop. I just saw it yesterday. . . .

SilverZero said:
There's another thread somewhere that details how to get Hulu on your Android device. You basically need a hacked version of Flash (I think) and then a small system tweak to make Hulu's servers think the request is coming from a desktop. I just saw it yesterday. . . .
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I don't know about the hacked flash thing but simply changing the user agent doesn't work anymore. It does work for porn sites though fyi.
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Is the hack listed here in the q n a board? Also, lol about the porn. Good to know XD.
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The hacked version is in the nexus one forums.
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this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688054
def about:debug shown here (had to do in first link above) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686765&highlight=hulu
then this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6888650&postcount=139
the hulu app that launches the widget player in the browser works like a charm, but the FULL site still doesn't

christ almighty...
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I think you just have to set your browser to desktop mode to view hulu. Type: about:debug In browser, then enter, then look for it in settings.
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livpalm said:
I think you just have to set your browser to desktop mode to view hulu. Type: about:debug In browser, then enter, then look for it in settings.
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no. you'll need a hacked flash as well as the ua string change.

I must say, XDA has a beautiful forum search function(thank you xda!). If people just @#(*$# used it sometimes they would have the answer to their own questions 99.99999% of the time.
Just saying..........
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Just to confirm, this does work. Watching family guy now. Awesome

wuclan48 said:
Just to confirm, this does work. Watching family guy now. Awesome
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Isn't that the only show Hulu even has?

July does not work on evo with froyo yet I checked
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You can try fancast.com but I noticed they are also associated with HULU and the full episode TV shows dont show but everything else does...

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Video playing frm pc to phone

Hey xda
I'm using es file explorer and I finally got it to sync with my desktop ove wifi server ..my question is how do I play videos from the phone directly from the pc without downloading...like click the viddeo and it plays directly on the phone?
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Those are two different things. Syncing just makes sure all thes files match each other. Your phone is downloading anything from the sync folder and vice versa. I don't know anyway to play videos from your pc without downloading it first. Hopefully someone else can help you.
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Does anyone know how to
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What's the point? Takes all but a few mins at most to transfer the video from phone to comp.
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Barry:// said:
Hey xda
I'm using es file explorer and I finally got it to sync with my desktop ove wifi server ..my question is how do I play videos from the phone directly from the pc without downloading...like click the viddeo and it plays directly on the phone?
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You need a DLNA compatible player on your computer and phone; easiest would be WMC on your computer and Twonky on your phone
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Spastic909 said:
What's the point? Takes all but a few mins at most to transfer the video from phone to comp.
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It's huge files that's what
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OriginalGabriel said:
You need a DLNA compatible player on your computer and phone; easiest would be WMC on your computer and Twonky on your phone
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Can u plz expand on that idea
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Can u plz expand on that idea
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Whatever applicatin you use as a media center on your computer should have built in DLNA (server/streaming) capabilities; all you need to do is enable that feature and search the Market for a DLNA player/client
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Streaming is still downloading to your phone. Its just behind the scenes.
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shortlived said:
Streaming is still downloading to your phone. Its just behind the scenes.
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Yes, just as when you stream via Hulu/Netflix, its getting downloaded to your temp/cache; the difference being you can start watching immediately as opposed to waiting for a massive file to finish downloading and you don't need the actual space to store the media.
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If your computer has a powerful enough CPU to encode video on the fly (dual core within the past 1 or 2 years at least in performance) you can use an app like Emit to stream in real time. I have a laptop with a Core i5 M450 @ 2.4 GHz and it works surprisingly well. Check out the thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15611569
Basically it's similar to Apple's Air Video if you're familiar with that.

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Streaming is still downloading to your phone. Its just behind the scenes.
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That is a silly argument of semantics. There is a huge difference in a tiny downloaded cache, and moving say a 1 GB (or larger) file to your phone.
There a several apps on the Market that will do this function. I've used Plex, and it works well on our phone. Cost is $4.99, but it easily streams video from your computer to your phone over WiFi, and easy to setup. You can even set it up to stream over 3G, and other WiFi networks when you are away from home, as long as you forward the ports on your home computer (takes a bit more setup to do this).
If you have a lot of movies on your computer, its pretty awesome to be able to browse and stream them from anywhere. Plex is not necessarily the best app of this type, its just the only one I've tried. The app suggested by c00ller above seems very similar. That one has a free version, which is a bonus since you can test drive it before committing your $$$.

It may be silly but I thought the OP was looking for a way to play files directly off his computer like a network drive. I apologise if it seemed I was being a contrarian.
P.s.
I suppose that downloads to your phone as well.... anywho...
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Its easy with ES File Explorer, I had done it few times.
Share a folder in your PC with videos
Turn on wifi in your mobile
Go to LAN from the tab (instead of local)
from menu ->new -> scan
it will show your pc Ip,
click and connect( i think u need passwords less sharing option in PC)
browse the folders, open any file (Suitable player needed in MOBILE)
ES will ask for choice to vopen the file in ES player or default player or some other player (in my case mobo player)
Just select and play.

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Its easy with ES File Explorer, I had done it few times.
Share a folder in your PC with videos
Turn on wifi in your mobile
Go to LAN from the tab (instead of local)
from menu ->new -> scan
it will show your pc Ip,
click and connect( i think u need passwords less sharing option in PC)
browse the folders, open any file (Suitable player needed in MOBILE)
ES will ask for choice to vopen the file in ES player or default player or some other player (in my case mobo player)
Just select and play.
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I downloaded mobo player and setup es ecplorer the way you said but still having issues.when I click the file it starts downloading to a temp folder or something which takes ages..and when I long press it and click 'open as' I get ban open video..text..or image I click cid and it goes to play it but says file type unsupported file type..tried converting it to mp4 for android but takes too long and idk even know if that'll fix it..
Ps. Mobo player dosent show up as an optjion
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Install a DLNA server on your PC. I use the (paid) Mezzmo server. A little searching will reveal some freeware ones too.
I have Mezzmo serving up shows I record and DVDs I've ripped, all stored on a 3TB hard drive in MP4 format. On my phone, and the kid's Android Tablets, I've install a DLNA client like Skifta. Skifta connects to Mezzmo, presents an easy-to-navigate browser. Just choose your video and play it.

[Q] Google Play Music app doesn't allow me to download songs.

Hey!
I am having a problem with the Google Play Music app. I cannot make the songs available offline! When I view the menu, the option to download the songs does not show up. I contacted Google about this but they haven't responded yet. Does anyone else have this problem and can offer advice?
Thanks,
wws12
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Do you have the icon with grey headphones and a orange band, that don't work for me, when its updated with the full orange icon it works for me.
Try this version
https://www.box.com/shared/b6syscj9ftzcbcg65rmy
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Yeah I have the version you described. I'll try your posted one...
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I have the latest version of Google Play Music from the Play Store. Do I need to update it differently?
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I read somewhere that Google is actually gonna do away with Google Play has anybody else heard or read the same?

JDuBmkii said:
I read somewhere that Google is actually gonna do away with Google Play has anybody else heard or read the same?
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Not gonna happen

JDuBmkii said:
I read somewhere that Google is actually gonna do away with Google Play has anybody else heard or read the same?
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Why would they do that, it a huge profit maker for them.
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wws12: Can you stream those songs? Google Play does only allow use from 10 different devices. After flashing a few custom roms (each ne version counts as a new device, also it is the same hardware device) my 10 were used up and on the eleventh i couldn't download or stream any music from the online library. Maybe it is the same for you. You can unregister devices on the website.

MiDiANx360 said:
wws12: Can you stream those songs? Google Play does only allow use from 10 different devices. After flashing a few custom roms (each ne version counts as a new device, also it is the same hardware device) my 10 were used up and on the eleventh i couldn't download or stream any music from the online library. Maybe it is the same for you. You can unregister devices on the website.
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I can stream them like a dream, just not make them available offline.
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wws12 said:
I can stream them like a dream, just not make them available offline.
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Question: How many times have you flashed a new ROM since using Google Play Music? And have you checked out your registered devices? How many are there? If you are a serial flasher like many here on XDA, you need to deregister some older versions of your phone.
Go to a web browser on your computer. Go to the Google Play Music make sure you are logged in. Get to the music settings and check out your devices there.

I have never flashed a ROM on my N7.
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wws12 said:
I have never flashed a ROM on my N7.
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I am not just talking about your N7, do you have a phone you flashed and used Google music with? If so, each different rom will be recognized as a different device, dependant on the rom dev and how they listed your device.
Ok next question; How much space do you have on your device? It's not nearly full is it?

Nope I don't think its even half. Got the 16gb version.
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didnt know it could be available offline

Sear h for Google music on a compueter login in look at settings and it will display your logged in devices it its up to ten you have to remove some so u can use it again its not rocket science
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Yes you can download songs to your nexus 7.
Select the artist or albums tab in Google music
Then click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner (menu button).
Select "choose on device music"
You should now see a pin with the option to save off line next to the album

dellenrules said:
Yes you can download songs to your nexus 7.
Select the artist or albums tab in Google music
Then click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner (menu button).
Select "choose on device music"
You should now see a pin with the option to save off line next to the album
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You sir, are amazing! Worked like a charm. Quick question, is there a way to only download specific songs instead of the whole album?
Thanks,
wws12
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If I want a song (or even album) on my N7, I just go to Google Music on a PC and use Music Manager to download all to my PC, then select what I want on the N7. It's much faster this way (once music is on your PC), and gives you a complete back up of what's online.
PS: If you go to Albums and select "choose on device music"... then swipe to songs, and select a song, and another song... etc... then turn off wifi, the individual songs seem to be added on your device. Not sure how many that will do it for, I only tried 2.

wws12 said:
You sir, are amazing! Worked like a charm. Quick question, is there a way to only download specific songs instead of the whole album?
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Short answer.... No.
What the guy in the post before me is referring to is caching, which the play music will do to your last songs played based on your app settings.
There use to be a feature to back up individual song, but it has been removed in the latest update to the music app... so this doesn't just affect the nexus 7.

[APP] XBMC on GN II

The folks at XBMC just released their newest version 12.0 "Frodo" Beta 2, and it's working great on our Galaxy Note 2. I though I'll share it with you guys, especially those who familiar with XBMC. Anyone interested can download the apk here http://xbmc.org/download/
Screenshot:

This is awesome. With HDMI out, I now have a portable Media center. No need to run it off of my PC.
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Awesome. Great catch! My only issue with it is that it doesn't seem to want to detect the S-pen. For instance, when I was adding my media paths took out the s-pen to tap the folders and nothing. No screen tap detection. Anyone else having that issue?
Also, it took me a second to locate my external SD. Selecting external media actually takes you to the internal "sdcard" I had to go root filesystem, storage, extsdcard. My first Samsung device (been a HTC guy since the blue angel) so perhaps this is the norm but throwing that out there for those who may not know.

I can confirm that s-pen doesn't work with this app. But nonetheless, its still a great program. Since this app is still in beta, it could only get better.
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. I dont see android listed as an option anywhere. Ok sorry I found it . Thanks for the link mayne . Good catch

Yes indeed a very useful media app!
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Downloading now, looks interesting, so.
TerrorCandii Inc.

This is pretty nice, and I like how it basically makes your Note 2 look like a media center. Well organized and easy navigation.
TerrorCandii Inc.

Geeked out my wallpaper, had to uninstalled for now.
TerrorCandii Inc.

Sick!!! This is what I've been searching 4, thanks dude. I just have one ?. How do I change the subtitle on movies?
I'm watching a movie I need subtitles 4 n the subtitles in the movie is a language I don't understand. Any help will b appreciated, Thanks again.
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Connect to SMB share in XBMC
How do I connect XBMC to video files on an SMB share on my network?

X-Box Media Center
DMen81 said:
Sick!!! This is what I've been searching 4, thanks dude. I just have one ?. How do I change the subtitle on movies?
I'm watching a movie I need subtitles 4 n the subtitles in the movie is a language I don't understand. Any help will b appreciated, Thanks again.
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In case you didn't find it- it's all in the setup...
For anyone who may not know xbmc stands for:
X-Box Media Center (of which it was(/is?) originally a port)
There are tons of add-ons you can install. Getting it fully setup can become an on-going evolution.
By hooking your device up to your TV & running this app you can essentially cancel your cable subscription and replace it with xbmc
There are also some additional skins & add-ons which can be found & downloaded elsewhere with a regular browser and installed from within the app (meaning: you can't get to everything that is truly available for this app from within it, although there's plenty available there...)

AuralArch said:
In case you didn't find it- it's all in the setup...
For anyone who may not know xbmc stands for:
X-Box Media Center (of which it was(/is?) originally a port)
There are tons of add-ons you can install. Getting it fully setup can become an on-going evolution.
By hooking your device up to your TV & running this app you can essentially cancel your cable subscription and replace it with xbmc
There are also some additional skins & add-ons which can be found & downloaded elsewhere with a regular browser and installed from within the app (meaning: you can't get to everything that is truly available for this app from within it, although there's plenty available there...)
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Cool, Thanks bro but I figured it out. With a simple google search I found that it is in audio settings not subtitle.

Thank you for sharing.
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Looks really clean. Like the layout and all.
Anyone know how to access stuff on external sd card?
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rwoodr said:
Awesome. Great catch! My only issue with it is that it doesn't seem to want to detect the S-pen. For instance, when I was adding my media paths took out the s-pen to tap the folders and nothing. No screen tap detection. Anyone else having that issue?
Also, it took me a second to locate my external SD. Selecting external media actually takes you to the internal "sdcard" I had to go root filesystem, storage, extsdcard. My first Samsung device (been a HTC guy since the blue angel) so perhaps this is the norm but throwing that out there for those who may not know.
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Wow. I actually remember reading that now lol. Thanks.
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Love this app been using xbmc for some time dont get any better
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I just updated to RC3. For the first time I can stream the Sumo Basho (tournament) live on my android device. This is a big deal for me. I have been fiddling with this for about a year.
XBMC is awesome! Will definely buy this when it hits the play Store.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

If anyone is interested. If you download navi-x add on. You can stream movies from anywhere.
Heres the link
https://code.google.com/p/navi-x/downloads/list
Basically go to system in xbmc, then add ons, install zip, find the navix zip file/install it. Next go to programs, tap navix and enjoy.
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Screenshots of your favorite multiwindow setup

Just curious. I see very few reasons to use this feature. I just hold home for to seconds and hop back and forth. Or copy and paste. What do you guys love it for?
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Is it too late to modify the topic before it's flooded with tons of useless pics showing 2 apps running? No offense, but it's an idea as pointless as posting home screens or telling which color phone you bought.
Perhaps we would all be helped by elaborating on, "how have you gotten the most use or productivity using mw"
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I would love to help you, but help yourself first: ask a better question
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Multi windi has its pros...I ts come in handy takinxg notes off a website
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When I'm editing files on my phone per instructions of a developer, it is nice to have both root explorer open as well as a screen shot from gallery illustrating what needs to be done so I don't have to keep closing and opening the file editing app.
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I find it makes it easier to copy text from an app (like browser) into an SMS/email etc without switching back and forth. Don't use it a lot but when i do use it, it's very useful and works very well.

For me it solves the problem of YouTube shutting down whenever the app is not in use. I listen to a lot of music there and many videos aren't even videos but just images with the audio playing. Now I fire up youtube in 1 section and open the browser or whatever else in the other and maiximize its size.

I use it while doing Google chat with people while also Web browsing.
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I like to play Word Feud in one window but have FB or Chrome open in the other then I can surf while I'm waiting for people to take their turns! Lol True multitasking at its finest.
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Techweed said:
For me it solves the problem of YouTube shutting down whenever the app is not in use. I listen to a lot of music there and many videos aren't even videos but just images with the audio playing. Now I fire up youtube in 1 section and open the browser or whatever else in the other and maiximize its size.
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youtubetomp3.com ? Seems like a battery killer
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k.babymamma said:
I like to play Word Feud in one window but have FB or Chrome open in the other then I can surf while I'm waiting for people to take their turns! Lol True multitasking at its finest.
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good at Cheating to I guess
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