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Google play movie freeze

I purchased 3 movies through the Google Play store. I can download them or stream them. My Nexus 7 will play the movie fine but my galaxy s3 will only play the first 9 seconds. The phone just stops at 9 sec then it will kinda "boot loop" that 9 seconds until I exit. Not an actual boot loop, just the best way to describe the problem. What can I do to fix this? I want to play movies on my phone while away from my Nexus 7. The phone is rooted running stock 4.0.4 I747UCLEM
Thanks

I have the same issue. I'm running rooted Nostalgia 7.5 UCALH1 ROM

I also have this issue

In just guessing, but it may be because your rooted.

My tablet is rooted but doesn't do this

I also have this problem. Tried to watch the walking dead in hd on the google play movies app. At 9 seconds it goes into loop until i stop it. Any kther ideas besides that we r rooted? I would really like to watch the new walking dead lol.
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I am also having this problem on Jellybean. Downloading my movie now to see if it's just with streaming.

Downloading it made no difference.. Still crapped out at 9 seconds

I'm having the same issue. Thought maybe because I was rooted but that gives you an error message and wouldn't let you actually start streaming. Works great on my Nexus 7 but I get exactly 9 seconds in as well.

Are you on a DeOdex'd ROM too? I have not seen it on an odex'd rom or CM10... Just DeOdex'd TouchWiz.

Tsudeily said:
Are you on a DeOdex'd ROM too? I have not seen it on an odex'd rom or CM10... Just DeOdex'd TouchWiz.
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Yeah. Running Frosty JB right now. Just flashed Toasted Marshmallow by ...Awesome... now. Gonna restore to Frosty in a little bit, odex it and find out if that solves the problem.
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Just odexed and couldn't get it to play past 9 seconds
[edit] Wanted to see if it was only on the S3 so I downloaded Google Play Movies to my fiance's phone, my old MyTouch 4G rooted and running ICS. Played no issues. Apparently this issue is isolated to the S3.
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So I tested the issue out on a CM10 based ROM with no issue...what ROMs are you guys all using with the 9 second freeze?
This is the ROM that works for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2037622
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I'm on JellyBombed v11 and have the same 9 second freeze. I even restored back to the stock rom (still rooted) and i got the freeze.
Is it confirmed that CM10 based roms don't have this issue? Thx for the help, glad i'm not alone in this.

I have this problem as well. Galaxy S3 T999. Currently running Wicked ROM v7. It's a TW based ROM. I just uninstalled it for now. Luckily all I got were some free TV episodes, and didn't actually sink any money into it.

trikar21b said:
Just odexed and couldn't get it to play past 9 seconds
[edit] Wanted to see if it was only on the S3 so I downloaded Google Play Movies to my fiance's phone, my old MyTouch 4G rooted and running ICS. Played no issues. Apparently this issue is isolated to the S3.
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Was there ever a solution to this problem? Its made its way over to the S4.
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An official one, no. However I do not have the issue anymore. The only thing that I can think of is that I am using a slightly modified kernel by freeza found in his deodexed MD4 thread. There might be a list of tweaks done to the kernel in there. Or try asking him.
Hope this helps!
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Was there ever a solution to this problem? Its made its way over to the S4.
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Same issue...
Has anyone got any more info on this? I have the same issue with a sprint s4.

I'm also seeing something similar on an M919 S4. I do think it may be kernel-related, because I didn't see it on stock; I only got it once I tried to flash a Google Play Edition rom (mrvirginia's "Virgin Rom," which does use a custom kernel). But it also seems a bit idiosyncratic, since there's only one other person in the thread about that rom who has mentioned it, which suggests it's not a widespread problem.
My problem is slightly different than the one described here, though; it still plays to precisely nine seconds and then freezes, but rather than a "boot loop" (which to me suggests it keeps restarting from the beginning and playing to that point), mine screeches to a halt, with the screen not moving apart from a few graphical glitches, and making terrible noises. The "nine seconds" aspect makes me pretty certain it's a fundamentally similar problem, though.
As a side note, I sort of wish Google had chosen a better name for the app than "Google Play Movies," because it's seriously difficult to search for this bug with such generic terms.

I'm currently having the 9 second issue as well, ever since I updated to MJA on my Sprint S4. I've used the stock kernel and KTkernel, still the same issue (I'm currently sitting stock, rooted). Hopefully the update to MK2 might alleviate the bug.
Update: The MK2 update fixed the issue with Play Movies.
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[Q] TouchWiz folder question

I am coming from the S3 and when I created homepage folders to group my apps, when I would open the folder and select an app, the folder would close automatically.
I am noticing on the AT&T Note 2 (JB 4.1.1 stock rom) that the folders do not automatically close. When i launch an app, then hit the back or close the app and return to the TouchWiz launcher, the folder is still open. I really want the folders to automatically close .. am I missing something?

For whatever reason they dont. Do known why just noticed they did that.. I came from the s3 I know what you're talking about
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yea this is annoying i dont know how to change it though.

...there could be worse things. But sammy unleashing a little more customization for the TW launcher would be welcomed
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...there could be worse things. But sammy unleashing a little more customization for the TW launcher would be welcomed
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You're right .. it's not the end of the world .. just a minor annoyance and I was wondering if I was the only one with it or if I just didn't remember how I configured it on my S3. I am actually wondering if it might have something to do with 4.1.1 version of JB. I know that the default keyboard selection won't stick after a reboot and that is a 4.1.1 issue that was fixed in 4.1.2 (according to SwiftKey support and a Google announcement)

Trouble keeping apps loaded in memory

Anybody had any trouble keeping any apps loaded in memory on 4.2.2 and higher? Even miui, cause its 4.1.2 also, not touchwiz.
Particularly I'm talking about apps that have notification. My example being Voxer. On anything other than touchwiz, Voxer only gives me message notification if I've opened it recently. And after awhile....nothing. I need to open it to see if there's messages. This has happened on any 4.2.2 or 4.3 roms I've tried. As well as Miui. But on anything based off stock 4.1.2 touchwiz....Voxer works flawlessly. So I'm left to assume its getting pushed out of memory after awhile. I've tried the "keep resident" option in xposed, still not working.
So because I rely on Voxer with family and friends, I have been forced to run touchwiz roms as my daily drivers. It could obviously be a Voxer issue....tho Googling it comes up with no solutions, or even others that agree with my theory.
If its the memory management of aosp .....there must be other apps suffering the same issue?
Just thought I'd ask if anyone has seen this. Of course trying other apps is an answer, but has to have voxers features, and getting everyone to switch because of me will be a chore. LOL. Was hoping to try BBM, but I'm thinking they scrapped their android app with all the issues blackberry is having.
Thanks for any input.
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Anybody had any trouble keeping any apps loaded in memory on 4.2.2 and higher? Even miui, cause its 4.1.2 also, not touchwiz.
Particularly I'm talking about apps that have notification. My example being Voxer. On anything other than touchwiz, Voxer only gives me message notification if I've opened it recently. And after awhile....nothing. I need to open it to see if there's messages. This has happened on any 4.2.2 or 4.3 roms I've tried. As well as Miui. But on anything based off stock 4.1.2 touchwiz....Voxer works flawlessly. So I'm left to assume its getting pushed out of memory after awhile. I've tried the "keep resident" option in xposed, still not working.
So because I rely on Voxer with family and friends, I have been forced to run touchwiz roms as my daily drivers. It could obviously be a Voxer issue....tho Googling it comes up with no solutions, or even others that agree with my theory.
If its the memory management of aosp .....there must be other apps suffering the same issue?
Just thought I'd ask if anyone has seen this. Of course trying other apps is an answer, but has to have voxers features, and getting everyone to switch because of me will be a chore. LOL. Was hoping to try BBM, but I'm thinking they scrapped their android app with all the issues blackberry is having.
Thanks for any input.
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In miui but its 4.1.2 my apps seem to stay in memory in any ROM like 4.2 or 4.3 I couldn't really get apps to stay in memory.
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Being android I thought for sure there's an app for that....LOL.....but haven't seen one. Xposed I guess, but it didn't work.
Think all I can do is try other apps. Probably partially voxers fault, and partially aosp.
Or just keep using touchwiz, which I do love the stability. Just miss some of the aosp frills and options.
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kj2112 said:
Being android I thought for sure there's an app for that....LOL.....but haven't seen one. Xposed I guess, but it didn't work.
Think all I can do is try other apps. Probably partially voxers fault, and partially aosp.
Or just keep using touchwiz, which I do love the stability. Just miss some of the aosp frills and options.
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From what i know Android has multitasking build in soooo it should be working. :silly:

4.1.2 touchwiz works just fine. Anything aosp ...4.2.2 and up.....nope. it works for awhile after its been open, but after awhile no more notifications until you go into it. I've tested that theory plenty. LOL
Ah well....with xposed, touchwiz isn't so bad. And a good launcher.
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kj2112 said:
4.1.2 touchwiz works just fine. Anything aosp ...4.2.2 and up.....nope. it works for awhile after its been open, but after awhile no more notifications until you go into it. I've tested that theory plenty. LOL
Ah well....with xposed, touchwiz isn't so bad. And a good launcher.
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On 4.3 and 4.2 I can sometimes get a some what multi task like say I load the play store then load texting or a low memory game it'll resume where I left off but never with high memory apps or much actually 4.1.2 it works perfect no matter the app for me
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I'm pretty sure 4.22 and up for us pushes some stuff out of memory. Maybe its the apps fault....poor coding....but it does happen. In fact, it isn't just Voxer ....I missed notifications with hey tell and whatsapp also. Again...they'd be fine for a bit after I just opened it....but later....no more notifications. I just jumped on the bbm bandwagon tho, so gonna test it on 4.3. Bbm has been flawless all day today on 4.1.2.
We'll see.
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galaxy w is slow as hell even after cm9 cm10 cm10.1

why it is so slow

That depends on what/how many apps you have installed and how much of the phones resources they're using.......
Also some third party launchers (go) are 'resource hungry' and their 'addon' themes will slow things down even more......
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i didnt install anything
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That depends on what/how many apps you have installed and how much of the phones resources they're using.......
Also some third party launchers (go) are 'resource hungry' and their 'addon' themes will slow things down even more......
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i tried dozens of roms no luck

I didn't mention roms.....I suggested that apps and launchers *might* be the issue.....also, are you pristine wiping your phone between flashes? Have you tried alternative kernels to boost performance?
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I didn't mention roms.....I suggested that apps and launchers *might* be the issue.....also, are you pristine wiping your phone between flashes? Have you tried alternative kernels to boost performance?
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sorry i forgot to say the phone is for my mother and yes i am not a noob or something
2 years of phones flashing experience i have xperia u
she puts just facebook and whatsapp
thats it no third party launchers no heavy programs no games nothing exept that
my old xperia play had 4 pages of heavy games and apps and no lag of course stock 2.3.4
when i was using it i tried cm10 alpha 2 and it was smooth
i was using it back in 2012

I have the same problem here.
I am using CM10 alpha 2. It's kinda slow on my phone (galaxy w)
I use no other launcher except the default launcher that i got form CM10 alpha 2. And the weird thing is, it is slow, and it's battery drain.
Mw battery drain faster after i use this rom
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cnjackly said:
I have the same problem here.
I am using CM10 alpha 2. It's kinda slow on my phone (galaxy w)
I use no other launcher except the default launcher that i got form CM10 alpha 2. And the weird thing is, it is slow, and it's battery drain.
Mw battery drain faster after i use this rom
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I had similar problem and I solved it by installing rom again with out gapps and used Amazon app store for my apps

it's exhausted if talking with new people
i use carbon 4.3.1 all run smoothly.

Should I reset my tab ?

So I have my Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014. I have rooted it got rid of bloat ware , even downloaded nova launcher and froze touchwiz home, but I a, still getting annoying lag, I love the tab but it's not running as smooth as I like. When I clear all apps with task manager my ram goes down to just over 1 gb which is great compared to the sometimes over 2gb of ram touchwiz was using sometimes. Should I reboot the system then re root, I heard factory reset has helped a lot of people. Any thoughts?
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reubenskelly1992 said:
So I have my Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014. I have rooted it got rid of bloat ware , even downloaded nova launcher and froze touchwiz home, but I a, still getting annoying lag, I love the tab but it's not running as smooth as I like. When I clear all apps with task manager my ram goes down to just over 1 gb which is great compared to the sometimes over 2gb of ram touchwiz was using sometimes. Should I reboot the system then re root, I heard factory reset has helped a lot of people. Any thoughts?
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Personally, I'm not seeing any lag. Out of box I immediately updated to MK1, wiped, rooted, and then immediately downloaded Titanium Backup. I removed the 6+2 knox related apps, disabled a majority of the Samsung bloat, and have been running smooth ever since. I left Touchwiz personally, as I haven't seen the need to use Nova.
Where are you seeing the lag? A wipe usually takes care of the problem however I know its an inconvenient solution,,,, Are you running MK1?

I'm in the UK so it's on j6. Maybe the mk1 takes care of the lag . It's not horrendous, just on play Store and sometimes it really slows down on moving screen etc
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