I just ordered a Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi) from Swappa, I ordered it to watch Google Play, VUDU, and Netflix in HD alongside Crunchyroll, FUNimation, and AnimeLab (those 3 do not use Widevine L1 for HD). This will be my first L1 device I have ever owned and I DO NOT want to get it set to L3.
EDIT: Tablet arrived and I still had ZERO responses here so I went and did it, now it is answered here for others to read.
My questions:
Will unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP affect Widevine L1 status?
Ans: Widevine L1 is still functional after unlock and TWRP install
Will root on stock ROM affect Widevine L1?
Ans: Did not test system-root, went right for Magisk
If root does affect it, is Widevine L1 supported using Magisk systemless root?
Ans: Not sure if system root affects it, but Widevine L1 status is not affected by Magisk (with or without MagiskHide enabled)
Are there any custom ROMs that can use Widevine L1 and is is true that no nouget ROMS can use L1?
Ans: Did not test, But from what I have read CM14 roms can only be L3 at best (as there is no official Nouget rom) and Widevine video playback on CM13 roms is spotty at best with no clarification on if it is HD L1 or SD L3.
If I manage to lose L1 support, can I get it back provided I have backups of all the partitions?
Ans: I hope I do not need to find out
So I'm trying to use Netflix on my Note 8 and when I search for it on Play Store, the app doesn't show up. Also, when I sideload the apk it won't start
Hi, you need to root using magisk 20.3 and get the safetynet v3 patch and it solves the issue for now
gauravzx8 said:
So I'm trying to use Netflix on my Note 8 and when I search for it on Play Store, the app doesn't show up. Also, when I sideload the apk it won't start
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might be because you did something with your device and lost widevine L1 certificate. Your current widevine might be L2 or L3.
Same issue for me
My device has widevine L1 certificate but I can't install Netflix
How to solve this...
I am on India stable 11.0.2.0 rom version...
I was wondering if it was possible to incorporate L1 Security patch which is needed by apps like Netflix or Amazon Prime to stream HD videos. Are there any available Xposed module or flashable zips perhaps.
This thing is not possible as it is incorporated in the motherboard itself.
Its so intense that if u try to flash another vendor on l1 enabled device (eg mi 9t pro vendor on k20 pro ) u will loose l1 forever and have to remain on 480p
After the Oxygen OS Update from 10 to 11,my widevine rating went from L1 to L3. Because of that I'm not able to play HD content on Netflix. I can only play in SD quality. Any idea to fix it
If I recall correctly, may be due to bootloader unlock or you need a hide magisk module?
Still slowly learning phone but I remember coming across this switching to international.
Just got my widevine back to L1 from L3 with the latest update today for the OnePlus 7T with bootloader unlocked and root
Finally, about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agree totally. Custom kernel like Dora or galtgulch really speed up latest stock oos11
Hello everyone,
I'm in the market for a Xiaomi Pad 5. I can't find a global version of this device online that can ship to the US, so I'm buying the Chinese model. I have a few questions about this device's Netflix capability:
1. In the Chinese ROM with Google Play installed, is it possible to play 1080p Netflix? Better yet, HDR Netflix?
2. Is it possible to play 1080p or HDR Netflix if I flash the Global ROM to the Chinese model?
Thank you.
gestetech said:
Hello everyone,
I'm in the market for a Xiaomi Pad 5. I can't find a global version of this device online that can ship to the US, so I'm buying the Chinese model. I have a few questions about this device's Netflix capability:
1. In the Chinese ROM with Google Play installed, is it possible to play 1080p Netflix? Better yet, HDR Netflix?
2. Is it possible to play 1080p or HDR Netflix if I flash the Global ROM to the Chinese model?
Thank you.
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1. No, it will play in SD. HDR/Dolby Vision are not supported on the CN model with Netflix.
2. No, you will lose L1 Widevine unless you mask this with Magisk.
Why they advertise this tablet that can play Netflix in HD? Such false advertising. No fix or response, just terrible service. I'm stuck with a tablet which crashes on Netflix from L1 to L3.
mstrflsh said:
1. No, it will play in SD. HDR/Dolby Vision are not supported on the CN model with Netflix.
2. No, you will lose L1 Widevine unless you mask this with Magisk.
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Any steps on how you got this to work and does Netflix crash?
mstrflsh said:
1. No, it will play in SD. HDR/Dolby Vision are not supported on the CN model with Netflix.
2. No, you will lose L1 Widevine unless you mask this with Magisk.
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I have the chinese model with Widevine L1, HD. I'm on global 12.5 after unblocking the bootloader.
Netflix not available in google play, but can download it from apkmirror, then check widevine in netflix. If it's L3, clear data and re-login. You will have L1. Like me...
mstrflsh said:
1. No, it will play in SD. HDR/Dolby Vision are not supported on the CN model with Netflix.
2. No, you will lose L1 Widevine unless you mask this with Magisk.
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please stop spreading false information...
Read the original posters comments and you'll see the line "I can't find a global version of this device online that can ship to the US, so I'm buying the Chinese model."
They're NOT on Global, they're on Chinese firmware and they will have the issues above.
mstrflsh said:
1. No, it will play in SD. HDR/Dolby Vision are not supported on the CN model with Netflix.
2. No, you will lose L1 Widevine unless you mask this with Magisk.
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I have a global Pad 5 and flash miui 13 China Rom and can watch Netflix in FullHD. Widevine is lv1