I want to root my Galaxy S9 (Exynos) because I want to install stock Android. The problem is I can't find explicit answers if I am still able to view Netflix and Amazon Prime in HD quality or not. I don't care about knocking knox since I don't have warranty anymore anyway.
So will I still be able to watch Netflix in HD and use other apps normally that use Widevine L1?
Did you find anything?
Thanks.
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Just picked up a Fire 8.9 and have a question.
Can you still watch videos on Amazon Instant Video if the device
is rooted ?
If not can you use a temp un-root app to watch Instant Video content ?
BrettXNA said:
Just picked up a Fire 8.9 and have a question.
Can you still watch videos on Amazon Instant Video if the device
is rooted ?
If not can you use a temp un-root app to watch Instant Video content ?
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Amazon Instant Video is unaffected by rooting, only way it would likely stop working is if you start disabling/removing the Amazon services & other stuff it relies on.
Simply answers is: No, the rooting process doesn't break it
I can say from experience though (and it's not something I saw in any of the rooting tutorials) after you install google play you will want to find all of the amazon apps (shopper, music, kindle, etc) and DISABLE automatic updates via google play for those apps. Else you're going to end up with versions that do not work with the amazon carousel.
Is there a way to watch Netflix in hd on this phone? I understand that the issue is with the DRM level, is there a way to change it? Is anyone else having this problem?
Do you have the hd subscription?
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Do you have the hd subscription?
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Yes, I have the 4k subscription, but if I look at any movie I don't see the little hd icon next to the title. Googling it I found out that this issue is related to the level of DRM the phone has which you can also find using the drminfo app. Are you not having this problem? Could you check your DRM level and tell me if I got a bad unit?
So I've googled it and it appears that Netflix use Google DRM called Widevine. Our devices do support Widevine 1.0 but unfortunately the second requirement is Netflix certification which unfortunately not all devices get.
There appears a way to bypass this where it tells Netflix servers that it's allowed to stream HD:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65001865&postcount=12
philje123 said:
So I've googled it and it appears that Netflix use Google DRM called Widevine. Our devices do support Widevine 1.0 but unfortunately the second requirement is Netflix certification which unfortunately not all devices get.
There appears a way to bypass this where it tells Netflix servers that it's allowed to stream HD:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65001865&postcount=12
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The link you posted says that it works with DRM L1 but my P2 has L3, does yours use L1?
My SM-P600 stock android 5.1.1 supports widevine L1, so HD streaming is supported in apps like Netflix and Vudu. A fresh install of lineage-14.1-20180505-nightly-n1awifi-signed.zip only supports widevine L3. I confirmed this using the "DRM Info" app. Due to this, HD streaming from major streaming apps is not supported. I noticed this right away after installing LineageOS because I could only stream in SD from Vudu. Is there anything that can be done about this? The stock android for this runs like a pile of $h*T and I really don't want to go back.
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My SM-P600 stock android 5.1.1 supports widevine L1, so HD streaming is supported in apps like Netflix and Vudu...
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I don't have this device but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Official LineageOS thread for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3457898
Good Luck!
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Samsung Galaxy A50 does not stream Netflix in HD despite Widevine L1 cert.
Contacted customer support of both Netflix and Samsung. Their first line support did not seem to have a clue to what was being talked about. When pressured, they simply said we don't support.
Findings:
On A50, HD streaming works on Amazon Prime Video
On the Galaxy M series web site, Samsung prominently advertises Netflix HD streaming. And Netflix also recently whitelisted the M series but not the A50.
netflix refuses HD compatibility with this phone, even with L1 security, netflix is too paranoid. The only working HD+ version is the netflix 6.20.1 build 51 31579
720P only
find it in apk mirror
Apk mentioned does bring 720p. This is more than enough on 6.4" screen. And updating from playstore does not remove hd.
Hi I'm considering getting a Pixel C but I want to know what the Widevine DRM is like. On my Shield Tablet I get L1 with root and unlocked bootloader according to DRM Info, but what is it like on the Pixel C?
Doodlezoidy said:
Hi I'm considering getting a Pixel C but I want to know what the Widevine DRM is like. On my Shield Tablet I get L1 with root and unlocked bootloader according to DRM Info, but what is it like on the Pixel C?
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I'm using Lineage 16 so I'm rooted and unlocked and I get Widevine L1. Netflix works, Prime Video works, Vudu works (Prime Video & Vudu both work on Chrome if you tick Desktop site as well as their apps). Do make sure to turn off Live Display / Night Light / any other screen color modification or you won't see a picture on most protected content apps.