i have a question with respect to streaming of subtitles to my tab.
At the moment i am running standard touchwise i am not intending to root it.
Here is my problem, i downloaded several episodes from a series and i am streaming them to my galaxy tab 10.1 on the following ways:
way 1: tversity on pc --> skifta on tab --> using rockplayer to play the movie
way 2: plexmediaserver on pc --> plex on tablet
I have no problems playing movies with incorporated subs (of course) but i have not found a way to play a avi in combination with a .srt file. (of course srt has same name as movie, and it is working in windows).
Is there a way to get this working??? am i doing something wrong?
EDIT: sorry for the bad english... i am from the netherlands
is there nobody who could help me out? or just tell me it is not possible.... i guess i am not the only one having this problem, right?
I know DicePlayer on the market supports .srt subs. You will need to transfer the .srt file(s) to your tablet.
varelawarfare said:
I know DicePlayer on the market supports .srt subs. You will need to transfer the .srt file(s) to your tablet.
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hmm, so that means i stream the .avi to my tablet and subsequently it opens automaticly the .srt file that i will have on my tablet? will this work with for instance skifta?
I use ES File Explorer and have added my laptop as a server over my home network (I'm not sure how you'd go about doing it otherwise).
These are my exact steps:
1. Open ES File Explorer
2. Navigate to .srt file
3. Copy .srt from laptop to tablet sdcard
4. Navigate to .avi
5. Tap .avi file > Complete action using: DICE Player --(movie should start playing)
6. Tap "Select a subtitle" on top right of screen
7. Navigate to your .srt file on tablet
Done.
I've never used Skifta, but (presuming Skifta operates as a file explorer which you use to browse your PC files) as long as the .srt is on your tablet, it should work.
can i add my computer as server without filling in a pasword? i am on windows 7 with only 1 user and dont want to change that.....
As far as I know, you need a password set up. However, I think you can set Windows to auto-login so you don't have to bother with entering it every time... Google should help in that reagard...
thanx everybody. i have es file explorer working.... so that is perfect
just downloaded the trial version of diceplayer and this player is streaming also subtitles... so that is also perfect.
unfortunately i have not found another free player that could do this . So, somebody knows of a player that also stream subtitlels or where i could select the subtitles which i have on my tab?
Just want to close this thread with at this moment i think is the only solution:
- I have installed es file explorer
- Put on a new user account on windows with a name/pass
- (optionally --> set in windows 7 to automatic startup without asking for pass)
- Bought diceplayer in the market to play series
Diceplayer is also streaming the subs from my computer, so you dont have to place the srt files on your tablet.
thanx for all help varelawarfare, much appreciated.
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1) Go to here to download AndroStream
2) Download and install the AndroVLC media server on the PC that hosts the .avi files
3) Ensure firewall is set up to allow AndroVLC or disable Windows Firewall
4) Reboot PC (starts up the media server)
5) Download AndroStream-Free from the Android market
6) Use Astro to back-up the AndroStream .apk (I would post the .apk but can't yet on these forums, some one else may be able to post it)
6) Install AndroStream app on your NC. There is a free version to use to get everything working and try out (limited to 2 minutes of playback). The paid version will let you watch entire movies.
6) Run AndroStream on your NC
7) Input the IP address of the host computer in the AndroStream settings
8) Hit the scan button to find the PC. Navigate to your folder with .avi files
7) Watch your streamed .avi files over your wifi at home on your personal 7" viewer
These are the only notes/issues I had:
I did this on an Windows XP machine
It also played .mp4 files fine, but would not play .wmv or .mkv files
Some audio lag, but could be due to the fact I was skipping around the movie to see how well it buffered.
I only tried with Standard Def Xvid .avi files, I did not try any HD
The AndroStream app on the Nook was very simple and quite fast to navigate to your media files on the PC
The movies go full screen and I wasn't able to get out of them easily. I have SoftKeys installed and hitting the nook button took me back to the home screen while using the AndroStream software, so I could not get back to select a different file to watch.
I am looking for other possibly better alternatives to this (different apps on the Nook or solving some of the above issues), because I like the idea of streaming video to my device over wi-fi. Hopefully other folks can provide some input or other apps or methods.
I've been using VLC Stream & Convert. All it needs on the server is VLC running with a web interface.
It converts the video before streaming, so you should be able to play more than mp4 files with it, but I can specifically remember if I've tried an mkv or wmv. The movies only went full screen in landscape mode, if you switched back to portrait the menu comes back for you to pick another file.
Can you put down exactly what you are doing? I tried using VLC and VLC Stream & Convert, but it isn't working. I am controlling VLC on the PC, but only audio is coming through to the NC. Not sure exactly how to set it up to work. Any ideas?
Thanks for this. I couldn't find the app the OP mentioned, but VLC Stream & Convert seems to do the trick.
VLC Stream and Convert
How were you able to get VLC S&C to work? Whenever I try to play on my NC I get an error: "Cannot create play command". I've tried .mkv, .avi, .mp3 and none seem to work. I'm only using a rooted NC, not a Froyo'ed version. Any suggestions would be greatful!
Edit:
I was able to get it working. Had to change the play mode. Sorry for posting the noobish question!
If you are still on stock, eclair, you can stream anything with this method,
http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2010/12/27/streaming-epub-books-media-to-nook-color-with-cifsmanager/
BTW, you can do read/write from your NC to your computer if you change the permission settings.
No cifs module for Froyo and CM7 yet .
Ok so i got vlc to work playing avi files, only problem is that I keep getting small videos. What settings do you have?
ok nvm I got the sizing to work
Baka no Kami said:
I've been using VLC Stream & Convert. All it needs on the server is VLC running with a web interface.
It converts the video before streaming, so you should be able to play more than mp4 files with it, but I can specifically remember if I've tried an mkv or wmv. The movies only went full screen in landscape mode, if you switched back to portrait the menu comes back for you to pick another file.
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I tried wmv and it works. What res are you guys running, the max 480 width in the free version? Has anybody bought the pro version and tried 640 width to see how it works? It would be cool if we could get the max 854 width that the NC supports for higher def files. I can stream 480 at max bit rate and only get a hiccup every few minutes, so I'm thinking higher res will be possible if you play with the bitrate some.
bobzdar said:
I tried wmv and it works. What res are you guys running, the max 480 width in the free version? Has anybody bought the pro version and tried 640 width to see how it works? It would be cool if we could get the max 854 width that the NC supports for higher def files. I can stream 480 at max bit rate and only get a hiccup every few minutes, so I'm thinking higher res will be possible if you play with the bitrate some.
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I was able to get full screen working on the free version, the trick is to override your video settings with the General Settings.
Go to Playback under General, then change landscape video width to fit screen. Make sure this is the last setting you change before playing the video.
You can use PS3 Meadia Server --> UPnPlay
You may want to try PS3 Media Server and UPnPlay in NC. It is running well in Customized Nook Froyo.
I have been using File Expert in combination with RockPlayer lite . File expert has a network tab which allows me to see all my files on my nas server. Which streams directly to my N/C using Rockplayer lite . Streams avi files directly no need to convert . Thanks Jamus0 for this tip .
pramalin said:
You may want to try PS3 Media Server and UPnPlay in NC. It is running well in Customized Nook Froyo.
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Can you please tell me how you set it up? Thanks.
"Serviio" is an alternative to PS3MediaServer that I use. I couldn't connect to the PS3MS, but Serviio works just fine
ewong90 said:
I was able to get full screen working on the free version, the trick is to override your video settings with the General Settings.
Go to Playback under General, then change landscape video width to fit screen. Make sure this is the last setting you change before playing the video.
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I've got that set, but it's still stretching a 480 pixel wide video across the screen (which is fine, it works and looks pretty good). I was just wondering if anyone had gotten the pro version and tried 640 wide video, or if it lets you actually do 854 wide video to get the max res the NC supports in hardware.
go0nie said:
I am looking for other possibly better alternatives to this (different apps on the Nook or solving some of the above issues), because I like the idea of streaming video to my device over wi-fi. Hopefully other folks can provide some input or other apps or methods.
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May want to try Plex or Subsonic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=956937
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Hubmanx said:
I have been using File Expert in combination with RockPlayer lite . File expert has a network tab which allows me to see all my files on my nas server. Which streams directly to my N/C using Rockplayer lite . Streams avi files directly no need to convert . Thanks Jamus0 for this tip .
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I tried this method and got it to work once in Phiremod for my Nook. After that once successful stream it wouldn't work anymore. It would just give me an error saying 'System Player can't play this file'. Any suggestions what it may be? I have been looking for a solution for this and don't know if it's the default Android player that is giving me this error? How can I make RockPlayer lite the default player?
I've been using plex and works well.. i've also used cifs manager to map to my media server and watch movies through rockplayer.
Running VEGAn 5.1.1 and these .avi's begin to play in what must be the default player. After a few seconds they stop and spawn the following message:
"Caching. This media does not support streaming, player will be started after transferring completely."
I'd love to try RockPlayer or some others to see if that helps but I'm accessing these files through ES File Explorer and long pressing the file doesn't give me an option of media player. Nor can I open RockPlayer first and navigate to the .avi as I can't get RP to see any but locally stored media.
Anyone point me in the right direction? Any tips at ALL about streaming over LAN? Thanks loads.
astro and es explorer support wan/lan.
what codec do you have on your avi. i tend to stick with mp4. as those work best.
try remount your sd card and restarting tab
Use CIFSmanager to mount the shared files, then stream away
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Hello,
I need help once again,
How in the world do I manage to transfer. Mkv files to my tab? I can't do it, when I try to make it, windows stops working...however when I transer a .avi file it works perfectly.
Do I really need to convert the files. Mkv to. Avi ....thats a pain.....if yes any advice on a free converter?
Thanks in advance
Hugo
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That is why Tegra 2 and tablets without sd slot - SUCKS :-(
Hi,
I can't even write any files to my Tab 10.1. Am I missing something? I thought it would just show up as a USB drive, but it shows up as some kind of camera, and I can't write any files to the folder structure...
I've only had it for a few hours, but this is a surprise. Do other tablets do that?
HcMAX, how did you USB transfers to work? I know this is a newbie question and I should just do a more indepth search, but hopefully you can just chime in for me.
FWIW, I have yet to find an mkv,player combination that will not be choppy. I've resigned myself to using mp4's. Also...keep them under 2gbs...
pandamaja said:
FWIW, I have yet to find an mkv,player combination that will not be choppy. I've resigned myself to using mp4's. Also...keep them under 2gbs...
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If you mkv (h.264) files are high profile you will not find one :-(.
coachclass said:
Hi,
I can't even write any files to my Tab 10.1. Am I missing something? I thought it would just show up as a USB drive, but it shows up as some kind of camera, and I can't write any files to the folder structure...
I've only had it for a few hours, but this is a surprise. Do other tablets do that?
HcMAX, how did you USB transfers to work? I know this is a newbie question and I should just do a more indepth search, but hopefully you can just chime in for me.
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There are other ways to transfer ALL types of files to your Tab, like doing it over wifi. Go to the Market and grab Websharing (not free) or WifileExplorer (free) or any other you want, and follow the directions. You basically type in the I.P address of your tab into a web browser and transfer files that way.
Now as for playing said mkv files, try Moboplayer or just convert them to mp4. I assume you have Windows, look for "Handbrake", it's free and solid, or look for "Freemake" also free.
My personal anecdote, Tegra 2 has been a disappointment multimedia-wise. I took my 10.1 Tab back to Bestbuy the other day and got a Verizon Tab 7" off craigslist new-in-box for $200, couldn't pass it up. The PowerVR SGX gpu in the Tab 7" paired with "Mvideoplayer" puts video playing on the Tab 10.1 to shame.
I'm staying clear of any Tegra 2 SOC device with Nvidia gpu. The PowerVR SGX is still taking prisoners it seems.
I just would like to share that I have been able to transfer an .mkv using the normal windows Mpd or w/e transfer. as we know transfering .avi work, no problem, but trying to copy a .mkv crashes explorer for some stupid reason.
I had an mkv that i couldnt transfer and while i am sure a wifi transfer would work as suggested, it would be slower than just usb.
what i did is, through windows, take out the file extension, so my file was originally called movie.mkv, now its just called movie. I tried renaming it to movie.avi, still crashed it. now once the file no longer has a file extension, windows lets u transfer it, no questions asked. once on the device, use a file manager(stock one doesnt let you rename file extensions) to add the .mkv once its on the device. I used androzip, but i am sure others work.
Hope this helps people trying to transfer files to tab, yet windows explorer just crashes.
If any one know any other file managers that let you rename the file extension, please let me know, i am not really fond of androzips UI
thanks.
Problem with movies being to big to transfer fixed !!
If the movie is too big to transfer just split the movie in half with (HJsplit 3.0) software and transfer it over to your tablet use WIFI File explorer pro to transfer
works flawlessly with Samsung tab 10.1.
Usually, MKV does not supported by Samsung Tab since they only can support H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV, DivX videos. So converting MKV to mp4 is necessary. I ised Brorsoft Video Converter to deal with my videos. It works great. Download and have a try.
When you download a google play movie. What directory are they downloaded in. I want to try to put it on sd card after that point for more space when offline. Although I know its probably not possible. That is fine. But does anyone know where its downloaded and what format ? Oh yah I know internal phone memory but where.
THanks,
Ok does anyone at least know the file extension will be ? If you could tell me that I could find the directory . I know it will be at root level
Ok I finally figured out where it is stored. So I temp unrooted my phone made purchase and then selected download for offline viewing. So in the directory there is a file
application_4jSa8szMNjs.wvm
so i brought my root back to get into that directory then where i was stumped i figured it would be wmv mp4 3gp or whatever with drm protection but no its wvm I have never heard of wvm. so anyways I moved the wvm file to a different directly. Temporarily unrooted my phone . Then went into the google play movie app and it said that the download was missing. so i know I have the proper file. Now my question is does anyone here know anything about a .wvm file ?
Wvm is a file format used by a program called wave to store engine data. Shouldn't be possible to have it as a video file but you can open the file on a pc using vlc media player and use its view codec menu option to see what codecs are used.
It could be just named .wvm so people can't guess its codec by the file extension but vlc would tell you.
Dave
( http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAownKXmAQ/bigfatuniverse )
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bluh5d said:
Ok I finally figured out where it is stored. So I temp unrooted my phone made purchase and then selected download for offline viewing. So in the directory there is a file
application_4jSa8szMNjs.wvm
so i brought my root back to get into that directory then where i was stumped i figured it would be wmv mp4 3gp or whatever with drm protection but no its wvm I have never heard of wvm. so anyways I moved the wvm file to a different directly. Temporarily unrooted my phone . Then went into the google play movie app and it said that the download was missing. so i know I have the proper file. Now my question is does anyone here know anything about a .wvm file ?
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Where is the file stored?
thanks
wvm
okay, so from what I can tell the file is stored in:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/****.wvm
I downloaded the file, and opened it in VLC Media Player and it shows:
- Stream 0
---Type Audio
---Codec: MPEG Audio layer 1/2/3 (mpga)
---Sample rate: 22050 Hz
---Bitrate 80kb/s
I can only think that this is either the audio file and the video file is sitting somewhere else, or that this is the video and audio file and it is encrypted in such a way that it is only recognized as audio.
gerizafa said:
okay, so from what I can tell the file is stored in:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/****.wvm
I downloaded the file, and opened it in VLC Media Player and it shows:
- Stream 0
---Type Audio
---Codec: MPEG Audio layer 1/2/3 (mpga)
---Sample rate: 22050 Hz
---Bitrate 80kb/s
I can only think that this is either the audio file and the video file is sitting somewhere else, or that this is the video and audio file and it is encrypted in such a way that it is only recognized as audio.
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You should be able to tell if it is really just audio by the files size in megabytes.
If it is small it is likely just audio.
Dave
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i was wondering the same thing. Found the movie in the place mentioned, it's called framwork_345345_blahblah.wvm
I can play the opening "20 the century fox" part in any media player then it hangs. However, Gallery can play it fine. I am going to try and move it out and put it in my movies dir and see if gallery sees it .. nope, it will play from that directory if I use Gallery as the player, but the Gallery up doesn't show it as a movie in my movies list. Wonder if I play with the extension...
Edi: nope, even changing the extension to mp4 didn't work. Unless gallery didn't refresh or something.
Removing Google movie from local storage
Hi...after unticking the pin, the downloaded movie should be removed from my tablet, correct?
Windiddy said:
Hi...after unticking the pin, the downloaded movie should be removed from my tablet, correct?
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Yes, the movies are removed.
I have a similar issue....but I'm going to add a little twist here.
So I purchased the Wolverine DVD from Walmart, it came with a digital copy and a code to be able to download a copy from the Google Play Store. I did this, and then decided to move the movie to my external SD card. When I try to play the movie, it hangs during the "Universal Studios" opening at about 12 seconds in and then displays "Video cannot be played". I've downloaded countless different video players, but all have the same result.
Now here's the twist.... I used a file explorer app to locate the video folder and selected the movie file, it gave me the options to select which of the many video players installed I wanted to use to play the movie, I selected the stock player, and played the video through there instead of opening it from a video app directly, this time it worked! The movie opened, and played fine, but when I stoped the movie and tried to use the same procedure again, it failed and now displays "Video cannot be played" yet again.
Now no matter what I try, I can't get the video to play. This is very confusing, how can it work once, and then not work again, almost as if it got corrupted? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome to the world of DRM
Fit101 said:
I have a similar issue....but I'm going to add a little twist here.
So I purchased the Wolverine DVD from Walmart, it came with a digital copy and a code to be able to download a copy from the Google Play Store. I did this, and then decided to move the movie to my external SD card. When I try to play the movie, it hangs during the "Universal Studios" opening at about 12 seconds in and then displays "Video cannot be played". I've downloaded countless different video players, but all have the same result.
Now here's the twist.... I used a file explorer app to locate the video folder and selected the movie file, it gave me the options to select which of the many video players installed I wanted to use to play the movie, I selected the stock player, and played the video through there instead of opening it from a video app directly, this time it worked! The movie opened, and played fine, but when I stoped the movie and tried to use the same procedure again, it failed and now displays "Video cannot be played" yet again.
Now no matter what I try, I can't get the video to play. This is very confusing, how can it work once, and then not work again, almost as if it got corrupted? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to the world of DRM it can only be played from the devive you purchased it from you need a DRM st
ripper
mdefran65 said:
Welcome to the world of DRM it can only be played from the devive you purchased it from you need a DRM st
ripper
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I hear ya there, can you offer any suggestions?
gerizafa said:
okay, so from what I can tell the file is stored in:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/****.wvm
I downloaded the file, and opened it in VLC Media Player and it shows:
- Stream 0
---Type Audio
---Codec: MPEG Audio layer 1/2/3 (mpga)
---Sample rate: 22050 Hz
---Bitrate 80kb/s
I can only think that this is either the audio file and the video file is sitting somewhere else, or that this is the video and audio file and it is encrypted in such a way that it is only recognized as audio.
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If you copy that .wvm file to your desktop on your computer, you can use Handbrake to convert it.. Just FYI
Can anyone confirm that using hand brake works to make it play
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greatnesstx said:
Can anyone confirm that using hand brake works to make it play
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I can confirm that you can't. I purchased the HD version of Elf for $5 and moved a copy of the file to my computer. When I try to open the file with HandBrake, it states: Scan failed: Unrecognized file type.
Would be nice to figure out how to remove the DRM on the google play movies so I can play them on the TV without having to purchase a chromecast. I wouldn't mind one, but it sucks being forced into it. Only other option is to download the BD copy online.
Hello,
I m a new user to this group. Would like to post my views since I was searching for the same thing as you guys are.
I downloaded couple of movies from playstore. Reading the previous comments, I went to the directory - Andorid/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/*. there I found 3 directories - knowledge, subtitles and some blasdfjsd. I checked all 3 and came to know the last directory fjsdnfdjnd, contains my movies since the file size was huge.
I have Astro File Manager, using it, I copied one video file from that dfdsjnfdsjf folder, pasted it in Downloads folder. Then I selected that file -> Open As. It gave me some options. One of them is Video. Selected it. A list of video players came up.
Selected MX Player since its very renowned n can play any format. Ta Da. It starts working fine. I can play, pause, stop.
Only thing needs to be remembered is, for playing this file, you have to go in file explorer and then play as MX player.
If I open MX player to search for the file, I cannot see it in the directory.
I hope, i answered correctly.
Thanks.
A Nexus 5 user.
ashraw86 said:
Hello,
I m a new user to this group. Would like to post my views since I was searching for the same thing as you guys are.
I downloaded couple of movies from playstore. Reading the previous comments, I went to the directory - Andorid/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/*. there I found 3 directories - knowledge, subtitles and some blasdfjsd. I checked all 3 and came to know the last directory fjsdnfdjnd, contains my movies since the file size was huge.
I have Astro File Manager, using it, I copied one video file from that dfdsjnfdsjf folder, pasted it in Downloads folder. Then I selected that file -> Open As. It gave me some options. One of them is Video. Selected it. A list of video players came up.
Selected MX Player since its very renowned n can play any format. Ta Da. It starts working fine. I can play, pause, stop.
Only thing needs to be remembered is, for playing this file, you have to go in file explorer and then play as MX player.
If I open MX player to search for the file, I cannot see it in the directory.
I hope, i answered correctly.
Thanks.
A Nexus 5 user.
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You're right, it worked for me many times until I moved the file and renamed it. This thread has been very helpful. Thanks OP and all!
Will someone please post instructions on how to download a movie you purchased on google play, and then move that movie to a laptop to watch on the laptop? Perhaps also give instructions on how to convert it to an mp4? perhaps also give instructions on how to remove DRM?
is this impossible?
Ok, so I'm able to download wvm file, and transfer to the PC. but how can you convert OR watch that movie file on a laptop without an internet connection?
Hello,
i have a subscription to an app courtesy my ISP, which allows me to watch movies. The app also have a website where you download the movies directly on your pc and watch however, I'm using linux on a chromebook as my primary machine and the website requires the installation of silverlight (yeah) to be able to download.
My only option is to watch the movie on my android (Galaxy Core Prime SM0G361H) after i download it and it only plays in the app. but i want to be able to copy the downloaded videos and watch it on a laptop (wider screen is more fun) and can't seem to figure it out.
I tried enabling SHOW HIDDEN FILES in ES File Explorer but couldn't find the videos.
When I navigate to the download directory, it shows several files broken down into approx 2mb each
Any help will be appreciated. thanks