Unlocking and Movies from the market, can someone verify? - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

My biggest concern about unlocking is the ability to watch movies on my TFP from google's market.
On my EVO 3d Even though it is unlocked they still work fine but the rumor was that it would not with our new TFP.
There are currently 25c and 99c options available to rent off the market, can someone who has an unlocked and custom rom please verify that after doing so you can still not only purchase but download to make available offline and watch a movie from the market?
This is a feature I cannot due without with the traveling I do and work. I know you can always purchase/bootleg but the sheer convenience of simply clicking a button and being done with it is huge to me.
Thanks!

I dont know as I dont care that much BUT for just rooters I wonder if something like Voodoo Root Keeper could be used to unroot, trick system to watch, reroot. I doubt it, but might be worth 25 cents to find out.

Just rented a 25cents movie on a rooted/unlocked device.
You can rent it, but when trying to view it says video playback is not supported on a rooted device. So unfortunately it is true.

There was a hacked Google Video.apk file floating around XDA that allowed you to watch rented videos on a rooted device...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1211743

I can watch it on a rooted device, I am rooted right now on my TFP and watch plenty of movies without having to unroot.
The question was the bootloader unlock, apparently that is the flag that stops it. That is why I have not yet taken that step.

andyxover said:
Just rented a 25cents movie on a rooted/unlocked device.
You can rent it, but when trying to view it says video playback is not supported on a rooted device. So unfortunately it is true.
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It should work if you use rootkeeper and temporarily unroot
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can anyone confirm that temporarily unrooting allows you to watch a movie while the boot loader is still unlocked???
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Here are some links where it tells you on the kindle fire if you temp unroot you can stream videos again. I'm pretty sure same applies to other android devices.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWQP8rtI7Xw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487957
http://www.kindlefirewire.com/2011/11/21/how-to-temporarily-unroot-kindle-fire/
http://androidcowboy.com/2012/02/ota-rootkeeper-watch-amazon-video-on-rooted-kindle-fire/

I can confirm that temp unrooting does still not allow you to watch movies. I wish there was a fix, but as far as I know, were out of luck :-(

I guess Google just wants people to start pirating movies...
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LordZED79 said:
I guess Google just wants people to start pirating movies...
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You can thank drm and the mpaa for that. Google just does what they HAVE to do to provide the service, it's unfortunate that the recording /movie industry was so resistant to the Internet and blind to the opportunity that it had to come to this.

I want to try this. is there a refund window for movies?
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aznmode said:
I want to try this. is there a refund window for movies?
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dude. there are 25 cent movies... can you spare a quarter to find out

watching law abiding citizen on my tf right now.I'm streaming though but of course I'm rooted. And just to make you happy I'm downloading it as well to see if i can still watch it .
Edit: works fine.
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For the record... I am rooted ONLY, no unlocked bootloader. I know it is not the precise asked question, but I thought valuable nevertheless.
I just rented American Psycho.. it streams/plays perfect
I just downloaded it (Make Available Offline).... it played perfect

Lock-N-Load said:
For the record... I am rooted ONLY, no unlocked bootloader. I know it is not the precise asked question, but I thought valuable nevertheless.
I just rented American Psycho.. it streams/plays perfect
I just downloaded it (Make Available Offline).... it played perfect
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Yeah it worked fine for me (rooted) until i unlocked the bootloader.Ended up watching the movie on my unlocked/rooted Sensation.
It`s a pain but i unlocked knowing this would happen.....hoping some dev can find a work-around.

Correct, as originally stated:
Rooted Only - Works with no problem, streaming or download.
Bootloader Unlocked - No longer works.

I found a hacked google videos apk, that is supposed to work on the xoom. I tried it and it just forced closes. Heres the link if anyone wants to try it.
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=16930.0

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[APP] Netflix from LG ROM Dump

http://www.androidcentral.com/leaked-lg-revolution-system-dump-has-netflix
I was able to login and browse/manage queue.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076150 Modded apks. No need to edit build.prop. Worked on my NookColor.
Could be an interesting way to manage your que on the fly but until netflix fixes their standardization codec issues with android thats probably as far as we are going to get
It wouldn't let me watch anything. I got excited for a second. It said "sorry we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. (1005)" I wonder if anyone has any idea's on how to fix this.
actorman46 said:
It wouldn't let me watch anything. I got excited for a second.
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LOL me too! But it is one step closer. Now we have the apk....
APK attached.
Well, at least now I can manage my Queue without worrying about a third-party app stealing my credentials.
wgarrido said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/leaked-lg-revolution-system-dump-has-netflix
I was able to login and browse/manage queue.
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How did you install it? I tried installing it through Root Explorer on rooted stock and got a parsing error. Froyo and above only maybe?
Edit: Installed w/out issue using Root Explorer on my DROID. I can't believe there's still no Netflix queue management other than from 3rd party apps. Although once the streaming gets the "go" button, it'll be a slick app. I was given the option to resume an instant movie I was just watching on my Tivo but it started loading then took my back to the instant queue page.
The streaming failure has nothing to do with codecs. Netflix has a DRM protection implemented on the app that currently only supports a very limited amount of hand selected processors and firmware. In order to enable streaming were going to have crack the DRM. *braces for a long night*
-Evo-
Kayak83 said:
How did you install it? I tried installing it through Root Explorer on rooted stock and got a parsing error. Froyo and above only maybe?
Edit: Installed w/out issue using Root Explorer on my DROID. I can't believe there's still no Netflix queue management other than from 3rd party apps. Although once the streaming gets the "go" button, it'll be a slick app. I was given the option to resume an instant movie I was just watching on my Tivo but it started loading then took my back to the instant queue page.
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I used Astro, been using that a lot lately to install apk's works well.
actorman46 said:
It wouldn't let me watch anything. I got excited for a second. It said "sorry we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. (1005)" I wonder if anyone has any idea's on how to fix this.
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Same here. Boy does this make me happy though knowing were close to being able, I hope. Been waiting for this app for so long. Dying to see how long ths takes.
Update, it looks like if we can get the lib files for the apk that seem to be missing, you can create a work around with a modified app.
-Evo-
Man if someone could nail this thing it would be awesome because I'm not buying into the whole thing where I need a new phone with dual core processor. Please someone save us from manipulation
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erod188 said:
Man if someone could nail this thing it would be awesome because I'm not buying into the whole thing where I need a new phone with dual core processor. Please someone save us from manipulation
Sent from my bionix powered Vibrant with XDA app.
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You don't need a dual core......you "need" a chip with baked in DRM.....or patience to wait for someone to break the DRM.
Feel saved yet?
deadbot1 said:
You don't need a dual core......you "need" a chip with baked in DRM.....or patience to wait for someone to break the DRM.
Feel saved yet?
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Oh I see, thanks for clearing that up I was slowly building up some anger but it's all good now. Well I have the patience but my friend us threatening to jump on the HD7 ....his loss
Sent from my bionix powered Vibrant with XDA app.
If your read some of the other forums it looks like people have a lot of ideas and we might have something soon.
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Hey, np. Been wanting netflix fot some time myself, so I keep up on the state of things.
Here's the whole story(as I understand it). Netflix wasn't allowed to put out anything for android or any linux, due to lack of integrated DRM. The new chips that are coming out have a DRM scheme baked in at the hardware level.
What this means for us...gonna have to wait for someone to create a method to lie to the app, telling it that the DRM is present. Also, there will need to be a software based replacement for the DRM module, for decoding the stream.
You would think they would give up on DRM. If they can make it, someone will break it.
Nooter said:
Well, at least now I can manage my Queue without worrying about a third-party app stealing my credentials.
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Yeah you can just trust an apk you picked up in a forum somewhere! LOL just sayin.
rahlquist said:
Yeah you can just trust an apk you picked up in a forum somewhere! LOL just sayin.
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I thought about that already, but it was from AndroidCentral.com and it was ripped from a LG ROM..... so its probably good.
Im guessing nothing ever came of this release? This wouldve been so great to have on my nook.
azshorty2003 said:
Im guessing nothing ever came of this release? This wouldve been so great to have on my nook.
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Technically the release worked, but Netflix killed it at their end, so no other devices could use it. Once they turn it back on.... who knows.

Netflix

Netflix is here for Android users!
I've packaged up the APK into an easy little installer that takes about 5 seconds.
Have fun!
EDIT: This was pulled from an LG Revolution dump. It doesn't allow you to play anything streaming yet. But it does allow for everything else.
Sooo close!
I got really excited when I saw this. Can't wait till its all ironed out and ready to go.
Thanks for this! Can't wait until we can get streaming, and also Hulu Plus for that matter. Down with traditional cable!
Cant wait til I can actually stream lol
Is this new? Its been leaked for about a week or more and I already installed it. I really thought this was a working version and was pretty happy.
JayRolla said:
Is this new? Its been leaked for about a week or more and I already installed it. I really thought this was a working version and was pretty happy.
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The original post from this discussion was from a week ago. Someone just commented and bumped it.
Might be a stupid question. But do you have to pay for these movies?
If yes, why not just use the regular Netflix service.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
Tennis11 said:
Might be a stupid question. But do you have to pay for these movies?
If yes, why not just use the regular Netflix service.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
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If you have a Netflix account then you can stream "Watch Instantly" movies over the phone, just like you can on the computer or Roku box.
i thought the deal was that you'd need a phone with the right drm capabilities before being allowed to stream? Not saying it won't get hacked for other phones, but i'm a little skeptical that we'll be able to just pull an apk and get streaming.
Just downloaded and tried it with my Atrix and Netflix account. Streaming is allowed and videos start to load, but after a few seconds screen goes white, then flashes back to Netflix main page.
madbrenner said:
Just downloaded and tried it with my Atrix and Netflix account. Streaming is allowed and videos start to load, but after a few seconds screen goes white, then flashes back to Netflix main page.
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Streaming is not allowed. The app hasn't even gone official yet. The app is trying to stream but it can't because it's not enabled yet.
You guys see the new netflix app on the evo forums.
any luck you guys?
I uninstalled the original version and installed this but after pressing login it fc
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same here, after login goes white screen and app closes.
bigdog_nick said:
You guys see the new netflix app on the evo forums.
any luck you guys?
I uninstalled the original version and installed this but after pressing login it fc
Sent from my Atrix 4G
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yokopol said:
same here, after login goes white screen and app closes.
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Same result here.
I got an email last night from Netflix. Before today, when trying to load a stream, it just was try to play and go back to the main menu. Today I am getting an error.
We're sorry you may have had trouble watching instantly
Dear XXXXX,
Recently you may have had trouble instantly watching TV episodes or movies due to technical issues.
We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused. If you attempted and were unable to instantly watch TV episodes or movies yesterday, click on this account specific link in the next 7 days to apply a credit to your next billing statement. The credit will be 3% of our $7.99 a month plan that lets our members instantly watch unlimited TV episodes and movies. Credit can only be applied once.
Ready to start watching again? Check out our latest selection.
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. If you need further assistance, please call us at 1-866-923-0898.
–The Netflix Team
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LOL should I call them for assistance?
this was because their servers were down a few days ago. I got the same email
dtmcnamara said:
this was because their servers were down a few days ago. I got the same email
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I concur - I got this email too, I'm on the trial so they gave me one extra free day on trial. Woopty freakin doo
same
I got the same email. I was also excited to see this thread. Netflix app is the ONLY thing I miss from the iPhone world. Glad I still have my unlimited data so I am ready to stream movies at work!! COME ON NETFLIX!!!
anyone heard anything about when the official launch is i want to see the vid qual streaming over LTE

[APP] HBO GO with HDMI support!

Update: So apparently this has been cracked by HBOTroll1, all thanks to him. You can find his thread here. Unfortunately I have dumped my photon because of Motorola's failed promises. It was a great phone but I will never again by from this company. I also do not have HBO GO anymore because of this issue but I might get it again to try this apk. I am reposting a direct link to the apk here.
This has been confirmed to work on the Photon by others. Also if you have an MHL device to try this on that would be appreciated. I am not sure if MHL is a problem to begin with though...
Disclaimer: To my extremely limited knowledge reposting this does not violate any copyright laws, which is not my intention. My belief is that this is a lack of functionality in the program which has been fixed in this apk. If such is not the case, HBO please contact me so we can discuss this error in your program.
MinceMan said:
I just got HBO GO, I know Game of Thrones is f*****g awesome as **** *** *****!!!!
Anywhoo... I tried plugging the photon into my tv as the PS3 does not yet have an app and HBO GO refuses to play video with the HDMI plugged into it. Does anyone know any way to stop the app or the system of realizing that the signal is being sent out?
I would be willing to put in a lot of effort into getting this hack to work but I don't even know where to start. So any advice would rock!
RANT: I know they have a reason for disabling this but for realz I can just torrent their shows so when I'm paying I'm not going to try and rip off their stuff. I mean there's a reason that I'm paying!
RANT EXTENDED: I hate all of this DRM like bullsh!t that makes it more difficult to be a paying customer then a priate. I mean you can just go to isohunt or thepiratebay and search for game of thrones 720p. Then download the playstation media server and install the extra codecs and whatnot they recomend. This will let your computer transcode the video files so that the ps3 can output the video over your network. Wifi N can handle the video great and plug in a hundred foot Ethernet cable for $13 and get beautiful streaming with 5.1 surround sound.
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Unfortunately I don't think there is any kind of workaround for this. I remember having the same issue. Think I tried running HBO from browser in Webtop mode but can't remember if it just didn't work or if it worked and the video was bad quality.
Probably better off downloading vid from the net and installing to view locally.
what we need is to get our hands on the earlier version of the app
I've heard people report it USED to work using a combination of the first release of the app and something called Xternal Display (which just mirrors the image on the screen.)
I know sprint t.v doesn't work either on HDMI out using stock mopho .
Sent from my MB855 using XDA
I can't believe you're brave enough to use isohunt and piratebay. Those are the two most well known trackers that get people busted.
Game of thrones is full of win, though! Can't wait till finale gets upped. I'm dying to watch it.
Sent from my CM7ed out Mopho
chronster said:
what we need is to get our hands on the earlier version of the app
I've heard people report it USED to work using a combination of the first release of the app and something called Xternal Display (which just mirrors the image on the screen.)
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I'm guessing that it check the version number and would want you to update. Though if anyone has an older apk I would love to try this out!
I have version 1.3.1, I just installed version 1.7.1 and installed this version and it still plays fine, haven't tried hdmi out using version 1.3.1 yet. But I'll upload it tomorrow, I'm away from my computer right now
I got it working perfectly
I used splashtop on my Macbook which also works on PC to get it working everytime without fail. I have a video on youtube that shows me doing it but I am a newb so I can't post link. lol
sorry everybody, i thought the thread was dead but here is the hbogo 1.3.1 apk, just fyi it gives out the original error message saying that there is something wrong, not the new one stating the program doesn't allow hdmi out.
Acvice said:
I can't believe you're brave enough to use isohunt and piratebay. Those are the two most well known trackers that get people busted.
Game of thrones is full of win, though! Can't wait till finale gets upped. I'm dying to watch it.
Sent from my CM7ed out Mopho
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People really get busted cause of torrent and stuff ?
I live outside usa , even tho i was born in nyc x)
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This seems to work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943981&highlight=hbo
0loki0 said:
This seems to work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943981&highlight=hbo
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Nice link. I'll add this to the OP.
ug802
Worked quite well.
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Worked quite well.
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Does it ask for super user?
MinceMan said:
Does it ask for super user?
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No it does not.
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Play Movies & TV issues on Rooted Evo lte

I know this issue has been posted on a few other phones forums but i couldn't find one concerning the evo lte
I bought a few movies using the $25 from my nexus 7 and although i don't really plan on watching them on my evo lte. I get the "playback not supported on this device" my phone is on stock 1.22.651.3 710RD rooted with zedomax's method from here http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-4g-l...tc-evo-4g-lte-unlock-bootloadertwrp-recovery/ obviously i don't have s-off.
I tried to use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper but unless i followed the 2 step process wrong it didn't work. Wanted to know if anyone has a fix for this?
I want to find a solution for this as well bc it is rather annoying to not be able to use certain apps, mainly tv and video apps. I'm holding off on rooting just because I want to use the free $25 in HTC watch. Wish they had more movies that were worth a crap and I would use it more.
I came across a thread that I believe fixed the issue for time warner cable app that only allows non-rooted users. Let me look for it and I will post it.
Be sweet if it worked for other apps as well.
Ask me about my ability to annoy complete strangers!
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Can't find the exact post, but what they did was change the name of superuser.apk to something else. This is bc the time warner cable app only checked for that file to see if the device was rooted.
I'm surprised this isn't an issue for more people. It is one of the only things slowing me down to root. Well, this, gwallet bricking possibly, and the trouble of getting all the data back on my phone.
Well, good luck to u brotha
Ask me about my ability to annoy complete strangers!
to update my situation i tried a few different things.
1) Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to temporary unroot. Used root checked, said i did not have root access. Tried Play Movies & TV still get message "Playback not supported on this device". Restore root via Voodoo
2) Disable SuperSU in settings. Once again us RootChecker and confirms I dont' have root access. Still doesn't work. Restore SuperSU.
Here's my theory. My Google Wallet mentions i'm on an unsupported device. I temporarily unrooted and reset everything on google wallet and it still showed up as an unsupported device. Clearly whether i'm rooted or not doesn't effect this. I'm guessing the google apks looks for something else. Since I used zedomax's root method via htcdevunlock when i go to reboot into recovery i see along the top of the screen
**TAMPERED**
**UNLOCKED**
I'm guessing google is able to see this and this is causing problems. If i had full s-off it may not be an issue but I don't believe there is a safe S-OFF method for .3 yet.
If anyone could give me some tips i'd appreciate it otherwise I'm considering going back to being unrooted for now.
Also I want to make sure i thought Google Play Movies & TV allowed playback on rooted devices I've read several online articles that state they were suprised that google allows this. Is this still true? or is the latest update (2.0.21) not allow this
Hello,
I am having the same issue when attempting to download/play Google Play Movies. What ROM are you running? I don't know if that has any effect on the issue, but are ALL rooted ROMs for the HTC Evo 4G LTE device having the issue, or is it only certain ROMs?
I also tried using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, but had no luck, and I'm certain I was running it correctly. I'm very much looking forward to a resolution to this issue. I just got the MHL adapter to connect my phone to my HDTV, and the picture is AMAZING!! Would love to be able to watch movies this way.
jfarkas2214 said:
Hello,
I am having the same issue when attempting to download/play Google Play Movies. What ROM are you running? I don't know if that has any effect on the issue, but are ALL rooted ROMs for the HTC Evo 4G LTE device having the issue, or is it only certain ROMs?
I also tried using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, but had no luck, and I'm certain I was running it correctly. I'm very much looking forward to a resolution to this issue. I just got the MHL adapter to connect my phone to my HDTV, and the picture is AMAZING!! Would love to be able to watch movies this way.
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If you can use fastboot try using fastboot oem lock or something like that just make sure you have the unlock bin file so when.done you can unlock it
Checkout my forums @ android-developers.forumatic.com
I'm running MeanROM and having the issue. From reading his thread, it looks like mikeyxda was going to address it at some point back in July, but then I saw no more mentions of it or a resolution. I'd like to be able to post something there, but xda has this 10-post rule before being able to post in that forum.
jfarkas2214 said:
Hello,
I am having the same issue when attempting to download/play Google Play Movies. What ROM are you running? I don't know if that has any effect on the issue, but are ALL rooted ROMs for the HTC Evo 4G LTE device having the issue, or is it only certain ROMs?
I also tried using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, but had no luck, and I'm certain I was running it correctly. I'm very much looking forward to a resolution to this issue. I just got the MHL adapter to connect my phone to my HDTV, and the picture is AMAZING!! Would love to be able to watch movies this way.
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besides being rooted everything is stock

No Netflix, no Amazon Prime Video

I had my tablet reset and installed from scratch yesterday. It restored my apps from my google account and both Netflix and Amazon Prime were installed.
Weird: Netflix was installed, but once I click on it, it says that it's incompatible with this version, please Update. I can't update, because it doesn't even turn up in the play store. Amazon Prime Video starts, shows available content in HD, a movie plays, but only audio, no video, just a black screen. DRM info said that it's L1 security, so everything should work in terms of DRM.
However, PlayStore says that the device is Uncertified. Disabling, clearing data and cache didn't make a change.
System Software is up to date and I have no idea where to start looking.
Just to make sure that this is not the culprit, I made a full reset of the device AND relocked the bootloader, so this should be a device like factory new.
Yet, PlayStore uncertified, no Netflix, black picture in Amazon Prime HD. I am really tempted to just throw this device out of the window.
DF5JT said:
Just to make sure that this is not the culprit, I made a full reset of the device AND relocked the bootloader, so this should be a device like factory new.
Yet, PlayStore uncertified, no Netflix, black picture in Amazon Prime HD. I am really tempted to just throw this device out of the window.
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Never assume relocking bootloader makes it stock.
Efuses and DRM keysxare common, and once they are blown/wiped, it's game over, you will never return to stock
CrazyPeter said:
Never assume relocking bootloader makes it stock.
Efuses and DRM keysxare common, and once they are blown/wiped, it's game over, you will never return to stock
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You do have something to back your assumption up with, say, facts?
What are the manufacturers, what supports your claim in term of engineer analysis?
Where can I read about it?
DF5JT said:
You do have something to back your assumption up with, say, facts?
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The fact that you've unlocked, relocked but Playstore says uncertified and you're having these problems?
Don't have a go at someone trying to help you out, fella. CrazyPeter is only suggesting the possibility that once you're unlocked, that's it: it's highly possible that "re-locking" doesn't undo something that's used by apps to detect non-stock. It's not for him to prove that's true, he's only trying to help. You should have done your own research before unlocking.
I'd been through this before too. If you unlocked bootloader, your tablet will fail safetynet test. Playstore wouldn't let you install or update netflix.
I tried relock bootloader and it passed safetynet, Netflix will come up in Playstore and allowed to install. It worked fine with HD streaming. You have to make sure to start from scratch and don't restore from backup after relock bootloader (which factory reset your device anyway)
I went with supposedly best solution, unlocked bootloader , stay with stock recovery and just fastboot patched ramdisk for magisk installation. In the end magisk would make your device pass safetynet and can install netflix and works fine. Also you can recieve an OTA update, and can always patch magisk again on new build.
Don't know about primevideo since I don't use t.
DF5JT said:
You do have something to back your assumption up with, say, facts?
What are the manufacturers, what supports your claim in term of engineer analysis?
Where can I read about it?
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/...have-efuses-and-why-should-i-care-about-them/
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z3/DRM-Keys-Restore-after-Relock-Bootloader/td-p/890849#gref
oldpoem said:
.....I went with supposedly best solution, unlocked bootloader , stay with stock recovery and just fastboot patched ramdisk for magisk installation. In the end magisk would make your device pass safetynet and can install netflix and works fine. Also you can recieve an OTA update, and can always patch magisk again on new build.
Don't know about primevideo since I don't use t.
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This is the solution I followed when I initially unlocked my bootloader.
Hulu, Amazon Prime and Netflix all work.
whih device was this on?
a US device (WIFI only?) or an international/Chinese device with LTE/4G?
I am about to purchase a Chinese version in order to get LTE and I am wondering whether I will be unable to download and watch netflix?
I got my CMR-W09 (wifi) tablet today and I can confirm it plays Amazon Prime and Vudu in HD. I don't have an account with Netflix so I could not check it. The Vudu app shows that some of my movies in my wishlist are in UHD (4K). I did not check being I would have to pay for them.
Seems so bizarre to me that Google, Netflix, Amazon, etc., would be encouraging piracy by banning their paying customers from using the service. I'm honestly at a loss for words.
I had this issue on my Note 3, which can't pass SafetyNet as it's under my control, not Google's. When Netflix started requiring SafetyNet, I emailed for a confirmation. That was the end of our 9 year business relationship; I am no longer a customer.
I subscribed to YouTube Red, as (ironically) they still seem to value their engineering customers. However, should they follow suit, that business relationship will end as well, and I'll find someone else to spend my money with.
I know it can be tough, but I do encourage everyone affected by DRM to cancel their subscriptions, and take their business elsewhere.
If you do, just make sure you contact the company's Sales / Marketing team (definitely not tech support!). Explain to them in very clear, polite terms exactly why you'll be switching to their competitor, and that you'll be back if they ever decide to correct the situation.
I'm also completely stock (never been rooted etc) and exact same issues with Amazon Video.
Only thing that might cause issues is my ad blocker (Adclear), but having uninstalled that I have the same issue.
I'd be keen to know if you resolve as Google searches don't throw up much, and unfortunately the thread I started hasn't produced any solutions either!
So..... I was on the phone to Amazon support and was playing with my settings....
I use a "corner round" app to make the tablet screen more visually appealing - as soon as I disable it, Prime Video works!
So, if you have anything that creates a screen overlay, try disabling it and using Netflix / Prime video. Give it a try!
Best,
You guys know that huawei already made the update through OTA that netflix can run HD and prime video as well right?

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