I have mattc Leo 1.5 installed on my HD2. I also downloaded Estrongs File Explorer and is able to mount samba directories in LAN. Now, now the problem is that when I try to open an video (.avi, .rmvb) in the samba directory, it opens it with the Android default video player, which doesn't play these files.
I was trying to go to Setting -> Application and find 'Video' application to clear the default, but I don't know which application to clear default, and I don't see any video player related application anyway.
I was hoping that I can default open .avi and other video files with rockplayer, can someone please help me?
Thanks so much for your time
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I think I give up on ES File Player for playing video on samba , I saw something similar from nexus one forum about mounting samba as local directory, and then rockplayer can brower and play. does anyone know if it is possible for mattc Leo 1.5 build
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733490&highlight=samba
Don't think it's possible yet. I also have the same problem as you (also with ES File Explorer). I googled making rockplayer the default player, but the search results weren't helpful or said it couldn't be done.
Try clearing the default of "Gallery - HTC Corporation".
sopL87 said:
Try clearing the default of "Gallery - HTC Corporation".
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I just tired, doesn't work..it still uses Android video player...
just wondering if there is anyway to mount samba as a local directory, so that I can browse it through rockplayer
thanks!
aceo07 said:
Don't think it's possible yet. I also have the same problem as you (also with ES File Explorer). I googled making rockplayer the default player, but the search results weren't helpful or said it couldn't be done.
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Base on this thread from ES File Explorer forum, I believe you are right
forum.estrongs.com/thread-263-1-1.html
Now, the question is, does anyone know any other ways to mount samba and play the media file with desired media player such as rockplayer?
Thanks!
simonzlin said:
Base on this thread from ES File Explorer forum, I believe you are right
forum.estrongs.com/thread-263-1-1.html
Now, the question is, does anyone know any other ways to mount samba and play the media file with desired media player such as rockplayer?
Thanks!
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Total shot in the dark here as I dont have rockplayer yet and my android build has just took a s**t,,,, but...
Does rockplayer have some sort of playlist editor? is there a paste option in the playlist editor?
Copy while browsing in ES -> paste into the playlist editor???
Probably a really stupid idea but its an idea lol
I also use the combination ES and rockplayer. Its a nasty work around but i do as follows: start downloading the file with ES. Go to rockplayer and start playing the file. Its works quite well and no waiting. Hope this helps until a better app or update comes along.
simonzlin said:
Base on this thread from ES File Explorer forum, I believe you are right
forum.estrongs.com/thread-263-1-1.html
Now, the question is, does anyone know any other ways to mount samba and play the media file with desired media player such as rockplayer?
Thanks!
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You can use CifsManager
http://208.100.42.21/showthread.php?t=756158
It mounts Windows shares as local mount points.
Works like a dream with Rockplayer
SGS 2.2.1 with speedmod cifs tweak enabled working to mount cifs partition but... only the default player can show video\mp3... rockplayer no :| Any idea?
Chooo
I know a workaround.
-Set your preferred player as a default (menu -> setting -> application -> <you player>).
-Browse your samba directory using es explorer.
-Tap & hold the video file.
-Select Open As Video.
It automatically plays the video using my 3rd party media player.
(I didn't try with a music file).
Use the cupcake version of ES file explorer and it will ask you how to finish the action
link here
When i use file manager or es file explorer all folders have nothing in them yet when i use my pc all the files are there. and if i look in gallary all my pics are there but i cant see them when using a file veiwer, other than my pc.
Hi
I would like to know if I can change one (or all) of three things within ES File explorer.
1. When one file is selected you can use the 'open as' function to send the file to a specific app. I would like to be able to use the 'open as' if multiple files are selected. So I can select several audio files and send them to my preferred player rather that the ES media player which is standard for a multiple select.
2. Can I disable / remove ES Media player to get round the above problem? My guess would be no.
3. Can I enable some form of buffering in ES Media player?
The reason for this is I am trying to stream music via FTP from my home server. While I have been successful I am having a few teething problems.
I have discussed my issues in a different thread:HERE
Thanks for your suggestions
Any time I try to open a text file, or other files such as cbr's, I get gerror messages that the file can't be found locally. Or when I try to install apps from apk's, I get an error that the file failed to copy. I'm not sure why this is, as I have never had these issues with ES Explorer Pro on any other devices. Usually I just tap the file I want to open, it caches locally and then opens. With the Mediapad I have to copy the files over to the tablet before I can use them. Which can take a long time if it requires several files.
Is there anything I can do to fix this, by changing permissions or whatever?
The same use case works fine for me but with FX File Explorer. Which is, imo, way better than ES. ES started fine, it was one of the first but went to the wrong direction, becoming over bloaded.
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I have used ES File Explorer pro on all my devices before getting the MediaPad M5, and I have been able to open files on network shares just by tapping them. This has been good for reading comics and magazines, playing music, sideloading apk's etc. But on the M5, any time I try to open a file, I get an error message "failed to copy file". So I have to physically copy files to the M5 and then open them from there. This isn't an issue with apk's but I have to locally store all the comics, mags and music.
Can anyone suggest a fix for this?
Just downloaded a file to from a website, used ES File Explorer Pro to copy it from the downloads folder on my device and paste it into a networked Windows shared folder. Everything went as expected.
Tried to copy the same file back to another folder on my device and I get the 'failed to copy the file' message. Which is annoying.
I can't rename files in a network folder either.