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Guys,
Having now got my Samsung TV set up wirelessly I thought I would try AllShare on the SGSII and DLNA a few video files across.
However, what I am finding is AllShare does not seek out all movie files stored on either the internal SD or External_SD. It lists video's you have created using the default camera App.
Has anyone found a way to get AllShare to display movies you have transferred onto the SGSII?
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Sorted - See Post 7.
I seriously can not believe no one is interested in finding out why we can not display all video/photo and audio files.
I tried this on my Tab and sure enough Allshare does display other video files not stored in the camera folder, so it begs the question why is it the SGSII does not allow you to display them?
If this is correct and again I fail to see it's accuracy that would mean you can not show a movie you have on your external_sd card via Allshare. That sounds utterly preposterous.
Either I am missing something so simple it is eluding me or there is a problem with Allshare's ability in searching for and displaying all supported file's.
I don't want this topic to die without first a fight but if no one replies it will fold away in the depth's of xda-devs.
The Allshare apps on my SGSII has no problems listing videos not inside DCIM.
I've installed the Allshare app on my HTPC (Win7). Using the app on teh SGSII I'm able to playback videos in folder /sdcard/Movies (that's the internal card, don't have an external card to test with)
Mujja said:
The Allshare apps on my SGSII has no problems listing videos not inside DCIM.
I've installed the Allshare app on my HTPC (Win7). Using the app on teh SGSII I'm able to playback videos in folder /sdcard/Movies (that's the internal card, don't have an external card to test with)
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Thanks for replying, appreciated.
Well I am pleased to hear you can display and play other video media, this is how it should be.
Now if I can get someone to test the external sd as well then I will know if I have a problem with my Allshare.
Meanwhile I will try copying a few video's to the internal sd/movies folder and see if Allshare can pick them up. If so then it may be that Allshare does not list files on the external sd.
Weird as the Tab does.
Received my SD card today and moved the videos folder over from internal to external card. Allshare still shows the videos in the My Device tab > Videos view
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Mujja said:
Received my SD card today and moved the videos folder over from internal to external card. Allshare still shows the videos in the My Device tab > Videos view
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Can you provide an accurate naming and directory of exactly where on the external_sd card they are stored please.
Maybe it's because I have mine buried too deep in the card for Allshare to pick them up.
As in say ~ sdcard/external_sd/movies/
/external_sd/Video/
In the Video folder I have mkvs and avi which I copied over.
Allshare could see them in KDD and now KE2 firmware. Didn't test with other firmwares.
Mujja said:
/external_sd/Video/
In the Video folder I have mkvs and avi which I copied over.
Allshare could see them in KDD and now KE2 firmware. Didn't test with other firmwares.
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That worked a treat.... Thanks, sorted.
What did you have to do, rename the Movies folder to Video?
No... When I tried that it still didn't display anything.
However when I moved the Movies folder to the root it then listed the files.
So weird.... naming the folder to Video's in the root displays nothing
Having the folder name Movies not in the root displays nothing.
.. but having the folder name Movies in the root works.
Talk about confusing.....
My next issue is with Music.
Any music in a folder named Music either in the root on the external_sd or directly in sdcard/ does not display anything inside that folder.
Where do you have your music stored and under what name?
Music is stored in /sdcard/Music/Artist/Album/track.mp3 and Allshare can see it all no problem.
I sync my music using WMP12 and it creates the Music folder and all subfolders. Works manually too.
Mujja said:
Music is stored in /sdcard/Music/Artist/Album/track.mp3 and Allshare can see it all no problem.
I sync my music using WMP12 and it creates the Music folder and all subfolders. Works manually too.
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Weird..... that is where I stored my folder named Music but Allshare finds nothing.
I'll have a closer look later... Just about to go back into theatre for this mornings Ops.
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Well... I found the time in the end and what a surprise it is...
If I place the music where you did in sdcard/music/ Allshare does not display it.
But.. if I place it in sdcard/media/ the music files are then picked up?
I have some mp4 movie files, but I don't know where to place em
Should I place em in the usbstorage folder or the dcim/camera folder?
rantzzz said:
I have some mp4 movie files, but I don't know where to place em
Should I place em in the usbstorage folder or the dcim/camera folder?
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Doesn't matter....you put them anywhere, the phone is smart to pick those automatically. For better file management, I'd advise you to create a Video folder and have those placed under it.
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Just put them anywhere in the sdcard or external_sd folders and media scanner will pick it up.
deepsleo said:
Doesn't matter....you put them anywhere, the phone is smart to pick those automatically. For better file management, I'd advise you to create a Video folder and have those placed under it.
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This. I have mine in a folder on the internal SD under video.
But does the default video player in the phone lists the videos after media scanning is complete?
Apparently mine doesn't, unless I put them in the dcim/camera folder. It will then be listed along with all the videos I have shot
rantzzz said:
But does the default video player in the phone lists the videos after media scanning is complete?
Apparently mine doesn't, unless I put them in the dcim/camera folder. It will then be listed along with all the videos I have shot
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Thats wrong. I made a Video folder on external sd card .
Media scan /default video player picks them up no problem .
jje
JJEgan said:
Thats wrong. I made a Video folder on external sd card .
Media scan /default video player picks them up no problem .
jje
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Yeah, the videos have appeared under the default video player
Rocks! Thanks everyone!
Hi,I have a lot of 1080p movies-mkv and all of them are more then 4GB.
I formatted my SD card to NTFS settings.
I copied the movie but when I disconnect my phone,He give me a notice that I must to format the SD card.
How do I solve this issues?
Thanks.
You need to format the SD card using FAT32. I think there is a 4 GB file size limit, but not positive. If so, you'll need to split your .mkv files into two pieces.
I knew this option(=to split the file) but why the hell in this superphone I can't copy a file larger then 4GB to SD or to my memory?
Samsung probably uses FAT32 for compatibility reasons. Pretty sure FAT32 is the standard for SD cards. Maybe the SGS2 can recognize a different format. Definitely won't be NTFS though.
You could also compress the videos.
NTFS is created and owned by Microsoft. They probably want some money if you sell devices with it, if they allow it at all. SGS2 has no problems with larger files if you use an open source file-system like ext4.
Slick_42 said:
NTFS is created and owned by Microsoft. They probably want some money if you sell devices with it, if they allow it at all. SGS2 has no problems with larger files if you use an open source file-system like ext4.
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How do you format a SD card with ext4? Clockwork Recovery? Also, what do you need to do in order for a PC to recognize it?
It's because there are no drivers for reading an NTFS file system. Having a 4gb mkv file and playing it on your SGS2 is a waste anyways. There are no benefits to pumping such high bitrate/resolution unless you're doing HDMI out.
ayosopov said:
I knew this option(=to split the file) but why the hell in this superphone I can't copy a file larger then 4GB to SD or to my memory?
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123833
Mikroft said:
It's because there are no drivers for reading an NTFS file system. Having a 4gb mkv file and playing it on your SGS2 is a waste anyways. There are no benefits to pumping such high bitrate/resolution unless you're doing HDMI out.
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The benefit is that you don't need to waist time transcoding , you can just drag and drop n play.
There are some solutions how to read ext4 in windows one of them is this reader like explorer , you can also find programs to partition your sdcard to ext4, google is your friend. Oh and format your removable SDcard don't mess with integrated
I watch my movies with subtitles.
I have mkv movie and srt file attached with same name.works fine in my pc.
So I merge the movie with subtitle and split the prepared file in order to copy the movie to my SD card.
I do it with this application:mkvmerge GUI
But when I play the movie in my phone,the stock player or any other player(vplayer,mVideoplayer...) don't show the subtitle.
Why?
Thanks.
stockplayer can't display integrated subs , only external. However mVideoplayer can and should work.
I used this MKVtoolnix 4.9.1 to mux subtitles in and split the movie.
I used MKVtoolnix 4.9.1 to mux subtitles in and split the movie.
It's not show the subs.
I try to do the same with mkv video that smaller than 4G.
Now mVideoplayer shows the subs as opposed to stock player.
ayosopov said:
I watch my movies with subtitles.
I have mkv movie and srt file attached with same name.works fine in my pc.
So I merge the movie with subtitle and split the prepared file in order to copy the movie to my SD card.
I do it with this application:mkvmerge GUI
But when I play the movie in my phone,the stock player or any other player(vplayer,mVideoplayer...) don't show the subtitle.
Why?
Thanks.
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ghost77 said:
stockplayer can't display integrated subs , only external. However mVideoplayer can and should work.
I used this MKVtoolnix 4.9.1 to mux subtitles in and split the movie.
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Not exactly true, i've downloaded a .mvk file (720p HD movie) and .srt file and put them in a folder on my phone, and by using mVideoplayer or Stock player, both plays with subtitle without any problems.. But I have no idea if that's what my rom or anything else i use has an affection to it. just wanted you to know
Edit: I didn't merge them, recoded or whatever it's called to make it work.
prozact said:
Not exactly true, i've downloaded a .mvk file (720p HD movie) and .srt file and put them in a folder on my phone, and by using mVideoplayer or Stock player, both plays with subtitle without any problems.. But I have no idea if that's what my rom or anything else i use has an affection to it. just wanted you to know
Edit: I didn't merge them, recoded or whatever it's called to make it work.
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You need to reread carefully what problem OP had and my explanation. What i said is 100% true.
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 ?
So...what directory did you actually find the file in?
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found it!
/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/<random characters>/<video file>.wvm
plays with?.... plays with?.... MX Player.
simo24 said:
So...what directory did you actually find the file in?
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found it!
/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/<random characters>/<video file>.wvm
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I use MX Player to watch the WVM files but I am looking into others as well.
Cheers...
oibtsnow said:
I use MX Player to watch the WVM files but I am looking into others as well.
Cheers...
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Im messing around with this right now. Do you have to be rooted to pull out the complete file? Im using AirDroid and I can see the file and im attempting DL now. I am not rooted. When I used android file transfer on my MBA i couldnt see the same file. Im hoping AirDroid allows you to pull the file and play it normally. Ill update after its finished DLing.
Quick question, what would happen if I pulled a wvm file from my device and put it on some one else's device? Would it work?
Thanks!
Super useful info! Thanks!
Plays on Other devices, easily changed file extension
rabidrotty said:
Quick question, what would happen if I pulled a wvm file from my device and put it on some one else's device? Would it work?
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YES! I copied the file from my Galaxy Note 3 (rooted) to my computer, renamed it and changed the file extension from .WVM to .AVI (no conversion needed whatsoever) and it plays using VLC on my Mac. I then loaded the video onto my Husband's iPhone 5 to the VLC folder and it plays perfectly as well!
burrzoo said:
YES! I copied the file from my Galaxy Note 3 (rooted) to my computer, renamed it and changed the file extension from .WVM to .AVI (no conversion needed whatsoever) and it plays using VLC on my Mac. I then loaded the video onto my Husband's iPhone 5 to the VLC folder and it plays perfectly as well!
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Awesome thank you
burrzoo said:
YES! I copied the file from my Galaxy Note 3 (rooted) to my computer, renamed it and changed the file extension from .WVM to .AVI (no conversion needed whatsoever) and it plays using VLC on my Mac. I then loaded the video onto my Husband's iPhone 5 to the VLC folder and it plays perfectly as well!
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i do the same but i cant play the movie
burrzoo said:
YES! I copied the file from my Galaxy Note 3 (rooted) to my computer, renamed it and changed the file extension from .WVM to .AVI (no conversion needed whatsoever) and it plays using VLC on my Mac. I then loaded the video onto my Husband's iPhone 5 to the VLC folder and it plays perfectly as well!
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Thanks.
Converts?
Has anyone figured out a way to convert it to a less finicky file format.
Change file etxn from .wmv to .avi or .mp4?
MrRageMan299 said:
Has anyone figured out a way to convert it to a less finicky file format.
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Hello MrRageMan299,
Did you just try and change the file extension from .WMV to .AVI? Worked for me....
I also just tried and changed the extension from .WMV to .mp4 and it plays using the stock Samsung Video Player as well as Dolphin jetpack / browser and QuickPic app in the Play Store--> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&hl=en
No conversion down whatsoever....
I know this thread is old but do the movies still expire after changing the file extension?
How will rented movies affect this?
Will the movie still be transferable if it is rented?
Hello
Sorry if this has been covered before. I have searched and couldn't find anything.
I have ordered the SGSIII and a 64GB Micro SD. I would like to get it loaded with content before the phone arrives next week and wondered what the best software / settings would be?
Most of the content will be 720 / 1080P and because of the size of the Micro SD I would like the best quality possible.
Do I even need to convert videos or does the SGSIII support .MKV's?
Thanks for your Help.
The phone supports most of the formats including MKVs so you don't have to convert anything.
If you want the highest quality, use a 1080 file which is something like 7-8 GB and it will play smoothly on the S3.
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It'll play MKVs fine, if you have ones with subs and so forth then Dice Player or MX Player from the Play Store may be better (I prefer Dice myself, does DTS audio and previously the Samsung player has not).
For reference, my video test shoot out for the Galaxy Note:
I use handbrake or Tools4movies, or iVi Pro.
These have presets, but if not S3 plays lots of formats, pick something else what you own, eg Apple TV, WD media player and use that format then can play on both devices
NZtechfreak said:
It'll play MKVs fine, if you have ones with subs and so forth then Dice Player or MX Player from the Play Store may be better (I prefer Dice myself, does DTS audio and previously the Samsung player has not).
For reference, my video test shoot out for the Galaxy Note:
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The stock player supports subs and everything. The subs don't even need to be the same exact name as the video file, the player will give you an option to choose the subtitle file.
I think this is the first stock video player that I'll be sticking with because it's got everything..
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Only problem is that (at least in my case) the SDHC can't hold files above 4Gigs.
HKboy92 said:
Only problem is that (at least in my case) the SDHC can't hold files above 4Gigs.
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Is that right? Is that because of the file system the SDHC needs to be for the SGSIII to see it? I hadn't thought of that. So all video files will need to be smaller than 4GB?
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Only problem is that (at least in my case) the SDHC can't hold files above 4Gigs.
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You need to reformat the card! Just do a quick google search and there ery easy instructons on how to do it! You will be able to load files onto it that are larger than 4GB!
HKboy92 said:
Only problem is that (at least in my case) the SDHC can't hold files above 4Gigs.
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RustyWrightOne said:
Is that right? Is that because of the file system the SDHC needs to be for the SGSIII to see it? I hadn't thought of that. So all video files will need to be smaller than 4GB?
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dannyc93 said:
You need to reformat the card! Just do a quick google search and there ery easy instructons on how to do it! You will be able to load files onto it that are larger than 4GB!
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GS3 supports exFAT format out of the box, which means that it doesn't have the 4 GB file size limitation.
You might have to format your card to exFAT in the computer though.
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Is that right? Is that because of the file system the SDHC needs to be for the SGSIII to see it? I hadn't thought of that. So all video files will need to be smaller than 4GB?
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g4rvd4 said:
GS3 supports exFAT format out of the box, which means that it doesn't have the 4 GB file size limitation.
You might have to format your card to exFAT in the computer though.
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Okay, thought exFAT also had a cap of 4Gigs. Will format it later tonight. Thanks for the heads up ;]
HKboy92 said:
Okay, thought exFAT also had a cap of 4Gigs. Will format it later tonight. Thanks for the heads up ;]
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Sony Tablet S: Can't accept exFAT or Micro SD -> SD adapter, so idk on NTFS.
Samsung Galaxy S: Can't accept either exFAT nor NTFS.
So.... Hoping ICS DOES support either of those..
HKboy92 said:
Sony Tablet S: Can't accept exFAT or Micro SD -> SD adapter, so idk on NTFS.
Samsung Galaxy S: Can't accept either exFAT nor NTFS.
So.... Hoping ICS DOES support either of those..
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ICS may or may not, but the S3 does, it's confirmed. Check the link below:
http://www.androidnz.net/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s3-user-manual-causes.html?m=1
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g4rvd4 said:
The stock player supports subs and everything. The subs don't even need to be the same exact name as the video file, the player will give you an option to choose the subtitle file.
I think this is the first stock video player that I'll be sticking with because it's got everything..
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Unless they've dramatically improved the subtitles support the stock players subtitle support will be very average and not well suited to people who watch a lot of subtitled things.
NZtechfreak said:
Unless they've dramatically improved the subtitles support the stock players subtitle support will be very average and not well suited to people who watch a lot of subtitled things.
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Yes, that could be..
But I did see a video of the stock player using subtitles and everything.. Maybe won't give the level of control some people need though.
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Thanks for all your help with this.
Looks like I don't have to bother converting and can put 1080P files over 4GB on to my Micro SD ready for the SGSIII.