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Video files, specifically mp4, won't play on my Nexus 5

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      domubpkm @MarkG_108
      last edited by 8 Oct 2019, 00:32

      @MarkG_108 Hello.

      I have already mentioned elsewhere that reading in UT media can be more and more problematic (at least for me on RC).

      Anyway, try this which works (usually) for me:

      1. make a copy of the file with File manager, paste the file into UT media and then proceed as usual and the file should open and be read.

      2. If that's not enough, reboot the phone and go to 1.

      Not very fluid, but it can help !

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        MarkG_108 @domubpkm
        last edited by 8 Oct 2019, 04:19

        @domubpkm Thanks. Yes, even though it's a bit awkward, it does work.

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          mh4it
          last edited by 14 Dec 2019, 06:33

          Im also on the Nexus 5 having no MP4.
          I tried using the UTMedia with copy / paste (or reboot) method without success, instead I get another error!
          Im directed to download this:
          file:///opt/click.ubuntu.com/utmedia.nfsprodriver/0.14/www/index.html

          So I tried video conversion from mp4 to webm.
          VP89 VIdeo File in Webm container
          Now Im getting sound with a black display.
          So which codecs are safe?
          Vlc Options:

          
          * H.2Options64 video format  in MP4 file container
          H.264 video format in TS file container
          Dirac video format in TS file container
          MPEG video format in TS file container
          Theora video format in OGG file container
          WMV video format in ASF file container
          DIV3 video format in ASF file container
          MPEG 1080p/720p video format for TV/device in MP4 file container
          DivX video format in AVI file container
          SD video format for iPod in MP4 file container
          HD video format for iPod HD/iPhone/PSP in MP4 file container
          SD low and high video format for Android in MP4 file container
          VP89 VIdeo File in Webm container
          
          
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            mito77
            last edited by 19 Jan 2020, 12:48

            I see that, I can't read my personnal movie that I take with the camera app . it's the mp4 format, maybe we can create video with an another format ?

            nexus 5 16gb second hand UBPORTS

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              dobey @mito77
              last edited by 19 Jan 2020, 16:48

              @mito77 The problem isn't the video format. The problem is video playback on Nexus 5 is broken. Once someone fixes the bug, then all those videos will also play on Nexus 5 just fine.

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                mito77 @dobey
                last edited by 19 Jan 2020, 23:34

                @dobey OK, so I view my video taked by this phone , how to? I transfert the video by USB cable to ubuntu laptop and upload on youtube. now on my phone , I watch my movie not with the software . but with the website Youtube.

                nexus 5 16gb second hand UBPORTS

                D 1 Reply Last reply 19 Jan 2020, 23:40 Reply Quote 0
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                  dobey @mito77
                  last edited by 19 Jan 2020, 23:40

                  @mito77 Again, there is an issue on the Nexus 5 with video playback, so you cannot really play videos locally right now. The solution is to find and fix the bug, which is apparently quite difficult as nobody has succeeded yet to fix it.

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                    mito77 @dobey
                    last edited by 20 Jan 2020, 02:47

                    @dobey no problem. If I can compile. I try to make a portage of vlc for ubports. Or create an executable. So the problem maybe is the size of the screen or the design and the accessibility of the menu.

                    nexus 5 16gb second hand UBPORTS

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                      dobey @mito77
                      last edited by 20 Jan 2020, 16:05

                      @mito77 This is not a fix for the problem.

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                        mito77
                        last edited by Lakotaubp 22 Jan 2020, 09:55

                        YouTube work correctly but Vimeo is slow or the movie is chopped or "Fine cut " maybe It’s the player of vimeo need more cpu
                        charge capacity not like this nexus 5?

                        nexus 5 16gb second hand UBPORTS

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                          Lakotaubp
                          last edited by 22 Jan 2020, 11:07

                          @mito77 There is, as has already been mentioned a well known bug on the Nexus 5 that is ( for various reasons) not easy to fix. Replying with odd off site links to video streaming sites and such does not help fix the issue and looks more like spam to the casual viewer. Can you you please stop doing this, I am removing the links this time. Thanks for your understanding

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                            cliffcoggin
                            last edited by 25 Jun 2020, 16:12

                            Is it known if this problem will be addressed for OTA-13? I can't find my way around Github or whatever it is called to look for myself.

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                              lduboeuf @cliffcoggin
                              last edited by lduboeuf 26 Jun 2020, 10:28

                              @cliffcoggin I don't see https://github.com/ubports/ubuntu-touch/issues/1092 issue on OTA13 project board currently. As it concern only one device, i guess it is not a high priority thing. The project board: https://github.com/orgs/ubports/projects/17

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                                cliffcoggin
                                last edited by 26 Jun 2020, 12:51

                                Thanks for the links. Such a shame it is unlikely to be fixed, particularly as it apparently worked in OTA-11.

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                                  lduboeuf @cliffcoggin
                                  last edited by 26 Jun 2020, 13:09

                                  @cliffcoggin yes call for volonteers 🙂

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                                    Yuri
                                    last edited by 10 Oct 2020, 23:59

                                    I tried converting an MP4 video into OGG, but it made no difference. Media player needs serious work.

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                                      lduboeuf @Yuri
                                      last edited by 11 Oct 2020, 20:54

                                      @Yuri said in Video files, specifically mp4, won't play on my Nexus 5:

                                      I tried converting an MP4 video into OGG, but it made no difference. Media player needs serious work.

                                      This going to be fixed when switching N5 devices to halium 7.1 ( see last Q&A ), but don't know when 😉

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                                        Yuri @lduboeuf
                                        last edited by 11 Oct 2020, 22:52

                                        @lduboeuf After searching, it appears that someone associated with VLC is developing a version for ARM. It would be a welcome addition.

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                                          cliffcoggin
                                          last edited by 11 Oct 2020, 23:07

                                          UTmedia works for me on Nexus 5, OTA13.

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                                            L-00516 Banned
                                            last edited by L-00516 2 Aug 2021, 06:46 8 Feb 2021, 06:43

                                            Hey...I think you should try to convert your MP4 file to another video file format. In case after converting the MP4 file, if you are still unable to play your video, then your video file must be corrupted and you need to try any third party video repair software to solve this issue.

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