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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

      @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

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

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          mh4it last edited by

          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
            mito77 last edited by

            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 ?

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              dobey @mito77 last edited by

              @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

                @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.

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                  dobey @mito77 last edited by

                  @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

                    @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.

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                    • dobey
                      dobey @mito77 last edited by

                      @mito77 This is not a fix for the problem.

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                      • mito77
                        mito77 last edited by Lakotaubp

                        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?

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                        • Lakotaubp
                          Lakotaubp last edited by

                          @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

                            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

                              @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

                                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

                                  @cliffcoggin yes call for volonteers 🙂

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                                    Yuri last edited by

                                    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

                                      @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

                                        @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

                                          UTmedia works for me on Nexus 5, OTA13.

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