Help Movies on Droid X

[Syv3n]

What types of files do they need to be converted to in order to watch on the X? Also if I have a netflix account would I be able to stream movies onto my phone right off the browser?

 

[android2dev]

PLAYABLE FORMATS
AAC, H.263, H.264, MP3, MPEG-4, WAV, eAAC+, WMA v10, MIDI, AAC+

I just used this guide to convert vids for the X.

How to convert videos and transfer them to the Motorola DROID X - Know Your Cell

 

[Deleted User]

I have compressed DVD's to MP4 files using Handbrake (google it). they play just fine on my X.

 

[DrJD]

I have compressed DVD's to MP4 files using Handbrake (google it). they play just fine on my X.

What settings did you use? Is the audio in sync with the video?

 

[bobomatic]

i have an avi movie i dragged onto the SDcard. plays on stock player

 

[Deleted User]

What settings did you use? Is the audio in sync with the video?

Please note that the following settings are what I used for my old BB Storm1. I copied the files over to my DroidX SD card and they still work. I will be trying to reconvert using the updated information/settings from the 'Know your Cell' link listed above in this thread.

Yes the audio is in sync with the video.

Settings:
Picture tab: W480 x H360 (keep aspect is not checked)
Video tab: H.264 | Same as source | Avg Bitrate 1500
Audio tab: Source= Automatic | Audio Codec= AAC (faac) | Stereo | Samplerate= Auto | Bitrate= 64

 

[Gareee]

I can confirm that some avi piles DO play.. some do not. Must be an encoding issue.

I could play a episode of kim possible, a episode of parker lewis can't loose, but could not play a three stooges short.

I DID find that rockplayer CAN play those avi 3 stooges episodes just fine.

I noticed when I tried to move something just now, that there is a maximum file size allowed.

Can that be changed, and if not, what is the maximum file size allowed? (I was oing to vcopy a 6.5 gig mkv file for test purposes.)

 

[krichek]

I can confirm that some avi piles DO play.. some do not. Must be an encoding issue.

I could play a episode of kim possible, a episode of parker lewis can't loose, but could not play a three stooges short.

I DID find that rockplayer CAN play those avi 3 stooges episodes just fine.

I noticed when I tried to move something just now, that there is a maximum file size allowed.

Can that be changed, and if not, what is the maximum file size allowed? (I was oing to vcopy a 6.5 gig mkv file for test purposes.)

The size limit is 2GB max and can't be changed. It is the limited by the formatting used on the card. (FAT16)

 

[krichek]

PLAYABLE FORMATS
AAC, H.263, H.264, MP3, MPEG-4, WAV, eAAC+, WMA v10, MIDI, AAC+

I just used this guide to convert vids for the X.

How to convert videos and transfer them to the Motorola DROID X - Know Your Cell

It will also play Divx, XVID and WMV files.

 

[syntrix]

handbrake fails on my computer.

I've since learned that VLC is not only a great player, but it can rip your dvd's

 

[yawdapaah]

Rockplayer is on Android Market. Try it out.
It doesn't play MKV's correctly though.

 

[syntrix]

Rockplayer is on Android Market. Try it out.
It doesn't play MKV's correctly though.

http://androidforums.com/support-troubleshooting-droid-x/126169-movies-x.html#post1182858

Act 1 supposedly can.

 

[Gareee]

Can you reformat the sd card in the newer format that allows larger files, or can;t the DX recognise those?

 

[syntrix]

Can you reformat the sd card in the newer format that allows larger files, or can;t the DX recognise those?

That's a good question! I'd like to know this myself!

 

[Syv3n]

I have an m4v file that I am unable to convert using handbrake any ideas?

 

[syntrix]

I have an m4v file that I am unable to convert using handbrake any ideas?

VLC, Handbrake keeps failing for almost everything I try to use it for.

 

[lexluthor]

Here's a good article I found last night about Handbrake settings for the Droid X.

How to convert videos and transfer them to the Motorola DROID X - Know Your Cell

The only thing I'm not sure I agree with is that I think "keep aspect ratio" should be checked. I'd rather have the movie in the original aspect ratio rather than fill my screen.

I don't know why so many people are having trouble with Handbrake. It makes everything so easy for me.

 

[Gareee]

Great link! Thanks!