Can I rip a DVD movie and play it on my Sprint Hero phone?

Vesbon · Mar 1, 2011

Is it relatively easy to rip a DVD and play it on my sprint Hero smartphone? I'm about to fly on a 5 hour flight with my kids and would love to bring a few Dora and Barney DVDs on my phone to keep her entertained in flight.

Thx
-v

sitlet · Mar 1, 2011

Yes, please search, there are already threads about this.

Rip the movie with DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink (in No Compression mode) or DVD fab HD Decrypter. Then convert with handbrake, keeping the resolution the same.

Vesbon · Mar 1, 2011

Thanks. I know, sometimes I post before searching. I searched and found tons of replies.

Thx,
-v

Vesbon · Mar 1, 2011

sitlet said:
Yes, please search, there are already threads about this.

Rip the movie with DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink (in No Compression mode) or DVD fab HD Decrypter. Then convert with handbrake, keeping the resolution the same.

When I search for "Handbrake" in the Android market I get zero results. Do I have the spelling correct?

Thanks,
-v

Vesbon · Mar 1, 2011

Ok, I honestly did alot of searching, but couldn't find the answer. Is there a "Simple Guide" to ripping DVDs to a smartphone?

Is it basically this:
1. Rip the DVD (i.e. DVD Fab HD Decrypter)
2. Convert it with Handbrake (a desktop application, I think)
3. Play it on the phone

What video player do I play it with? Do I have to download an app or is there a native video player that will play it? I have a Sprint Hero.

Thx,
-v

Kid Twist · Mar 1, 2011

Vesbon said:
Ok, I honestly did alot of searching, but couldn't find the answer. Is there a "Simple Guide" to ripping DVDs to a smartphone?

Is it basically this:
1. Rip the DVD (i.e. DVD Fab HD Decrypter)
2. Convert it with Handbrake (a desktop application, I think)
3. Play it on the phone

What video player do I play it with? Do I have to download an app or is there a native video player that will play it? I have a Sprint Hero.

Thx,
-v

I've been ripping DVDs to play on my Verizon Droid Eris, which is basically the same as the Hero.

Yes, first use your decryption software, then rip the disc using Handrbrake, a desktop application. Handbrake's settings are complicated. After experimenting a bit and consulting some posts on Lifehacker.com, I discovered that it all seems to work if I click the iPhone pre-set and then open the Video tab and set the average bitrate to 1500. Then, transfer the video to your phone's SD card via your USB cable and you should be good to go. The video will probably play on your phone's native video player.

Kid Twist · Mar 1, 2011

Vesbon said:
Ok, I honestly did alot of searching, but couldn't find the answer. Is there a "Simple Guide" to ripping DVDs to a smartphone?

Is it basically this:
1. Rip the DVD (i.e. DVD Fab HD Decrypter)
2. Convert it with Handbrake (a desktop application, I think)
3. Play it on the phone

What video player do I play it with? Do I have to download an app or is there a native video player that will play it? I have a Sprint Hero.

Thx,
-v

And right on cue -- this ran today: Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done

sitlet · Mar 1, 2011

Vesbon said:
When I search for "Handbrake" in the Android market I get zero results. Do I have the spelling correct?

Thanks,
-v

Handbrake is a PC program, not a phone app. There isnt a phone out there right now with enough power to convert videos.

Is it basically this:
1. Rip the DVD (i.e. DVD Fab HD Decrypter)
2. Convert it with Handbrake (a desktop application, I think)
3. Play it on the phone

Correct.

What video player do I play it with? Do I have to download an app or is there a native video player that will play it?

if you convert it with handbrake to an h264 codec file, the stock Videos app will play it.

Vesbon · Mar 1, 2011

Kid Twist said:
And right on cue -- this ran today: Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done

Wow, thanks for the Lifehacker.com tip. I use that site alot... tons of good info. Thanks again!

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pool_shark · Mar 1, 2011

I use magic dvd ripper. I convert to mp4 instead of avi because it's smaller and takes half the time.

kschang · Mar 2, 2011

Kid Twist said:
And right on cue -- this ran today: Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done

There's one catch... That tip is for a Mac. Handbrake does NOT read encrypted DVDs (i.e. almost all commercial DVDs) on a WinTel machine.

You basically have two choices:

1) Rip to AVI with any program you use, and load an AVI player on the Android

VPlayer vs RockPlayer, ArcMedia and 6 other Free AVI Player App Reviewed for Motorola Droid (or any Android Device)

2) Rip the DVD into AVI first using any program, then convert to MP4 using Handbrake

How to Convert Videos Formats from PC Computer to Droid and Android Phone play back with free program Handbrake

Beware, unless you have power, playing video will chew through your power like crazy.

sitlet · Mar 2, 2011

pool_shark said:
I use magic dvd ripper. I convert to mp4 instead of avi because it's smaller and takes half the time.

mp4 and avi are both containers, not codecs, and have nothing to do with file size.

pool_shark · Apr 2, 2011

sitlet said:
mp4 and avi are both containers, not codecs, and have nothing to do with file size.

So you're telling me that the movies I have converted, same movie, 1 as mp4 and 1 as avi, are the same size even though I can clearly see they are not?
I think you need to try it for yourself before telling me I can't see.

Pepe7698 · Apr 2, 2011

I have had good luck using DVD Catalyst. I have put 6 movies on my Captivate with it.

sitlet · Apr 3, 2011

pool_shark said:
So you're telling me that the movies I have converted, same movie, 1 as mp4 and 1 as avi, are the same size even though I can clearly see they are not?
I think you need to try it for yourself before telling me I can't see.

I NEVER said a movie in an mp4 container would be the same size as one in an avi container. All I said was, avi and mp4 are containers, and therefore mean next to nothing if you tell someone to convert to avi or mp4. You need to tell them what codec to use inside those containers. And I have tried it for myself, as that's what I do for a living.

Usta · Apr 3, 2011

sitlet said:
I NEVER said a movie in an mp4 container would be the same size as one in an avi container. All I said was, avi and mp4 are containers, and therefore mean next to nothing if you tell someone to convert to avi or mp4. You need to tell them what codec to use inside those containers. And I have tried it for myself, as that's what I do for a living.

I agree. Many people have a common confusion that certain video containers (let's say avi) produce smaller file sizes, compared to others (let's say mp4).

The only thing that matters in converted video file size is the length of the video and the level of compression used on media streams. The compression level is directly dependent of the bitrate used.

pool_shark · Apr 3, 2011

sitlet said:
I NEVER said a movie in an mp4 container would be the same size as one in an avi container. All I said was, avi and mp4 are containers, and therefore mean next to nothing if you tell someone to convert to avi or mp4. You need to tell them what codec to use inside those containers. And I have tried it for myself, as that's what I do for a living.

You said it has nothing to do with size.
When I converted the same movie, using the same software, the one converted to avi produced a larger file than the one converted to mp4 and the mp4 took half as long to convert.
I did not have to specify any codec prior to the conversion and have no idea what codec either of the conversions used, therefore I don't see where the necessity comes into play of saying which codec to use.

sitlet · Apr 3, 2011

pool_shark said:
You said it has nothing to do with size.
When I converted the same movie, using the same software, the one converted to avi produced a larger file than the one converted to mp4 and the mp4 took half as long to convert.
I did not have to specify any codec prior to the conversion and have no idea what codec either of the conversions used, therefore I don't see where the necessity comes into play of saying which codec to use.

And again, just because you converted the same movie with the same software, doesnt mean they will be the same size. Whether or not its avi or mp4 is IRRELEVANT. The only relevant factors in determining file size are codec, resolution, and bitrate. The reason you are getting two different file sizes is you are using a different codec, resolution, or bitrate. If the program doesnt ask you what codec/bitrate you want, its probably choosing it on its own, which means you have no control over it, and thats why you have no idea what codec you are using.

sookster54 · Apr 3, 2011

Neat suggestions in here, my netbook doesn't have a CD drive so I ripped some DVD movies like Avatar so I can watch it on the road, I think I might do the same for my tablet (hopefully the Asus Transformer) soon.

Usta · Apr 3, 2011

sitlet said:
The only relevant factors in determining file size are codec, resolution, and bitrate.

A small addition here - the codec is simply the algorithm encoding/decoding the video, while the resolution is simply the number of pixels displayed.
While both are crucial ingredients in video encoding process, they don't determine the converted file size. That is determined only by the video length and bitrate used.

erwaso · Apr 3, 2011

if the movie is already a .avi format, would i just be able to copy it to my sdcard and watch it on my aria with at&t's 2.2 froyo?

Usta · Apr 3, 2011

erwaso said:
if the movie is already a .avi format, would i just be able to copy it to my sdcard and watch it on my aria with at&t's 2.2 froyo?

Probably, provided you use a universal video player (like RockPlayer).
It all depends on how complex is the video encoded and how high is the video resolution. Aria is not a powerful phone to process complex videos...

Just try it, and if it fails, simply convert it with the parameters that are playable on it.

sitlet · Apr 3, 2011

erwaso said:
if the movie is already a .avi format, would i just be able to copy it to my sdcard and watch it on my aria with at&t's 2.2 froyo?

If you read any of this thread, you would know that avi is NOT a format, its a container. Your phone may be able to play it, depending on what codec is used.

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