I have run into the issue when on forums (and occasionally on searching youtube itself) where when I click on the video to play, I get the "Video Can Not Be Played" message. I **MAY** have found a solution...Please try this to see if I am right...So far I have tried this on 5 videos that all gave the above error message, and this method worked.
**REQUIREMENTS**
* Dolphin Browser (the method I used) or
* Browser/File Manager that lets you download instead of viewing when on a webpage (for video) (not sure if others exist, just thought others might try)
**What to do**
1. While using Dolphin browser, find a youtube file (embedded or linked) that can not be played.
2. Click the video image (normally used to launch the video).
3. Dolphin Browser will ask what method to view the video (Youtube or Download)
4. Choose "Download". It will say "video.mp4".
5. Click "download" (note, I have not tried to change the file names, but currently if you select "video.mp4" it will put a numeric number next to the download since it has the same name.)
6. Once download is done, drop the notifications pulldown and click on the video, or use the "Gallery" app and find the video, then play it...
Like I said, this has worked on 5 different videos that where unplayable in the Youtube app. I was hoping others can try to confirm...
@ Mods, please move to "How-to and tips" if this turns out to be correct. I searched, but if this has already been mentioned, please delete...
**REQUIREMENTS**
* Dolphin Browser (the method I used) or
* Browser/File Manager that lets you download instead of viewing when on a webpage (for video) (not sure if others exist, just thought others might try)
**What to do**
1. While using Dolphin browser, find a youtube file (embedded or linked) that can not be played.
2. Click the video image (normally used to launch the video).
3. Dolphin Browser will ask what method to view the video (Youtube or Download)
4. Choose "Download". It will say "video.mp4".
5. Click "download" (note, I have not tried to change the file names, but currently if you select "video.mp4" it will put a numeric number next to the download since it has the same name.)
6. Once download is done, drop the notifications pulldown and click on the video, or use the "Gallery" app and find the video, then play it...
Like I said, this has worked on 5 different videos that where unplayable in the Youtube app. I was hoping others can try to confirm...
@ Mods, please move to "How-to and tips" if this turns out to be correct. I searched, but if this has already been mentioned, please delete...