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http://market.android.com :p

• HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2

Arafys, Android, unfortunately is not Android... and the further along things go, the more fragmented the platform gets.

There are six kernels in active development, and couple of others that are still commonly used. Then add the complexity of the vast variations in hardware that it runs on, and the different front ends that the manufacturers build in.. and then the restrictions that some service providers put on them, then expand this internationally.... Then add the complexity of the fact that many users are rooting their phones as fast as they take them out of the box, and thus running 'custom' builds, and not getting official updates (as rare as they are).

Yea, platform fragmentation is a serious issue with android right now. Application development has slowed considerably as developers struggle to try to develop and support applications across all of the possible variations...

Which is actually pretty ridiculous. If the service providers didn't put retarded front ends/skins/what the hell ever, we wouldn't need to root our phones to get rid of the performance sapping bs. Put out a phone, with a standardized OS that everyone can use. That's how it was supposed to work.

Müs wrote:

AHHHH! Logic... it hurts us it does.

The number of Android devices officially compatible with the Netflix streaming app has more than doubled in v2.3, growing from 9 to 24. Last night the description was updated with a new list of devices but the actual updated APK only started pushing this afternoon, bringing Netflix not only to the Lenovo tablet announced last night but also to the Droid 3, HTC Thunderbolt, Motorola Atrix, several Galaxy S phones including the Epic 4G and Fascinate and more. Fragmentation is clearly still an issue for DRM'd apps like this and Hulu Plus, but at least now there's a growing number of recent superphones supported instead of sitting on the sidelines. We've got the updated list of devices after the break, hit the source link to download the app from the Android Market.

Update: As multiple commenters have noted, sideloading the Netflix APK will still work for devices that haven't yet made the list. We were able to confirm the app works fine on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom, however we're hearing it's not up and running on the tegra 2-based Transformer just yet. Itching for some Watch Instantly on your Honeycomb tablet? Check XDA-Developers for a download link.

Author:	Hopwin [ Thu May 19, 2011 11:51 am ]
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Finally! I downloaded it and tested a few movies at my desk with just cell coverage (2 out of 6 bars). On the Evo 4G the quality was great, no pauses for buffering and audio through headphones was good.

Author:	Vindicarre [ Thu May 19, 2011 2:32 pm ]
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Woohoo, thanks for that Hop. Installing it now.

Author:	Midgen [ Thu May 19, 2011 3:00 pm ]
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The Honeycomb version still isn't on the Market (just FYI for Tablet owners). It could probably be sideloaded if you have root though (I haven't tried).

Author:	Müs [ Thu May 19, 2011 11:45 pm ]
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Where would I get this?

Author:	Midgen [ Fri May 20, 2011 12:02 am ]
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http://market.android.com :p

The Glade 4.0 https://gladerebooted.net/

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Author:	Aegnor [ Fri May 20, 2011 12:45 am ]
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Not on my Thunderbolt yet

Author:	Midgen [ Fri May 20, 2011 1:50 am ]
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If you are rooted, I'm sure you can find the .apk on xda developers and side load.

Author:	Müs [ Fri May 20, 2011 3:05 am ]
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Midgen wrote: http://market.android.com :p Not compatible with my device

Author:	Midgen [ Fri May 20, 2011 3:53 am ]
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Ahh yes... Android beaten to the Netflix Punch by WP7... bitten by the "Fragementation" bug again.... http://news.cnet.com/netflix-streaming- ... 392-1.html So far, theses are the only android devices that are supported. • HTC Incredible with Android 2.2 • HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2, 2.3 • HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2 • HTC G2 with Android 2.2 • Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3.

Author:	Müs [ Fri May 20, 2011 7:52 am ]
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Lame. Android is android... why the hell does it matter what device its on.

Author:	Kaffis Mark V [ Fri May 20, 2011 9:09 am ]
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Looking at the models presented there, my guess is processing power for video decompression.

Author:	Midgen [ Fri May 20, 2011 11:41 am ]
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Arafys, Android, unfortunately is not Android... and the further along things go, the more fragmented the platform gets. There are six kernels in active development, and couple of others that are still commonly used. Then add the complexity of the vast variations in hardware that it runs on, and the different front ends that the manufacturers build in.. and then the restrictions that some service providers put on them, then expand this internationally.... Then add the complexity of the fact that many users are rooting their phones as fast as they take them out of the box, and thus running 'custom' builds, and not getting official updates (as rare as they are). Yea, platform fragmentation is a serious issue with android right now. Application development has slowed considerably as developers struggle to try to develop and support applications across all of the possible variations...

Author:	Jhorra [ Fri May 20, 2011 12:13 pm ]
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I heard a major reason why only certain phones are supported has to do with the chip. The newer chips have some sort of DRM capability built into them. That was the hold up the entire time, trying to get DRM on the streaming.

Author:	Timmit [ Fri May 20, 2011 12:50 pm ]
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Bleh, it's not like my Droid X is an antique or something...

Author:	Rorinthas [ Sat May 21, 2011 12:28 am ]
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Maybe there is something to the closed market proprietary OS model after all. Our Netflix has worked fine for months.

Author:	Timmit [ Sat May 21, 2011 7:06 am ]
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I have it working on my unrooted droidx now. Performance is fine... Someone at xda developers removed the new device check. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... ?t=1076150 Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

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Author:	Hokanu [ Fri May 20, 2011 12:52 pm ]
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Just sideloaded it on my vanilla Droid and watched part of a movie. Need an SD card though as it would not work on my SD cardless tablet (running 2.2).

Author:	Crimsonsun [ Fri May 20, 2011 4:37 pm ]
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Midgen wrote: • HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2 WOOT \o/

Author:	Müs [ Fri May 20, 2011 11:49 pm ]
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Midgen wrote: Arafys, Android, unfortunately is not Android... and the further along things go, the more fragmented the platform gets. There are six kernels in active development, and couple of others that are still commonly used. Then add the complexity of the vast variations in hardware that it runs on, and the different front ends that the manufacturers build in.. and then the restrictions that some service providers put on them, then expand this internationally.... Then add the complexity of the fact that many users are rooting their phones as fast as they take them out of the box, and thus running 'custom' builds, and not getting official updates (as rare as they are). Yea, platform fragmentation is a serious issue with android right now. Application development has slowed considerably as developers struggle to try to develop and support applications across all of the possible variations... Which is actually pretty ridiculous. If the service providers didn't put retarded front ends/skins/what the hell ever, we wouldn't need to root our phones to get rid of the performance sapping bs. Put out a phone, with a standardized OS that everyone can use. That's how it was supposed to work.

Author:	darksiege [ Sat May 21, 2011 12:19 am ]
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Müs wrote: Which is actually pretty ridiculous. If the service providers didn't put retarded front ends/skins/what the hell ever, we wouldn't need to root our phones to get rid of the performance sapping bs. Put out a phone, with a standardized OS that everyone can use. That's how it was supposed to work. AHHHH! Logic... it hurts us it does.

Author:	Midgen [ Sat May 21, 2011 4:28 am ]
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darksiege wrote: Müs wrote: Which is actually pretty ridiculous. If the service providers didn't put retarded front ends/skins/what the hell ever, we wouldn't need to root our phones to get rid of the performance sapping bs. Put out a phone, with a standardized OS that everyone can use. That's how it was supposed to work. AHHHH! Logic... it hurts us it does. It's called the Nexus S :p~~ Edit: I have access to just about any current handset TMO sells at no cost to me, but my personal phone is a Nexus S that I paid full price for (not available on our employee plan). Just for the reasons you stated... well, that and v6 stack I have on it :p

Author:	Müs [ Sun May 22, 2011 3:35 pm ]
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K, so I download the .apk thingy... then what? Yeah, I'm a tool.

Author:	Timmit [ Sun May 22, 2011 7:40 pm ]
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Should be as simple as going to the folder you downloaded the apk file to and clicking on it.

Author:	Aegnor [ Wed May 25, 2011 9:01 am ]
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HBO Go managed to get their mobile video player to work on all android phones, not sure why Netflix can't.

Author:	Midgen [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:21 pm ]
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Updates the Android version of Netflix to support more devices.. http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/netf ... luding-ga/ engadget.com wrote: The number of Android devices officially compatible with the Netflix streaming app has more than doubled in v2.3, growing from 9 to 24. Last night the description was updated with a new list of devices but the actual updated APK only started pushing this afternoon, bringing Netflix not only to the Lenovo tablet announced last night but also to the Droid 3, HTC Thunderbolt, Motorola Atrix, several Galaxy S phones including the Epic 4G and Fascinate and more. Fragmentation is clearly still an issue for DRM'd apps like this and Hulu Plus, but at least now there's a growing number of recent superphones supported instead of sitting on the sidelines. We've got the updated list of devices after the break, hit the source link to download the app from the Android Market. Update: As multiple commenters have noted, sideloading the Netflix APK will still work for devices that haven't yet made the list. We were able to confirm the app works fine on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom, however we're hearing it's not up and running on the tegra 2-based Transformer just yet. Itching for some Watch Instantly on your Honeycomb tablet? Check XDA-Developers for a download link.