yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] flappjaxxx:
v2.0.2 Black Rotation mod

Get it Here

Enjoy!
[Android Apps and Games] somnifac:
Works on the Note 2 (Sprint).
[Android Apps and Games] AlaricD:
Though my phone is set to not auto-rotate, these two apps still do, which is nice. I don't like the phone just rotating willy-nilly (but I wish the browser still would. Browsing in portrait is a pain.

(Your mileage may vary. Ask your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Some assembly required. Void where prohibited by law.)
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Ok, I was not sure about this. I guess the code in the app bypasses the system settings. Thank you for the info.
[Android Apps and Games] s0be:
Success on:

HTC Aria

CM7 Nightly
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Got it man, thanks.

And thanks again for what you did with all your research. I made sure to recognize you in the second post.
[Android Apps and Games] matthewst:
No stream on

Cliq XT

CM7 Nightly
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
DINOSAUR!

Just kidding, I will see what we can do, keep hope alive!
[Android Apps and Games] Hogmeister:
hey! so those of us with honeycomb tablets that are rooted but aren't supported by netflix (acer, asus, i think the samsung as well, and thrive) there is a solution out there!

you DO have to be rooted, and able to flash zip files with recovery yada yada unless you want to manually push the file... the link is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1178773

i've personally confirmed this working on my iconia a500, and others have confirmed it for the other tablets. great news! thanks for the rotation apk too, this patch works fine with it
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Thanks for that, but the link is in the OP. :D

Good looking out though!
[Android Apps and Games] Hogmeister:
haha i always leave netflix posts open at latest post and just refresh good to kno its in OP youre awesome
[Android Apps and Games] s0be:
If you use linux, I wrote a perl script that goes through 2 APKs and identifies what files differ between them... ;-) I'd be glad to share.
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I will PM you.
[Android Apps and Games] matthewst:
In case anyone was worried :rolleyes:

I tried the honeycomb tab fix on my Cliq XT CM7 Nightly. Still no streaming.
[Android Apps and Games] matthewst:
I'm on MAC. Might I be of service as well? I'd like to compare MegaViewer Pro and Netflix to see what MVP has that NF doesn't.
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
What is MegaViewer Pro? What does it do?

Edit: I found it. :D
[Android Apps and Games] s0be:
You can try it. PM me an e-mail address and I'll send you the file.

Note: My mac-foo is weak. I have NO clue if half the trickery I use in this script will work on other platforms.

Addendum: http://heroc.s0be.com/compare.txt
[Android Apps and Games] matthewst:
Thanks for the assist s0be.

After comparing the two apk's the only thing of relevance is classes.dex and resources.arsc are different (as to be expected). Decompiling and compare/combining those is well beyond my limited expertise.
[Android Apps and Games] s0be:
Does that mean it worked on mac? Mind pastebinning the output?
[Android Apps and Games] tonemand:
I was excited to log on today and see the green version, but then I saw a black version as well and suddenly had a dilemma. Green ended up on the stock 3.2 Xoom, and the black went on the rooted CM7 Inc2. Thanks for putting in the efforts to customize our favorite app!
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
lol no problem. I had no intention of making a Black one. But, I was asked to, and it seems to be pretty popular.

I really appreciate all of the feedback that you guys are giving. What do you all think about the icons?
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
oops, moved to a PM.
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
A new versions out, Can we get a rotation apk?
[Android Apps and Games] flappjaxxx:
Yes you can.

Enjoy.

Netflix 2.1.0 Black with Rotation Mods

Get it Here

If you have the Play Store version installed you will have to uninstall that one first then install this one. Different signatures
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I will have an new android device this afternoon. If I can make some time, expect an update soon.

-Dblfstr
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
any progress on subtitle size 'problem'?
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I have honestly done nothing to the app since my my phone broke.

If I remember, it was the size of the subtitles when displayed on a TV right? This may or may not be fixable. Since I have a device to test on (actually two) I can try some things. First things first is to get the rotation update out.

I will do my best to stay up to date, but I am currently working on an android game (the real reason I needed test devices). So it will take priority, well after my family that is.

Guess I better get me an adapter for the TV also huh?

-Dblfstr

Edit: I just went back a couple of pages a refreshed my memory. It seems I did start working on the subtitle issues but never got anywhere. Guess I will pick up where I left off! :D
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
actually i bought a android tv box hdmi stick, like this one: http://www.in4dealz.com/deals/Rikom...ortex--A9-1GB-RAM-8G-ROM-HDMI-TF-Card-600537/

it works just fine, i installed xbmc and i could easily replace my x86 based pc as my media center, but netflix subtitle is a problem, it's ridiculous small.

So, i guess that, in my case, bigger subs "on device" is enought...

thanks for your attention..
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Man, I need to get me one of those!
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
it's a really nice device. for what it is capable, it's not expensive at all....
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
Didn't even know there was a update, says 'general bug fixes' under the description. Mayb you and flappjaxxx will both start working on these mods again?
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I am sure flapjaxx will probably make one for himself, and would be willing to make it available for xda. However, I see his account is currently disabled for xda. I don't know what the deal is there. But I do know he has his own site were he posts his work.

Maybe I will beat him to the punch though.. :D

Also, the "bug fixes" may be related to no video on Galaxy SIII devices.
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
Here's his last post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37154410&postcount=11

Looking 4ward to your game BTW!
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Holy sh!t. I had no idea. Gonna send him a message today to let him know that I am back in business. That sucks about whatever happened. There was one D***head that tried the same stuff with me. However, he is now banned and I am still here.
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
Hey Dblfstr

I've recently ordered an Rikomagic MK802 IIIS to stream netflix to my TV as well as other thing. My problem is the Netflix app is unstable and crash every 10-30 minutes, which makes it kinda hard to watch anything ^.^ The subtitles are also incredible small, hardly readable.

I'd be 100 times thankful if you could bring out and update for those two fixes or just any of them :)

I read a few pages back and I saw you already wrote about that and you will probably take a look at it, but I'd just repeat like to repeat it one more time, since we are a lot of people that has this problem. - This is not to bother you or to hesitate anything, I'd also just like to thank you for your work so far - thanks! I'm so happy that we have some good XDA developers here :)

Have a nice evening!
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
mine is iMito MX2 and netflix app from Market (Play Store, or whatever Google is calling it now) works fine, no crashes. Subtitle size is the only issue so far, and this is making me watch movies/series dubbed (when available), and it sucks...
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Well then. I do not want to be too hasty, but It may not be a Netflix app problem with the subtitles. It is possibly the way these little sticks work with configuring screen size.

Do ANY other streaming apps with subtitles display correctly?
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
well, any app that allows you to set sub size is okay, as i said, i'm using xbmc and it's just fine... i can't tell you about other streaming app, because i only use netflix.

netflix has a terrible subtitle support, even on android tablets the subs are quite small (but not a big deal, because you to stay at 30/40cm from the screen).
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Bad new first:

Within the Netflix app there are plenty of files pertaining to subtitles. Within those files are many reference to size, color, style, etc. Trying to determine what does what is a major undertaking. If it were, me I would simply determine screen size and set the font size proportionality. I think I can safely assume that is what Netflix does. That being said, if the subtitles work fine on tablets and phones etc, then there is no problem with the app itself. I figure the, since the screen is external and not directly "talking" to the device, there is no way the device can know what size te screen is. Meaning the Netflix app calls to get screen size, from the view or layout, and gets a NULL return since the TV is capable of sending that information back to the device. (The TV is not programmed to do so). So Netflix falls back to a default size setting. This setting would be perfectly fine on a phone, but very very small on a 52" etc TV. So, I think there is nothing that can be done to change that.

Maybe good news.

If I, or someone, can find what sets the default value of the subtitles font size, it could be hard coded to display very large subtitles. Keep in mind that this would could possible look ridiculous on a phone or tablet if Netflix was unable to determine scree, view, layout size. So a hard coded large font Netflix app would be solely for devices like the ones you have.

I will do my best to see a). if this is how Netflix is determining size, and b). if the default size can be enlarged.

Also, since there is a plan of action, maybe another dev (more experienced) would like to assist in this matter. I'm open to suggestions as well.
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
Hey Dblfstr

Thank you so much for looking into this, I'm so happy that someone wants to help, really!

A modded version of Netflix with enlarged subtitles by default would be so great and I wouldn't be able to thank you enough if you are able to do it :)

Changing the default size wouldn't hurt us with devices like the Rikomagic ones etc so no problems there.

Once again, thanks!

P.S. If you need anyone to test some apk's or anything, tell me! :)
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
you can count on me too! =o)
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Do you guys have Developer options on your device?

See quote below:

Just check.
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
Yep, just like any other android device. I just rooted it and you need to use USB debugging, etc, etc...
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
Thanks for looking into this once again.

For me, at least, I have developer options on my device(MK802 IIIS), but the subtitles are already viewed on the TV, it's just the size and the netflix app that keeps crashing, pausing my movie and is in general unstable.
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
See what the subtitles look like when the HW Overlays are disabled.
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I am just curious as to how they are displayed, if there is any change at all.
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
no change at all
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Disabling HW overlay may help with the freezing.

Sorry, I am doing a lot of reading right now in regards to netlfix and subtitles. There are many problems with the app apparently, abut some solutions.
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
I will try to disable HW overlay and see if it helps. I also had a little thought about rotation; since the device is forcing landscape, it perhaps makes netflix unstable? I wasnt able to make your rotation apk work, since it crash whenever I open it tho, so dunno. Just a little thought I had. But I will try to disable the HW overlay and see if it helps. It is very late for me, so I dont have time to watch a movie and see if it works, but I will report back tomorrow, for sure! :) I'm so thanksful that you are trying to help.

Also, I don't know any other streaming software, but HBO, which I don't have so I don't know what I should test in order to see if the subtitles are a general problem or specific with Netflix. Will it count if I transfer a movie including subtitles to the device and play it in like MX player?
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
OP Updated 1/31/2013 with links to Netflix

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Black Version 2.0.0

Black Version 2.1.0

Black Version 2.1.1

Stock Version 2.1.1​
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
Dblfstr, no progress with your .apk. Same thing...

Really thanks for your effort...
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I figured. Was too easy of a change. Back to the drawing board.
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
Deleted post!
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I have contacted a fellow xda member to assist with the subtitles. We will see how it goes.
[Android Apps and Games] thiagodark:
Great news... thanks again! :D
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
I can only echo my fellow friend :)
[Android Apps and Games] tatubias:
Re: [APP][UPDATE][Netflix V2.1.1] Netflix Roton Enabled Apps w/ Colored Loading Scree

Some one as was able to make subtittles bigger in the app?
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Not yet, we are working on it though.
[Android Apps and Games] trinev:
Wow amazing job, i was just looking for the apk since it is not available from google play in spain and I find that you have even improved the app a lot.

Congrats!
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
I don't want to hesitate anything, take your time - I'm just wondering how it is going? You got any exciting news? :)
[Android Apps and Games] Jack_Move:
I am running Miui 2.3.7 GB on Droid X & Netflix has stopped showing video since the last update. I tried the latest version that is on here non stock (2.1.1), No dice. I am still getting a blank screen wile sound plays, any idea's anyone? Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] taksan:
Hi there

I too suffer with this problem (like most people around here) and have been waiting for a solution.

I'm a developer and yesterday I finally decided to give it a shot and help you guys finding the spot.

I reverse engineered the latest netflix that was installed in my own phone and I found one spot that will work

for sticking a hard coded font size!

File: ./com/netflix/mediaclient/PlayScreen.smali

Method:

.method setSubtitle(Ljava/lang/String;)V

After the following invocation:

invoke-virtual {v2, v1, v3}, Landroid/widget/TextView;->setText(Ljava/lang/CharSequence;Landroid/widget/TextView$BufferType;)V

I put the following:

const/high16 v5, 0x4080

invoke-virtual {v2, v5}, Landroid/widget/TextView;->setTextSize(F)V

I generated the above lines coding some random android application, packing and decompiling with apktool.

And I managed to change the font size. The number I used was just some random number (it was 4.0 and ended up too small), now we only need to find a suitable font size.

This is not the most elegant solution, but it works and because it sets the font size every time the subtitle text is set, it makes sure it doesn't matter whether the application tries to change it anywhere else.

I hope it helps cook the next APK with a decent font size we all long for!
[Android Apps and Games] DakuTenshi:
Hey everyone,

is there any way to trick the app into believing I reside in the US ?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] tatubias:
Re: [APP][UPDATE][Netflix V2.1.1] Netflix Roton Enabled Apps w/ Colored Loading Scree

You need to have a vpn conection to the us.
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I hadn't even looked in that file. I was getting wrapped around the MANY subtitle files . I had looked to see where the main call was but could not find it. I assumed if I could set the size in SetFontSize(); in the one of the subtitle smali files (can't remember which one) then whenever it was called it would return my hard coded size. Could not get it to work. As if something was overriding it.

I will play with this part this afternoon, and maybe we can get this resolved.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] taksan:
Yeah, I found the other several files and made some attempts changing the size from those files too, but like you said it didn't work.

Then I just thought that I would be better off forcing the size just right in the spot where text was set and ignore all of the other parts, and it worked like a charm
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
I would to see NetFlix in HD, is that more of a tweak or server side on there end?
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
There is no HD tweak. Netflix will send what your device can support. Only recently (last year or so) have they sent any sort of HD stream to a mobile platform. Generally those with OMAP4 processors. Probably others now, but I stopped keeping up with it.
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
I came across this thread the OP stopped supporting it a while ago, Dig thru the apk see what you can find.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1394637
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Not real.
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
U tested it out? There was a user passing around the OP's work claiming he did some 'major change' same way he did with your work in that thread to avoid any kind of confusion.
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
To be honest I did not test it. But these kind of "tweaks" are usually fake (I know first hand). I guess I should at least open it up a look before I open my big mouth. :D

I will check it against the market version that has the same build number. I will report back here if there is any difference. But I can almost guarantee there is not. The only differences (usually) are with the device.
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
Hey Dblfstr

Any news on Netflix and subtitles? I'm just curious here ^.^
[Android Apps and Games] uncola:
Hi Dblfstr I'm currently using this netflix apk and it does seem to improve the video quality.. it does seem like 720p. Can you comment on if it's fake or what?

http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...en-Rotation)-May-Work-With-DIAL-Enabled-GTV-s
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I apologize to all. I have not had a chance to look into the presumably HD netflix app, nor have I been able to make the adjustments to the subtitles. With Valentine's day, my anniversary last week, and a roommate that is on the brink of being more of a burden than I care to deal with, I haven't had a chance to do much of anything :(

But, I plan to accomplish both of these tasks soon. Thanks for your patience.

-Dblfstr
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
As a direct reply to this. That app is fake. It was posted by a user here on xda for a while. He was uploading my app with some included garbage binary files, and some windows mobile codecs. He has since been banned from xda. It is basically my app with some extra files that do NOTHING.

Sorry.

Here is some background:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18029599&highlight=sprintusa#post18029599
[Android Apps and Games] taksan:
Hey Dblfstr,

If you don't mind, I can make the subtitle change in your apk and upload it or, if you prefer, I can mail it to you.

I have been using it for a week and it is working flawlessly. My neightbor and a friend of mine are also using and

it seems to be fine as well.
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I can incorporate the change into my app. Just PM the details.

Also, you can either upload your current version here, or send it to me directly and I will upload it.

Or, if you want, you can start a thread and post it there. However, there is a heavy burden when supporting a mod. :D

Which ever you prefer. If you would like for me post it and support it, I will do my best.
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
yea lemme know, would love to see working HD.
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
Hello!

I'm in huge need of bigger subtitles, can you perhaps email that apk to me? I'd love to test it out. Basically I have a MK802 IIIS device I purchased for netflix but it is unwatchable because of too small subtitles :-/ Been this way for almost a month now :-/

@Dblfstr You don't need to apology for anything, it is not your duty to fix the broken Netflix app. But of course we appreciate your help. Keep calm and take your time :)
[Android Apps and Games] mitmtm:
only 480p and small subtitle.

Hello,

I have the same setup as Rallerbabz, a MK802 IIIS device used for Netflix, connected to a 42" flatscreen panel. The original Netflix app. only suports 480p screens in the android app, wich is making the complete experience a bit of a bad experience.

1. Movies are shown in degraded quality. I would really like to see 1080p or even just 720p was possible on my 42" flat screen.

2. One should think, that the 480p Netflix menu system, blown up to 1080p via hdmi on a 42" screen would be very easy to read/upscaled, but it is not. In fact, it is the other way around. It is like the font size is fixed for a 480p screen, but presented on 1080p it is not upscaling but just leaves more room for text on the entire 42" screen. It is very hard to read from the couch :)

3. Same thing goes for the subtitle which is allmost unreadble. I dont know if it is the same problem/case as point 2, but i guess it is.

Is there any way to modify the apk to complement these issues? Are there any workarounds on these issues?

BR/MThomsen
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
We will have something as soon as I hear back from taksan. He had posted previously a potential solution (the one I was trying to find). However, I do not know the final conclusion to these changes. I see no need to reinvent the wheel if a solution has already been found.

:D
[Android Apps and Games] taksan:
Netflix black with big subtitles

Hi,

Instead of uploading the whole APK, I'm just uploading the modified file. The problem with uploading the apk is that I'd have to sign it with a possibly different key, and it would force everybody to uninstall the previous version.

Dblfstr, just replace this file (/smali/com/netflix/mediaclient/PlayScreen.smali) and rebuild it. It should work

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] Rallerbabz:
@Dblfstr

I just tested the file you sent me and nothing was changed. The subtitles were the same small size. :-/

By the way; What mitmtm said in his post is also right. the 480p isnt the best quality but watchable. But if it is possible to make it 720p or even 1080p I think the subtitles will adjust itself to that size.
[Android Apps and Games] taksan:
I would send my apk (it works for sure, it's running on my mk802), but it exceeds my file size limit.

---------- Post added at 01:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:26 PM ----------

I just uploaded the APK that I tested and worked for sure in the following place:

http://ubuntuone.com/5OhHx9zl6wf0rBBvfrCpbh
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Thank you taksan,

I looked into your app and found the code specified. I have made the change to the Black Rotation 2.1.1 version. I noticed yours was 2.1.2, guess I have some updating to do. Both files posted in the 3rd... or 2nd post idk.

All,

Please test and report back here.

Netlflix_Black_Rotation_LargeSubs_V-2.1.1.apk - 11.12 MB

Edit:

Anyone think I could get some screenshots of the app working and/or pictures of it running on the TV?

Edit 2. I did not even see the file (playscreen.smali) posted above until just now. O.o
[Android Apps and Games] leapinlar:
Re: [APP][UPDATE][Netflix V2.1.1] Netflix Roton Enabled Apps w/ Colored Loading Scree

Works great. See screenshots of my Tablet. Still looks good on it.

Screenshots removed

Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
[Android Apps and Games] mitmtm:
Works great guys, thanks and GJ :) Any chance of getting this with support for 720p or 1080p?

BR/Mthomsen
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
I don't think that is something we can do. As I said before, Netflix sends the data, and that we cannot control.
[Android Apps and Games] Dblfstr:
Be sure to show some thanks to taksan :D