[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Moihack:
Hello there guys!

Today I'm gonna share my encoding settings that I think are the best for movie/tv-show/anime watching on ideos x5(pro/non-pro) screen.

Note: Encoding is a very heavy task for a computer. Make sure that you computer has at least 2 CPU cores and 2 gb of RAM before proceeding.

For example I have an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 (4 cores at 2,5 GHz),4gb RAM and Win7 x64. Re-enconding 20 minutes of anime/movie takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Output file size is about 160-180 MB.

Anyway.Let's get started! :)

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1) Download a program called HandBrake. You can get it here:http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

Note: If you have 64bit OS get the 64bit version of the program,as this will greatly speed up the encoding progress.

2) Install HandBrake(hope you know how to do it :P).

3) Run HandBrake

Note: In Windows in case it shows up an error when trying to run it, try running it as admin.

4) Find a movie/tv-show/anime file to re-encode + proper sub suitable for your needs

5) Take a break here and get ready for the hard part

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1) Click the Source icon located in top left corner in HandBrake interface. Press select video file (I won't do a source->folder example since it's pretty much the same.)

Select your video file. Usually the extension of your video file will be something like .avi .mp4 .m4v .mkv etc.

2) Now in Output Settings (Preset: Normal) make sure that Container: is set to MP4 File

Now click the browse button located a little bit above and right and give a name and location to your output file

The hard part really starts here...

3) In Picture Tab set Anamorphic: to None

See how Width and Height changed and you can now edit their values?

Now change Width: to 800 and Height: to 480 (that's x5(all versions) screen resolution)

Make sure Keep Aspect Ratio is UN-CHECKED

4) Switch to Video tab (leave Video Filters Tab as is)

Set Video Codec: to MPEG-4 (FFmpeg)

Framerate (FPS): Same as source (leave as is)

Constant/Variable Framerate don't make a difference to me but feel free messing around with these options if you want to.I just leave the default one(variable) selected

Now in Quality select Avg Bitrate (kbps):

Enter a value here from 850 to 950. The higher the value the better. I use 920 which I find very good. The only difference here is that in dark scenes higer values will give a better image,where lower values (i.e. 850) will make the image look a little "pixelated-like". Increase it even further (i.e. 1000-1150) if you are not satisfied with the result in your phone's screen.

5) Switch to Audio Tab

Remove any audio tracks you don't want by selecting them from the drop down menu and pressing remove in order to save up space

Now select the audio track you want to keep.

Change Audio Codec to AAC (ffmpeg) (2nd dropdown menu)

Change Mixdown to Stereo (3rd dropdown menu)

Leave the rest as is

6) Switch to Subtitles Tab

If you don't want any sub simply remove any sub track like you removed the audio track previously.

If your video file includes a sub stream(usually .mkv files have one) that you want to use for sure,select it from the track list and check forced only, burned in(This will hardcode the sub into the image.You won't be able to remove the sub after that.If you don't want that,then just remove the check from this checkbox) and finally check default.

If your video file has no sub track/stream but you have a working .srt or .sub file then continue reading.

7) Chapters Tab is useful for some people. I just just un-tick create chapter markers.

In advanced I dont' enter anything

8) Switch back to picture tab and revise your settings (also do this in video,audio and subtitles tab).

Correct any mistakes.

When you are ready press the Start Button located next to the Source Button you used to load your movie.

Encoding should start. Your pc may stop responding fast during re-encoding of your video file.That's normal. Just wait for it to finish.

After encoding finished test your re-encoded video in your computer to test if it is as you want it (in terms of video/audio quality and subs). Well you can't tell much about the video quality by viewing the video in your computer because image will be stretched to fit computer's screen resolution.

9) Now copy your re-encoded video file to your phone's sd card.Better make a folder called movie or something. Paste the movie there. Place any additional .srt subs you may have here.

Download MX Player from PlayStore. Install it.

Open MX Player and load your video. Make sure HW Decoder is in use. Load any sub stream you may have.

10) Turn your phone into landscape view and Enjoy! :D

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Well,that's it!

I hope my settings will proove useful for some users who want to use their phone more like a media center device.

Don't forget to click thanks if this helped you and also comment :) That means a lot to me!

If you disagree with some part of the guide,have another opinion/solution then feel free to comment and make this guide even better.

Cheers!