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[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
I'm having the same problem. Unfortunately, disabling and even removing AdAway didn't work for me. I tried rolling back versions and was able to get v2.6 working properly. Updated to v2.8 and found the same buffering issue again.

Also, v2.6 only works if AdAway is disabled. Whitelisting does not work.

Not sure what has changed. Tried it on my phone and tablet, both running CM 10.2.

I will update the OP if anyone figures it out.
[Android Apps and Games] gazdaman.:
Links:

Hulu Plus 2.7.201013 here

Hulu Plus 2.8.0.201147 here

Hulu Plus 2.8.1.201164 here
[Android Apps and Games] lanwarrior:
The latest version from Google Play never worked for me when I have AdAway, even when white listing *.hulu.com. It seems Hulu hooks something in OS that create buffering issue.

I need AdAway more than Hulu, since ads on browser and apps wasted lots of my limited cellular bandwidth.

I paid for Hulu Plus and this is how the treated me? I just canceled my Plus subscription. Back to Netflix, Crackle and Torrent.
[Android Apps and Games] Anakondarh:
So, has anyone figured out which is the last version of the apk that works well?
[Android Apps and Games] lanwarrior:
try it without AdAway or ANY ad-blocking software.
[Android Apps and Games] major9686:
ok.. you can view hulu on your device, you dont need any app. just get a browser which can show pages as DESKTOP view, then you will be able to watch HULU normally, full screen.

forget the app. just get the dolphin browser with additional flash player apk.

worked for me.

that way it doesnt even matters what kind of device you have.

hope this helps.
[Android Apps and Games] nigelhealy:
oh really? Details!

Screenshot please because I've for Flash Player, it works on some sites, but on Hulu, using Dolphin, whether I used Settings---user agent --- desktop, or addons---desktop modes, I get the same message when trying to play which is "Unfortunately Hulu is not supported on your platform. We apologize for any inconvenience."
[Android Apps and Games] major9686:
Maybe it has to do with the fact that I'm using WiFi ?!

Because I've tried several browsers.

I just woke up so I'll do that later today.

But as I understand it, if the android phone uses a browser which allows flash (have flash installed on the android as well), and shows web-pages in desktop mode, it has nothing to do with the type of device you have.

I'll be updating this later. Have a nice day.:cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] nigelhealy:
I'm also using Wifi.

I wonder if because you're on an old version of Android? Your sig says 4.1.2

The issues with Flash are worse in 4.4 which needs a hacked Flash.apk and wonder if that is not fooling Hulu its talking to a desktop OS?

I tried watching a Hulu episode last night and it never worked in Hulu app but worked fine on desktop (Ubuntu, Chrome).
[Android Apps and Games] lanwarrior:
Same here. Do you have ads blocking app like AdAway? I used this and I get buffering all the time...
[Android Apps and Games] nigelhealy:
No. I have tried adaway and I know it breaks the hulu app but I disable it before running hulu. I also last night had a stock system no adaway no adblock and hulu not working. Sometimes this just plain old hulu's own fault and not the user's config.

---------- Post added at 04:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:46 PM ----------

I find this is specific to episodes. Say "almost human" works well on android but Dracula would not work on android. Try it. Dracula shows the NBC splash then tries to load advert and then nothing happens. Almost human just works.

Now something odd. On my Nexus 4 I do have adaway and disabled it and hulu played dracula. I need to try again on my nexus 10 which doesn't have adaway and compare it might be better to install and disable adaway than not have it installed. That is illogical so I will compare methods between my android devices.
[Android Apps and Games] major9686:
Don't forget that sometimes Hulu itself (the site/app.) can have bugs.

I get some weird bugs from time to time while watching on my computer...

but I also got an hacked flash.apk to work on my 4.1.2, I have no idea why they stopped supporting flash X_X"

Ive checked it again, works perfectly, incl. working subs.

looks great, streams fast.

hacked FLASH apk [Adobe Flash player 11.1 (12.88MB)]

btw, I'm using an older version of DOLPHIN, I think thats your problem.

Mine is Version 8.5.1 [DOLPHIN BROWSER HD (8.32MB)]

DESKTOP TOGGLES

addon (96.00KB)

.... I remember trying with 4-5 other browsers but only that dolphin with flash and desktop goggle worked.
[Android Apps and Games] lanwarrior:
I have AdAway and have whitelisted every sites that Hulu.com needs (*.hulu.com and *huluim.com). I tried ALL Hulu version posted by OP, from version 2.0 to the latest one..

nothing works.

. I got buffering.. then timed out.

It's not OP's fault, but it's Hulu. I simply cannot get rid of AdAway because many of my applications have ads and that wasted my Nexus 7 LTE bandwidth, not to mention the ads on websites (via Chrome) cause major slowdown.

I tried Dolphin and Flash, but for some reason in my N7 (2013) LTE, when I click on the button to make it full screen, sometimes only sounds come out but no video or just ... nothing.. blank screen.

I don't know what is in the Hulu.apk, but it looks like if you're rooted and have AdAway, that cause 99% of the problem... 2 things I simply CANNOT live without. Otherwise, I would have gotten a...<gasp!>...iOS device.

I still see video ads in Crackle and YouTube, so I don't know what is Hulu's problem
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Thanks for these, I'll add them to OP
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
I tried out the other versions that were posted and v2.7 is working for me as well. Seems like there was a change to the player in v2.8.0 that is causing the buffering issue for me.

Seems like there is a new check that was added that is either

1) Checking if rooted

2) Checking if custom ROM / KERNEL installed

I can't confirm this exactly as I don't have a device NOT running Cyanogenmod. I will try a few things next time I wipe a device. If anyone else is feeling up to it:

- Try on stock 4.3 and 4.4.x

- Try on stock that has a custom recovery and is rooted

- Try on stock that has a custom kernel only

- Try on other custom ROM

Running through the tests above may help indicate what is going on.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Trying to get Hulu to work along with AdAway. I tried whitelisting a lot of different things, including *hulu.com, *huluad.com etc...

No luck with whitelisting.

However, found that if I do NOT use the source: http://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.asp (just use the other three), it works fine.

There is something in that source that Hulu doesn't like, but I can't figure out what it is. I even removed all my whitelist settings and it's still working as long as I don't use that source.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Using AdAway with Hulu Plus - Whitelist Guide

Finally, I think I figured out the AdAway issues.

The problem seems to be some ad lists are blocking domains from the content delivery networks that Hulu uses. Specifically, the one that seems to be the problem is the "akamai" domain. Simply adding *akamai* to the whitelist seems to resolve this.

Below is a complete list of all domains that could cause issues with Hulu streaming. I have highlighted the ones in RED that I have tested and for sure cause issues with playing video on the Hulu android app.

[U]Hulu Domain:[/U]
[COLOR="Red"]*hulu.com[/COLOR]
*huluad.com
*huluim.com

[U]CDN Providers:[/U]
[COLOR="red"]*akamai*[/COLOR]
*darwin*
*edgecast*
*level3*
*limelight*

[U]Ad Providers:[/U]
*adtology.com
*adtology?.com
*lightningcast.com
*lightningcast.net

I listed all the extra domains in case there are issues in the future. Easiest to whitelist them all now and not worry about it!

Attached an whitelist file you can import into AdAway. Also attached a screenshot in case you are having issues.

Hope that helps.
[Android Apps and Games] lanwarrior:
Thank you for this. I confirm your solution works on my Nexus 7 2nd gen with AdAway.

It's surprising that one of the source blocked Akamai. This is one of the largest and most commonly used CDN. Blocking this will cause issues with hundreds of apps and websites and affects thousands of people. The creator of AdAway need to stop using this list or contact the list creator.

BTW, what did you use to find out which traffic was blocked?
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Glad it works. :highfive:

Just figured it out by trial and error. Happened to be setting up the Hulu plugin for XBMC today and noticed it listed the different CDN. Figured I'd add them all to the whitelist as listed above and it worked. Narrowed it down from there.
[Android Apps and Games] nigelhealy:
Thanks, imported and works. I've been previously disabling/enabling Adaway for Hulu, this list... just done a test... and it works fine. Thanks for the list and effort.
[Android Apps and Games] TayOnG1:
Hello,

I just wanted post my thanks for the OP. I installed the latest version of the app on my NC running CM 10.2. So far everything seems to work.

Thanks again

Tay
[Android Apps and Games] denis_besir:
I have a couple of questions.

1. Do I need any unblocking solution with this app?

2. Can I stream Hulu Plus to my smart TV?
[Android Apps and Games] nigelhealy:
Huh?

Chromecast can do it

It supports Hulu Plus.

Don't have one myself, check forum.
[Android Apps and Games] denis_besir:
I'm not in US and I'm wondering if I need something like UnblockUS.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
If you are not in the US, yes you will need an unblocking solution. I use UnblockUS and it works great.

You can also sign up with a Canadian credit card by using this billing address trick.

(added this to the OP)

You can stream to a Chromecast, or hook up an HDMI cable if you phone/tablet supports that. Note that only versions 2.9 and newer of the Hulu Plus app support Chromecast, so make sure your device works with newer versions (practice shows v2.8 and up do not work on some custom ROM or rooted devices).
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Updated the OP with the latest versions of the APK.

Also tested them on my custom ROM and I'm still having the buffering issue. Sticking to version 2.7. :(
[Android Apps and Games] mm865:
Has anyone got a link to the Hulu app apk? (not Hulu Plus, just basic Hulu)
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
I added v2.12 to the OP.

Good news on this release. It looks like it resolves the buffering issue I was having on all my devices due to the custom ROM / rooted status. If you've been using v2.7 or older to resolve buffering issues, give this new one a try!
[Android Apps and Games] seacamel:
CONFIRMED working! I was stuck with 2.7 but after installing 2.12 no more issues with buffering.

Thanks for that :good:

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] Anakondarh:
2.12 works beautifully. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] ars_92:
How about version 2.13 ?
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Added to OP.

Tested and still working my my rooted devices.
[Android Apps and Games] gtfoz99:
how do i get the latest version it only has 2.13201543 available to download

cheers

Taza
[Android Apps and Games] dotseah:
I encounter this error: SSL error [143]. Please check your time and date settings.

I'm running it on android jelly bean. I'm living in outside US, so I tried changing the time to US zone, but error is still there.

I tried on both version 2.13 and 2.12.

I changed my DNS using tunnelto.us. The DNS is activated when I visit tunnelto.us.

I also turn off all the CA certificates.

But the error still persists.

What should else should I do next? Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
It's added now, sorry for the delay.

There was an issue with my account and I couldn't attach the file.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Looks like the error message may not be 100% correct. The SSL auth is failing, but from what I have read "date and time settings" is a default message and the cause may not be related.

Make sure you don't have any certificates disabled, go to

Settings -> Security -> Trusted credentials
[Android Apps and Games] ahmedsalah83:
Hulu is starting to block VPNs.

so when i'm on wifi at home i use a DNS service, there are many (unblock-us, unlocator, unotelly, adfreetime, playmo.tv...)

when i'm on mobile data I can't use DNS, i don't know if it possible to change the DNS settings for mobile data. so i use an app called (Hola better internet)

small demo

http://youtu.be/NC4vwzqwM90

you can use Hola on both Wifi and mobile data but that is only for android.

The advantage of DNS is that you can setup any device like a smart tv, playstation, xbox, media players ....
[Android Apps and Games] nigelhealy:
If you have a working solution when at home on your LAN then you can always just VPN to your home over cellular. Either put pptp on your router or a small server device like Raspberry Pi.
[Android Apps and Games] htc4668:
Anyone have any issue where during playback, half the picture is cut off and white? I just got a new Xiaomi MI3 and playback works, but the right half of the picture is cut off with a white box. A few different APK versions and it's still the same - so sad; it's a beautiful LCD.
[Android Apps and Games] r3ferrei:
Hulu free access with 2.14. Can't wait until a kind soul provides it to us "foreigners".
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Updated the OP with v2.14.1
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Updated the OP with v2.15
[Android Apps and Games] warstoke:
any of the recent updates after 2.12 on my rooted gal s5 w/ i get a illegal error in mediadrm.java
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Can't find much about that error, other than it's a DRM error. Something must be interfering with the API call or something has modified Java directly.

You running just rooted or a full custom rom? Are you running a custom kernel? Are you using any Xposed mods?
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Looks like v2.15 added a new "feature" that blocks some android devices that use HDMI. This version broke on my Android TV set top. Their web site states they do not support certain android devices due to DRM.

The fix is to roll back to v2.14, this is the latest version that still worked over HDMI.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Added v2.16 to OP
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Looks like there was a small update in October, added 2.16.0.202060 to OP.
[Android Apps and Games] ars_92:
Could you upload version 2.17 please? Thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
2.17 is up, I think I was in the middle of posting it when you asked. :p
[Android Apps and Games] bobbyd-nexus:
Do you have hulu apk for nexus player TV ?
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
I expect it would be the same APK. I don't have a Nexus Player to test though. I imagine it doesn't come pre-loaded on the Canadian version.

http://www.hulu.com/help/articles/52764092
[Android Apps and Games] Redth:
I've tried this .apk and it appears not to be the same one... We need someone with a US Android TV to grab the .apk for us :(
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
New release from Dec 11 2104 added.

Starting to delete older versions from first post, 20 file limit on XDA.
[Android Apps and Games] rryanosman:
Mind letting me in on how you're getting this to work north of the 49th? I'm piping it through PrivateInternetAccess (vpn) but she dont workie. Can't watch anything (saying 'sorry we are unable to stream this video').

Also, it's telling me colbert report and john stewart are only available to subscribers, but I can watch them on the laptop? Wuh?

(On a Galaxy S4)
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Yes, I'm using UnblockUS and use their DNS on devices I wish to access Hulu and Netflix USA with.
[Android Apps and Games] rryanosman:
Ha... of course... When I read that I was wondering why the hell I wasn't doing that... set up smartdns on the router to get hulu on the phone. Well, it turns out things keep getting more and more complicated.

I was actually playing with that a couple years ago, but instead I ended up subscribing to privateinternetaccess.com which solved a few other problems for me all at once. It allowed me to get unlimited tethered 4G data over T-mobile (when in US), and also allows me to get pandora while in Canada. It used to get me hulu in canada, but that recently broke, and that's why I was wondering what you were doing, not realizing the smartdns option is still available.

My complaint with the smart dns solution is that you cant change dns settings in lollipop (yet), so you can only use it at the router. so it forces you to use it for everything on the network all the time (so no CDN internet-streamed TV like local news etc.). Also, it breaks chromecasting, which is a big deal for me, because that's most of our home entertainment (iphones and android tablets casting plex and netflix to big screens. And hulu would complete the system.)

I recently upgraded my router to an Asus AC68U, and apparently it sounds like I could spend a few hours fiddling with the dd-wrt and get absolutely everything to work the way I want... not sure it's worth it though. You would need to have dns requests filtered by device, plus dns address requested. But these things usually don't last more than a couple months before something changes and you end up having to be constantly fiddling to fix constantly breaking issues and a frustrated wife and children. Boo. Exhausting.

Also, (a seperate issue), dns redirect doesn't work over mobile cellular data connection (so I am told), where the VPN route does (in other words, even if you change the dns settings on your phone (which you cant in lollipop), it only works when your phone is on wifi, not on cellular data.)

So things are complicated. I can personally get to what I want on an event by event basis, but it's certainly not wife friendly or reliable for the family. However, thank you for reminding me that you can get hulu in CDN by using smartdns. That will be helpful to many.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
My set up is using UnblockUS at the router level. For devices I don't want their DNS, I set manually. Really only my server, NAS and main PC use a regular DNS. Any other device is a non-issue to me.

Chromecast works for me, all devices do share the UnblockUS DNS however.

True about mobile data, you need a VPN for that. I'm definately going to look in to seeing if I can edit the DHCP server in DD-WRT to bind different DNS settings to different devices, that would be neat!
[Android Apps and Games] MightyAC:
Hulu+ - Chromecast?

Is there a version with working Chromecast functionality?
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
New release from Feb 28 2015 added.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Was working for me with 2.17.2

I just uploaded 2.18.1, give that a try.
[Android Apps and Games] maninthehighcastle:
Hi,

i'm searching for a valid apk for Fire TV. Is there one available?

Thx in advance
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
You should be able to sideload android apk's to the FireTV. Check out the website http://sideloadfiretv.com/ for a tutorial. Try the latest version apk first, if there are issues you can try older versions as well.

Also, you may be able to access Hulu Plus directly from the Amazon App Store.
[Android Apps and Games] maninthehighcastle:
Sideload is no problem but the apks you mentioned do not work with the fire tv remote. I can't install it with amazon cloud because I m located in germany.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
I see your problem. I had the same issue with one of my Android TV boxes. There doesn't seem to be an official Hulu app with remote support.

My fix was to purchase a remote with air mouse support. I'm using the MINIX Neo A2. Not sure if it supports FireTV, check before you buy! This let's me use the Hulu app with a mouse on the screen, very usable.

You could also try a virtual mouse and use your phone or tablet to control, check out Wukong TV Remote Control on the play store.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Added version 2.19.0.202269
[Android Apps and Games] GabbyWC:
Has anyone here tried casting from the Hulu app on an Android phone with AdAway (and *.hulu.* whitelisted) over to a Google Nexus Player with AdAway (and no whitelist)? I posted about this combination over at http://xdaforums.com/nexus-player/general/ad-free-hulu-t3180927 and wonder if anyone else has encountered the same ad-free results. I barely use Hulu but streaming TV shows without video ads makes this service more tolerable.
[Android Apps and Games] GabbyWC:
Hulu v2.20.0.202329 was uploaded to Google Play on August 20th. The changes include...

Updates to improve video playback

Other bug fixes
[Android Apps and Games] bbender716:
Maybe veterans of this thread can help me:

I am a US TMobile user on a rooted, custom rom S6 Edge. Netflix works fine. Hulu exhibits the behavior in the OP note #4 where the ads play but the movie/show buffers indefinitely.

Ad blocking is off, I changed my build prop model to my actual model, the region to US and still it is broken.

To add to the mystery, I found this thread and versions EARLIER than v12 work! Which is oddly the opposite of what the OP says... Anyone have any suggestions to get newer Hulu versions to work?
[Android Apps and Games] .Arkham:
The 2.21 rar won't open for me (either on my laptop or Note 3). Has anyone had any problems with the .rar file?
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
You have to use the latest version of WinRar, it must support RAR5 compression. This was the only way I could get it under the 20mb size restriction on XDA.

:(
[Android Apps and Games] .Arkham:
Perfect, thanks. I used Simple Unrar on my phone and managed to get it working. Thanks!

Edit: Aaaand Hulu installed and working. Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] nappent:
I got the same phone and network with the same issue. I open Hulu prior to rooting the stock 5.1.1 rom and hulu work perfectly. As soon as it is rooted, ads play, but then you see a black screen. Sometime it will display "buffering" but most of the time it just shows a black screen. My guess is Hulu is blocking rooted devices. I've tried Xposed mods like RootCloak but to hide the apps ability to check for root, but so far that hasn't worked.
[Android Apps and Games] bbender716:
Use hulu v12 and it's a temporary solution.
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Strange that the behavior is opposite of what I experienced with my rooted devices. Curious if you're using Superuser or SuperSU for root management. In the time I've been updating this, I've went from CM's Superuser, stock with Superuser and now Cataclysm with SuperSU.
[Android Apps and Games] nappent:
I'm using SuperSU.
[Android Apps and Games] thetnee:
Anyone got the latest version Hulu Plus 2.20.0.202326.zip working on a Note 5?l

Mine plays fine until I get a commercial. Screen blacks out then reboots into the Note5 boot up screen
[Android Apps and Games] lexase:
Hello i can't pause or 10 backward, if i do so the episode close and i have to play again from the beginning, any solution?
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Update Sept 30 2015

Added versions:

2.21.1.202367

2.21.2.202378
[Android Apps and Games] claspath:
Hi,

"Note 3 - No video on playback, Audio only (HDMI). Install v2.14 or older to resolve this issue. As of 2.15, Hulu is blocking HDMI output on some devices. Some devices include the MiniX Neo X8, X8-H, X7, etc."

is still valid?
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
Hmmm, I think i'm running the latest version on my X8-H. Give it a try. I thought this WAS resolved, but if so I apparently didn't document it.
[Android Apps and Games] jbuggy1:
Trying to play current episode from abc will not play just get hung up buffering saying try lower video????? Any suggestions put those sites names in white list from op

Sent from my SM-N910P rocking sac's note 5 port
[Android Apps and Games] kennethdavis732:
Thanks

? I wish i coil hide yourself 100 thumbs up thankyou
[Android Apps and Games] saratome77@gmail.com:
Have you figured out this issue? I am fwd deployed and my hulu will not work either, with any vpn. I'm not real tech savvy
[Android Apps and Games] Tarv:
What issue are you referring to?