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Question

my android has stopped playing video

Aug 28, 2012 2:13PM PDT

I have doubletwist and another player but no video plays no matter which i use. I get due to error this video cannot be played. It worked up until two weeks ago and have not changed anything.

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I doubt anyone can guess why.
Aug 28, 2012 11:54PM PDT

Android appears to be the new Windows. Owners ask for support just like Windows without the required details.

Frankly I think folk should return products that don't work.
Bob

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PS. Update as time has passed.
Sep 27, 2015 8:42AM PDT

Today I install VLC Player for Android when I need video to play. I've yet to need any converter.

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Try playing other formats
Sep 27, 2015 1:39AM PDT

First Case : Please make clear that videos of all formats are not playing like .avi, .mp4 and .3gp if the answer is yes that I think you should update your Android OS to latest one available right now i.e Android Lollipop or Kitkat.

Second Case : Now if you are able to play any one format in your smartphone then it's clear that there is no problem with Video Player and you need to actually make sure that the Video file is not corrupt or anything like that. You can even use a video maker app and convert the video to other formats to check if things are working fine or not?

Third Case : Please tell me more about the mobile's model name so that specific issue can be known about it!

Note: moderator removed direct link to video converter.

Post was last edited on September 27, 2015 1:52 AM PDT

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android os
Sep 29, 2015 7:50PM PDT

Hello,

Make sure your device is updated with the latest Android system updates.
Navigate to Settings - About Phone - System updates and tap Check now.

Have a blissful day!

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VLC maybe the answer
Nov 13, 2015 2:27AM PST

Post was last edited on November 13, 2015 2:58 AM PST