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Help [How-To] Stream Netflix to your LG Ally [UPDATED 9/9]

Cl8rs

Cl8rs

Android Enthusiast
I'd thought I would do this just to help our Ally community :)
  • Root MAY be needed

Things needed:
  • Netflix Subscription
  • Latest Netflix App
  • LG Ally :)

1. Download the latest Netflix app from here: [APP][Updated 7/20/11 V1.3] Official Netflix - xda-developers
-Put on the app on your SD card, and install via Astro or even ThinkFree Office
*Note: You cannot get this through the market

2. Open Netflix and sign in. Congrats, you can stream movies and TV shows and etc. to your phone in 100% color and clarity :D

***Note, if you get a black screen or force close, you need to do this: http://androidforums.com/ally-all-things-root/383212-apps-broken-velocity-1-1-try.html

UPDATE: Netflix now in market for all 2.2 and 2.3 devices. I am thinking all the streaming issues are solved.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient
 
Haven't had that issue? :confused: I will look into it though :)

EDIT: Ahh, I see now, it does lag :(

EDIT 2: After looking around, it turns out its the actual Netflix app, so I think if we just wait for it to be updated, it will work :)
 
I installed the netflix app a few weeks ago and couldn't get anything but a black screen. When I was experiencing the Market app problems that others are encountering, I noticed that after I cleared cache & dalvik cache and flashed the signed_appfix1.1 zip that the netflix app now worked, the first time it started it saisd there was a newer version to update to. I have not updated yet, has anyone else updated and had success?
 
Cl8rs said:
I'd thought I would do this just to help our Ally community :)
  • Root MAY be needed

Things needed:
  • Netflix Subscription
  • Latest Netflix App
  • LG Ally :)

1. Download the latest Netflix app from here: [APP][Updated 7/20/11 V1.3] Official Netflix - xda-developers
-Put on the app on your SD card, and install via Astro or even ThinkFree Office
*Note: You cannot get this through the market

2. Open Netflix and sign in. Congrats, you can stream movies and TV shows and etc. to your phone in 100% color and clarity :D

***Note, if you get a black screen or force close, you need to do this: http://androidforums.com/ally-all-things-root/383212-apps-broken-velocity-1-1-try.html
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Do i need to d/l it by computer then put it on my sd card? I tried to d/l it with the link you provided but it keeps saying unsuccessful download. Phone not supported.

Velocity v1.1
LancherPro
 
I've been looking through the comments on the Android Market and I've noticed that a lot of other phones have been having lag problems too. I am posting this in hopes that Netflix will do something to improve this app. It is a great idea that I know I will use all the time. From waiting to a time filler Netflix works perfect on my Wii but it would be even better on something more portable like my Ally. PLEASE NETFLIX FIX!!!!
 
savvyl33189 said:
I've been looking through the comments on the Android Market and I've noticed that a lot of other phones have been having lag problems too. I am posting this in hopes that Netflix will do something to improve this app. It is a great idea that I know I will use all the time. From waiting to a time filler Netflix works perfect on my Wii but it would be even better on something more portable like my Ally. PLEASE NETFLIX FIX!!!!
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I completely agree with you. It has been almost a month since their last update to the app and it has horrible video lag issues. The audio plays fine but the video is always a good minute behind regardless of my connection. NETFLIX PLEASE FIX THIS!!!
 
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