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Videoview not working in samsung device only for some video

I used Videoview in my app. Its working fine in all device. But for there is some link, like given one, which doesn't work in Samsung device only.
For other all device even with very low configuration, it's working fine.
Please don't share videoview example etc. Please give a logical answer.
Video Link: Video Link Here
private void play(){
pd = new ProgressDialog(activity);
pd.setMessage(getString(R.string.buffering_video));
pd.show();
Uri uri = Uri.parse(video_url);
videoview.setVideoURI(uri);
videoview.requestFocus();
videoview.start();
videoview.setOnPreparedListener(new MediaPlayer.OnPreparedListener() {
#Override
public void onPrepared(MediaPlayer mp) {
//close the progress dialog when buffering is done
pd.dismiss();
}
});
}

Android VideoView not playing mp4 files

I have already seen most of the questions here but none of them helps.
Following is Streaming url it works perfectly on VLC and browser but it can't be played in android app.
Here is my code
public class VideoDemo extends Activity {
private VideoView video;
private MediaController ctlr;
#Override
public void onCreate(Bundle icicle) {
super.onCreate(icicle);
getWindow().setFormat(PixelFormat.TRANSLUCENT);
setContentView(R.layout.main);
/* File clip = new File(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory(),
"90.mp4");*/
/* if (clip.exists()) {*/
video = (VideoView) findViewById(R.id.video);
//video.setVideoPath(clip.getAbsolutePath());
video.setVideoURI(Uri.parse("http://103.50.152.102:9096/LubrizolWebPrj/service/getEnqVideo/90"));
video.requestFocus();
video.setOnPreparedListener(new MediaPlayer.OnPreparedListener() {
#Override
public void onPrepared(MediaPlayer mediaPlayer) {
video.start();
}
});
//}
}
}

MP4 is just a container - the video and audio stream inside it will both be encoded in different formats.
Android natively only supports certain types of formats. There is a list here:
http://developer.android.com/guide/appendix/media-formats.html
Make sure the video and audio encoding type is supported. Just because it says "mp4" doesn't automatically mean it should be playable.
Though if your format is not supported, Try using YoutubeVideoView

How to play YouTube video in Android player?

I want to play YouTube videos on Android without using YouTube app. It should play with Android player. We have tried using YouTube app, but we need to play YouTube videos directly with Android player, not using YouTube application.
Is it possible? If it is, how to do it?

try this.
#Override
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
VideoView videoView = (VideoView) findViewById(R.id.VideoView);
MediaController mediaController = new MediaController(this);
mediaController.setAnchorView(videoView);
// Set video link (mp4 format )
Uri video = Uri.parse("your url in rtsp format");
videoView.setMediaController(mediaController);
videoView.setVideoURI(video);
videoView.start();
}

Its simple just create video view then add a new media controller to it, set the video URL in the video view and start the video it will work.
Add the below Code into your MainActivity.java file.
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
try {
setContentView(R.layout.videodisplay);
String link="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSnB06um5r4";
VideoView videoView = (VideoView) findViewById(R.id.VideoView);
MediaController mediaController = new MediaController(this);
mediaController.setAnchorView(videoView);
Uri video = Uri.parse(link);
videoView.setMediaController(mediaController);
videoView.setVideoURI(video);
videoView.start();
} catch (Exception e) {
// TODO: handle exception
Toast.makeText(this, "Error connecting", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
}
You better try it on offline file to make sure that the video viewer is working fine (the video is compatible with device) then play it online

Streaming video with videoview

My code below to streaming video:
VideoView vv = (VideoView)this.findViewById(R.id.screen_video);
Uri uri = Uri.parse(URL);
vv.setVideoURI(uri);
vv.start();
It works.
But if the URL video's format not support by android phone or pad.
It show a dialog, and not show the screen.
But it still streaming with black screen.
I want to get the error message, and access as an exception.
But I don't know how to get it?
Another problem is that the streaming may crash cause by low speed wifi.
How to check it to wait while low speed wifi?

try this code,it work,
public class PlayVideo extends Activity
{
private String videoPath ="url";
private static ProgressDialog progressDialog;
String videourl;
VideoView videoView ;
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
{
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.play_video);
videoView = (VideoView) findViewById(R.id.videoView);
progressDialog = ProgressDialog.show(PlayVideo.this, "", "Buffering video...", true);
progressDialog.setCancelable(true);
PlayVideo();
}
private void PlayVideo()
{
try
{
getWindow().setFormat(PixelFormat.TRANSLUCENT);
MediaController mediaController = new MediaController(PlayVideo.this);
mediaController.setAnchorView(videoView);
Uri video = Uri.parse(videoPath );
videoView.setMediaController(mediaController);
videoView.setVideoURI(video);
videoView.requestFocus();
videoView.setOnPreparedListener(new OnPreparedListener()
{
public void onPrepared(MediaPlayer mp)
{
progressDialog.dismiss();
videoView.start();
}
});
}
catch(Exception e)
{
progressDialog.dismiss();
System.out.println("Video Play Error :"+e.toString());
finish();
}
}
}

It depends on which Android Version you are developing your application on. There are certain devices which do not support running .mp4 file. Go through Android Media support for more information. Check if you can play any .3gp files or not.

You shouldn't play the video instantly. Add OnPrepared listener to the video view and start the video playing after it. With MediaPlayer you could keep track of the buffering state and stop the video for a while when its not yet downloaded. Please have a look at this guide.

Try Intent to avoid that error. or put try catch in your block.
VideoView can only Stream 3gp videos but i recommend this code to stream your video
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState){
setContentView(R.layout.main);
String videourl = "http://something.com/blah.mp4";
Uri uri = Uri.parse(videourl);
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW, uri);
intent.setDataAndType(uri, "video/mp4");
startActivity(intent);
}
Or Click here to watch Android Video Streaming Tutorial.

VideoView not playing on some devices

I have fragment which contains CameraPreview as background and in one of the corners i have 100x100dp video view which must play mp4 h.264 format video,
but for some reason some of the devices play other won't the problem that no error thrown it just not showing .
This is the function to prepare the video.
private void setupVideoView(){
String path = "android.resource://"+ getActivity().getPackageName()+"/"+R.raw.model_2;
Uri uri = Uri.parse(path);
mVideoView.setVideoURI(uri);
mVideoView.seekTo(1);
mVideoView.setOnPreparedListener(new MediaPlayer.OnPreparedListener() {
#Override
public void onPrepared(MediaPlayer mp) {
mp.setLooping(true);
}
});
}
then after couple seconds i need to start the video, then i call
if(mVideoView != null){
mVideoView.start();
}
i had read about which codecs and format android accept and my video is perfect suit this requirements as i said above its mp4 h.264 format , any idea?