Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

[fredke]

I was so excited about the Android player on my Note 3 because it correctly determined it was playing on a 1080p screen (it actually is an Ulta HD screen. This is why I signed up for the service and was so excited.
But that was then, NOW the player is lobotomized to playing a horrifically BAD experience on the highest definition screens to me the user.
SHAME ON YOU. This is ripping me off. I paid for content in HDX, and by heavens I should be able to download and play my paid for content on any HDX screen I have. I dare say this is unethical business practice, and if it doesn't change soon, I will be posting on Facebook, Twitter, the BBB, and the FCC, not to mention our states Attorney General who I know personally.

[RBBrittain]

Re: Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

The last I checked, the Vudu app for Android was always limited to SD. I've had a Nook HD for over a year; the only ways to play HD movies on it are Nook's own UV service, Flixster, and Google Play. It's an industry-wide issue; not all HD tablets have sufficient video security measures to meet studio standards (i.e., HDCP).

[fredke]

Re: Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

The last I checked, the Vudu app for Android was always limited to SD. I've had a Nook HD for over a year; the only ways to play HD movies on it are Nook's own UV service, Flixster, and Google Play. It's an industry-wide issue; not all HD tablets have sufficient video security measures to meet studio standards (i.e., HDCP).

I have been able to download HDX quality to this very phone ( Samsung Note 3 ) and play them previously, just as I said in the post. It would allow me to choose which definition I desired. And on this screen it was incredible. Now, junk. It is the only reason I signed up.
We are not talking about viewing it on a second screen, just the main device screen.

[xxxsdesdexxx]

Re: Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

I have been able to download HDX quality to this very phone ( Samsung Note 3 ) and play them previously, just as I said in the post. It would allow me to choose which definition I desired. And on this screen it was incredible. Now, junk. It is the only reason I signed up.
We are not talking about viewing it on a second screen, just the main device screen.

I have the Note 3, what software are you viewing your movies through? Google Play, DMA, or something else? I'll let you know what my resolution is.

[Kappa123]

Re: Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

I was so excited about the Android player on my Note 3 because it correctly determined it was playing on a 1080p screen (it actually is an Ulta HD screen. This is why I signed up for the service and was so excited.
But that was then, NOW the player is lobotomized to playing a horrifically BAD experience on the highest definition screens to me the user.
SHAME ON YOU. This is ripping me off. I paid for content in HDX, and by heavens I should be able to download and play my paid for content on any HDX screen I have. I dare say this is unethical business practice, and if it doesn't change soon, I will be posting on Facebook, Twitter, the BBB, and the FCC, not to mention our states Attorney General who I know personally.

You could NEVER play or download HDX (or even HD) from a tablet/smart phone with the Vudu app. There never was an HDX option, only SD.

[JohnA]

Re: Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

I have been able to download HDX quality to this very phone ( Samsung Note 3 ) and play them previously, just as I said in the post. It would allow me to choose which definition I desired. And on this screen it was incredible. Now, junk. It is the only reason I signed up.
We are not talking about viewing it on a second screen, just the main device screen.

Android devices have never been able to download in HD or HDX. Currently, mobile devices are limited to SD.

[stryperrocks67]

Re: Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

I dare say this is unethical business practice, and if it doesn't change soon, I will be posting on Facebook, Twitter, the BBB, and the FCC, not to mention our states Attorney General who I know personally.

Wow..overreact much?

[echopulse]

Re: Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

The Common File Format cannot come soon enough and will alliviate this problem. It is scheduled for launch this year. I know, I know, the year is almost over. I am very excited for what may happen at next years CES. Amazon UV perhaps?

[dadud3r]

Re: Android and iPad NOW limited to SD?? This SUCKS

The Common File Format cannot come soon enough and will alliviate this problem. It is scheduled for launch this year. I know, I know, the year is almost over. I am very excited for what may happen at next years CES. Amazon UV perhaps?

UV still hasn't caught on...