VideoView Question

[pixelpop]

What file extensions are supported and are there limitiations on resolution, bitrate, file size, etc? Also, does the VideoView view width and heigth have to match the source width and heigth?

I have tried streaming different files from my server (mpg, flv, etc.) and always get the same message: "Cannot play video. Sorry, this video cannot be played."

I can play .wmv files using the http address in my phone's browser, but still get this message when I try to use VideoViewer on either the emulator or on my phone.

 

[Theera]

Try to see post #10 at http://www.b4x.com/forum/additional...deoviewext-lib-write-icefairy.html#post107275

Best Regards
Theera

 

[pixelpop]

Thanks, Theera. Post #10 in that thread only reports a problem with an umDim-ed icemod variable. Later in the thread it does answer my question about the video filling the size of the view.

However, that thread does not answer any of my questions that might explain why I can't get any videos to play, even a .wmv file that otherwise will play fine on my phone.

 

[Erel]

MediaPlayer video streaming supported formats are poorly documented and vary between different devices.

 

[moster67]

If your requirement is to decode codecs not supported natively by Android, you could try the Vitamio-library.

http://www.b4x.com/forum/additional-libraries-classes-official-updates/19329-vitamiob4a-b4a-wrapper-vitamio-plugin-advanced-videoview-library.html#post111286

It could be an overkill since the user would need to install a plugin from Google Play so you should value it carefully before.