HBO GO Help! (Pic) - T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII

Hey everyone, so my Galaxy S3 works great except that the HBO GO app for some reason has sporadic static lines running through the video. I don't notice this in any other video app including WatchESPN or YouTube. I've deleted the app and reinstalled it and even tried installing an older version and nothing has gotten rid of it. I have a second Galaxy S3 that my work is letting me borrow for testing and it has no such problems.
This is really getting me frustrated and was hoping that someone could offer some advice. I'm not rooted so I'd like to avoid wiping the device but didn't know if any other apps conflict with HBO GO that I should be aware of. Attached is a pic of the screen and you'll see the static lines I'm talking about outlined in red. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Do you have cinemax? If so try to see if it does it with that app, too.

stevessvt said:
Do you have cinemax? If so try to see if it does it with that app, too.
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Unfortunately I don't have Cinemax. Anyone have any ideas?

taino211 said:
Hey everyone, so my Galaxy S3 works great except that the HBO GO app for some reason has sporadic static lines running through the video. I don't notice this in any other video app including WatchESPN or YouTube. I've deleted the app and reinstalled it and even tried installing an older version and nothing has gotten rid of it. I have a second Galaxy S3 that my work is letting me borrow for testing and it has no such problems.
This is really getting me frustrated and was hoping that someone could offer some advice. I'm not rooted so I'd like to avoid wiping the device but didn't know if any other apps conflict with HBO GO that I should be aware of. Attached is a pic of the screen and you'll see the static lines I'm talking about outlined in red. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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So I ended up just going to the T-Mobile store and swapping out the handset since I was within my 14 days. The new one has no issues with HBO GO or any other video. No idea what would have caused it but was just hoping someone else had seen the issue with the video before.
Thanks everyone.

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[Q] Nexus keeps speaking to me?

Well I claim to be pretty good with phones and its not often i`m stumped on stuff like this.
I really need help though? My Nexus keeps talking to me!!
Its only on the web and some other web based apps like youtube. It will read out the letters as i`m typing into Google. It will read whole web pages to me too.
I have gone through the settings many times over. Def checked that Talkback was off. I have no idea whats making it do it.
My last Nexus did it too so I know its not a faulty handet.
Maybe an app I installed or a setting I just dont know about?
Anyone know what it is???
Take a look at accessibility. Its probably something there. Or your phone is possessed.
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@rbiter said:
Take a look at accessibility. Its probably something there. Or your phone is possessed.
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Thats where the talkback setting is. Like I say that is off..
lol..
Go to dialer
settings
TTY mode
turn it off, i think thats it.
anheuer said:
lol..
Go to dialer
settings
TTY mode
turn it off, i think thats it.
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No thats off too...
johnboywilson said:
My Nexus keeps talking to me!!
My last Nexus did it too so I know its not a faulty handet.
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I noticed once I setup my google account it downloaded all my Market apps. Could you have a 3rd party app loaded which was downloaded to your last Nexus and current device which is reading the text outloud?
If you weren't sure, you could post up your list of 3rd party apps and I'm sure somebody might be able to recognize the issue?
Also, does it always happen on specific web pages or on all different web sites? perhaps you could record it and post up as somebody might recognize the voice pattern or web pages it reads?
Trying to gather more information in hopes of getting a more specific solution. Throwing out ideas .. hope that helps!
joeykrim said:
I noticed once I setup my google account it downloaded all my Market apps. Could you have a 3rd party app loaded which was downloaded to your last Nexus and current device which is reading the text outloud?
If you weren't sure, you could post up your list of 3rd party apps and I'm sure somebody might be able to recognize the issue?
Also, does it always happen on specific web pages or on all different web sites? perhaps you could record it and post up as somebody might recognize the voice pattern or web pages it reads?
Trying to gather more information in hopes of getting a more specific solution. Throwing out ideas .. hope that helps!
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Mm true could be an app thats come across from my last Nexus. Is there an easy way to list all my apps? I have over 100 of them.
All web pages and some apps. It doesnt always speak either!
I`m trying to get it to say something it says when using some apps. I think it says "play" but i`m not too sure as I have my volume turned right down as the speaking is annoying me now...
Ok here is a video of it in the eBay app and on the net.
See what you think??
http://www.mediafire.com/?o0b0l60kj272ia4
I`m sorry I dont know any other way of sharing a video.
Here is a YouTube link for my video to make it easier to view.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St45kZHIK0w&context=C28ac5ADOEgsToPDskJSUarSNRjgP_k5WZn50lwN
hmm,did you restart your phone after you turned off your setting's?
also try uninstalling all apps reboot and see if it still happens.
or do a factory reset and dont let the market download any thing.
ghost010 said:
hmm,did you restart your phone after you turned off your setting's?
also try uninstalling all apps reboot and see if it still happens.
or do a factory reset and dont let the market download any thing.
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Thanks but this wont help me find whats causing it only eradicate the issue.
I know doing this will fix it but it will come back.
I want to know whats making it happen really.
Cheers anyway.
Perhaps narrow your search down to apps you think might do this. Many apps will obviously not.
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you must have accidently enable this.
its a feature of ICS. take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnw8vh9y36Q&feature=player_embedded
unfortunately, i am not sure how to turn it off.
I HAD THIS ISSUE!
Drove me around the bend blurting out everything I went near on the net!
i spent about 2 hours clicking round , retracing steps, reclicking on things...suddenly it stopped.
Only thing I remember doing was opening up default.prop file in viewer out of curiosity so I did this again as well as other things and it stopped. Have you been viewing or even tinkering with any system files?
If this doesnt help try:
Go into your apps list and disable the TalkBack inbuilt app. That may mitigate the problem.
qwerp_ said:
you must have accidently enable this.
its a feature of ICS. take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnw8vh9y36Q&feature=player_embedded
unfortunately, i am not sure how to turn it off.
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This accessibility part has something called talkback in which is turned off on mine. So not sure what else in there would cause it. ??
marc.tulley said:
I HAD THIS ISSUE!
Drove me around the bend blurting out everything I went near on the net!
i spent about 2 hours clicking round , retracing steps, reclicking on things...suddenly it stopped.
Only thing I remember doing was opening up default.prop file in viewer out of curiosity so I did this again as well as other things and it stopped. Have you been viewing or even tinkering with any system files?
If this doesnt help try:
Go into your apps list and disable the TalkBack inbuilt app. That may mitigate the problem.
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Ok I have disabled TalkBack app. No joy
I have not done anything to any files. Like i say it did this on my last Nexus so i`m guessing it may be an app i have installed.
Just wondering if its caused by Lightflow. That is the only app that asks for accessibilty on my phone.
Might try uninstalling.
Thanks for your suggestions anyway.
I spoke to Samsung last night and they went through some settings then said my handset is faulty!
I know its not and i arent changing it again, this is my 3rd one already!!
I had the same issue just from turning Talkback on and off... Like I really want to hear the time everytime I hit the power button ffs. I think it's fixed now (*touch wood*) but I had to screw around in the settings turning it off repeatedly to get it to stop working...
Did you just get your phone? I had the same issue when I got mine too. This wasn't just on webpages or YouTube app. This was EVERYWHERE. If I opened the app drawer, it would be like "launcher" or if I swiped to a different homescreen, it would say "screen 2" or something. I went to accessibility in the settings and turned off "Talkback". The phone stopped reading stuff to me after that.
Lmaooo!
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amazon app store

Hi,
I've recently got me a Kindle Fire 2, which has been working nicely up to now, where it's developed a strange problem with the App Store. When I load it, instead of getting the "Free App of the Day" main page, all I get is a blank screen with only the category headings at the top.
I'm not currently keen to hack it into a normal tablet just yet, and this is only slightly annoying - but has anyone else seen this?
simon211175 said:
Hi,
I've recently got me a Kindle Fire 2, which has been working nicely up to now, where it's developed a strange problem with the App Store. When I load it, instead of getting the "Free App of the Day" main page, all I get is a blank screen with only the category headings at the top.
I'm not currently keen to hack it into a normal tablet just yet, and this is only slightly annoying - but has anyone else seen this?
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I would do a factory reset.
I was hoping to avoid that, and bizarrely - just after posting this, it started working again. ho hum.
If this happens to someone else.. try clearing the app data through settings.
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Netflix issues, anyone else?

I just updated Netflix from the market and now the videos won't stream. Keeps saying connection error. I've rebooted, wiped cache and even tried to reinstall the app, but when entering my login info, it says please check your date and time settings. I rolled back to a later version of Netflix I had backed up and when loading the screen will go black.
My Internet connection is good and my account is good because I can stream and watch Netflix on my Note 10.1. I can login to the netflix website as well. I was going to call them but I'm pretty sure they would just tell me to reboot, re install and that would be it.
Anyways, I'm wondering if anybody else is having issues with Netflix on their Note 3. Wondering if it has anything to do with root or something. I'm running MyRom1.1 as well
Sistum Id said:
I just updated Netflix from the market and now the videos won't stream. Keeps saying connection error. I've rebooted, wiped cache and even tried to reinstall the app, but when entering my login info, it says please check your date and time settings. I rolled back to a later version of Netflix I had backed up and when loading the screen will go black.
My Internet connection is good and my account is good because I can stream and watch Netflix on my Note 10.1. I can login to the netflix website as well. I was going to call them but I'm pretty sure they would just tell me to reboot, re install and that would be it.
Anyways, I'm wondering if anybody else is having issues with Netflix on their Note 3. Wondering if it has anything to do with root or something. I'm running MyRom1.1 as well
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I just updated my netflix on my note 3 and note 8.0. On both devices are working good. just letting you know. I am unrooted.
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Working fine for me. Rooted. Stock deodexed Rom..... now on my Google tv in the bedroom. ? That's another story. The other 2 gov boxes are fine ...
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fleity said:
i think a dev mentioned that in a thread but i can't really remember which however i guess that it is "normal" behaviour
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Yes I'm having the same issue I'm running rooted note 3 Tmobile my rom is MYROM I downgraded back to the previous versions and it works fine now just don't update for the moment.
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troyd28 said:
Yes I'm having the same issue I'm running rooted note 3 Tmobile my rom is MYROM I downgraded back to the previous versions and it works fine now just don't update for the moment.
Sent Via Tmobile note 3
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What version of Netflix did you roll back to? I tried rolling back on mine and I kept getting a blank screen. Even used Titanium backup fixer after restoring and says check Internet connectivity.
Version 2.1.2 build 787 I have the same rom you have and was having the same problem I'm waiting to see if any permanent solution for over at the myrom section nothing yet I tried setting it to Canada time zone but still same thing but get that version it's a temporary fix for now.
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I have heard of this issue on the SGS4, but the solution was simple, uninstall the App, restart phone then reinstall the App. Can't say for positive if it will work, but it was recommended for S4 and worked.
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Netflix
Netflix stream works on wifi fine. The problem is between T-mobile and Netflix. On Jedi Elite.
Sistum Id said:
I just updated Netflix from the market and now the videos won't stream. Keeps saying connection error. I've rebooted, wiped cache and even tried to reinstall the app, but when entering my login info, it says please check your date and time settings. I rolled back to a later version of Netflix I had backed up and when loading the screen will go black.
My Internet connection is good and my account is good because I can stream and watch Netflix on my Note 10.1. I can login to the netflix website as well. I was going to call them but I'm pretty sure they would just tell me to reboot, re install and that would be it.
Anyways, I'm wondering if anybody else is having issues with Netflix on their Note 3. Wondering if it has anything to do with root or something. I'm running MyRom1.1 as well
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this looks fixed. please confirm

Anyone tested Netflix on 10.5?

How the Netflix app running, smooth?
Netflix runs great on mine. Depending on your connection. If I use my phone for connection and in Sprint spark territory I receive HD content. Same for home network.
Yes Netflix is gorgeous on the 10.5. Give it about 30 seconds or so for the HD movie to buffer and it looks incredible.
The Netflix and youtube apps have been optimized by Samsung for this device. They look spectacular. It's third party video apps that suffer with extreme Pixelation and ghosting in dark scenes. Such as Crackle, Cable Provider Apps and other streaming services.
Mine doesn't even let me activate it, I mean, I'm just entering the app for the first time, when I enter my Email and password is telling me that the device can't be activated, I called Netflix and the only thing they told me was to uninstall it and reinstall it and when I told them that this one came pre-installed that I can't uninstall it just turn it off, he didn't even know what to tell me.
They are telling me to contact Samsung, so go figure...
erasat said:
Mine doesn't even let me activate it, I mean, I'm just entering the app for the first time, when I enter my Email and password is telling me that the device can't be activated, I called Netflix and the only thing they told me was to uninstall it and reinstall it and when I told them that this one came pre-installed that I can't uninstall it just turn it off, he didn't even know what to tell me.
They are telling me to contact Samsung, so go figure...
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I'm getting the same error. Tried clearing the data and signing in again, but now it won't even let , me get that far. Just getting the device cannot be activated error.
litesout said:
I'm getting the same error. Tried clearing the data and signing in again, but now it won't even let , me get that far. Just getting the device cannot be activated error.
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Please call Netflix and/or Samsung so they know that this isn't an isolated problem and worth together to fix it.
I called Samsung and basically told me to reset to factory, I asked them if they guarantee me that doing that will fix my issue and they couldn't, so I told them that I wasn't in the mood of just wasting hours that took me to set this today just to see if that fixes it and if at least they have a reliable backup solution where I could simply reset and restore I'd do it, but not with the joke they call Kies, and that I have had all their Galaxies s, both Gears and now the Tab S, so I do like them but must admit that their backup solution is a joke and is a shame that they seem to not care about do something at least like LG has.
I called back Netflix and this time they were asking and escalating the call and in waiting for a call back.
Just for curiosity and trying to cover all the bases, are you on the Continental US? I live in Puerto Rico and I'm just wondering if this could be some Region issue.
Just to let you know that after trying all day at the office where I'm the System Manager so I have full online access as usual with all my previous and actual android devices, and after talking to Samsung and Netflix guys I just cane home and guess what, I could activate Netflix without a hiccup, so what can be different with this Netflix app on this Tablet that is the first device that I couldn't activate the Netflix app but everything else was working perfectly, even more, I used the OEM browser and Chrome and went to Netflix and login from there and saw everything perfectly, so the proviene was always the Netflix App.
Let me wait for Netflix call as they haven't call yet and see what they think after I explain this to them.
The Netflix app has worked flawlessly for me from day 1.
Netflix worked for me right from the get go and it was one of the first things I tried when I got my 8.4".
The picture looks great, I'm not even sure what the highest resolution one can stream using Netflix.
I was able to get it working as well. I went into the application manager and uninstalled the update. Then, let it reupdate from the Google Play store and it worked fine.
litesout said:
I was able to get it working as well. I went into the application manager and uninstalled the update. Then, let it reupdate from the Google Play store and it worked fine.
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They never called me yesterday, but after trying at home and worked I'm sure they just re-adjusted something on their end, that's the only explanation why suddenly it worked after not working for a full day, I'm assuming that they just changed something and let me try it again by myself instead of call me, that can explain why yours is working now also. I did what you are mentioning here about 5 times and nothing worked before, so if now is working then maybe something was changed after my couple of calls.
robertc88 said:
Netflix worked for me right from the get go and it was one of the first things I tried when I got my 8.4".
The picture looks great, I'm not even sure what the highest resolution one can stream using Netflix.
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Netflix streams 4k video now, breaking bad, and ghostbusters I know for sure are 4k. I don't know if it will convert or look better though on the Samsung tab S? Let me know if you notice any difference?
I picked up the 8.4 S yesterday and I think it's clear that this is the best device for Netflix I have ever used. I checked out both the 8.4 and the 10.5 at the dealer and felt that the 8.4 was superior due to the pixel density giving it a sharper look.
To some extent I didn't feel the 10.5 was any better than the Note 10.1 2014 and I have always felt that video was a bit blurry on the larger screens. The display density on the 8.4 is just perfect and Netflix and Youtube are impressive.
I got the 10.5. 32Gb. Love it. No problem seeing up Netflix. When I started the the stock Netflix app it requested an update. After that it run smoothly.
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I noticed some of you said that Netflix was already installed. For some reason mine wasn't.
I wonder why?
As I thought there was an exclusive Netflix app for the tab s. If I download Netflix from play store is it the same app?
Also for those that have the Netflix app pre installed is it not deletable then?
Mine came with Netflix pre installed. I can't delete it, only uninstall the updates.
litesout said:
Mine came with Netflix pre installed. I can't delete it, only uninstall the updates.
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Mine also came with pre installed Netflix. When I tried to run it, it promenade me to upgrade the app. After the upgrade it run flawlessly.
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Got my galaxy tab s in the UK with no previous installed Netflix. Downloaded the app from Google play and it just hangs on the signing in page. Very frustrating.
geeeoner said:
Got my galaxy tab s in the UK with no previous installed Netflix. Downloaded the app from Google play and it just hangs on the signing in page. Very frustrating.
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Got my Tab s 4G from 3 UK and all works perfectly so far, even got he on Netflix compared to my partners tab 2.
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NETFLIX crashing on Fire Stcik

Hi all,
Is anyone else unable to open any videos from netflix? It keeps crashign to the main screen as soon as video buffers to 99%
ive tried
uninstall/reinstall
clear cache and data and re sign in
reset to factory default of fire stick
DNS to googles 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4
calle netflix
called amazon
no one knows the answer. clearly there should be a solve easier then replacing the device??
any help greatly appriciated.
thanks
Do you have a video on pause in the background in Kodi?
No I don't even have Kodi installed.
I have narrowed to problem down to the netflix app.
Been playing YouTube for a while now without any issues at all.
No one else has experienced Netflix crashing on video load?
Any devs here?
I am pretty certain the problem is due to bad coding in the netflix app, since some nexus TV users were having this issue also.
I want to side load play store version of Netflix apk on to this thing. Are they the same app? Is this even possible and will the android play store version of Netflix run on FireOS?
Thanks
Can a mod move this to help and trouble shooting please? I just realized I posted in the wrong forum.
Thanks
dk00 said:
Hi all,
Is anyone else unable to open any videos from netflix? It keeps crashign to the main screen as soon as video buffers to 99%
ive tried
uninstall/reinstall
clear cache and data and re sign in
reset to factory default of fire stick
DNS to googles 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4
calle netflix
called amazon
no one knows the answer. clearly there should be a solve easier then replacing the device??
any help greatly appriciated.
thanks
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Try clearing the cache in Amazon Instant Video app. Then Clear its data, don't worry you don't have to sign back in. Then clear cache in instant video app again. restart stick. Let us know if it helps
stanggman75 said:
Try clearing the cache in Amazon Instant Video app. Then Clear its data, don't worry you don't have to sign back in. Then clear cache in instant video app again. restart stick. Let us know if it helps
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doesnt help mate.
can i install the phone version of netflix APK on the firestick? will it have issue of screen size differences?
I have found that if I use the netflix mobile app on a phone to find a video, and then "cast" it to the fire stick, it plays every single time with no problems. Video after video no issues. I can even exit app on phone and it keeps playing in the stick.
You may want to try this with the YouTube app also because it offers the cast functionality as well.
Based on this I know for sure it is not ISP related or hardware related. It is improperly coded app that was not properly tested before it was released.
behold the solution folks
http://www.amazon.com/Netflix-crash...YE3V&cdMsgNo=11&cdSort=oldest#Mx2EU71P9AVYE3V
Joseph L said:
Posted on Jul 2, 2015 1:02:36 PM PDT
Joseph L. says:
If you're having problems with Netflix loading to 99% and then crashing: Log on to your Netflix account via web browser on your computer, go to "your account" which is the settings page, and click test participation and toggle it off. That will make Netflix stop trying to play the Sense 8 ad that is causing this issue.
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dk00 said:
behold the solution folks
http://www.amazon.com/Netflix-crash...YE3V&cdMsgNo=11&cdSort=oldest#Mx2EU71P9AVYE3V
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Wow! You were determined to find a solution and you did! Thanks! Netflix wasn't crashing for me but I was having the same problem above where it loaded to 99%. I haven't been able to test for results yet. Shouldn't take long. This annoying glitch popped up about 3 times daily...

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