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Droid X gets Netflix, reminds us how far we are from Android-wide distribution
June 16, 2011 | by Charles West
Entertainment, Motorola
It’s been a little more than two weeks since we shared the great news that Motorola Droid X users would finally receive their Gingerbread update. Now, Droid X users will be able to satisfy their Netflix addiction where ever they may be; this made possible because of the recent Gingerbread update — yes, it’s the real deal. So hackers out there, you don’t have to go through the tinkering anymore. Before this update, Netflix originally worked only with the EVO 4G and a short list of devices.
You can now add Droid X to this list. This update only puzzles me more when comes to the process in which Netflix uses when it picks a device to support. Like I said before, as a MyTouch 4G user I am still baffled as to why my device isn’t supported — maybe it has to do with the Espresso UI that T-Mobile slapped on it. Netflix originally hinted that Qualcomm processors would be required for Android, but that hasn’t been the case.
Could Gingerbread be the cause? Not really. Netflix was working perfectly on the EVO 4G before the Gingerbread update actually made it incompatible with the app. I for one wish T-Mobile could deliver the goods on a official Gingerbread update for the MyTouch 4G, even if just for the off chance that I may have the opposite effect. This is very frustrating to many Android users, Netflix is stuck behind the times and not supporting marquee devices capable of running it.
Much like the rest of the marquee devices out there, I’ve had to resort to the Android community for my Gingerbread fix instead of waiting for carriers to deliver it officially. Cyanogen Mod 7 (2.3.3) has been totally reliable for me and maybe they’ll be able to deliver Netflix in the near future, especially if the streaming giant can’t get it together with its glacier-like process. Until then, I’ll wait jealously while others watch their favorite movies.
Droid X owners, simply head over to the market and install the Netflix app. If you’re too lazy (like me), hit our install button below. Let us know how it works for you, and happy streaming!
source: Android Central
The joys of Android. My fave is having a Motorola Droid and having to update your favorite app that lists a changelog like "Fixes UI problem with HTC Dream" and then having to update the same app a couple days later with a changelog that says "Fixes resolution problem on Droid Incredible" and then having to update the same app a week later with a changelog that says "Bug fix for no launch issue on Samsung Fascinate." Three updates that do nothing for my device, but I'm compelled to update the app just to get the Update Alert off my screen and because I'll need to stay up-to-date in case, you know, there's actually an update relevant to my device one day. This on top of the fact that you can't tap the install button while the scrollbar is visible in the Android Market. Then the "Preparing to download, downloading, download paused, downloading, preparing to download, downloaded, preparing to install, downloading, downloading paused, installing, downloading, downloading paused, installing, successfully installed" routine. It's a schizophrenic's jackpot. Android is frustrating, ugly, and awful.
Ummm…..don't know what phone you have but my Android experience on my G2 has been nothing but bliss and I have encountered none of the issues you mentioned.
I guess you don't read more than the first sentence?
Well, I own an original Android, and I've only had 1 or 2 programs that I've had trouble with. I have owned many computer platforms, and I've had 1 or 2 programs be flaky on probably all of them. In fact, I've written a couple of apps on the Market, and one of them I wrote for the G1, and it is still running without any major changes. If you don't like Android, there are other choices in the marketplace. In my opinion, none as good.
sorry, meant I own an original Droid
=l still no MYTH4g Support…
How about a a one click root for DROID x with gingerbread. I miss my add blocker….