Hello.
I'm not the person who have originally written this, but i'm gonna copy and paste it from the Galaxy S8 / S8+ section on Reddit where i found this.
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Hello everybody,
Here is my collection of 4K HDR videos, all working on the S8. There are 13 videos with a variety of demo material from Samsung, LG, Sony, and BBC Planet Earth.
These videos only work in HDR with the "Samsung Video Library" player (available from Play Store). This will NOT work with any other video player (MX Player, VLC etc.)
For some reason, the video player only plays in HDR when the file is in .mp4 format, and not with .mkv. This is the reason why all the demo footage online doesn't work, most of it is in .mkv format.
If you have your own HDR footage, you have to change the container from mkv to mp4 using ffmpeg before you can play it on the S8.
Make sure to increase brightness to 100% and set screen mode to "Amoled Cinema" for the best viewing experience.
https://mega.nz/#F!jYwlgbBA!piXwD8sYa7zjsRtjStuAyw
Or this one: https://pastebin.com/uLUCVzit
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Here is the source for that: https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/6hc534/galaxy_s8_4k_hdr_videos/ (the post was deleted for some reasons).
Watching those videos, specially the 'LG_Cymatic_Jazz_HDR10.mp4' video made my jaw drop to the floor when i was watching that with the screen brightness on 100%.
WARNING: Once you have seen HDR videos on your Galaxy S8 / S8+ phone, you will never go back to another phone without HDR and Super AMOLED screen.
Enjoy.
EDIT: I added a new MEGA link with all of the videos in one link from my own MEGA account.
hi, do you know why when i move any video from the original download carpet it doesnt play as hdr anymore? happens with all videos, if i move them back to the download carpet they play as hdr again.
galarond said:
hi, do you know why when i move any video from the original download carpet it doesnt play as hdr anymore? happens with all videos, if i move them back to the download carpet they play as hdr again.
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Hmm, weird. I have those videos placed in my own folder somewhere on the internal storage. But they are still being played with HDR for me when I opens the HDR videos with the 'Video' app from Samsung.
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Tom-Helge said:
Hmm, weird. I have those videos placed in my own folder somewhere on the internal storage. But they are still being played with HDR for me when I opens the HDR videos with the 'Video' app from Samsung.
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im using the samsung video app too but this happens for an unknown reason
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im using the samsung video app too but this happens for an unknown reason
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Yeah. I just tried to make 2 new folders and then move the videos into the folder that is 2 folders deeper from where they was. It's still working fine for me.
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Thanks for changing to mp4.
I just notice once you rename the video then the HDR will not work. HDR is there once I change back to original name.
Andrewtst said:
Thanks for changing to mp4.
I just notice once you rename the video then the HDR will not work. HDR is there once I change back to original name.
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Now it wasn't me that changed those videos to .mp4. It was the guy from the source who did it.
And also. I just tried to rename one of my HDR videos and then run that video in the 'Video' app from Samsung. HDR was still working fine here.
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Now it wasn't me that changed those videos to .mp4. It was the guy from the source who did it.
And also. I just tried to rename one of my HDR videos and then run that video in the 'Video' app from Samsung. HDR was still working fine here.
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No idea, I got one video change name then it not playing in HDR, but after I change back it play.
Anyway I not plan to change name already, as long it play is fine.
By the way I play using Samsung Standalone Video app which need separate download at Samsung Galaxy Apps.
Very nice.
Oh, look what did pop up at SamMobile's page earlier: https://www.sammobile.com/2017/06/1...t-hdr-videos-on-your-galaxy-s8-s8-and-tab-s3/
And look at that 'VIA' link at the end of the article on where it goes :laugh:. Yes, it's linked to my thread here.
Can we watch this on Galaxy S6 or S7?
Windforce0511 said:
Can we watch this on Galaxy S6 or S7?
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You can watch the videos with no problems, but you wont be able to see them with HDR on those phones as they don't support it.
All i can is is WOW, makes my 4K Samsung TV seem very poor, look dynamics and colour really do surprise you and your eyes panic and adjust.
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You can watch the videos with no problems, but you wont be able to see them with HDR on those phones as they don't support it.
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Black screen using samsung video player...
Windforce0511 said:
Black screen using samsung video player...
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On what phone do you get that?
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The HDR effect looks nice, but there is also a lot of vignetting/color banding (especially noticable on the Planet Earth clip with the small lizard). Looks way better on my LG OLED anyways.... But could be sloppy reencode job...
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On what phone do you get that?
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Galaxy S6. I get black screen and sound in the background
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Galaxy S6. I get black screen and sound in the background
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Ok, i don't have a Galaxy S6 or S7 here now, so i can't test to confirm this though.
Can someone else with access to a Galaxy S6 or S7 test some of those videos out on those phones to see if they works, or if they only works on devices who support HDR?
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All i can is is WOW, makes my 4K Samsung TV seem very poor, look dynamics and colour really do surprise you and your eyes panic and adjust.
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As you know it is being reproduced in HDR and not just good quality? Is there any symbol indicating that it is playing in HDR?
Might sound like a dumb question, but how do I confirm HDR is active? Have the S8+ and played these videos using the Samsung Video app (after setting display to max brightness and AMOLED Cinema). They do look nice, but I was not blown away. Perhaps HDR was not active?
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I just got my Note in the mail from Clove UK. And everything is great so far, and I dunno if this is and Android thing (This is my first Android device) or a Samsung thing. When I play videos from You Tube or videos that I encoded the blacks are heavily pixelated. (Not sure if that's a word). Am I doing something wrong? What program and/or setting is the best to get rid of that black pixel issue? The test video of the jelly fish works great. Noob questions I know! Thank in advance again for your help.
My guess is that its not directly your fault.
There are several aspects to think of here:
- It may be that artefacts (caused by video encoded in low bitrate) are more noticable on a screen like that of the galaxy note than others.
- It may be that youtube just delivers you the low quality version of the video.
- The video on youtube may be in bad quality to begin with, try other youtube videos and see if it happens only on a few ones or many.
- Note: I see now you already tried the video, so that is probably not a cause. (Your screen itself may have some flaws. Check on that for instance by using a screen test tool like "Screen Test" or playing the video already supplied with the Note (Open the standard video player app that comes with it and select "lightness & slimmess"))
When it comes to watching youtube on a mobile device I recommend (if you have a mobile data connection with enough bandwidth, such as good umts or hsdpa or Wifi) to enable high quality in the youtube app (whenever possible, use the youtube app, and do not play it in the browser).
To do this hit the options button in the youtube app, select settings and enable the first option to enable high mobile quality.
Secondly many videos will allow you to switch between lower and higher quality with the HD button on the upper left (visible at the start or when you tap the screen while palaying) - if you enable high mobile quality this should be turned on to high quality by default.
When it comes to youtube thats probably all you can do to improve quality.
When it comes to playing videos in general (excluding youtube) the standard player can manage most formats. However if you have trouble with some videos you may want to give Dice player a try!
Hope this helps!
Ok thanks, I will def try that!
I belive this is coursed by the hight res/density of the Note screen and low quality of the video in YouTube app, I think the highest quality of video in the YouTube app is only 480P.
I also noticed this problem while streaming old TV shows from PLEX to my Note, this is less noticeable with my Tab 10.1 with the same resolution but its screen is about 4 times larger.
You could use the stock or most aftermarket browser and watch 720P YouTube using Flash on normal YouTube site.
simple solution is to not use the app and just use a browser. ive had no issues watching 720p videos in youtube on the browser.
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I just got my Note in the mail from Clove UK. And everything is great so far, and I dunno if this is and Android thing (This is my first Android device) or a Samsung thing. When I play videos from You Tube or videos that I encoded the blacks are heavily pixelated. (Not sure if that's a word). Am I doing something wrong? What program and/or setting is the best to get rid of that black pixel issue? The test video of the jelly fish works great. Noob questions I know! Thank in advance again for your help.
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can you post the youtube link so u can test on my Note.
I have also experienced this on other vids and am convinced it may a bit depth limitation of the Note screen... but need to verify.
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younghov22 said:
I just got my Note in the mail from Clove UK. And everything is great so far, and I dunno if this is and Android thing (This is my first Android device) or a Samsung thing. When I play videos from You Tube or videos that I encoded the blacks are heavily pixelated. (Not sure if that's a word). Am I doing something wrong? What program and/or setting is the best to get rid of that black pixel issue? The test video of the jelly fish works great. Noob questions I know! Thank in advance again for your help.
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I've noticed this too with the You Tube app. The blacks sometimes are blocky. A good example is the Avatar 1080p trailer, especially around 15 seconds mark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i2RCBa3l-g
If I view the same clip on You Tube via a browser (720p settings) it looks better, but the browser is a fiddly substitute for the app on a phone. It does seem to be mostly a bitrate limitation though, so maybe Google or a.n. other hacker needs to modify "HD" on their app to mean a higher bitrate, now we're defining 1280x800 as a mobile screen resolution .
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Actually, if I watch that Avatar clip in the browser with a playback quality set to 240p or 360p it obviously looks pixelated, but doesn't show the blockiness that's in the You Tube app stream. Looks like the app either is handling the stream differently (badly) or the stream itself is different to that which is sent to the flash plugin in the browser. Wonder if Google is using a different codec for their app. WebM maybe?
I bought myself a Note 3(N9005, 32GB version) few days ago, but since the beginning I have had a problem with recording 4K videos. To be exact, it doesn't record at the promised 45-50 mbps bitrate, instead it records at 10 mbps or even lesser bitrate. So my question would be, how can I fix that?
All the other featured modes are working flawlessly. Would really appreciate some help. The phone is not rooted or customized in any way.
Thanks in advance!
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I bought myself a Note 3(N9005, 32GB version) few days ago, but since the beginning I have had a problem with recording 4K videos. To be exact, it doesn't record at the promised 45-50 mbps bitrate, instead it records at 10 mbps or even lesser bitrate. So my question would be, how can I fix that?
All the other featured modes are working flawlessly. Would really appreciate some help. The phone is not rooted or customized in any way.
Thanks in advance!
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Did you set it up for 4k in settings
Yes, under the video resolution section I chose 3840x2160. Is there supposed to be some more options to improve the quality?
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Did you set it up for 4k in settings
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this is the sample of video i made in 4K resolution.
http://youtu.be/GBTojAQF4Cw
I have same problem.
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Yes, under the video resolution section I chose 3840x2160. Is there supposed to be some more options to improve the quality?
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Do you have a 4k TV if not you won't see any difference between 4k then 1080p
^ um WRONG. And that has nothing to do with this topic
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I don't have that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5jwzODnW-8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Downscaled 4K looks much better though, so there is a huge benefit in making 4K videos. Anyway it seems like those crappy units of Note 3-s made their way only to Estonia, since me and shizny are both from Estonia and there is no more information about that problem on the internet, atleast I couldn't find absolutely nothing on such weirdness.
Actually jaythenut is correct. Though the Note 3 is capable of recording video for playback on a 4K TV your device having only a 1080p display is not going to appear different at all.
The Note 3 plays back recorded 4K Video in 1080p on both the phone and any other playable media device as it can't process anything higher than that.
Your better off recording videos in 1080p at the now 60f/s.
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Actually jaythenut is correct. Though the Note 3 is capable of recording video for playback on a 4K TV your device having only a 1080p display is not going to appear different at all.
The Note 3 plays back recorded 4K Video in 1080p on both the phone and any other playable media device as it can't process anything higher than that.
Your better off recording videos in 1080p at the now 60f/s.
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no one is right.
quality of recorded videos playback is not the same as seen on youtube, by other peeps recordings.
check the quality, bitrate of 4K recorded video on my device is 6000kbps, 1080p is 15000kbps.
If you think a little logically then how come 4K recorded video is worse than 1080p? Even the playback quality is worse, not only on the device itself, but also on monitor.
Have you ever watched 1080p video on 720 display? Any difference? Video is crispy and detailed, Now how about 520p video on 1080p screen?
Now this is the same as my 4K recording on 1080p screen.
Either the device is faulty and cannot record/play 4K videos or sample videos made on youtube are actually 1080p.
This is really strange. I'm from Estonia as well and I'm facing the exact same problems. All my 4K videos look like 240p ones or even worse.
(Can't post the full YT links because of my postcount, but here's the v-codes)
watch?v=4iEt7lGGPqk- 4K sample
watch?v=4fryaJ6cfw4 - 1080p sample for comparison
I can't find anything on the internet regarding this subject, does anyone have any idea what the hell is going on? I sent an email to Samsung support about this as well.
the same problem here (lithuania), firmware N9005XXUBMJ1
Wait for while there will b some patches to fix it.all devices havr same problem
Same here. 4K recording quality (and, of course, bitrate) is awful. Videos looks like 240p.
Lithuania, baseband N9005XXUBMJ1.
EDIT: Ok, it seems that this is common issue with particular batch of this model (maybe it only affects the Baltic countries), and service centers are aware of this problem.
Left my phone for warranty repairs...
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Same here. 4K recording quality (and, of course, bitrate) is awful. Videos looks like 240p.
Lithuania, baseband N9005XXUBMJ1.
EDIT: Ok, it seems that this is common issue with particular batch of this model (maybe it only affects the Baltic countries), and service centers are aware of this problem.
Left my phone for warranty repairs...
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so it looks like well have to wait for a fix for this to work properly is that correct
Maybe this helps, but you need to be rooted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioD9DcKXNck&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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so it looks like well have to wait for a fix for this to work properly is that correct
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Looks like it.
I've opted for warranty service.
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Looks like it.
I've opted for warranty service.
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Let me know if they fix it.
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Let me know if they fix it.
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Yes, they did. 4K video quality is normal now.
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Yes, they did. 4K video quality is normal now.
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Did the service center tell you what was the problem?
This is for anyone looking to get the Note 4 and wanted a sample of the Video quality. The video is done though the Note 4, and nothing was modified or changed in anyway.
You can also get a few photo samples here: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Camera Samples So far the phones camera is awesome in my option.
Mod Edit: closed as a duplicate.
Does the Note 4 get hot recording 4K? The Z3 gets Hot recording 4K.
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Does the Note 4 get hot recording 4K? The Z3 gets Hot recording 4K.
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Not that I noticed, I had it at full brightness as well when doing so. I have not noticed any over heating yet.
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My computer just punched me in the nuts for trying to play that video all the way through. Very clear from what would actually play without glitching. Nice job.
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My computer just punched me in the nuts for trying to play that video all the way through. Very clear from what would actually play without glitching. Nice job.
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My i5 x1 carbon couldn't play that video for anything.. full screen.. lagging like a mofo and the video was totally loaded, was all CPU lag.?
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My i5 x1 carbon couldn't play that video for anything.. full screen.. lagging like a mofo and the video was totally loaded, was all CPU lag.?
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It's the graphics processor lagging. I have a new macbook air so mines nothing but thats one badass video. If you have a cutting edge video card you should be able to play it no problem.
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It's the graphics processor lagging. I have a new macbook air so mines nothing but thats one badass video. If you have a cutting edge video card you should be able to play it no problem.
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Yeah I didn't experience any lag or problem when viewing it on my computer.
Hi guys, since i searched all over the forum, i can't seem to find much or any full downloadable 4K samples, before i thought the YT ones looked good, but after downloading one in full ress non compressed ~ 50mbp/s instead of crappy 20 mbp/s youtube ones, i know understand that it does look ever better. Si i thought we can use this tread, in order to share personal footage, and full res/raw pictures if possible, thanks!
Since i don't own the phone yet, i will share my videos/pics later on, please do share i want to make a small collection, thanks!
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Hi guys, since i searched all over the forum, i can't seem to find much or any full downloadable 4K samples, before i thought the YT ones looked good, but after downloading one in full ress non compressed ~ 50mbp/s instead of crappy 20 mbp/s youtube ones, i know understand that it does look ever better. Si i thought we can use this tread, in order to share personal footage, and full res/raw pictures if possible, thanks!
Since i don't own the phone yet, i will share my videos/pics later on, please do share i want to make a small collection, thanks!
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Not sure about compressed 4K, but I searched on YouTube for 4K video and I was BLOWN AWAY by the quality. Its amazing. On the contrary, 4K wallpapers don't seem to be as impressive. :/
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Not sure about compressed 4K, but I searched on YouTube for 4K video and I was BLOWN AWAY by the quality. Its amazing. On the contrary, 4K wallpapers don't seem to be as impressive. :/
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Oh you cant imagine how much more you will be blown away by non compressed 4K videos, wit 50mbp/s bit rate, YT ones are a joke at least during movement
I can't get 1080p to play on the YouTube app let alone 4k.
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I can't get 1080p to play on the YouTube app let alone 4k.
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This has to be a provisioning problem with Google's servers. I can get 1080 and 4K on all my devices except the Note 4.
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I can't get 1080p to play on the YouTube app let alone 4k.
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This files are not meant to be watched on youtube, they are meant to be viewed on pc, but taken on your Note 4
Uploaded to dropbox, or other free sharing service.
Ok so question.....the nexus 6 is out already. You think Google took off the feature on our note 4 just to bring it out on the nexus 6??? I wonder if nexus 6 owners can get 4K?
not likely; its a bandwidth issue, so I cant imagine any phone version of youtube getting any 4k videos any time soon
google doesnt want the bandwidth being sucked up by people who need to watch youtube videos in 4k on a 5 inch screen...
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not likely; its a bandwidth issue, so I cant imagine any phone version of youtube getting any 4k videos any time soon
google doesnt want the bandwidth being sucked up by people who need to watch youtube videos in 4k on a 5 inch screen...
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No, its actually an APP bug, not a google/bandwidth issue, AFAIK. Also please guys, start sharing videos, lets not go offtopic, i have hard time finding videos in max quality and no one here helped yet as well
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No, its actually an APP bug, not a google/bandwidth issue, AFAIK. Also please guys, start sharing videos, lets not go offtopic, i have hard time finding videos in max quality and no one here helped yet as well
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I would love to find more than 3 videos at full rez.
lol not a single video posted, really disappointed
So someone post 4K video? (non compressed)
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so the s8/8+ are suppossed to support HDR mobile but neither Amazon video nor netflix - for mobile - are showing anything in HDR atm
are there any apps outthere that can play HDR content on these phones - youtube doesnt either
Would like to know too..
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You tube HDR works on phone though pretty sure.. I did unboxing and in video had theS7 & S8 side by side playing HDR channel in same vid..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqS4FUKiNh8
sorry for being blonde but what video was that - and how do you know it plays in HDR??
for EG: on my sony TV when i play HDR videos (on netflix or amazon) the screen changes completely - the colours are warmer and the luminosity drops a lot) then when i exit the videos the screen reverts back to normal settings
is this the same case with the s8 HDR? or else how do you know you're watching HDR (for EG you know what resolution you are watching)
Im told the youtube app doesnt yet support HDR.
Have you enabled the "Video Enhancer" setting in Settings>Advanced Features>Video Enhancer? When I enabled this I noticed YouTube is brighter and more vivid... Doesn't for sure say this is HDR but it does look like it.
Netflix and Amazon are working on mobile support. There is currently no HDR streaming for our S8. Don't turn on the video enhancer, it just makes the video brighter and overly saturated, nothing to do with HDR.
You can always download the Samsung Video player from Play store and download some HDR samples to watch. I have experimented and HDR and other high quality videos only seem to play flawlessly on Samsung's own video player. It plays 4k at 60fps files with ease and HDR too.
Here is a good place to get reference quality samples. Streaming can't match them for IQ.
http://demo-uhd3d.com/categorie.php?tag=hdr
We just have to wait, mobile HDR support is coming. Until then just enjoy standard streaming.
I can't find Samsung Video Player on the play store. Can you link me?
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I can't find Samsung Video Player on the play store. Can you link me?
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it's on the Galaxy Apps i think
Yeah I looked. Couldn't find it. Link or screenshot?
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Yeah I looked. Couldn't find it. Link or screenshot?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.videolist
Ah. Thanks!
When I try the two Sony Camp HDR v. Non HDR videos, the HDR version is more bland. Is it not decoding correctly?
Are you sure that app supports HDR videos?
HDR10: http://demo-uhd3d.com/fiche.php?cat=uhd&id=144
Non-HDR: http://demo-uhd3d.com/fiche.php?cat=uhd&id=143
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Ah. Thanks!
When I try the two Sony Camp HDR v. Non HDR videos, the HDR version is more bland. Is it not decoding correctly?
Are you sure that app supports HDR videos?
HDR10: http://demo-uhd3d.com/fiche.php?cat=uhd&id=144
Non-HDR: http://demo-uhd3d.com/fiche.php?cat=uhd&id=143
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I would like to know this too. I've downloaded multiple HDR videos from the site including the HDR and SDR versions of Camp and they all seem to have dull colours. Using a Galaxy Tab S3 btw, but still using the native video player. Tried using MX Player as well but same story.
There are some 4k HDR 60fps videos on Youtube, and while it might not be displaying in HDR, cranking the resolution to 1440p and brightness all the way up the videos do look purdy!
i can comfirm that HDR is working on Netflix. i just downloaded the 5.0 APK
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i can comfirm that HDR is working on Netflix. i just downloaded the 5.0 APK
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Guys it would be worth mentioning which continent and country you're from when referring to streaming services.
For instance, HDR on Netflix is not yet available in Europe (UK) even if I update the apk to version 5.0.1 manually. And I do have the Ultra HD plan to go with this.
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Guys it would be worth mentioning which continent and country you're from when referring to streaming services.
For instance, HDR on Netflix is not yet available in Europe (UK) even if I update the apk to version 5.0.1 manually. And I do have the Ultra HD plan to go with this.
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Can confirm this also no HDR content in the UK either yet.
The samsung video app seems to not like all hdr video. It will tell you when it is in hdr though.
The Samsung video app doesn't play hdr for me.
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i can comfirm that HDR is working on Netflix. i just downloaded the 5.0 APK
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i can comfirm that HDR is working on Netflix. i just downloaded the 5.0 APK
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Download from where?