Using your Samsung Omnia with DivX
The
New Samsung Omnia has arrived in the US!!!
Q: I see the DivX Logo on my device & packaging, what is it for?
A: This means you have a certified mobile that has gone through our certification
process and is guaranteed to be able to playback all of your properly encoded .divx
or DivX encoded .avi video files.
using the built-in native media player for your phone. Simply transfer your DivX
Video files from your PC into a microSD card and slide that into the back of your
phone. The device will read straight off the storage card.
Desktop View: microSD card(GSM ONLY):
Q: What does the DivX Icon do?
A: The DivX Icon itself does not have any functionality aside from displaying the VOD code. The DivX Logo Icon is ONLY required when you are ready to register your DivX Certified Omnia for purchasing and renting VOD content through our third party providers.
To locate the VOD code, usually, this will be located in your phone’s system settings/preferences area. If you have the Omnia provided by Verizon that is released in the US, you can generally find this code by going into the Menu button on the lower-left corner from your desktop and select “Settings”.
A: Please refer to this FAQ that one of our Mobile Experts has created for more information on the DivX Video on Demand (VOD) services available with your DivX Certified phone:
http://labs.divx.com/node/7204
In regards to finding content, please be aware that unfortunately, at this time, there is no VOD content available in file sizes/resolutions supported by mobile phones. We therefore suggest keeping in mind that you do not need to go through the activation process unless you want to view purchased DivX VOD content.
Q: How can I play DivX video on my phone?
A: Please be sure to go through the correct process for video playback on your phone.
You have a couple different ways to access & play your files on the Omnia:
• Executing the Touch Player is the easiest:
Click on “Menu” at the bottom right-hand corner > click on “Touch Player”
Once in the Touch Player application, look to the top left-hand corner right below The title “Touch Player”, you will see a menu-like button (please see below), you should see a list of directories to choose from in your Library. Click on the “Videos” option. There, you should see a list of videos in your queue that you’ve recently watched.
To add a video to playback, please click on “Menu” in the lower right-hand corner, then click on “Open File”. Once you do that you should see a list of folders. If you do not see this list of folders, please click on the “..” to get to the directory of folders. You should see “Storage Card” in the list. Click on that and you will see a list of files in your storage card location. Touch the check box (circular) next to your video’s file name to select the file, and click on “Play” to playback the video file on the Touch Player. (Please do not look for a DivX Player.)
Go to your main desktop > Go to the Start Menu at the top left corner > Programs > File Explorer.
Once you are in the File Explorer menu, please click on the Device type drop down menu located right below the File Explorer title in the upper left-hand corner. Select “Storage Card” from the drop-down menu.
Once you click on the video file you would like to play, it should automatically start playback in the native player (Touch Player).
• If you prefer to use Windows Media Player to playback your video files, here’s how:
Start at the Desktop, launch the Windows Media Player application, and then go to the bottom and click “Now Playing”, you should see the files currently listed for playback.
Please click on the little play button looking icon with the green plus (see picture) at the bottom middle area of the screen. This should bring you to the playlist section. Please click on the Menu button in the lower left corner, then “Open File”. Click on your Storage Card, then highlight the video file you would like to play and click “Play” at the bottom left corner.
Q: Where’s the DivX Player on my phone?
A: There is no DivX Player application built-into your phone and we recommend that you DO NOT download the DIVX MOBILE PLAYER from DivX Labs. Unlike the DivX experience on your computer, you do not need to install any additional DivX software to your Omnia in order to playback your video files. Our certification team has made sure that the media players included on your phone are fully DivX capable of playing the DivX video format.
Q: What if I’ve already downloaded the DivX Mobile Player (DMP) from DivX Labs?
A: If you have already downloaded and installed the DivX Mobile Player on your DivX Certified phone, please remove it through the file management application/features area on your device (please refer to the user manual on your phone’s settings to locate exactly where that is on your phone). After uninstalling the DivX Mobile Player, you will still be able to playback your .divx file in the Touch Player or Windows Media Player on your phone as explained above.
Q: What if I receive an “Unauthorized Video” error message when trying to play my DivX video file?
A: This usually means the video file does not meet the technical specifications for video playback by the hardware of your phone. For example, if the file size, resolution or bitrate of the video file exceed the permitted maximums, the phone will not be able to play the video file, regardless of the format. For specifics on what is the maximum resolution allowed on your phone, please refer to your User’s Manual. If you know that the video was properly encoded and just needs to be in a different resolution, please re-encode it in DivX Converter to get the correct resolution. We recommend using DivX Converter’s Mobile profile for best results. For more information, please visit the following Forum posting which goes into a little bit more detail:
http://labs.divx.com/node/6231
Q: Registering your phone for VOD content (copyright protected content):
A: Once you have located your DivX VOD account by following the steps above, you can register your device for VOD content playback. Please view the video tutorial below, which will describe step-by-step how to register your DivX Certified device for VOD:
http://labs.divx.com/node/5003
Once you are in the site please click on “How to register your DivX Certified device using DivX Player” to start the video.
Please keep in mind that this video demonstrates VOD activation for a DVD player, and therefore uses a CD for transferring the activation video from the computer to the device. Mobile phone users will instead copy the file to the phone and playback the file in the Touch Player.
You can launch the activation video for playback through the file storage area on your phone, as explained above.
Please note: Examples presented on this FAQ are from the DivX Certified Omnia released in the US through the Verizon Wireless Networks. Some variations may apply. For discrepancies between the FAQ and your particular phone, please refer to your Users Manual.