DivX VOD Registration for Samsung Omnia
OfflineSome early versions of the Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 were unable to play the DivX VOD Activation file. The player would report, "this player is not authorized to play this video." To correct this problem, Samsung has released a software patch which you can download from http://labs.divx.com/node/7203
Below are some answers to frequent questions.
Do I need the software patch?
Newer Omnia phones do not require the patch. Older phones need the patch if and only if you use the DivX VOD service.
What is DivX VOD?
The Video On Demand service offers videos for sale through various on-line partners. DivX VOD titles will only play on a registered DivX device. For more information, see http://vod.divx.com/
Where can I get VOD titles?
There are several on-line services which have partnered with DivX to offer VOD downloads. For some examples, see http://vod.divx.com/get/
What VOD titles are available for Omnia?
Currently, there are none. VOD movies are typically in DivX Home Theater format and are intended for DivX DVD players. There are currently no VOD titles in DivX Mobile format for the Omnia.
Where can I get DivX Mobile videos?
You can make DivX videos yourself using a DivX certified camera or DivX software like Converter, Author or Dr. DivX. You do not need to register your phone to play homemade DivX videos. Registration is only required for VOD purchases and currently there are no VOD movies available for the Omnia.
Do I need DivX Mobile Player for my Omnia?
No, the DMP is a software player for phones that are not DivX Certified. DMP is not needed or recommended for use with the Samsung Omnia. DMP will work on the Omnia, but we recommend using Windows Media Player or the Samsung Touch Player instead. Either one will play DivX videos right out of the box. There is no need to install software on your Omnia or register your Omnia for basic DivX playback.
Do I need DivX Player for my computer?
Yes, we recommend installing DivX Player and DivX Converter on your Mac or PC. Download the DivX bundle from http://divx.com/divx
What if I want to register my Omnia anyway?
After installing DivX software on your computer, get the 8 character registration code from your phone. Enter the code on your computer to download an activation video. Your phone only needs to play the activation video once.
What if I get an error?
If your phone reports, "this player is not authorized to play this video," then you probably need the software patch mentioned above. If you get some other error, please reply to this message with the exact error message you see and when the error appears.
What if I don't want to read all this?
You can watch a video of DivX registration for PlayStation 3 on Blip.tv. Obviously it's not a Samsung Omnia, but the process is similar for all DivX Certified devices.
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pls tell me how i just bought too an samsung omnia and i dont know how to instal Divx on it to play HD videos. what i know its that i have like an register code of 8 caracters. can you pls tell me the steps to make my samsung omnia play HD videos pls thx.
You do not need to install anything to play DivX videos on your Omnia. The Omnia is a DivX Mobile certified device which means it can play DivX Mobile videos created by DivX certified software. The Omnia cannot play high-definition video.
Use DivX Converter to converter your HD videos into DivX Mobile format.
so DivX is not a HD player? mmm wellso i just download a HD video and convert to DivX format but which program have that option to convert HD videos on DivX format can u pls send me the page.. thx
DivX Converter is available as part of the free DivX software bundle. See http://www.divx.com/divx/
k i download the DivX program to my pc , so where i can get the videos to play on my omnia?.... ore the DivX videos..... thx
I've - downloaded the activation vid
- played it with touch player
- removed divx player
and am still getting the "authorized to play this video" error
please give me a solution, if the device is advertised to have something then it should!
I will help you complete VOD registration for your Omnia. If it does not work, I want to know why.
First, please remember there is no reason to register your Omnia. Registration is only necessary to use the DivX Video On Demand service and currently there are no Mobile videos available for sale through DivX VOD.
It sounds like you have installed the patch and obtained an activation video but still get the "unauthorized" error so let's start from the beginning.
Do you still have the patch installed? Download the patch file from http://labs.divx.com/node/7203 and install it. If you see a warning message saying, "the previous version of samsung Grandprix will be removed" then you already have the patch installed. If you see an error that the patch cannot be installed then your Omnia does not need the patch. If you delete the "samsung Omnia" application using the "Remove Programs" option in the Settings menu then you will have to re-install the patch and re-register your Omnia. Installing the patch will change your registration code so make sure the patch is installed before you continue.
Do you have the registration key for your Omnia? It is an 8 character code. To find your code, choose "DivX VOD Registration" from the "Personal" tab on the "Settings" menu.
Do you have a DivX VOD account? To create an account and login, install the DivX software on your computer and choose "User Account" from the "Tools" menu of DivX Player.
Do you have an activation file? To get an activation file, choose "Device Manager" from the "Tools" menu of DivX Player. Choose "Register Device", choose "Samsung" and enter your 8 character registration code.
Download the activation video and copy it to your Omnia. When you play the video using the Samsung Touch Player or Windows Media Player, you should see floating bubbles and hear spacey sound effects. You should not see an error like "this player is not authorized to play this video."
Please let me know where you encounter problems.
about all the posts about the divx registration and stuff, u said its got a 10 character code, why does my phone only have an 8 character code? I downloaded divx onto my pc but i cant register it coz it says its an unvalid key code or what ever..
Older DivX devices use an 8 character registration code.
Newer devices will have a 10 character code.
It is currently not possible to register DivX Mobile Player due to a limitation in the Mac/PC DivX Player software. The player requires you to select your manufacturer before you can enter your registration code. Unfortunately, DivX Mobile Player is not one of the available options and none of the listed manufacturers will work using a registration code from DivX Mobile Player.
hi i download the samsung omnia patch and i install in my omnia still it says ' this player is not authorized to play this video'
any help
If you have installed DivX Mobile Player, please remove it.
Get your registration code from Windows Mobile Settings, DivX Registration.
Using PC Player (or Mac Player), enter your registration code and download an activation file. If you have already download an activation file, delete it and download another one.
Use the Omnia Touch Player to play the activation file. Do you still get the "authorized to play this video" error?