DivX VOD Registration for phones
OfflineDivX Mobile Player and DivX Certified phones include an option for registering with the DivX Video On Demand service.
Do I need register with DivX VOD?
No. You should register if and only if you use the DivX VOD service. VOD registration will not make your phone smarter, faster, thinner, smell better, crush bugs, play larger files, find gold, unlock hidden features, etc.
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 DivX Mobile phones?
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 DivX Mobile certified phones.
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 DivX Mobile phones.
What if I want to register anyway?
Aside from your DivX Labs account, you will need a DivX VOD account. You can create a VOD account using DivX software on your computer. Then you will need the DivX VOD Registration code from your phone. How you should obtain the code varies from one phone to the next. Below you will find some device specific examples and information.
You will also need DivX Player for your Mac or PC. Under "Tools" there is a "Device Manager" option where you'll enter your VOD registration code and receive an activation video for your phone.
What if I get an error?
Please look for device specific help below. If your device and your error are not mentioned below, 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 phone, but the process is similar for all DivX Certified devices.
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DO I need to register DivX VOD for my samsung Omnia II ?
thank!
Several owners of the Samsung Jet have reported an unexpected error when playing a VOD activation video. The error says, "This device is not authorized to play this video."
Not all S8000 devices seem to be affected. We are currently investigating this issue further. In the meantime, please keep in mind that there is no need complete VOD registration on the S8000 as there are currently no VOD titles available for the S8000.
Thanks to Spikey1989, scarfacex6, ashwaan and others for reporting this problem.
DivX Mobile Player includes an option for registering the player with the DivX Video On Demand service. DMP can complete VOD registration directly over-the-air.
DivX Mobile Player is beta software available for a limited time only. DivX Mobile Player will expire.
Should I register DMP?
No. See http://labs.divx.com/node/8825
How can I register DMP for VOD?
Enter your VOD username and password on the settings page of DivX Mobile Player. Then choose the "register device" option from the menu. DMP will attempt to contact DivX.com and activate your device for DivX VOD.
What if I get an error?
If the network connection fails, DMP will display a registration code and suggest that you complete registration using the desktop DivX Player software. Unfortunately this option is not available at this time due to limitations of the desktop software.
Can you help me fix the error?
No, not at this time. There are no VOD titles for DivX Mobile Player currently available. The registration feature was added only for beta testing and there are several known issues that cannot be immediately remedied.
Some 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
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.
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.
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.