Getting Started With Videos on your BlackBerry

**Kevin Michaluk** · 04-22-2008, 12:00 AM

If you're just getting started with Videos and Movies on your BlackBerry, be sure to check out this Blackberry 101 lecture:

Getting Started with Videos on your BlackBerry

**Bla1ze** · 04-22-2008, 03:23 PM

Man the guy who wrote that is a GENIUS!! fomcl!!

**hull_city** · 07-08-2008, 01:33 AM

As a newbie to a blackberry, and this site, I'd just like to say thanks.

**smeller** · 07-08-2008, 10:46 PM

I'm glad to see that people are having success getting movies on their BB. I have gone through every ripper I could find, and a number will give me .3gp files with a 320*240 resolution for a 8320 Curve. But when I try to play them, after a second or so, it says "load error."

I've also noticed that if I play them on my PC with a 3gp player, they will not play with mplayer, but play with no problems using ffplay. Any suggestions? Anything I can do or stop doing to get the movies on my BB?

Thanks.

**phantomsphan** · 07-09-2008, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by smeller

I've also noticed that if I play them on my PC with a 3gp player, they will not play with mplayer, but play with no problems using ffplay. Any suggestions? Anything I can do or stop doing to get the movies on my BB?

You could try this method and create MP4 files:

Convert for Optimal Playback without BB

It's focused on Verizon devices, but I don't see any reason why it shouldn't play on yours as well. If you want a little higher quality file, I would set it to 2 pass and 800 bitrate. If you want decent quality and a quicker encode, just follow the instructions as they are.

**JDAddelston** · 07-27-2008, 12:24 PM

On my 8120, I can play CNN videos, but some of the videos do not play sound. I have narrowed this down (potentially) to a file size problem, but I don't get any error messages. Is it possible that some CNN videos don't play sound due to file size and, if so, how can I be sure?

**griphon** · 07-28-2008, 06:27 PM

I'm a newbie, but I hope I'll try to grew up fast. Just got my 8320 a month ago, and just upgraded yesterday. So, guess I'm gona have tons of fun!!!!

**VIDGMER** · 09-27-2008, 05:57 AM

Blackberry 101 lecture is great trick & tips for beginners..

**vincet** · 11-27-2008, 12:09 AM

Hey that's really wonderful. I would surely like to have that.

Thanks a lot.

**sdd13** · 12-03-2008, 08:43 PM

How do I view videos on my curve I get erro message flash drive not supported

**sunny1106** · 12-16-2008, 12:49 AM

I would like, and have some problems, please help me and give I a good advice, thanks.

**lilxrich123** · 01-05-2009, 11:41 PM

i have to go through 3 steps to get videos on my BOLD.

1. Use ImTOO DVD ripper
2. Convert the video to MPEG by using a converter called "Any Video Converter"
3. import my videos to Media Studio for Blackberries

the media studio for blackberries is great, i was able to convert a 2.5GB movie (Lord of The Rings) into about 455MB and it looks great on BOLD. I use a 16GB micro SD and i have like 13 movies and i still about 9 GB of free space that space we be for music.

**Godsdragon** · 01-07-2009, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin Michaluk

If you're just getting started with Videos and Movies on your BlackBerry, be sure to check out this Blackberry 101 lecture:

Getting Started with Videos on your BlackBerry

Originally Posted by Bla1ze

Man the guy who wrote that is a GENIUS!! fomcl!!

Thanks for a great tutorial! I feel I now know a wee bit about what I am trying to do... still need to read up a lot more but am on my way to hopefully see entire movies on my bb...
thanks again!

**layspeed** · 01-14-2009, 04:11 AM

Just wanted to comment and say thanks for the write up! My kids are getting a kick out of watching Transformers and Little Einsteins on my Pearl.

Even though the volume bites...

**_FakePlasticTree_** · 01-20-2009, 12:53 PM

Great article. It really comes in handy.

**bethany3035** · 03-03-2009, 04:28 PM

does anyone know if and how you can watch Hulu on Blackberry storm

**jeff.parent** · 03-14-2009, 08:40 PM

No Hulu, it requires flash which is not available for the BB yet.

**my_2_cents** · 03-23-2009, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by jeff.parent

No Hulu, it requires flash which is not available for the BB yet.

Yet hopefully being the operative word. Fingers crossed.

As for movies, if you're a newb and want to download movies for your BB...go to ZML.com. You can download them in IPOD format, which also happens to work just fine on BB. Brand new movies cost about $1.99 each in the MP4 format. I downloaded 3 today, tested them and they work great on my storm. Going to watch them tonight during work. ZML requires no converting, and no media manager. Just enable mass media mode and copy them into your phone's memory or preferably memory card.

**c_a_m** · 04-29-2009, 05:38 PM

Thank you for this post. It has alot of helpful info. CB rocks!

c_a_m

**sdccivic95** · 05-13-2009, 05:16 PM

thank you.. this really helps

**blacknight46** · 05-17-2009, 04:22 PM

Hi everyone...I have a curve 8330 looking for help,is there a way to get a movie to play in full screen?? or can i play moves in a media player that's not blackberry's when i put the move in full screen it stays the same size.

**affiliateguru** · 05-26-2009, 07:37 AM

it's very greate information for me, it's help in very good way.

**trdtrung** · 05-27-2009, 05:28 AM

great write up, thanks

**palvar5** · 05-28-2009, 04:43 PM

Can anyone help, downloaded mp4 files won't play on storm says format not supported

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**jrmtz85** · 07-21-2009, 06:31 PM

Is the 320x240 resolution mandatory on all BBs?
I'm a first time BB owner with a Sprint Tour, and I know that its screen is 480x360.
I was just wondering if the optimal resoultion for videos has changed.

Its a great guide! Thanks!