Smartphones and tablets are now literally at the peak of popularity. Smart gadgets can replace everything: a cell phone, through which calls are made and messages are sent, an Internet access tool, a mini-computer (because most programs already have analog applications) and a camera (both regular, video and web) - in in general, they are indispensable helpers. No wonder everyone at hand is always either one or the other. Windows and Android operating systems constantly compete with each other, releasing all the best models for users. Well, this is only to their advantage.
Many operations that a laptop or computer can perform are now done by a smartphone or tablet. This also applies to everyday watching your favorite TV shows or movies. How to watch movies on Android is what users are interested in when they have already purchased a device that promises HD quality. Does this require a special application or maybe a plugin?
How to watch movies on Android?
The first condition for watching movies on Android is purely formal. It relates to user convenience. The fact is that the selected device running on the operating system of the same name must have a suitable screen size and resolution so that viewing is comfortable and enjoyable.
Movies on Android can be watched offline and online. Each of the methods has advantages and disadvantages.
Offline
To watch movies offline, you must first download the file to your device. Free applications for Android allow you to subsequently play a movie without any problems.
The three most popular of them are:
- VLC Direct Pro Free;
- Vplayer;
- MX Player
VLC Direct Pro Free
Features of this video player:
- remote control;
- Streaming content
- subtitle support.
Vplayer
Main advantage: the variety of formats supported by this video player. Vplayer loses almost everything.
Disadvantage: previously free, now this video player has become a trial. This means that you do not have to pay money for it for the time being, but after the allotted time the application becomes paid. However, you can install for a short time for the sake of losing a very rare format.
MX player
The advantages of this video player:
- convenient interface;
- the ability to save settings and subsequent launches already with their configuration;
- support for subtitles (both embedded and as a separate file * .srt, * .txt, etc.).
Where to download?
You can download movies by copying the file from a computer or directly through a smartphone or tablet. The second method is better to use if you download a torrent tracker to Android. Of the time tested and users - Zona.
It is interesting that the program makes it possible to watch movies and online, but as an offline service it is still more effective.
How to watch movies on Android online?
Viewing offline needs preliminary preparation: time for download and other things. Its advantage is that if the file is prepared in advance, and currently there is no Internet access (or it is too slow), the opportunity to enjoy the movie still remains. But when you don’t feel like waiting at all, and Wi-Fi (or 3G) is pleased with the speed, it's time for online video.
There are two main ways to watch movies through Android online:
- sites that provide this opportunity for both computers and tablets and smartphones;
- Free Android Apps.
Random film
"Random movie" (namely, the name of this application is translated) invites the user to enjoy watching a movie selected with the help of random or independently. By the way, this program allows not only to watch online, but also to download a file to the device.
Zona
"Zone" has already been mentioned in this article: as already mentioned, the application is much more effective as a torrent tracker, online viewing with it is somewhat slow.
MEGOGO.NET
The program, films for "Android" with which to watch online is more than comfortable. The application has the name of the site of the same name, which provides the same features. Downloading is usually very fast, and the interface is very convenient, simple and straightforward.
Cinema ivi.ru
An application for the successful operation of which the gadget requires the installed Adobe Flash Player plugin.
Online viewing
How to watch movies on Android online if you don’t feel like installing a separate application (no time, memory or anything else)? On the Internet, there are many sites that contain in their archives a large number of various films for every taste. The same services that are popular among computer users can also be useful for Android users.
First of all, you need a browser with built-in Flash Player, for example, Chinese UCBrowser, which demonstrates excellent performance and functionality. You can, of course, try installing the plug-in on a “native” browser or already on every tablet, smartphone on the Google Chrome OS of the same name, but downloading a new one will be easier.
Features of UCBrowser
Why is UCBrowser more convenient to use than another browser with the Flash plugin? The Chinese utility provided a convenient interface: when you press the play button, a built-in video player appears, adjusted to the screen scale. Most other browsers still have the problem of the "native" design of the site, made for large computer monitors, not tablets and smartphones.
Watch online video "VKontakte"
Manufacturers of the VKontakte KateMobile application have well implemented viewing the video of this social network. If the selected films are in "VK", watch it through this application - the best option. There is an opportunity to choose the quality, and playback is through the video player installed on the device. KateMobile does not slow down and loads the processor less than applications with archives of movies and TV shows or running browsers.
Application Reviews
Judging by the reviews, each user selects an application for themselves: online or offline. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.
MXPlayer is chosen for supporting various types of subtitles (both embedded and coming in a separate file). Users note the convenience of the interface and the quality of playback. The video player is well suited to fans of foreign cinema in the original due to the choice of audio tracks.
"Zone" is loved by users who prefer viewing online. Fast downloads and a wide selection give the program an advantage over similar products.