Netflix Android app arrives in the Android Market

May 12, 2011 | by Andrew Kameka

Android users, run to the Android Market right now and download Netflix. Yes, that Netflix that we have waited on for months and had nothing but frustration. The long wait has ended and you can finally fire up the entire catalog of Dr. Who and eat away at all of your productivity for the day.

The Netflix Android Market listing says that the app supports the HTC Incredible, Nexus One, EVO 4G, G2, and Samsung Nexus S. It was originally feared that the Netflix app would support only Qualcomm devices, however, the Nexus S inclusion in the supported list shows that’s not the case. Custom ROM’s may have trouble getting support for the device, and certain Android phones or tablets may not be able to run it at all. More information on technical challenges and possible support for additional devices can be found on the Netflix blog.

As for the features of the app, it’s what you may have expected. The Netflix Instant streaming plays video on the device, provides a list for managing a Queue, and adding content to streams. Netflix members can initiate a video on a desktop, stop play, and then resume playback on their compatible phone.

A 1-month free Netflix membership is available for using the app, so download and it give it a go if you are not yet a Netflix subscriber.

Thanks, Aaron

Android, entertainment, Multimedia, netflix, television

11 Comments

John says:

May 12, 2011 at 4:31 pm

No droid x?
Travis Young Faulds says:

May 12, 2011 at 5:15 pm

No Galaxy S support? What utter and complete bullshit.
Melly says:

May 12, 2011 at 7:14 pm

AWESOME on the Nexus S 4G!
Comet says:

May 13, 2011 at 4:11 am

Works great on Nexus One with CyanogenMod 7. It may not be officialy supported but I'm sure someone will release an apk that can be installed on other phones. I really have no idea what could limit other similar phones like the Samsung Galaxy S from running the app.
Max says:

May 14, 2011 at 5:03 am

AWESOME!!! MY G2 IS SUPPORTED!!! Hahahahahahhahaha!!!!
Framitz says:

May 18, 2011 at 2:51 pm

Have my rooted Nook Color running Netflix. I just had to make changes to one file, now Netflix thinks it's a G2.
ßerysax says:

May 20, 2011 at 5:00 pm

It is leaked out for the Droid X and works great.
Natalie says:

June 18, 2011 at 11:02 pm

IF Google want's to keep from falling from grace they better fix the fragmentation of their platform before December of next year. Because as it is right now as much as I like the android platform it's bulshit like this where it won't work on my galaxy s because of some narrow minded marketing bullshit that will send me to the iphone instead.
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June 25, 2011 at 6:14 am

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