It looks like Netflix has just updated the app for Android, it now supports the original Motorola Droid, the G’zOne Commando from Casio, as well as the LG Revolution that just started shipping with Netflix pre-installed. Earlier in May Netflix launched for Android but only with a few devices supported so it is good to see an update come so fast to support additional devices.

We don’t know much about this update as I don’t have a device on the officially supported list around, my Nexus One is with a friend. I am glad to see Netflix working fast to add more devices to the supported list but I have a feeling they will need to work faster. The development community has already hacked netflix to work on virtually any rooted android device.

It looks like if you want to use Netflix you will have to have a supported device, root your phone, or hope they add support for your device soon. It looks like Verizon is getting all the good stuff over there with the Revolution launching with Netflix, and now the Moto Droid getting support. Either way head to the Android Market now and get the latest Netflix or just click here.

Enjoy!

Update: We are not sure if this was a mistake, or if Netflix has actually lifted the device check that was built into the Netflix App, but our friends at DroidLife are now reporting that users are able to install the Netflix app and start streaming content even if they are not on the approved list. They have reported the Droid X, the Droid X2, the Xperia Play and a few others all to be working just fine. So far it seems pretty hit or miss, but this would be a huge mistake if it were an accident. Install Netflix on your device and tell us in the comments below what you have and if it works. Thanks

Update 2: Devices that are *not* supported will not see Netflix in the Market, so download the updated APK and install it yourself with a file manager and give it a test and see if it work for you.
Download: Netflix APK

40 COMMENTS

  1. it looks like they pulled support on the droid I downloaded it now it doesn’t work and keeps saying make sure my date and time are updated.  any one else get it on the original droid ffrom the market not rooted and have this issue

  2. Doesn’t work on an Evo Shift. I should also mention that the previous Netflix app without device checking no longer works. This happened previous to trying to install this new one. I now get a message saying that I have to upgrade to keep using the app. If you hit ok, it tries to find the app in the market and fails and takes you right back to the same upgrade message. If you hit cancel the app closes. This new one won’t install at all so I’m effectively without an official Netflix app at the moment.

  3. The same thing happened to me. If anyone knows of a new link to load Netflix app for a Droid 2, please post! Thanks!

  4. The same thing happened to me. If anyone knows of a new link to load Netflix app for a Droid 2, please post! Thanks!

  5. Got it to work on my droid x. Had to move the file out of the downloads folder to work. Put it in the open in the sd folder. Then click the file. Should install 🙂

  6. Tried on the Galaxy S Vibrant.. Installed perfectly, Loads perfectly, But once i put my email and password and click on sign in it closes not a force close just closes.. Goes back to my home screen.. If anyone has any idea how to fix this let me know would love to get it working.. Not rooted waiting for CM7 to finally be stable on the Vibrant.. If the only way to get this working is to have my phone rooted then ill just wait if there is a way to get it working without rooting PLEASE!! i would love to know and would love your help.. Thanks……

  7. Moto Droid 2 (not Global). Installed fine via download from this site. App loads (blinks to white screen for a moment, then okay). Menus (i.e. Queue) fine. Videos will load, but almost immediately close and return to home screen.

  8. Downloaded and installed this morning on my dpro running rooted gingerbread. Works perfectly. A good chance Ill be downgrading back to 3.8.7 froyo soon. Will post results if/when.

  9. Just loaded the update and couldn’t find NetFlix on market so I dropped the apk file in dropbox.  Loaded fine and wanted to update….said it couldn’t be found.  Hit cancel and logged in.  HTC EVO 4G, 2.3.3 with Software numer 4.24.651.1  Hope this helps!

  10. Well. It has been working just fine for over a month on my Droid. I’ve been able to use it on my Thunderbolt for a couple of weeks now.

  11. Downloaded the api for droid 2 (not global) and opens ok but when I select a movie it prompts me to update. If I click cancel it reboots all over and if I click update it says its not available and reboots.

    Josh

  12. I just downloaded it on the original droid and it’s stuck on the “loading netflix” page….it’s definitely not working 

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