Amazon dont allow Linux users to stream HD on Prime!

[vidsrme]

I keep getting an outdated browser error on prime but I have the latest FF. A link in the error takes me here where it says:

"If you are running an operating system other than Windows or Mac OS, playback is restricted to standard definition."

I'm using Xubuntu 20.04 - so the reason is my o/s not my browser, which sucks. I'm using this addon which is supposed to spoof my o/s, but obviously it doesnt fool amazon.

Also in FF about:config I have "privacy.resistFingerprinting true" and "privacy.trackingprotection.fingerprinting.ena bled true" so how in the hell they know i'm using Xubuntu I dont know.

Does anyone know how they know what i'm using and how to spoof it?

[_Al_]

I do not have Xubuntu. Using Ubuntu 18.04 and checked third party plugins while installing OS. Using Software update that updates Firefox browser as well. Not sure how much "HD" it is, it allows me to select "Best" stream, 1.17 GB per hour. It does not look SD on laptop. What the resolution is really, not sure. Or is it SD?

I just checked Windows and there is "Best" stream for 6.84GB per hour, so you might be right. That might be HD stream, not others.

[jan5678]

"If you are running an operating system other than Windows or Mac OS, playback is restricted to standard definition."

Where does it states that linux is not supported? All it says is that if your platform is other than windows or mac the playback is only in sd format available.

So it should work in any browser except on Linux it will be sd only

[blimey]

I keep getting an outdated browser error on prime but I have the latest FF. A link in the error takes me here where it says:

"If you are running an operating system other than Windows or Mac OS, playback is restricted to standard definition."

are you able to play in sd or not at all?

I keep getting an outdated browser error on prime but I have the latest FF. A link in the error takes me here where it says:

"If you are running an operating system other than Windows or Mac OS, playback is restricted to standard definition."

I'm using Xubuntu 20.04 - so the reason is my o/s not my browser, which sucks. I'm using this addon which is supposed to spoof my o/s, but obviously it doesnt fool amazon.

have you tried a browser other than firefox?

amazon enforces vmp in the widevine desktop browser cdm for hd qualities. linux doesn't support vmp. a big provider like amazon could enable the vmp override but probably the content owners prohibit it by contract. some other big providers have disabled vmp in the browser cdm like dstv and cbs but even then the limit might be 720.


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[vidsrme]

Thanks for checking @_Al_

"If you are running an operating system other than Windows or Mac OS, playback is restricted to standard definition."

Where does it states that linux is not supported? All it says is that if your platform is other than windows or mac the playback is only in sd format available.

So it should work in any browser except on Linux it will be sd only

are you able to play in sd or not at all?

have you tried a browser other than firefox?

amazon enforces vmp in the widevine desktop browser cdm for hd qualities. linux doesn't support vmp. a big provider like amazon could enable the vmp override but probably the content owners prohibit it by contract. some other big providers have disabled vmp in the browser cdm like dstv and cbs but even then the limit might be 720.


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Yes guys I can play SD with the latest FF from snap, with the latest chromium snap it wont play at all.

@blimey it looks like you hit the nail on the head with VMP, I wasnt aware of that. A VM would likely suffice but it's a bit of an awkward hack, probably easier to make do with SD

Thanks for posting guys, unfortunately it looks like theres nothing that can be done.

[courtrrb]

I'm using Firefox 80.0.1 on Mageia Cauldron. Work like a charm without issues.

[Hoser Rob]

Searched "ubuntu amazon prime", this is the 1st hit:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/1241005/watching-amazon-prime-video-hd-on-ubuntu-20-04

DOn't know if it works but it's worth trying.

[courtrrb]

After I installed Mageia Cauldrom beta 1, I then downloaded Firefox from Mozilla.and installed it.
I then went to /usr/bin and changed the link to point to the one I installed.

Then edit /etc/urpmi/skip and add Firefox. After this part is done the the link wont be overwritten when Mageia updates

make sure that the new installed Firefox has permissions is set to 777.
That way who ever happens to be using it at the time it wants to update can.

I also did this way for the released version 7 of Mageia.