Netflix for iPhone has arrived. And, really this is more like Netflix Instant Streaming for iPhone than a full-fledged Netflix app. While the instant streaming will satisfy a large majority of customers, there is a growing outcry (even on the first day) for the ability to manage your queue outside of the the instant streaming titles, something that you can do on the iPad version of the app.
I was quite stoked to hear this news and had hoped to provide a firsthand report. However, after a full day of cursing my iPhone 3G through software updates, downloads and account verifications, all I get when I start the Netflix app is a bright, white screen.
I’ve read a few other accounts of this happening online, but no solid resolutions outside of some snake oil and voodoo. I’m running iOS 4.0.2, by the way.
I’m hoping this gets resolved soon and I can turn my iPhone-turned-iPod (I dropped AT&T in favor of Sprint earlier this month, but still benefit from WiFi connections) into a little personal TV. This is so cruel right now.
More marketing-speak from Netflix below.
Netflix Press Release
LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) today announced the availability of its free Netflix App for iPhone and iPod touch, allowing Netflix members on plans starting at just $8.99 a month to instantly watch a vast selection of TV episodes and movies streamed to their iPhone or iPod touch at no additional cost.
The Netflix App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
“Apple has changed the game for mobile devices,” said Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chief executive officer. “We’re excited that our members can now carry Netflix around in their pockets and instantly watch movies and TV shows streamed from Netflix right to their iPhone or iPod touch.”
The Netflix App delivers a high-quality viewing experience, a broad array of movie and TV choices and a clean, intuitive interface. It is available via both Wi-Fi and 3G networks. TV episodes and movies are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members’ personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members’ individual instant Queues. Members can choose a movie or TV episode from any of the lists and just tap the innovative Multi-Touch user interface to watch instantly or to save the title for viewing later.
Additionally, users have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream, and stopping at any time. When users want to start watching again, the video stream starts exactly where it was stopped, even on a different device capable of streaming from Netflix.
The Netflix App supports any iPhone or iPod touch device running iOS version 3.13 or later.
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I’m having that same white screen. I hope there is a fix soon.
I’m also getting the white screen upon starting the app. My husband, who has the same iPhone and the same OS version was able to download and use the app with no problem. I have tried deleting and re-installing the app several times to no avail. Hopefully this gets resolved soon.
Ditto– I have tried to update the OS, reinstall it, do a hard reset, etc. No luck and no info online
Same thing for me. White screen, nothing else. I was pretty excited when I saw this app, hope they get it working soon.
I was getting the white screen on an ipod touch. I’ve read in several places to check your time. Mine time was ok, but I went ahead and changed it 5 minutes – and it worked.
Thanks a bunch Jeff. That worked for me as well. And, my time and time zone was wrong, by the way.
yeah that worked 4 me thnx
To fix whitescreen: Go to Settings; Select NetFlix; Set Reset to ‘On’
Thank you, this fixed it for me immediately. If only all fixes were this easy!
Glad I could help Elana. Cheers.
I have tried the time and I have tried the reset. Also hard reset turning it off you name it. I guess it can’t be fixed for me. Sigh…
I have been using Netflix for a while now on my iPhone and now today it starts with this
Stupid white screen! I have tried everything above and it still won’t work! Help please!
I think Netflix is actually down tonight.
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