The newly released Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge is a striking device, It is an multimedia equipped smartphone which delivered with Quad HD super AMOLED display and Dual edge 5.5 for the Galaxy S7 Edge. Planning to buy Galaxy S7/S7 Edge and play downloaded MKV files on the big screen but have no ideas about whether MKV movies can be recognized by Galaxy S7/S7 Edge? Keep reading and find answers. See iPhone 7 vs Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Sony Xperia Z6
Can MKV play on Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge?
First, let’s take a look at Samsung Galaxy S7 video and audio formats supported:
Video: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV,ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Audio: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
From the above information we found Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge do support MKV files. However, MKV is only an open standard free container format, a file format that can hold an unlimited number of audio, video, subtitle tracks or picture in one file. The MKV files with DTS audio is just the format that have bad compatibility with DTS audios.
How to Play MKV on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge
Method one: Install a MKV player on Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge
Here are three MKV players recommended to you.
1. MX Player - is a great way to enjoy your movies.
MX Video Player is the first Android video player that performs multi-core decoding. Provides highly optimized Codecs and Rendering Engines for the processors including ARM NEON and NVIDIA Tegra 2. Easily zoom in and out by pinching and swiping across screen. Scroll on subtitle text and playback position will be adjusted to match previous or next subtitle timing. Keep your kids entertained without having to worry that they can make calls or touch other apps.
2. MoboPlayer - Watch any of your videos on a phone without conversion, anytime and anywhere.
Supports:
All video formats (need to choose “software decoding” mode in most cases).
Popular subtitle formats such as SRT, ASS, and SAA.
Subtitles built in MKV, MPV and MOV.
Multi-audio streams and multi-subtitles.
Playlists and continuous play on same type files.
Videos streamed through HTTP, RTSP protocols.
Media libraries and sort videos by type.
Thumbnail displays of videos.
3. RockPlayer - now goes release 2!
It plays almost everything faster, audio video are synchronized perfectly, its user experience is optimized for touch screen and lots of features are added, like gestures to control playing.
Notes:
Don’t panic if Google Play Store said your country is not support or not compatible with your device, you may download apk from http://rockplayer.com to install. We support all devices running Android 2.3 or higher.
Major Features:
Play all formats fluently
Video: mkv, avi, rmvb, flv, wmv, mov, mp4, ts, mpg, divx, etc.
Music: mp3, wma, aac, etc.
Lossless Audio: ape, flac, wav, aiff, etc.
Subtitle: srt (automatically load if srt with same name of video file exists)
RockShare
Exchange files between many devices over Wi-Fi
Share to any RockPlayer2 user, both Android or iOS, more in future.
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Method two: Convert MKV to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge supported formats
If above MKV player doesn't solve you issue, check out the all in one video converter- iFastime Video Converter Ultimate. This video converter provided you with the specialized most compatible video format for you to convert MKV files to Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge in fast speed with lossless quality.
In addition, if you want to play YouTube, FLV/F4V, MKV, AVI, VOB, MTS/M2TS, MP4, MOV, etc. video on Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, you can also convert these videos to Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge supported video format using the same video format as MKV. What’s more, with iFastime Video Converter Ultimate, you are allowed to rip all collected Blu-ray/DVD/ISO/IFO to Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge for playback. (Read review)
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Detailed Step for converting MKV to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge
Step 1. Add MKV files
Install Galaxy S7/S7 Edge Video Converter. Then launch it. Click “File > Add Video/Audio” button load load MKV files. Or you can also directly drag & drop your MKV videos to the program. Batch conversion is supported to ease your conversion and save time.
Step 2. Choose output format for Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge
As the program has optimized presetting for Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. You just need to Click drop-down menu right besides "Format" bar and choose "Samsung > Samsung Galaxy S III Video (*.mp4)"as the output video format. It is specially designed for Galaxy S3 but also works for the S7/S7 Edge perfectly.
Tips:
1. Change the default destination by clicking "Browse" and selecting the right folder that will hold the converted videos.
2. If you want to personalize your MKV videos, you can trim videos to get the wanted segments, crop the black bars, adjust video effects and insert (*.srt and *.ass, *.ssa) subtitles.
3. To get customized MKV videos, you are able to click "Settings" button to adjust all the settings in the following window to customize the output file quality, including codec, size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel.
Step 3. Convert MKV to Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge compatible format
If you have done all these settings, just click "Start conversion" button to start converting MKV videos to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge format. Once the converting progress is done, you can transfer the converted MKV videos to Galaxy S7S7 Edge for watching.
How to transfer converted MKV files to Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge
Method one: Transfer converted MKV files to Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge via USB
To switching video files from pc to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, you can copy and paste the video files from computer to the SD card, then, move to your galaxy phone.
Method two: Transfer converted MKV files to Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge via Samsung Kies 3
Samsung Kies 3 software on your PC to send a copy of the movie file to your smartphone.
1. Connect Samsung to the PC via USB cable
2. Launch Samsung Kies
3. Highlight the “VIDEO” option under ”LIBRARY” on the left menu tree
4. At left top of the Kies window select the command “FILE > Add File to (device name)> choose between INTERNAL or EXTERNAL memory” command on the menu bar of KIES
5. Navigate to the movie file on your PC in the explorer window that opens. Click the OPEN button to start the file transfer.
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The new Galaxy Tab A features a 7.0-inch with 1280 x 800 resolution with IPS LCD technology. It is really a great experience to watch movies on its huge HD screen. However, like the former released Tabs and smart phones, Galaxy Tab A still not able to support ISO files. What’s more, there is no drive for directly playing Blu-ray or DVD on it.
How to play Blu-ray/DVD/ISO on Galaxy Tab A?
Generally speaking, Blu-ray, DVD and ISO files are not compatible with Galaxy Tab A in the market, the best way to watch Blu-ray, DVD and ISO on Galaxy Tab A is to convert them into Galaxy Tab A friendly format. You need a third party software to help you get the work done. The all-in-one video convert software iFastime Video Converter Ultimate is the best choice for you. (Read review)
For its industry-leading technology and easy-to-use workflow, you can quickly and easily rip DVD/Blu-ray/ISO files to optimized high quality video format for Galaxy Tab A with simple clicks. Besides format for Samsung Galaxy Tab A, this professional video converter for Galaxy Tab A is also equipped with output profiles for other Samsung popular devices like Samsung Galaxy S7/S6/Note 5/Note 4, Samsung Smart TV and son on. What’s more, this DVD ripper can convert Blu-ray/DVD/ISO to iPhone 7/6s/Plus, iPad Pro, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPod Touch, PSP, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360/One, HTC, Sony and other hot devices.
Most notably, this Blu-ray/DVD/ISO to Galaxy Tab A ripper is constantly upgraded to crack the present DVD/Blu-ray copy protection measures, such as Sony ArccOS protection, DVD region codes, RCE, CSS and Disney x-project DRM, so that it is at your disposal to rip copy-protected Blu-ray/DVD movies to Samsung Galaxy Galaxy Tab A for enjoyment.
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Four Steps to convert Blu-ray/DVD/ISO to Galaxy Tab A for Playback
Step 1: Import Source Blu-ray/DVD/ISO Movie to Galaxy Tab A
Install this Blu-ray/DVD/ISO to Galaxy Tab A ripper on your computer, and then run it. Import the Blu-ray/DVD from disc drive and load ISO files by clicking ”Files> Load from IFO/ISO” or “Files> Load from disc” button.
Step 2: Choose Output Video Format for Samsung Galaxy Tab A
To rip DVD to Samsung Galaxy Tab A acceptable format, you can directly navigate to “Format” drop-down list and choose “Samsung > Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Video(*.mp4)” as your output video format.
Tip: You can also click "Edit selected task" button on the main interface to crop unwanted part, trim the video size, add external subtitle to video, etc.
Step 3: Click "Browse" button to choose an output folder to save the output files.
Step 4: Begin Blu-ray/DVD/ISO to Galaxy Tab A conversion
Finally, hit the bottom right "Start conversion" button to start Blu-ray, DVD, ISO to Galaxy Tab A conversion. After the conversion task is finished, you can import the converted movie to Samsung Galaxy Tab A for unlimited playback.
Now you have already got the converted Blu-ray/DVD/ISO files, just put those files into Samsung Galaxy Tab A and then you can enjoy your favorite movies. If you have no ideas about how to transfer converted Blu-ray/DVD/ISO files or other movies from your computer to your newly-bought Tab, just read the tutorial below to get rid of this trouble.
How to import converted Blu-ray/DVD/ISO videos to Samsung Galaxy Tab A?
You are here provided with the easiest way to help you transfer videos from your PC to your Tablet:
Transfer converted Blu-ray/DVD/ISO to Samsung Galaxy Tab A via USB
When the Galaxy Tablet is connected to the PC, it can be seen as a mass storage device in Windows Explorer and a PC to Galaxy Tab file transfer can be done easily. Before transferring the files from the PC to the Galaxy Tab, the USB settings of the Galaxy tab need to be configured properly. To do this, follow these steps:
1. From the home screen of the tablet, go to "Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networking > USB Settings"
2. Select "Mass Storage"
3. Connect the tablet to your PC using the data cable
4. On the Galaxy tab, press "Mount"
You should now be able to access the storage unit of the Tablet via Windows Explorer. Then:
1. Connect the Galaxy Tab to the computer, using the USB cableThe AutoPlay dialog box appears. Don’t be concerned if it doesn’t. Some computers are programmed to ignore newly connected devices.
2. From the AutoPlay dialog box, choose the option Open Folder/Device to View Files.
If the Auto Play dialog box doesn’t open, open the Computer window, then open the Galaxy Tab A’s icon, and then open the Tablet icon.
The folder window you see looks like any other folder in Windows. The difference is that the files and folders in that window are on the Galaxy Tab A, not on your computer.
3. Locate the files you want to copy to the Galaxy Tab A.
Open the folder that contains the files, or somehow have the file icons visible on the screen.
4. Drag the File icon from its folder on your computer to the Galaxy Tab A window.
If you want to be specific, drag the converted Blu-ray/DVD/ISO files to the download folder; Otherwise, you can place the file into the Galaxy Tab A’s root folder. Try to avoid dragging the file into other, specific folders, which would make the file more difficult to locate in the future.
5. Close the folder windows and disconnect the USB cable when you’re done.
Blu-ray/DVD/ISO files you’ve copied are now stored on the Galaxy Tab A.
Tips: Samsung Galaxy Tab has only 16GB storage and part of the storage is for the system and inbuilt software. So you have a little space to place the movies. It seems that an external memory card is necessary.
All the annoying issues has now figured out and you can enjoy videos at ease. (See Best Free Samsung Video Player Software Review)
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Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge is the new entry in Samsung Android-based Galaxy smart phone line. It has a fantastic enhanced multimedia viewing experience. If you collected Blu-ray Discs at home, you may wanna enjoy free and smooth Blu-ray playback on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge.
Unfortunately, there’s no BD drive to allow you insert Blu-ray discs for playback directly on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. Wanna play Blu-ray on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, protect your Blu-ray disc, save space as well as maintaining the original quality, you should turn to a powerful Blu-ray to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge ripper to rip the Blu-ray to GalaxyS7/S7 Edge accepted video format listed below on PC or Mac.
- Video format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
- Video resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps
- Audio format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
With very easy-to-use interface, iFastime Video Converter Ultimate (Mac version) is the best Blu-ray ripper recommended to you. You can import both rented or purchased Blu-ray discs, Blu-ray folder or Blu-ray ISO image files to this converter without quality loss, and transcode Blu-ray movie to best compatible video formats for Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. Apart from Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, the application also facilitates you to rip Blu-ray and play on Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy Tab S2, Galaxy Note 5, iPhone 7, etc. What’s more, this video converter support converting Blu-ray to 3D Videos to play on Galaxy S7/S7 Edge with Samsung Gear VR. (Read review)
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How to rip Blu-ray to Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge?
Install and launch iFastime Video Converter Ultimate on your PC, follow the detail tutorial to successfully get Blu-ray movies to play on Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge.
Step 1. Add Blu-ray files to the program.
Launch the program, Insert your Blu-ray disc into your Blu-ray drive, click the "File > Load from disc" icon to upload Blu-ray movies from your local computer to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge Blu-ray Ripper.
Tip: When Blu-ray movie is imported, you can select one wanted audio track and subtitles for output movies with subtitles.
Step 2. Define output file format.
Tap on the "Format > Samsung", choose specify Samsung Galaxy series video format as the output video format for Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. You can also select "HD Video> H.264 HD Video(*.mp4)" as output file format. As you see, you can also convert Blu-ray to MP4, Blu-ray to Prores, Blu-ray to MP3, Blu-ray to FLAC, and almost all other popular video formats.
Step 3. Adjust output file parameter
If you have special needs, open "Profile Settings" window, here you can change video file size by output file resolution or bit rate with small values.
Step 4. Start Blu-ray to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge conversion
Click the "Start conversion" button to start Blu-ray to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge video conversion process. you can click "Open" button to get the converted videos from the folder you set before.
Now you can connect your Galaxy S7/S7 Edge to computer, transfer the converted Blu-ray movies to Galaxy S7/S7 Edge for playing.
Tip:
Since Galaxy S7/S7 Edge claimed that there's no longer Samsung's video and music player on it, here is a guide to help you choose a proper Sumsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge video player, hope you can enjoy all kinds of your videos successfully. (See Best Free Samsung Video Player Software Review)
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