"Unable to play video on this iPad" error

[tap50]

I have recently tried to download a few video podcasts from iTunes. Most work, but a few of them I get a "This video cannot be played in this iPad" error.

Why? Shouldn't I be able to play anything in iTunes on my iPad? I have plenty of memory available and no restrictions set.

Has anyone else gotten this error?

Thanks,

Todd

 

[SweetPoison]

It might have something to do with needing flash to run those particular videos. And you know ~ please tell me you know ~ that the iPad does not support flash, right?

 

[tap50]

It might have something to do with needing flash to run those particular videos. And you know ~ please tell me you know ~ that the iPad does not support flash, right?

Yes, I know that.

 

[SweetPoison]

I am glad you know that.

I will see what I can find out!

 

[madsquabbles]

itunes uses quicktime on you pc/mac which has far more codecs available for it. i believe the only native codec the ipad can handle is h.264 and, i think no, ac3.

 

[Seadog]

I have the same issue with some TV shows that I downloaded onto my MacBook Pro, but cannot watch on my iPad. It may have to do with DRMs that do not allow transfers. I would go into Apple's web site and query it in support.

 

[Demandarin]

That sounds very suspect, on Apples part. You know all iPad owners going to buy something on iTunes needs it to be compatible with iPad. Why even sell a different format/codec when they know it won't play? A 3rd party media app should be able to play but still, if it's from iTunes store itself, they should know better. I'd try to get a refund or send a complaint on it. No reason u should have to go by a 3rd party app to play something from the 1st party(apple iTunes) themselves.

 

[tap50]

That sounds very suspect, on Apples part. You know all iPad owners going to buy something on iTunes needs it to be compatible with iPad. Why even sell a different format/codec when they know it won't play? A 3rd party media app should be able to play but still, if it's from iTunes store itself, they should know better. I'd try to get a refund or send a complaint on it. No reason u should have to go by a 3rd party app to play something from the 1st party(apple iTunes) themselves.

In my case they were free podcasts.

 

[Sweths]

Same problem

I have the same problem. Unable to view any of the podcasts. I am new to this forum. Need help.