If you have ever ripped a DVD to your computer (or downloaded one in a torrent), you've probably noticed a folder called "Video_TS." The folder usually contains .vod, .ifo, and .bup files, which, when combined, allow you to access the DVD menu and special features. This wikiHow teaches you how to watch a DVD's Video_TS folder on an Android using a free mobile app called MoboPlayer. If the video is on your computer, you'll also learn how to convert the folder into a format your Android can understand using Handbrake or EaseFab Video Converter.
Steps
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Type in “MoboPlayer” into the search bar. It's at the top of the screen. A list of search results will appear.Advertisement
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Tap MoboPlayer in the search results. It's the green-and-white icon containing a circle with a triangle/play button inside. The application’s author is Euphemia.
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Tap the green Install button. MoboPlayer will now download to your Android. When the download is complete, the app's icon will be added to the app drawer.
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Open MoboPlayer. The app icon looks like a green play button inside a white circle. You can find this app on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- If it's your first time opening the app, you'll need to give it permission to access your phone or tablet's storage.
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Tap Folder . You’ll find this in the top menu of the app. All your device’s local folders will appear.
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Tap the Video_TS folder. MoboPlayer will recognize the folder as a movie and start playing it.
- Along the bottom of the video are icons where you can further customize your watching experience. You can change the scale of your video, take a screenshot, or make a GIF or video of the movie you’re watching.
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Go to https://handbrake.fr in a web browser. This brings you to the website of HandBrake, a free video conversion app that allows you to convert the files in a Video_TS folder to a format your Android can play.
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Click the red Download button. The HandBrake installer should automatically download the correct version for your operating system.
- If the download doesn't start automatically, select a download location and click Save or OK to begin.
- If the website cannot recognize your operating system, click Other Platforms to select the right file.
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Install HandBrake on your computer. Double-click the installer file you downloaded, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.
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Open HandBrake. You can find this in your Start Menu or in your Applications folder. Upon startup, the program should prompt you to open a source.
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Click the Open Source icon. You'll find this in the left side of the toolbar that’s along the top of the program window. Your file browser will pop up.
- You can also drag and drop files within the Video_TS folder into the main window of HandBrake.
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Navigate to your Video_TS folder and click Select Folder . Once the upload is complete, you will see your Video_TS folder with conversion options.
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Select .mp4 . You'll find it under the "Output Settings" or "Format" header. This ensures that you're converting the movie to a high-quality file your Android can open.
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Click the green Start button. It's in the top toolbar next to "Source." This starts converting the Video_TS file to an .mp4.
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Move the finished file to your Android. Now that you have an .mp4 of your movie, you can watch it in your Android's default video player.
- If you're not sure how to move the file to your Android, see How to Get Files from Your Computer to Android.
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Tap the .mp4 file on your Android. Tapping on the file will load the movie in your Android's default video player.
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Go to the EaseFab Video Converter Ultimate site . Although much of the site refers to Galaxy phones and tablets, EaseFab is a video conversion app that can convert video for all Androids.
- The free version of the app will convert 3 minutes of video per file to a format your phone can access. If your video is longer than 3 minutes, you can either pay for an upgrade or try another method.
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Click Free Download for your OS Windows or Mac. You’ll see this below the paragraphs of text. This downloads the installation file to your computer.
- If the download doesn't start automatically, you may have to click OK or Save to begin.
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Install EaseFab on your computer. To do so, double-click the installer you downloaded, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Open EaseFab Video Converter. You’ll find this in your Start Menu or in your Applications folder.
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Click the icon of film with a green plus (+) sign. A panel will side from the side like a file browser.
- You can also drag and drop your files into the load panel.
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Select the Video_TS folder you want to convert. The folder is loaded into the program.
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Click Profile . You can find this below where your files are displayed.
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Select .mp4 from the drop-down list. You can choose an alternate format if you wish, but make sure it's supported by your Android's default video player. MP4 is a high-quality file that you should be able to open with any video app.
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Click Convert . You’ll see a progress bar as your folder converts to a video file.
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Move the finished file to your Android. Now that you have an .mp4 of your movie, you can watch it in your Android's default video player.
- If you're not sure how to move the file to your Android, see How to Get Files from Your Computer to Android.
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Tap the .mp4 file on your Android. Tapping on the file will load the movie in your Android's default video player.
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1. Install MoboPlayer.
2. Open MoboPlayer.
3. Tap the Folders
tab.
4. Navigate to your Video_TS folder.
5. Tap the Video_TS folder to start playing.