How to Change Quality on Netflix on Android

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This wikiHow shows you how to change download and playback quality in the Netflix app using your Android smartphone. Changing the quality of downloads and streaming can help improve your viewing experience. This requires adjusting the data usage settings in Netflix to get started.

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Changing Playback Quality

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    This will be a black icon featuring a red "N" in it. It can be found in your phone's apps folder. [1]
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    This will be in the bottom-right corner of the screen and will direct you to your account settings. [2]
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    This will direct you to the page for adjusting settings in the Netflix app. [3]
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    This is located under the Video Playback heading.
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    This will determine playback quality, since Netflix uses your phone's data to increase playback when your phone isn't connected to a Wi-Fi network. [4]
    • Wi-Fi Only will only allow for high-quality streaming while your phone's connected to a Wi-Fi network.
    • Save Data will curb the amount of data Netflix can use but will also reduce playback quality when your phone isn't connected to a Wi-Fi network.
    • Maximize Data will keep high playback quality even when your phone isn't connected to a Wi-Fi network but will also use up a lot of your phone's mobile data, so only select this option if your phone has enough data to support it.
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Changing Download Quality

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    This will have a black icon with a red "N' in it and can be found in your phone's apps folder. [5]
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    This will be in the bottom-right corner of the screen and will direct you to your account settings. [6]
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    [7]
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    This will let you customize the quality of movies or shows you download for streaming. [8]
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    Your options for download quality will be Standard , High , and Higher . [9]
    • Standard quality downloads movies/episodes faster and uses less storage while High quality uses more storage, so choose the quality best supported by your phone.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116633
      2. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116633
      3. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116633
      4. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/87
      5. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116071
      6. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116071
      7. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116071
      8. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116071
      9. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116071

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