Widevine L1 Archives

[Update: Mar. 11] Android OEMs need to get a grip with the Widevine L1/L3 DRM license issue

New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from June 27) follows: If you’re an avid streamer of content from the likes of...

Mar 11, 2022 6 Min Read

Android

[Update: Fixed] Widevine L1/L3 issue on Google Pixel phones still troubles users even after the latest August security update

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on August 19, 2021) follows: Google Pixel phones are known to many across the globe...

Mar 11, 2022 2 Min Read

Android

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro gets feature to restore Widevine L1 that broke following MIUI 12.5 update; other devices to get it too?

Widevine certification has been a particular cause of concern for users of not just Xiaomi devices but also of OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo devices and quite possibly others too. At...

Jul 23, 2021 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Poco X2, Poco F1, Poco X3 Pro, & Poco M2 Pro Widevine L1 issues are now being investigated, confirms Xiaomi exec

Widevine L1 is something we always get to hear these days be it from smartphone brands, YouTubers, bloggers, and tech publications. It is the buzzword among entertainment and tech enthusiasts...

Jul 17, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

[Update: Acknowledged] Poco X2/Poco M2 Pro Widevine L1 reportedly lost for some users after recent updates, but there is a possible fix

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on May 07, 2021) follows: Widevine L1 issues on Xiaomi and Poco devices aren’...

Jul 12, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

[Update: Issue persists] Oppo devs reportedly working to bring back Widevine L1 support on Reno 10x Zoom

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on May 12, 2021) follows: Today, more and more people consume media online using the...

Jun 19, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

[Update: May 24] Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite Widevine L1 issue officially acknowledged, fix to be rolled out soon

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on April 12, 2021) follows: The Mi Note 10 was the first phone to be...

May 24, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

Motorola Moto G60 Widevine certification downgraded from L1 to L3, users asked to get devices repaired/replaced

Motorola recently launched the Moto G60 which is easily one of the best mid-range smartphones that the company has launched recently. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon...

May 14, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

[Acknowledged] Widevine L1 reportedly downgraded to L3 for some OnePlus 8T users

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on January 14, 2021) follows: OnePlus is, for the most part, an enthusiast brand. A brand...

Mar 25, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro users still await fix for Widevine L1/L3 issue almost a year later; Xiaomi working on it

Many of you must be aware of the Xiaomi Poco F1’s Widevine woes where the otherwise perfect device is only capable of streaming at a maximum resolution of...

Jan 29, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

[Update: Fix released] Asus ROG Phone 3 Widevine L3 issue software solution is in the works, says ZenTalk mod

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on January 08, 2021) follows: Asus ROG Phone 3 is the latest entry in the OEM...

Jan 26, 2021 2 Min Read

Android

With Poco F1 MIUI updates growing scarce, will Widevine L1 (HD streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime) issue ever get proper fix?

NOTICE: We’ve created an archive of all major developments related to the Poco F1 smartphone and MIUI 12. We are continuously updating that page with the latest Pocophone F1...

Jan 22, 2021 3 Min Read