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I cannot get on Netflix. Why?
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TechnoJunky
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First of all you can give us some info. We’re not mind readers. What distro are you using? What error are you getting?
I run a Ubuntu based OS and have no issues at all.
I run a Ubuntu based OS and have no issues at all.
Condobloke
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What version of Firefox are you using ?.....how old is it ?
Condobloke
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Are you using the chameleon add on ?
Add netflix.com to your whitelist if you are
Add netflix.com to your whitelist if you are
Condobloke
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Which Linux are you using ???
Try a different browser ?
Try a different browser ?
Condobloke
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click on menu...(bottom left hand corner) start to type in Welcome Screen..........click on that......your operating system version etc will show......
Condobloke
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Good.
Again in menu, type in Chromium
If you get no 'answer', go back to menu and locate "Software Manager'
Click on that to open it
In top right hand corner type in chromium browser
It will open to a page where that is shown....click on Install
It may open a small window saying that 'additional software has to be installed'
Click on Continue
Then enter your password
It will install (it may take a few minutes....)
Click on 'Launch' You can always find it in the menu later, and right click on 'Chromium Web Browser'....and select either add to panel or add to desktop...depending on where you want the shortcut
You now have another browser.
Try it out
Again in menu, type in Chromium
If you get no 'answer', go back to menu and locate "Software Manager'
Click on that to open it
In top right hand corner type in chromium browser
It will open to a page where that is shown....click on Install
It may open a small window saying that 'additional software has to be installed'
Click on Continue
Then enter your password
It will install (it may take a few minutes....)
Click on 'Launch' You can always find it in the menu later, and right click on 'Chromium Web Browser'....and select either add to panel or add to desktop...depending on where you want the shortcut
You now have another browser.
Try it out
Thank you, I did. But it still doesn't work.
Condobloke
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Try turning ON DRM in Firefox
click on three horizontal lines in top right hand corner....the click on preferences.
Type in DRM in the search box....hit enter....put a tick in the box. Close the browser. Restart Firefox.
Works Now ?
click on three horizontal lines in top right hand corner....the click on preferences.
Type in DRM in the search box....hit enter....put a tick in the box. Close the browser. Restart Firefox.
Works Now ?
atanere
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I tried Chromium too... doesn't work. 
Firefox not working for me either, even with DRM enabled, and even after starting Firefox in safe mode to disable other addons. My Firefox is up to date. This should work, but it doesn't.
Solution: install Google Chrome. The real-deal Google Chrome. I think it is also available in your Software Manager, which is probably the best way to install it. This worked for me.
The Opera web browser may work also. Whichever works for you, be sure to keep it up to date.
Good luck!
Firefox not working for me either, even with DRM enabled, and even after starting Firefox in safe mode to disable other addons. My Firefox is up to date. This should work, but it doesn't.
Solution: install Google Chrome. The real-deal Google Chrome. I think it is also available in your Software Manager, which is probably the best way to install it. This worked for me.
The Opera web browser may work also. Whichever works for you, be sure to keep it up to date.
Good luck!
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TechnoJunky
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I had previously had Fedora and I couldn't get Netflix to work in Firefox on it. I gave up on Fedora because I had so many issues with it and went back to Neon. On Neon, I've had no issues watching Netflix or any other streaming service on Firefox. As @Condobloke says above, all you have to do is enable DRM. With that being said, there are a few things that could get in the way. VPNs can block ports and streaming services don't like them. If you use one, try turning it off and see if that resolves it. Browser addons can cause issues as well, disable all of them and see if you still have the same issues. I used to use UserAgent Switcher and had to stop because of similar issues.
