[bluenette]

My phone only plays MP4 video files. However I have some videos that are also MP4s but whenever I transfer them to my phone, a window pops up saying that my phone doesn't play this file. I have 2 videos that are also MP4s but I have no problem playing them on my phone. Are there two kinds of MP4s? Is there a converter where I can fix this prroblem?

EDIT:
I have a Samsung F250

Samsung F250 Specifications

General Info
Dimensions: 94 x 46 x 17.5 mm
Network: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Screen Size: 128 x 160 pixels
Color Depth: 65K colors, TFT
Weight: 96 gr
Available Color(s): Black Connectivity
HSCSD: No
GPRS: Class 10
Infra Red: No
USB Port: Yes, v2.0
WLAN: No
EDGE: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
3G: No Ringtone
Type: Polyphonic, MP3
Vibrate: Yes Other Features
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Camera: Yes
Camera Information: 1.3 megapixel, video recording
Browser: Yes
Application & Games Packs:
- Java MIDP 2.0
- Music player (MP3/AAC/eACC/WMA)
- FM radio
- Organizer
- Picture editing

Memory:
- 20 MB internal memory
- microSD expandable memory slot
Battery
Type: Li-Ion 800 mAh
Stand-by Time: N/A
Talk Time: N/A

credit: http://www.cellphonevibes.com/samsung/f250.html

I am currently using a 2 GB SD card.

[awdark]

If possible get http://www.headbands.com/gspot/ then open the video in the program. It will tell you about the working video and hopefully provide the information you need to copy and apply the settings to the converter.

[d_w31]

Can you provide information regarding your phone's model? I know programs that can convert videos for playback on the phone, but specific instructions on how to use the program would require that you know exactly what your phone CAN play...if you don't know just post what your phone model is.

A fairly easy to use program is MediaCoder, and another one is Xvid4PSP.

[bluenette]

Bump- edited with phone's model and specifications. Please help. Thanks.

[d_w31]

Bump- edited with phone's model and specifications. Please help. Thanks.

Are you sure that your phone supports video playback? Some phones may just not be technologically equipped to play videos. The manual of F250 has no mention of video playback capabilities.

One workaround I can think of for this is though, take a very short video clip with your phone and transfer the resulting video file to your computer, see what kind of file it is (file type, codec, resolution, etc.) Then you just modify the settings in the video converting program to match that of the video taken by your phone. - Note that mostly likely this will result in a bad quality video so it may not be worth all the trouble. Sorry I couldn't help more.

Edit: from a quick google search, it is confirmed that your phone supports it. Try Mediacoder. Once you have it installed, go to extensions -> mobile phones -> and use the profile "generic mobile phones". Then just drag and drop the video file to the Mediacoder window to start converting, the resulting file should be playable on your phone.