Complete Solutions to Fix the XviD Video Codec for Firestick Error

XviD is a free and open-source video codec with high compression capability that can offer high-quality video in a smaller file size. Therefore, it is widely used to transmit videos over networks or store videos efficiently.

However, when watching videos encoded with XviD on Firestick, you may encounter an XviD codec error that will fail to play your videos. In this case, you may be wondering why the Xvid video codec error occurs and how to fix the XviD video codec for the Firestick error.

Given this, you can have a look at this post to learn the possible reasons and comprehensive solutions to the Firestick XviD codec issue.

When the XviD video codec error occurs on your Firestick, the possible reasons are:

• 1️⃣. Your TV or Firestick doesn‘t have the XviD video codec support to decode the video. You can go to the Amazon website to check the details for your Firestick or the TV device or consult the technical specifications or manual for your device to verify if the Xvid codec is listed as supported.
• 2️⃣. The streaming app you're using lacks the codec support for XviD. Apps like VLC and Kodi have built-in XviD codec support, while others may not.
• 3️⃣. Your XviD video files are corrupted. Corrupted files cannot be opened on any device or player. You need to use a data-repairing tool to fix the corrupted files for proper playback.

Here are some corresponding solutions to the above reasons. You can troubleshoot them one by one.

Checking and updating the streaming box, smart TV, etc. devices to the newest firmware/software may help resolve the codec issues.

You can go to the device‘s Settings > My Fire TV> About > Check for Updates to check for updates. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the patches or upgrades.

Then, try to play the XviD videos again to see if the latest version supports the XviD codec.

It's always recommended to use a streaming app with a wider format and codec support for playing various local videos. Apps like VLC and Kodi are good options. The following takes VLC as an example to show you how to download the VLC media player and play XviD videos properly.

• Step 1. Turn on your TV set and connect your Firestick to a Wi-Fi network.
• Step 2. Press the home button on the Firestick remote to access the home screen.
• Step 3. Click the Find button with a magnifier icon and click Search or directly go to the Appstore.

• Step 4. Access the search bar and use the on-screen keyboard to type in "VLC" to search for the VLC media player.
• Step 5. Find the VLC for Fire option in the recommendation section and click the Download button to download it on your device.

• Step 6. Insert the USB into the TV or plug the USB into the OTG cable and connect it to the TV. A message will pop up on the screen informing you that the storage device has been detected.
• Step 7. Press the home button on your remote and find the VLC for Fire app under the Your Apps & Games section. Click Open to launch the app.

• Step 8. Click Allow when it prompts you for permission to access photos, media, and files on your device. It will then automatically detect the external storage. You can click "Yes" to let it add your USB drive to its media library.

• Step 9. Now, you can browse the videos and select the XviD video you want to watch to start playing in VLC.

Instead of trying the above solutions one by one, you can also directly convert your XviD videos to a more compatible format like H.264 MP4 to fix the XviD video codec error for Firestick and other devices.

To quickly convert XviD videos to other formats while keeping high quality, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a highly recommended tool. It is an all-in-one video /audio processing tool that can convert XviD to MP4 and more formats with a few simple clicks. With it, you can enjoy many features as below:

• ✔️ Convert XviD to H.264, H.265, and 500+ presets;
• ✔️ Preserve high quality after the conversion;
• ✔️ Edit, compress, and adjust output video settings for desired output size and quality;
• ✔️ Batch convert multiple videos simultaneously in one click to save your time;
• ✔️ Enable hardware acceleration to improve conversion speed and performance.

The simple interface and straightforward workflow make it a suitable tool for beginners without tech skills.

Now, download and install WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro on your PC and follow the steps below to convert your XviD videos to a Firestick supported format.

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• Step 1. Launch the converter software and open the Converter module.
• Step 2. Click the + Add Files button to import your XviD videos or directly drag and drop them into the converter interface.

💡 Tips. You can import all your XviD files to the queue list for one-click conversion. If the video fails to be imported, it may be a corrupt or damaged file that needs a repair tool to fix it first.

• Step 3. Click the format image on the right side to expand the output format library.
• Step 4. Go to the Video category and select MP4, H.264, or other Firestick supported formats. You can also check and select the device preset under the Device > Amazon tab for your Firestick.

• Optional step. Open the "Parameter settings" window to adjust the output video encoder, resolution, bitrate, frame rate, etc. It's recommended that H.264 be used for the video encoder output. Then, click OK to save the changes.

• Step 5. Click the bottom ▼ button to specify an output path and click the "Run" button to start the conversion.

Now, you can transfer the converted files to your USB drive and plug the drive into the TV. Then, you can directly watch the video content through the default media player.

If your XviD video cannot be opened with VLC or the recommended video converter, it may be corrupted.

You can first backup your XviD video files and then try a video repairing tool like Stellar Repair for Video to repair your corrupted XviD videos.

The simple steps are:

• Step 1. Download and install Stellar Repair for Video on your device.
• Step 2. Launch it and click the Add Videos button to import your damaged XviD video file(s).
• Step 3. Click Repair to start the repair process.
• Step 4. Once finished, you can click to preview the repaired XviD video(s) and save them to your device.
• Step 5. Convert the repaired XviD videos to MP4 or use the VLC for Fire to play the repaired XviD videos.

The solutions above are all for fixing the XviD video codec error for Firestick. You can check the possible reason for your playback issue and then try the corresponding solutions to fix it. WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is always recommended to help convert your XviD videos to a compatible format for your device for smooth playback without additional setting up. You can also use it to solve other video/audio format compatibility issues.

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That’s all I want to share in this post. I hope it was useful to you. Thanks for reading. Have a nice day!

𝐀: You cannot download and install any video codec as a separate application or file on the Firestick. Firestick has built-in hardware and software to decode and play specific video and audio codecs.

If you have a video file with XviD codec that the Firestick doesn't support, you can download VLC for Fire on your device to get the Xvid codec support or transcode your XviD videos to other formats first.

𝐀: The XviD codec error typically means that your device is unable to play a video file encoded with XviD due to the lack of a necessary codec to decode the video's compression format. The XviD codec for Firestick error usually happens when using a streaming app like Cinema HD, etc. to watch movies or TV shows on a jailbroken Firestick, Fire TV, or Android TV Box.

𝐀: Generally, most new Amazon Firestick and other Fire TVs support H.264, H.265 (HEVC), H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 formats.

You can check the specific supported formats from the technical specifications or manual for the Firestick or go to the details for the Firestick device on the Amazon store.