Can I play MKV movies on Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

Having problems watching MKV videos on your Samsung Galaxy XCover 7? To play video files on a mobile device, your media must follow some very specific guidelines, otherwise you will encounter issues one or another. In this tutorial, we explain a workaround to convert MKV to H.264 MP4 for viewing on Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 fluently.

Video is laggy when playing 4K .mkv on my Samsung Galaxy XCover 7

“I'm using moboplayer to watch a 4K MKV show but the video is very laggy. I don't know if this is a software issue or the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is simply not fast enough to run high quality videos. I read somewhere that converting the video will make it run smoother. Is this true? And if so how do I convert it and into what format? I would really appreciate any help.”

For converting MKV video files for Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, I recommend Video Converter. It features optimal profiles for popular smartphones and tablets. Check out a step-by-step guide on how to convert MKV files to H.264 MP4 for playing on Samsung Galaxy XCover 7.

Part 1: You can convert mkv video files For Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 (on Windows)
Part 2: You can convert mkv video files For Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 (on macOS)

Part 1. You can convert mkv video files For Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 (on Windows)

To convert mkv video files for Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 playback on Windows, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Windows computer.

Step 1: Import MKV video files
Click “Add File” to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Select output format for Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Click “Profile” to select “Samsung” > “The corresponding Profile of your Samsung phone “ as output format. This format profile will ensure a good performance while playing with Samsung Galaxy XCover 7.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, you can also select it directly, as shown in the following figure.

Tips:
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels.

Similarly, if you don’t find a suitable profile, you can also set it directly for the general profile, as shown in the figure below

Step 3: Click “Convert” to start .

As soon as the conversion is complete, click “Open Folder” to get the generated MP4 files that are suitable for playing on your Samsung Galaxy XCover 7. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. You can convert mkv video files For Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 (on macOS)

To convert mkv video files for Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.

Step 1: Import MKV video files
Click “Add File” to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, you can also select it directly, as shown in the following figure.

Tips:
If necessary, you can click “Settings” button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels.

Similarly, if you don’t find a suitable profile, you can also set it directly for the general profile, as shown in the figure below

Step 3: Click “Convert” to start.

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Can I play MKV movies on Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?