Can't play .mov files on Sony

If you are trying to play QuickTime .mov files on Sony Xperia 5 V, you may encounter issues one or another. That’s because .mov files don't play well on most Android devices. However, this problem can be solved via converting MOV files to Sony Xperia 5 V supported MP4 format.

“Hi guys, I just changed for the Sony Xperia 5 V about half a month ago and I'm very pleased with it and don't regret leaving Apple, saving for iTunes compatibility. Anyways can anyone please tell me if there's a way I could play my .mov videos taken with my old iPhone on my Sony Xperia 5 V? Thanks.”

Since Sony Xperia 5 V does not support playback of .MOV files using its stock player, you will need to install a third party media player that supports QuickTime MOV, or process file conversion before the playback. To download a .mov player for your Sony Xperia 5 V, you can give VLC player, MX Player, BS Player and Mobo player a shot. To convert MOV files for viewing on Sony Xperia 5 V, you can give Video Converter a shot. You load your MOV files to this Converter app, and choose H.264 MP4 as output format. This will ensure the converted files have a good playback performance on your Sony Xperia 5 V.

Part 1: You can convert .mov files for Sony Xperia 5 V (on Windows)
Part 2: You can convert .mov files for Sony Xperia 5 V (on macOS)

Part 1. You can convert .mov files for Sony Xperia 5 V (on Windows)

To convert .mov video files for Sony Xperia 5 V playback on Windows, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Windows computer.

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

Step 2: Select output format for Sony Xperia 5 V
Click “Profile” to select “Sony” > “The corresponding Profile of your Sony phone “ as output format. This format profile will ensure a good performance while playing with Sony Xperia 5 V.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Sony Xperia 5 V, 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 Sony Xperia 5 V. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. You can convert .mov files for Sony Xperia 5 V (on macOS)

To convert .mov video files for Sony Xperia 5 V playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.