Huawei won’t play MP4 files

How do you play MP4 files on Huawei Nova Y71? It’s a known fact that MP4 format is well compatible with Android devices. Why can’t you watch MP4 files on Huawei Nova Y71? This problem can be solve by converting your MP4 files before playing them on your Huawei Nova Y71.

“Hi, any ideas why my Huawei Nova Y71 doesn't play MP4 videos. I've copied several MP4 clips onto my SD card. It turns up in the media player app. But when I go to play it a popup message saying something like ‘this video cannot be played’. Strangely I earlier put an AVI video onto the same SD card. I can play this AVI video fine in the same video player app. MP4 should be playable on Huawei Nova Y71. Why did this happen? Is there anything I can do to solve the issue? Thanks for any help.”

Your MP4 files may include a video or audio codec that is not supported by your device. This issue can be solved by converting them to Huawei Nova Y71 supported H.264 MP4 format. Check out a how-to guide on this.

Part 1: MP4 conversion suggestion for Huawei Nova Y71 (on Windows)
Part 2: MP4 conversion suggestion for Huawei Nova Y71 (on macOS)

Part 1. MP4 conversion suggestion for Huawei Nova Y71 (on Windows)

To convert MP4 video files for Huawei Nova Y71 playback on Windows, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Windows computer.

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

Step 2: Select output format for Huawei Nova Y71
Click “Profile” to select “Huawei” > “The corresponding Profile of your Huawei phone “ as output format. This format profile will ensure a good performance while playing with Huawei Nova Y71.

If you can’t find a suitable profile for Huawei Nova Y71, 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 Huawei Nova Y71. No audio lost issues will occur any more.

Part 2. MP4 conversion suggestion for Huawei Nova Y71 (on macOS)

To convert MP4 video files for Huawei Nova Y71 playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.