Some MP4 won't play on my Sony Xperia 5 V

How do you play MP4 files on Sony Xperia 5 V? It’s a known fact that MP4 format is well compatible with Android devices. Why can’t you watch MP4 files on Sony Xperia 5 V? This problem can be solve by converting your MP4 files before playing them on your Sony Xperia 5 V.

“Hi, any ideas why my Sony Xperia 5 V 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 Sony Xperia 5 V. 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 Sony Xperia 5 V supported H.264 MP4 format. Check out a how-to guide on this.

Part 1: MP4 conversion suggestion for Sony Xperia 5 V (on Windows)
Part 2: MP4 conversion suggestion for Sony Xperia 5 V (on macOS)

Part 1. MP4 conversion suggestion for Sony Xperia 5 V (on Windows)

To convert MP4 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 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 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. MP4 conversion suggestion for Sony Xperia 5 V (on macOS)

To convert MP4 video files for Sony Xperia 5 V playback on Mac, do as below:

Download and install Video Converter on your Mac computer.