Amazon Analysis Workaround 6.1.6.7

Sebastian001

Amazon Analysis Workaround 6.1.6.7

To load Amazon titles with the old DRM in the correct sound:
(All statements without guarantee)

1. Install 6.1.7.5.

2. Copy the files from this folder to another location, you will need them later

C:\Program Files\DVDFab\StreamFab\script

amazon_get_meta_info.py
amazon_get_real_url.py
amazon_get_season_urls.py
amazon_get_seasons_info.py
amazon_is_meta.py

3. Uninstall 6.1.7.5 completely using Revo and delete the temporary files.

4. Install 6.1.6.7

5. Copy the files you backed up from 6.1.7.5 to the C:\Program Files\DVDFab\StreamFab\script folder, you need to replace the existing files with these.

6. Use the Amazon module, the analysis window should now display somewhat correctly.

Another easier option would have been to deactivate the recod mode with 6.1.7.5, but then the sound problem would still exist.

Important: These instructions do not replace the DRM problems. It is simply possible to load videos from Amazon that do not yet have the new DRM without restrictions.

Sebastian001

To deactivate the Recod mode on 6.1.7.5 is very easy...

the file under C:\Program Files\DVDFab\StreamFab

"StreamClient.exe"

Change or rename the file extension so that Streamfab cannot find it during operation. The new DRM files are then simply skipped with an error. I tried this first as a test. But the sound is still bad. Streamfab can sometimes crash as a result, possibly because it is constantly looking for this file. I have no idea, this could also be the case with this version in general...

JeffDavis

Kudos! I took a shortcut and simply copied over those 5 files after exiting StreamFab, then restarted the program and successfully added 14 "seasons" of Dark Shadows to my queue. Version 6.1.6.7 downloads them with 224 kbps EAC3 audio, where 6.1.7.5 downloads 128 kbps AAC audio. After downloading 3 episodes I exited the program, restarted it and downloaded 3 more. Seems to work fine. I had 6.1.7.5 installed on a second computer, so I was able to copy the 5 files from that machine and copy them onto the machine with 6.1.6.7.

Sebastian001

Kudos! I took a shortcut and simply copied over those 5 files after exiting StreamFab, then restarted the program and successfully added 14 "seasons" of Dark Shadows to my queue. Version 6.1.6.7 downloads them with 224 kbps EAC3 audio, where 6.1.7.5 downloads 128 kbps AAC audio. After downloading 3 episodes I exited the program, restarted it and downloaded 3 more. Seems to work fine. I had 6.1.7.5 installed on a second computer, so I was able to copy the 5 files from that machine and copy them onto the machine with 6.1.6.7.
JeffDavis

Yes, I also have the 6167 on one PC and the latest one on another for testing... Could it be that your titles don't have EAC3 5.1, because that should work normally as long as the videos have it!

JeffDavis

It's Dark Shadows, which is a late 1960s daytime soap opera, ando the EAC3 audio is 2.0 stereo, not 5.1. I convert it later to 192 kbps AAC with FFMPEG. Tha AAC that version 6.1.7.5 downloads with Dark Shadows is only 128 kbps.

smithbrad

Excellent. Worked for me as well. Shows I downloaded a few days ago that came down as audio AAC are now coming down as EAC3.

Jeff, have you seen Dark Shadows before? I got the DVD coffin set when first released. My wife and I made it through over 1000 episodes before getting burned out on it. Never saw the last 100 or so episodes. I can see revisiting it again someday. My daughter watched it all and will periodically rewatch a storyline of interest. Enjoy.

JeffDavis

I watched it after school and during summers. Once Barnabas appeared it became very popular with kids and teenagers. It had already switched to color when I started watching it.

smithbrad

I watched it after school and during summers. Once Barnabas appeared it became very popular with kids and teenagers. It had already switched to color when I started watching it.
JeffDavis

I was too young when first on, but one of my older sisters watched it. I remembered the into waves and music.

Tazzy1

This speaks a lot to the state of DVDfab at this point. I have always had my theory as to the sudden switch to 13., That being said this workaround from Sebastian001 gets me back up and running. It's just what it is. a work-around. I can now download at least at a lower resolution and eac-3 (5.1). I certainly hope the company get get back on the right track. THANKS Sebastian001!

Tazzy1

I noticed that the 6.1.6.7 installs to the (x86). Not causing or having any issue, just thought it curious. Do you know why or is it a big deal? I hope this is a temporary install until they get the DRM issue resolved. They must have some confidence since they have not suspended sale of the product.

JeffDavis

I noticed that the 6.1.6.7 installs to the (x86).
Tazzy1

The x64 version installs by default to the C:\Program Files folder. I've never used it, but I would expect the 32-bit version to install by default to the C:\Program Files (x86) folder.

Sebastian001

I noticed that the 6.1.6.7 installs to the (x86). Not causing or having any issue, just thought it curious. Do you know why or is it a big deal? I hope this is a temporary install until they get the DRM issue resolved. They must have some confidence since they have not suspended sale of the product.
Tazzy1

then you have installed the 32 bit version

Tazzy1

I just went back to check the site, going too fast and didn't pay attention to the drop down! Thanks.

Mauser

I just tried this with the files from 6.1.7.7 (I do not have 6.1.7.5), and it is not working. I did a clean install of 6.1.6.7, then replaced the 5 files from the newest version. The series analysis screen looks OK and works to select something, but the download fails in the Analysis phase.

JeffDavis

Sebastian's workaround is a fix for the issue of 6.1.6.7 being unable to enumerate the available episodes so that you can select them and add them to your download queue. It's not a fix for the DRM issue that causes downloads to fail. I don't know if the 5 python files have been changed in 6.1.7.7, but since you were able to select something, they are working.

Mauser

Thank you for the reply. I did understand all that, but since I was trying to download episodes from Harlan Coben's Shelter (originally available in 2023), a program that should not have been impacted by the DRM issue, I just assumed the error must be due to those files.

My bad. Sorry for not testing further before I posted.

Sebastian001

If Amazon has converted its entire catalog to the latest DRM, the 6167 for Amazon 1080p is no longer of any use! And it will happen that way!

Mauser

Yes, I am finding more problems trying to test with 6167.

Clarkson's Farm Season 2 (2023): S02E01 - selected to download as 1280x576; the task ran, but the download is 480p.
Tested S02E02, and the task does not run at all - Gets error "Failure accessing video information" just like newer programs do.

Sebastian001

Yes, I am finding more problems trying to test with 6167.

Clarkson's Farm Season 2 (2023): S02E01 - selected to download as 1280x576; the task ran, but the download is 480p.
Tested S02E02, and the task does not run at all - Gets error "Failure accessing video information" just like newer programs do.
Mauser

DRM!

theresay

The date is no longer valid regarding Amazon, never really was. I have lots videos sitting in my watch list that were available way before the date that are not downloadable in any version of Streamfab.