How to Make an MPEG Play on an Android Phone

1. Download a video conversion software to your computer. Browse to the site for the software and click on the link to download it. Some possible free software options are Handbrake, Freemake and the DoubleTwist sync software. The first two programs are simple video converters, while DoubleTwist adds syncing capabilities for your music and photo libraries as well.

2. Install the conversion software to your computer. Follow the instructions of the software manufacturer to complete the installation process. Plug your Android phone into the computer with a USB cable.

3. Select the source video file. Click the 'Source' or 'Video' button, and then browse to the video file on your computer that you want to convert in order to play it on your Android device. Double-click the file to select it as the source for conversion.Note that in DoubleTwist you just need to find the folder that contains the video file and drag the file to your phone's icon in the DoubleTwist window.

4. Set the video conversion to match the needs of your phone or tablet. In Freemake, click the 'Android' button, and then click 'OK.' In Handbrake use the 'Universal' preset from the list on the right, and then click the 'Start' button. The file is done converting when the progress bar reaches the end of the window. Open the folder where you saved the converted video file.

5. Drag down the notification area on the top portion your Android phone screen and click 'USB Connected,' and then tap 'Mount.' Open the Removable Drive that corresponds to your Android phone in your computer's file browser. Open the 'Videos' folder on your phone. If one doesn't exist, make a new folder labeled 'Videos,' and then open it. Drag the video file you converted from the folder on your computer to the folder on your Android phone. The transfer is finished when the progress bar reaches the end of the window.

6. Drag down the notification tray on the phone again and tap the 'USB Connected' notice, and then press 'Disconnect.' Unplug your phone from the computer. Open the application launcher on the phone and tap the 'Gallery' icon. Browse until you find the video file you transferred, and then tap on the video to launch the phone's video player and watch your MPEG-4 movie.