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Fix SharePoint Video Not Playing in Power Apps Mobile
Question details
The user is experiencing an issue where an MP4 video hosted on SharePoint fails to play directly within the Power Apps mobile app.
- Product
- Power Apps and SharePoint
- Device & OS
- Phone or iPad
- Scenario
- Playing a SharePoint-hosted MP4 video embedded inside a Power Apps application on a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- The video plays correctly on a desktop computer and in a separate mobile web browser, but it does not play directly inside the Power Apps mobile app wrapper.
Ensure your Power Apps mobile application is updated to the latest version on your device and verify that the video URL from SharePoint is accessible without requiring secondary authentication prompts.
Use a Mobile Web Browser as a Workaround
Since the issue is specific to the Power Apps mobile wrapper, configuring the app to play the video in a native mobile browser bypasses the playback restriction.
Mobile operating systems and app wrappers often handle media rendering and cross-site authentication differently than desktop environments. By directing the media link to an external browser, you bypass the app's internal media player limitations.
In your Power Apps studio on desktop, replace the direct media player control for mobile layouts with a button or link using the Launch() function.
Set the OnSelect property of your button to Launch("YOUR_SHAREPOINT_VIDEO_URL") so that tapping it opens the device's default web browser.
Publish the app, open it on your phone or iPad, and tap the newly created button to view the video seamlessly in Safari or Chrome.
Seek Specialized Assistance from the Power Apps Community
If opening an external browser disrupts your app's user experience, reach out to Microsoft's specialized community to see if recent platform updates provide a native fix.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do MP4 videos from SharePoint play in desktop Power Apps but not on mobile?
Mobile operating systems and app wrappers (like the Power Apps mobile app) handle media rendering, codecs, and authentication tokens differently than desktop web browsers. Strict security and media handling inside the mobile wrapper can prevent direct playback of secure SharePoint-hosted MP4s.
Will changing the video format from MP4 fix the Power Apps mobile playback issue?
Generally, no. MP4 is the most universally compatible format for mobile devices. The issue is usually related to the Power Apps mobile player control or SharePoint's authentication handshake on mobile, rather than the MP4 container itself.
Is there a specific media control I should use in Power Apps for mobile video?
You should use the native Video control in Power Apps and ensure the Media property is bound to a secure and authenticated URL. However, if native controls fail due to platform limitations, using the Launch() function to open the URL in an external mobile browser is currently the most reliable solution.
