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I reverse-engineered Netflix's 4K restrictions

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Netflix 4K Enabler

A Chrome/Edge extension that forces Netflix to serve 4K Ultra HD content on devices and browsers that Netflix artificially restricts.

The Problem

Netflix charges for a Premium plan that includes 4K streaming, but then restricts 4K playback to specific browsers and devices:

Only Edge on Windows, Safari on Mac, or the Netflix app

Requires HDCP 2.2 compliant display chain

Requires hardware DRM (Widevine L1)

If you're paying for 4K but using Chrome, Firefox, or a setup Netflix doesn't "approve," you're stuck at 1080p or lower. This extension fixes that.

What This Extension Does

Spoofs screen resolution to 3840x2160 (4K)

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