yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[MX Player] lolzas:
It worked for me too on 4.4

The problem is with 5.0
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
are you sure that you have successfully loaded the codec?

Kindly collect the logs immediately after playing the video & upload here
[MX Player] lolzas:
Ahh.. got it working finally

the problem was in settings - audio - audio track.. nothing there was ticked so right after I ticked V on the 'audio track #1' it started making sound..

I just don't understand why every time I enter MXPlayer I always have to choose the 'audio track' and select H/W+.. its not set by default

=] thanks for everything
[MX Player] AjunNg:
Doesn't work on the latest nightly build for MX Player. 15th Nov.

Error when choosing custom codec is: please choose a codec for 1.7.32

The latest files you uploaded are named libffmpeg.mx.so.neon.1.7.31. Is that intentional?

Nexus 9 Android 5.0
[MX Player] Obartuckc:
I think a few posts back, it was instructed to rename the 1.7.31 file to 1.7.32. That's it.

~Sent from my AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Badass~
[MX Player] AjunNg:
Wow that worked.

Thanks!
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Have you read the notes on the download post?

I have clearly mentioned the reason & the workaround.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Kindly collect the log immediately after playing the video (don't select the audio track manually) & upload here.

it will be helpful to understand the issue.

I can't reproduce the issue in any my devices. So, without logs fixing may not be possible.
[MX Player] Steven Seagal:
Thank you very much ktsamy ... I have the codec installed 07/01/31. Can I now install the new codec 1.7.32.Nightly ? ... I have no problem right ?? ... :confused:

I have android 4.2.2 and MX PLAYER PRO
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Ans is there already

If you are using mx player v1.7.31 then you should not use this codec.

This codec is for mx player 1.7.32.nightly.20141114. Older codecs are not compatible with the test build. It will lead to crash on some occasions.
[MX Player] Steven Seagal:
ok, thank you. I will continue the codec 1. 7. 31 :good:
[MX Player] lolzas:
Here..
[MX Player] donpippo:
Sorry guys, but where I can find nightly build of mxplayer? I'm on lollipop and play store version doesn't work

Thanks
[MX Player] tyvar1:
Dont be sorry :D

Here is the beta

https://sites.google.com/site/mxvpen/translation/test-build
[MX Player] donpippo:
Thanks.

Last 2 questions:

1. On my n7 2012 lollipo I need

MX Player nightly

Tegra3 Codec nighlty

and this:

Am I right?

2. Those apks will replace this two

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.ffmpeg.tegra3

so when new stable will come out I just need to update from play store, right?

thanks again
[MX Player] lolzas:
You are right
[MX Player] Aashuk Mehta:
[MENTION=4258555]ktsamy[/MENTION] completely off topic but I need to ask it somewhere and you seem the right person to answer it. Do i need to install a custom codec on my Nexus 4? Like will using it improve something? I'm asking what are the advantages of custom codec in general? And are they device specifics?
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Kindly read the custom codec post. It's self explanatory.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38207227

It will not improve any performance. It is almost same ffmpeg library used on MX Player. Only difference is that I have enabled dts audio support. There is no need to install it if you don't want to view any videos with dts audio track.
[MX Player] Aashuk Mehta:
Thanks for the info and sorry for my wrong posting
[MX Player] e007la:
Hi, I wish someone could help me on this.

First of all, I must said that Im not a cell phone user. Ive just installed this MX player on my android tv box device. Its a HIMEDIA PLAYER Q10ii model.

Everything is really great when playing videos except for the audio. All my mkv movies have DTS or DOLBY DIGITAL.

Ive installed the codec and follow instructions as you describe at the begining of this thread. But I dont get digital sound through my digital amplifier connected via coaxial digital cable. Only stereo.

So the question is, is there any chance to make it work or Im just losing time on this ?

Thanks in advance !!
[MX Player] Poppeye0:
No can do. To get dts, reading skills are required.
[MX Player] j1gga84:
[MENTION=4258555]ktsamy[/MENTION]

Today, MX Player got official PlayStore update to v1.7.32 :good:

Regards
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
I am aware of that.

Custom Codecs will be available shortly
[MX Player] *elmo*:
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[MX Player] Mariner_1712:
I have the proper code installed alongside the app, but when asked to select the code I can find where the file is located.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
What do you mean?

If you are not aware of custom codecs, then read the first post.
[MX Player] waqasraja:
I am also looking for this. Codec installed but cant get dts on my android box :confused:
[MX Player] e007la:
10839

Its a shame. :crying:

Great player, hope someone could fix this soon !!
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
I have answered many times earlier.

Anodroid doesn't support multi track audio natively. So, it will be down mixed to stereo. Some of the devices has multi track support. But, it's not available for third party apps.

If your device has native DTS/Dolby support, it can pass dts audio track in H/W decoder.
[MX Player] thanhvudev:
It's very useful:):):):):):):):D:D;):p:mad:
[MX Player] Heppieboeddah:
Up and running again 1.7.32 like a charm on my Note 12.2..:good::good:
[MX Player] aqua9teen1:
MX SUPPORT DTS? WOW AWESOME. I've been finding it across other website and now found it in xda. Thank for making my life so great.
[MX Player] e007la:
Hi ktsamy, sorry if you explained this many times. Ive been searching information about this issue all over the web and no solutions yet.

The thing is that my device, HIMEDIA PLAYER, does actually support DTS and DOLBY DIGITAL, But I wasnt able to make it work trough my digital amplifier Technics. I get sound but only pro logic.

Ive tried every possible configuration on MX but nothing make it work.

Every other apk like xbmc or its native player works fine.

Maybe Im doing something wrong or maybe I missed somethng. So I'll really appreciate if you coul give me a hand here !!

Thanks !!
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
If it's supported natively, there is no need for custom codec.

Disable S/W audio & play the video in H/W decoder. It should work for you.
[MX Player] e007la:
Ktsamy, thanks for answering me.

I ve already tried that but if I disable S/W audio, I get no sound at all. Not even pro logic.

Why you said theres' no need for custom codec ? I thought that MX needed a codec to play DTS sound.

For example XBMC has a passthrough option that it has to be able. Its the same here ?
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
it's natively supported means your system has inbuilt dts & dolby decoders. So, there is no need to cutom codec.

You have told that it has dts, dolby support & native player can play.

But, looks like there is no codec on your system. Your stock player might be programmed to pass the audio track.

If I am not wrong, there is no way on mx player to directly pass the audio track to the amplifier.
[MX Player] Markyyyyyyyyy:
Phone reboots when attempting to pay a video with hardware decoding and the new neon 1.7.32 codec

And latest pro version of MX player

On lollipop aosp rom
[MX Player] e007la:
So, because of that, MX PLAYER needs this passthrough option to pass the audio to the amplfier.

Am I correct ?
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Might be a rom issue. Custom codec has nothing to do with Hardware decoders. It will reboot even without custom codec.

H/W mode uses standard android media player interface API. So, most of the issues in H/W decoder is from ROM
[MX Player] e007la:
Thanks so much for your help !!
[MX Player] Mariner_1712:
I am aware of custom codecs, I was just under the impression that having the Play Store version of the specific codec meant that I wouldn't have to manually download the codec and manually inatall it each time.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
You can assume the reason from my first post itself. If it can be released to Google Play, MX Player can be released with dts support.

DTS Inc will simply send a takedown notice to me if I release... ? ? ?
[MX Player] ehabfawzy:
will done

I try it on my moto and I done
[MX Player] sujitmohanty2012:
my apologies, if this is a known issue/ has already been posted for ARM v7 NEON Custom codec : dts audio in s/w decoding mode is not working on my lg l90 (d410) which is is currently running on stock kitkat (4.4.2) ! please note that I have tried it on a variety of videos. It used to work flawlessly on 1.7.31 & it works great now after I downgraded!
[MX Player] khanmein:
mx player v1.7.33 is out, dts is not working on v1.7.32
[MX Player] dongfangri:
v1.7.33 has withdrawn ac3 and mlp, hope this customer codec will support them all.
[MX Player] AcmE85:
With today's upate, the AC3 codec has also been removed from MX Player :/
[MX Player] montediaz:
v1.7.33 remove ac3:(
[MX Player] Poppeye0:
Yup, that doesn't really sound like an incentive to upgrade...
[MX Player] HotDawg1013:
I just tried quite a few videos with AC3, DTS, and DTS-MA tracks and they all played fine with the new v1.7.33. Did you guys set-up MX Player Pro to use the custom codec? The video+audio played perfectly with the the “old” v1.7.32 custom codec. Don't have any MLP compressed audio to test, so I can't verify that format. I should mention I'm using the v7-NEON codec on a Nexus 7 2013.
[MX Player] VivaErBetis:
Thank you very much for the custom codec. I use lots of ac3 files so for me it's essential.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
No Changes have been made to ffmpeg except removal of DOLBY formats (ac3, e-ac3 & mlp).

It's fully Compatible with MX Player v1.7.33

(My Custom Codecs already has the support for all formats including DTS/DOLBY.

So, No need to worry about that)
[MX Player] trepamuros:
In a few words... just for clarifying if we should update app...

Does Custom Codec 1.7.32 support AC3 & DTS with MX v1..7.33 ?

Thanks in advance

EDIT: I think it does according previous post from the developer.
[MX Player] BigLisy:
So basically about this Ac3 removal, we're not affected if we're using the custom codec, am i right? Just to confirm.
[MX Player] BigLisy:
He was pretty much asking, too. I just wanted the definitive confirmation :P

Thanks.
[MX Player] MrKaon:
Thanks for custom code.

Wondering licence issue cannot be settled between two parties? Perhaps by paying fee?
[MX Player] DavidDGFC:
Hi,

Thank you for the custom codec and the instructions. I have three questions, hoping somebody can help me here:

1. Are there any differences between, on the one hand, downloading the ZIP file and following the instructions above and, on the other hand, getting the custom codec directly from Google Play?

2. I guess I shouldn't be bothered because those must legal issues, but I don't understand why the AC3 codec can't be embedded in the main app but, at the same time, can be provided on a separate package.

3. This leads me again to my first question. Can there be a moment when codecs will only be available through this website?

Thanks!
[MX Player] vikraminside:
Yes this codec works. I feel real difference.
[MX Player] RumbleRumble:
Works flawlessly. I was scared when saw that AC3 codec got removed in version 1.7.33...

Thanks a lot to dev !!!
[MX Player] vikraminside:
Why cannot MX player allow external "audio effects" app like bass booster? this will open for various flavours of audio.
[MX Player] Ichijoe:
Will it ever be possible to just push out a RAW Audio Signal.. I know that this umm Package is.. Was meant for Phablets... But, seeing as I've also got this here MXIII Box, that has to be connected up to my Decoder via a Tosslink anyway.... I'd much rather just let that get on with the job.

One other albeitly stupid question... If I use the "Custom CODEC" from this, site... Do I still need the Play Store Version. Or should I remove it?
[MX Player] brat.haneq:
For me it's a no go, unfortunatelly.

I am using latest MX player with latest custom codec (checked in About - it displays custom codec).

Audio in my MKV file is ATSC A/52A (AC03) 5+1.

Before the update - everything worked flawlessly. Now - the audio icon is grey, and even if I choose apropriate track - audio isn't there.

Any thoughts ?

I tried reinstalling MX player, redownloaded codecs.

With regards

brat.haneq
[MX Player] DavidDGFC:
Have you tried unistalling the custom codec and downloading it from the first post of this thread? There are instructions there. Good luck!
[MX Player] brat.haneq:
Howdy!

By custom codec I meant neon.1.7.32.zip from the first post.

Any other ideas besides redownloading ?

With regards

brat.haneq
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
I am not sure about MX Player. But When it was removed from Dice player tehe developer has mentioned that they are not ready to have deals with software venders. Their main target is to force the OEMs like Samsung, sony, LG, Motorola, etc to get the lenience for their devices. That's why they do not include either dts or ac3 in devices.

The Second thing is size of the database. According to Google Play statistics MX Player Free user installation is between 100- millions. When I googled, come to know that DOLBY is asking ~1$/Copy. Even if you consider 200million installation, The developer may have to pay ~200million USD for DOLBY itself. If you consider the same amount for DTS it will becomes ~400million USD. That's why even Microsoft & Apple has stopped using these codecs from their OS/Devices. Then how a devloper like MX Player can pay such huge amount ?

There is no Custom Codecs available in Google Play. This one is not from the developer. I have compiled myself from the ffmpeg source used on MX Player

In Google Play only standard codec packs are available. MX Player uses seperate codecs depends upon the device platform. So, Including the codecs for all platforms is not possible. That's why there are separate codec packs are available. It is not necessary to install any codec packs until or unless mx player asks you to install.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
See the Usage instructions.

You must enable S/W audio if you are playing the video in H/W decoder
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Accidentally posted

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[MX Player] vikraminside:
[MENTION=4258555]ktsamy[/MENTION] [MENTION=225651]op[/MENTION] good social service :) thanks for codec.
[MX Player] Zyphur:
Neon working great here on N5. Thanks :)
[MX Player] fede01_8:
Hi, which one should I download for the Nexus 7 (2013)
[MX Player] mlauzon:
What codec do I need for MX Player on the Galaxy Tab S..?!
[MX Player] vikraminside:
[MENTION=2872636]mlauzon[/MENTION]

What codec do I need for MX Player on the Galaxy Tab S..?!

Please check OP, what you see in MX player settings > decoder > download custom codec section?
[MX Player] mlauzon:
I didn't ask about the Nexus 7, so why are you attributing that post to me..?!
[MX Player] vikraminside:
[MENTION=2872636]mlauzon[/MENTION]

Please check edited post could not quickly copy two post content in mobile.

The answer is the same anyway its not Rocket Science
[MX Player] fede01_8:
Geez, calm down [MENTION=2872636]mlauzon[/MENTION].

He was trying to help. The answer still applies to you.

Thanks , [MENTION=5343287]vikraminside[/MENTION]. ARM7 Neo is the one that I need.
[MX Player] vikraminside:
Enjoy guys that's what I want :)

Music is magic
[MX Player] MrKaon:
Well said. :good:

Thanks
[MX Player] vikraminside:
Remember xvid codec for divx? But xvid was discontinued though my current Phillips DVD player supports it.

Open source communities should give a fitting reply.
[MX Player] ars_92:
1usd per license could easily be made as an in app purchase. Dont see the issue here unless dolby and DTS itself dont want the money? Lol.
[MX Player] vikraminside:
May be they require larger audience than MX player users. Which means more money :)
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
I have clearly mentioned that their main intention is OEMs. They were not ready to have deals when DICE player has faced similar issues.

I have described the scenario how it will be even if any chance for deals. I forgot to mention that there is a anual fee as well. So, I don't think it's possible.

We have to blame on OEMs rather than Players. I have purchased S5 for around 1000 USD. But, no ac3 support included. But, many old samsung devices has the support.

Samsung has removed ac3 to save few USD.... ??

Hope now you can understand the real culprits.
[MX Player] vikraminside:
Why no equivalent alternatives? Is Dolby and DTS deadline for music technology?
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
There are some open source codecs. But, most of the widely used audio / video codecs are patent righted.
[MX Player] replica9000:
I thought DTS was free for decoding, but had a crazy cost of you wanted to encode stuff in DTS?
[MX Player] kankokan:
Thankyou for codec
[MX Player] PunchUp:
Could you please add latest version and date to the title?
[MX Player] ars_92:
Wow annual fees,that's just crazy. Rather than having some cash from oems by having a one off charge, they choose to make it really hard to get a license and end up getting nothing from the mobile industry.

This wasn't a problem before as my note 2 had ac3 but both my previous note 3 and current note 4 doesn't. Makes it feel like a downgrade in some way lol.

Hope something happens in the future. We can't even passthrough DTS HD and truehd on android!! Unless you have some special device with support for it...sigh
[MX Player] My1xT:
So why does the dev not simply the same and use the open-source version of the codec? I mean using open-source doesn't require a license.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
I have already answered for the same question here

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57034048

If you read my sentenses on OP properly, you could have understand that it's compiled from the open-source ffmpeg codes used by MX Player. So, it's same as the MX Player's ffmpeg except the inclusion of dts/ac3 support.

Eventhough FFmpeg is open source, it's necessary to get a license from patent holder if you want to use a patent righted technology. That's why may OEMs stopped including these codecs in devices.

In a simple language, they will keep the food in front of you. But, you are not allowed to eat...? ? ?
[MX Player] My1xT:
But doing it on your own doesn't need the license?

I mean neither me nor you probably have a license for this
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
It depends. Patent law varies by country.

Since Google is based on U.S, they may immediately take down any app if it receives patent rights violation notice.
[MX Player] Minimalistk0:
Where i can get custom codec 1.7.33 i have that version player?
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
I have already clearly mentioned on the first line itself.

Custom Codec v1.7.32 is fully compatible with MX Player 1.7.33
[MX Player] L555BAT:
MX on nexus 9 tells me to download ARMv7 neon. When I try to install it the error says "Cannot find custom codec for this version. Please use version 1.7.32 custom codec." Very strange.:confused:
[MX Player] alcaholjunkie:
Try one of the other armv7 custom codec downloads, it gave the same error message with me on my i9300 when I had the wrong codec package downloaded. ^_^

iirc there are 3 armv7 codec downloads but the app will ignore any not for your device I think.
[MX Player] MatteoB92:
Or he can download directly the all-in-one package..
[MX Player] radeon962:
Thanks. Had no sound on HomerunTV on my Nexus 6. DL the AIO opened MX Player and ran through the few steps and voila... Sound again.

Awesome! Thanks.
[MX Player] Minimalistk0:
If is fully compatible why can't see mkv files now?
[MX Player] PunchUp:
If I'm not mistaken, “seeing” files has nothing to do with codecs.. It only plays them
[MX Player] Minimalistk0:
See=play....why can`t play files with extension MKV on mx player now? Much better?
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
What is the exact error you are getting?

Can you collect the logs immediately after playing the video & upload here.
[MX Player] Minimalistk0:
Check it say file not supported!
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
It looks like video file is corrupted.

Ffmpeg has failed to read the video.

Can you post the screenshot of properties window?
[MX Player] codified:
Surely that hasn't been true since Jelly Bean?
[MX Player] vikraminside:
I see many such threads were being closed by Mod abruptly in anticipation of license factors.

It could be better if title gets changed to "DTS like" and "Dolby like" so that our XDA users are benefitted in the long run.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Which Threads are closed by mods?

Can you give the URL of those threads?
[MX Player] vikraminside:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2781648
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
That is the different case. The Poster has modified the app available on Google Play and there are some objections about permission usage as well. That could be the main reason.
[MX Player] lnwkyoza:
thank you

Thajkyou
[MX Player] garfius:
Thanks !!

Another life path for my Asus transformer tf101 ;)
[MX Player] oldman20:
Thank your thread, now i can play video with aac code inside fine
[MX Player] TonyW1967:
Where are the settings? :(

This looks like a good fix, but I'm really struggling to understand how to apply it.... I have the Amlogic MX2 TV Box.

Do I have to connect the box to my PC, or can I do this when connected to my TV? I have tried doing it when connected to my TV but I can't find any mention of 'overflow menu', 'Decoder' or 'Download custom codec' in the Settings option. Am I looking in the right place?
[MX Player] oldman20:
Im not use tv box, but I think everything you looking inside setting, no matter you put zip code file into patch right or wrong
[MX Player] TonyW1967:
So, you think I should just put the files into the MX Player? Where should I 'drop' them? Into the Android file folder or another specific folder?
[MX Player] osm0sis:
If you leave them in your Download folder or the root of your sdcard, MX Player should find them itself.
[MX Player] TonyW1967:
Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I can't find a download folder, so I loaded the files onto a USB stick and inserted it into the MX box, will see if it changes anything when I next watch a movie with AC3 audio.

Just want to clarify though, this is the Amlogic MXII Android box, so I guess there are limitations around loading files into it...
[MX Player] vikraminside:
You mistook MX player name to your box. May be you have a device named with MX as specified in your post.

This fix does not apply to you.
[MX Player] kudouyuzi:
THX guy

:D THX guy, your work has helped me a lot! :)
[MX Player] simonvfr:
Stunning

Thanks for excellent work. Tab Pro 10.1 back in MX action!
[MX Player] martinkleinaustria:
Since latest player version my mkv videos with DTS have no audio. Silence - no error message reg. codecs. Of course I have dowloaded and installed the NEON codecs. This all worked fine until version 1.7.32. Because of the DTS audio I had to use the codecs packs already in the past.

These videos only play with HW video decoder. Not with HW+ und not with SW.

I have attached the zip file with all the logs. Please help.

Does not depend on a special mkv video - all of them do not play the audio now.

Tried with latest version of the codecs. Also with the huge "All in One" version.

With kind regards

Martin Klein
[MX Player] Clamhost:
Thank you so much! Now I watch shows again.
[MX Player] Cares:
Why did we lose AC3 support by default? An upgraded version has downgraded features...awesome.
[MX Player] miloytyn:
Because AC3 is patented and you need license to use it.
[MX Player] martinkleinaustria:
Now I found in my App Manager that not only MX Player is installed but also "MX Player Codec (ARMv7)". The version is also 1.7.34. Is this something that should be there ?

Regards

Martin Klein
[MX Player] Z23:
Uninstall that codec.
[MX Player] vikraminside:
Correct. Google too not an exception. Removed "sharing with other app" in the "what's new" section of "my tracks" app.

It happens.

Sent from Moto God. Press THANKS if useful.