Some video playback problems, particularly with specific audio codecs like AC3 or DTS, are due to licensing restrictions. Custom codecs can resolve this.
: Go to Settings > Decoder > Custom Codec in MX Player, then navigate to your downloaded ZIP file. The app will restart with the new support active. Troubleshooting Dim or Gray Video If HDR content looks washed out or dimmer than SDR:
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Open MX Player and tap the icon (three lines or dots) in the top corner. Go to Settings > Decoder .
: Your device must run Android 7.0 or higher and have an HDR-capable display. You can use tools like DRM Info to verify if your device's display and decoders actually support HDR10, HLG, or Dolby Vision. When to Use Custom Codecs The app will restart with the new support active
Your smartphone, tablet, or Android TV must feature a display that supports HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision.
While HDR is a video feature, many HDR files use advanced audio formats (like DTS or EAC3) that MX Player does not support by default due to licensing. Installing a custom codec ensures the entire file plays without "Audio format not supported" errors. Features - MX Player : Your device must run Android 7
If the video stutters heavily on "HW" mode, or if the colors are still wrong:
Default system-level video decoding. Uses the phone's native media engine. Best Outstanding