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[Bug Report] MX fails on recent update of custom rom

Hi
After upgrading htx m8 to 4.4.4 custom rom, when i tried to watch a movie , after a few seconds mx player juat closes.
it happens with all decodersand with streaming and local media.
Hope this helps make mx player even better
Shai

Before the developer here looks, did you also ask over at your custom rom's support? It's possible that they broke something as well.
Also, what rom is this?

Hi
Its maximushd 8.1.0
Didnt check in the roms forum, will do.
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shaiamiel said:
Hi
After upgrading htx m8 to 4.4.4 custom rom, when i tried to watch a movie , after a few seconds mx player juat closes.
it happens with all decodersand with streaming and local media.
Hope this helps make mx player even better
Shai
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It looks like you have played in H/W+ decoder.
Improper codec configuration may lead to crash.
Can you try the video in H/W or S/W mode?
If it crashes in all decoders, first install mx log collector. Now run the mx player & let it crash. Open the log collector immediately after crash.
Your current log doesn't contain any errors except audio decoding failed in H/W+ mode.

[Q] [CM12S] MX Player not playing in H/W+ anymore

Hello,
Since I have upgraded to Cyanogen OS 12S - or CM12S, as you prefer - MX Player is not able to play movies with H/W+ decoding.
I also noticed a bigger drain in battery over time with this combination (only H/W and CM12S).
Does anyone knows why is this happening?
Does anyone know how to fix it?
I also noticed that, with this update, playback of H.265 is much smoother now.
Thank you in advance.

I have the same issue
Does anyone have an answer for this? It use to work fine in CM11S

Same issue, but worse.
Got the same issue. But now HW stopped working as well. (Including recorded video playback from gallery). Only MX player SW works.
Don't know if it's related to xposed. Planning to do a system upgrade again and check.

SRChiP said:
Got the same issue. But now HW stopped working as well. (Including recorded video playback from gallery). Only MX player SW works.
Don't know if it's related to xposed. Planning to do a system upgrade again and check.
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I updated and checked, it still didn't work. But HW worked after I disabled developer tools and enabled it back. However, HW+ is still not working.

I could only get S/W working in CM12S.
I'm running CM12.1 nightly now and H/W works, but still no H/W+

I have same problem mx player will not play many vids it used to play easily online especially 3gp and i have the backup players for mx player also they dont help just does loading and wont play all decoders dont work. would somebody please tell me what to do or mx player please fix the decoder issues

From what I read, the problem is not with MX Player, but with Android Media Library in COS12 - some changes that are incompatible with MX so we have to wait if it's fixed in COS12.1.

[Q] Video never starts playing

I just purchased MX Player Pro from the Google Play store and have v1.7.40 (neon)installed on my Nexus 6. Since I have a lot of video files with AC3 audio, I installed the custom AC3 codec found here on XDA (automatic restart applied). After that, I configured MX Player Pro to use HW+ decoding and failover to HW decoding.
I can't seem to get videos to play at all. I open a video and it sits there like it's on pause. I've tried multiple video files and get the same result. Most are x.264, one is x.265. I've tried changing it to HW decoding as well as SW decoding but get the same result. I've force stopped the app and tried again after clearing the app data and telling it NOT to use the custom codec but still get the same result. Am I doing something wrong? I really like MX Player Pro but I'm going to need to refund it if I can't get it to work.
EDIT: On some videos that I start, if I manually fast forward, I don't see any video at all. On the x.265 video, I can manually fast forward and see the video frame of where it's at in the timeline but it just never plays.
END EDIT
On a side note, after launching MX Player Pro for the first time, I was not prompted to install the codec package so I installed it manually.
Thanks so much to anyone who takes the time to read this and/or assist with this matter.

Well, assuming by "codec package" you mean the ARMv7 Codec package on the Play Store, you don't need these codec packages by default. On the contrary, the fact that you installed the custom codec may be what's causing the playback issue.
The Custom Codec on XDA here is purely for AC3 and DTS audio compatibility, and generally shouldn't affect video playback.
To be certain, are you using the stock Nexus 6 ROM? If yes then which build in particular?
Also, if you could collect an error log after it freezes, that would help.
How-to MX Log Collector - Error Logs

@phoney_stuff
H/W+ may cause issues with certain videos. I don't recommend it to use it as default.
Just try to start the video in S/W decoder (log press the video & from menu > play using > SW decoder.)
Don't resume if it asks.
Let me know the results.
If you still have issues, kindly collect the logs immediately after playing the video & upload here.
@CDB-Man
As you know Custom codec is same as the inbuilt ffmpeg which comes with mx player itself. But, ac3 & dts support is enabled. So, it may not be the issue.
Both H/W+ & S/W decoders use ffmpeg. If the issue is there in S/W it might be an issue related to ffmpeg itself.

Gentlemen,
Thanks for the reply!
I'm running stock Android 5.1.1 on a non-rooted device, latest version, screenshot attached.
My first attempt was without the codec that's is available on the Play store, but with the custom AC3 codec. When that failed, I installed the codec from the Play store and got the same result. Then I tried it again after removing the custom AC3 codec (leaving the codec available from the Play store in place) and, again, got the same result. In a past experience of playing videos in MX Player with AC3 audio without the custom codec, the video would play without audio which is what I was hoping to achieve as a troubleshooting step (to see if the custom codec was causing a problem).
Currently, I have MX Player Pro installed with the codec that is available on the Play store as well as the custom codec to play AC3 audio. This is the config which we're basing our tests on as of now. Please let me know if I should remove the codec that I downloaded from the Play store. Also, I deleted the x.265 video that I mentioned in my previous post and obtained another video encoded in x.264. Regardless of this, it's important to note that I get the same result with ANY video I attempt to play. I'm attaching my loss for your review as requested. In this test, I have HW+ fully disabled in settings and SW decoding fully enabled. I also choose to start the video from the beginning rather than resume. Again, thanks so much for the help. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide to help troubleshoot this issue.

@phoney_stuff
The issue is not with MX Player.
MX Player is not getting audio focus.
Looks like some other app is trying to keep the audio focus. That's why mx player is not playing any video.
Goto Settings > Player & Disable "Play Alone"
Then try again.
Note:
If you disable the option "Play Alone" MX Player will keeps on playing the video regardless of the status. For e.g it won't pause if you receive a call. So, best solution is that find the app that is stealing the audio focus & uninstall it or if there is any particular Settings in that app kindly adjust it.
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@ktsamy
That did the trick, or it could be that I'm not currently using the phone that did the trick.... or both. VIC works while I'm on the phone so I guess I was expecting MX Player to do the same.
I'm going to leave Play Alone disabled since I like the option of playing audio our video when I'm on the phone.
Would it be too much for me to request an feature (toggle-able) to have MX Player to pause when it loses audio focus?

ktsamy said:
@CDB-Man
As you know Custom codec is same as the inbuilt ffmpeg which comes with mx player itself. But, ac3 & dts support is enabled. So, it may not be the issue.
Both H/W+ & S/W decoders use ffmpeg. If the issue is there in S/W it might be an issue related to ffmpeg itself.
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Hmm yeah, which is what I meant by:
CDB-Man said:
The Custom Codec on XDA here is purely for AC3 and DTS audio compatibility, and generally shouldn't affect video playback
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As in, using your version shouldn't in and of itself cause playback issues! As in, the issue is likely not caused by the fact that you are using the custom codec, but probably something else!
phoney_stuff said:
Would it be too much for me to request an feature (toggle-able) to have MX Player to pause when it loses audio focus?
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Enabling "Play Alone" does precisely just that? As in, make MX stop playing when it loses audio focus if another app plays...

@CDB-Man enabling Play Alone also prevents it from playing when it doesn't have a audio focus to begin with.

phoney_stuff said:
@CDB-Man enabling Play Alone also prevents it from playing when it doesn't have a audio focus to begin with.
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This is what the issue is.
Just find out the app that steals/keeps audio focus. Disable it or uninstall it.
You can now play even when "Play Alone" is enabled.
This is used to pause MXPlayer when you loose audio focus (like call or notification or alarm or Playback from another player). That's why it's enabled by default.
It's not the fault of MX Player.
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@ktsamy
Thanks be to you, I found the app that's keeping audio focus is the phone. I like the feature of Play Alone that pauses MX Player when it loses audio focus. However, I it would also be nice if MX Player allowed me to play audio our video) while I'm currently in a call without having to toggle Play Alone on/off all of the time.

MX Player HW+ Problems

Hello I've been having one really annoying issue with my beloved MX player which I love which is that the HW+ decoder either tells me it won't play videos I have through Plex app I have stored on computer or that it switches from HW+ to SW and SW doesn't play the videos properly they lag or play out of sync or the app crashes.
Now I know these videos where HW+ fails to work actually has played in the past though I would say that I recently flashed stock sony rom then using CWM flashed a custom rom but I did all this to try get HW+ to play my plex videos where it wouldn't either switch to SW or not play at all when the videos have played fine in the past.
I use MX player 1.7.40 (ARMv7 Neon)
Custom Codec 1.7.32 for AC3 Audio support
Phoenix Final Custom Rom for Xperia P using Nemeis Kernal 6.3
I understand that you guys need the logcat information and I read the thread about how do do that but I ran into a problem that when I downloaded the logcat app for mx player it returns an error "Cannot access the system log"

RyuBlade said:
Hello I've been having one really annoying issue with my beloved MX player which I love which is that the HW+ decoder either tells me it won't play videos I have through Plex app I have stored on computer or that it switches from HW+ to SW and SW doesn't play the videos properly they lag or play out of sync or the app crashes.
Now I know these videos where HW+ fails to work actually has played in the past though I would say that I recently flashed stock sony rom then using CWM flashed a custom rom but I did all this to try get HW+ to play my plex videos where it wouldn't either switch to SW or not play at all when the videos have played fine in the past.
I use MX player 1.7.40 (ARMv7 Neon)
Custom Codec 1.7.32 for AC3 Audio support
Phoenix Final Custom Rom for Xperia P using Nemeis Kernal 6.3
I understand that you guys need the logcat information and I read the thread about how do do that but I ran into a problem that when I downloaded the logcat app for mx player it returns an error "Cannot access the system log"
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If you are using custom rom, they might have modified the Android Media Framework. It will break the MX Player's HW+. If it's not working Just turn it off & use HW instead.
MX Player 1.8 final is expected to get alternative HW+ engine that may work in most of the devices. Kindly be patient till that
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[Resolved] HTC One M8 HW decoder stops after 2 Secs

Since the AppUpdate to 1.8.6 and the 1.8.6 Codec, the App stopps playback of videos after 2 seconds when using HW decoding, which previously worked.
Any Idea?

Forsaked said:
Since the AppUpdate to 1.8.6 and the 1.8.6 Codec, the App stopps playback of videos after 2 seconds when using HW decoding, which previously worked.
Any Idea?
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I can't reproduce it. I have 4 devices with 1.8.6 & custom codec. Everything works here.
If you are using any patches, it may be the reason.

ktsamy said:
I can't reproduce it. I have 4 devices with 1.8.6 & custom codec. Everything works here.
If you are using any patches, it may be the reason.
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Patches?

Forsaked said:
Patches?
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Usually Patching MX Player to remove ads or to bypass license validation of Pro version it may lead to the similar issue. MX Player will close just after few secs of playback.

ktsamy said:
Usually Patching MX Player to remove ads or to bypass license validation of Pro version it may lead to the similar issue. MX Player will close just after few secs of playback.
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I buyed every App i have on my phone, if it is not a free app, im using Xprivacy to stop some apps to talk home etc.
Just saved the settings of MX and trying with cleared settings now.
Edit: Even with cleared settings (over the app and app settings) and with and without codec pack, it skips the playback after 2 seconds with hardware decoding.
Clearing Xprivacy settings now and try again.
Edit2: It keeps skipping/stopping, i downgrade now to an older version, thanks for your help!

Forsaked said:
I buyed every App i have on my phone, if it is not a free app, im using Xprivacy to stop some apps to talk home etc.
Just saved the settings of MX and trying with cleared settings now.
Edit: Even with cleared settings (over the app and app settings) and with and without codec pack, it skips the playback after 2 seconds with hardware decoding.
Clearing Xprivacy settings now and try again.
Edit2: It keeps skipping/stopping, i downgrade now to an older version, thanks for your help!
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What happens with HW+ & SW...?
Which device...?
Have updated your device recently...?
Actually HW decoder is just wrapper of android's mediaplayer API. MX Player have only very few controls over it. If the issue is only with HW decoder it might be system issue.
If the issue persists, just collect the bugreport from help menu immediately after reproducing the issue. Share here. I will check it. If it can't be resolved I will intimate the developer as well.

ktsamy said:
What happens with HW+ & SW...?
Which device...?
Have updated your device recently...?
Actually HW decoder is just wrapper of android's mediaplayer API. MX Player have only very few controls over it. If the issue is only with HW decoder it might be system issue.
If the issue persists, just collect the bugreport from help menu immediately after reproducing the issue. Share here. I will check it. If it can't be resolved I will intimate the developer as well.
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1. HW+ is missing since the update, SW works. (Setting up to use only SW for decoding has no effect, i must change decode mode while playback the video)
2. HTC M8
3. no system update since month, MX Pro got updated via PlayStore

Can you try that video in stock video player or gallery. It should close the same way as mx closes.
I have faced similar situations in one of my device particularly with a video. Basically it's a system bug. It will start the video at the last frame & close. Only first frame will be shown to the user.
Anyway AFAIK, new HW+ is in testing phase. If everything goes as expected, Soon there will be an update (may be within a week..??) which will enable HW+ on HTC devices & devices running with Nougat.
Edit: @Forsaked
Can you try this..?
Just start the video in SW
Just wait for a minute or seek it.
Now switch back to HW

ktsamy said:
Can you try that video in stock video player or gallery. It should close the same way as mx closes.
I have faced similar situations in one of my device particularly with a video. Basically it's a system bug. It will start the video at the last frame & close. Only first frame will be shown to the user.
Anyway AFAIK, new HW+ is in testing phase. If everything goes as expected, Soon there will be an update (may be within a week..??) which will enable HW+ on HTC devices & devices running with Nougat.
Edit: @Forsaked
Can you try this..?
Just start the video in SW
Just wait for a minute or seek it.
Now switch back to HW
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I have got the same effect with all players now (Stock, MX, ES File Explorer), as you predicted.
Which just worked before updating to 1.8.6, which is a bit confusing.
Waiting or seeking in SW mode and switching back, will also close the video 2 seconds after switching back to HW.
Edit: Clearing cache in recovery now, as mentiont as fix for playback problems with HTC.
Edit2: Clearing cache (also ART/Dalvik) didn't helped!