Hi,
I hope this is the correct place to post this if not please advise where it should go.
I'm trying to use MX Player Pro as the External Player for Emby on my Android device, MX Player Pro plays the files fine when online, but there is an option to download files for offline viewing. When I try playing these with MX Player I receive a "can't play this link", I've contacted Emby and they state it's because the App (MX Player Pro in this instance), doesn't support Android storage access framework, I explained that MX Player Pro works ok with offline files using the YATSE App, but Emby support suggest they are probably hacking the true file URL rather than using SAF.
I'm not a developer and hence do not fully understand the differences but would really like to use MX Player Pro as the offline player for Emby, please can you comment and confirm if there's anything that can be done to get this working?
Regards,
Bob
bobaldis said:
Hi,
I hope this is the correct place to post this if not please advise where it should go.
I'm trying to use MX Player Pro as the External Player for Emby on my Android device, MX Player Pro plays the files fine when online, but there is an option to download files for offline viewing. When I try playing these with MX Player I receive a "can't play this link", I've contacted Emby and they state, it's because the App (MX Player Pro in this instance), doesn't support Android storage access framework, I explained that MX Player Pro works ok with offline files using the YATSE App, but Emby support suggests they are probably hacking the true file URL rather than using SAF.
I'm not a developer and hence do not fully understand the differences but would really like to use MX Player Pro as the offline player for Emby, please can you comment and confirm if there's anything that can be done to get this working?
Regards,
Bob
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That's weird. MX Player supports more schemes than any others. We have tried Emby ourself. But, it seems that download function needs premium subscription.
Kindly collect a bug report from MX Player help menu after the error (make sure that you selected save to file) & share with us here. We will check it out.
Debug report
MXPlayer said:
That's weird. MX Player supports more schemes than any others. We have tried Emby ourself. But, it seems that download function needs premium subscription.
Kindly collect a bug report from MX Player help menu after the error (make sure that you selected save to file) & share with us here. We will check it out.
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Hi,
Thanks for the quick response, I've got the report but unsure how to attach it but should I share it here, does as it may contain personal/sensitive data, is there a more secure method of getting it to you?
Regards,
Bob
bobaldis said:
Hi,
Thanks for the quick response, I've got the report but unsure how to attach it but should I share it here, does as it may contain personal/sensitive data, is there a more secure method of getting it to you?
Regards,
Bob
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In the newer android versions third party apps can only collect the logs from their own apps. If you are still concerned about the privacy, Kindly send the bug report to [email protected] along with the information about the issue.
MXPlayer said:
In the newer android versions third party apps can only collect the logs from their own apps. If you are still concerned about the privacy, Kindly send the bug report to [email protected] along with the information about the issue.
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Thanks have emailed logs.
Regards,
Bob
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This is not a problem for me - I can use the ad supported version.
I'm just mentioning that it happens.
Device Manufacturer & Model : Kogan Agora Smart TV
Android Version : V4.2.1
Rom Info : Build: Konka/full_konka_6369_AP/konka_6369_AP:4.2.1/JOP40D/V2.0.0:userdebug/dev-keys
Detailed Problem Description : When using the pro version of MX Player or nightly build, the TV does not remember the default media player (MX Player) and asks to choose the player again when playing the same filetype.
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Steps to reproduce the problem :
Load the pro version, play media, select MX Player, select always use MX Player.
It asks to choose the player again when playing the same filetype.
Load the ad version, play media, select MX Player, select always use MX Player.
It remembers that MX Player is the default player and doesn't ask again for that filetype.
When I reload the Pro version - it doesn't remember the selection again.
It's the same with all filetypes.
foxidriver said:
This is not a problem for me - I can use the ad supported version.
I'm just mentioning that it happens.
Device Manufacturer & Model : Kogan Agora Smart TV
Android Version : V4.2.1
Rom Info : Build: Konka/full_konka_6369_AP/konka_6369_AP:4.2.1/JOP40D/V2.0.0:userdebug/dev-keys
Detailed Problem Description : When using the pro version of MX Player or nightly build, the TV does not remember the default media player (MX Player) and asks to choose the player again when playing the same filetype.
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Steps to reproduce the problem :
Load the pro version, play media, select MX Player, select always use MX Player.
It asks to choose the player again when playing the same filetype.
Load the ad version, play media, select MX Player, select always use MX Player.
It remembers that MX Player is the default player and doesn't ask again for that filetype.
When I reload the Pro version - it doesn't remember the selection again.
It's the same with all filetypes.
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It's an android feature.
So, It might be a ROM issue.
ktsamy said:
It's an android feature.
So, It might be a ROM issue.
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@ktsamy Thanks for your reply.
I'm curious why it happens with the paid version and not the free version?
foxidriver said:
@ktsamy Thanks for your reply.
I'm curious why it happens with the paid version and not the free version?
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Are you sure that it's not happening with free version...?
Both are almost same except ad modules & License verification system.
Sent from my SM-G900H
foxidriver said:
@ktsamy Thanks for your reply.
I'm curious why it happens with the paid version and not the free version?
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Would you try after removing free version?
As KTSamy said, there are very small differences and all features are same.
ktsamy said:
Are you sure that it's not happening with free version...?
Both are almost same except ad modules & License verification system.
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@ktsamy
Yes I am, I've been back and forward between pro and ad supported for different versions and it's repeatable.
I even reset the machine because I thought something was FUBAR.
bleu8888 said:
Would you try after removing free version?
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When i install the Pro version there is only that version on the TV - it doesn't allow two different versions. Is that what you meant?
foxidriver said:
@ktsamy
Yes I am, I've been back and forward between pro and ad supported for different versions and it's repeatable.
I even reset the machine because I thought something was FUBAR.
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It's strange....
Uninstall Free version
From Application manager open MX Player Pro info & clear the default (if enabled)
Just try to open anyfile & select mx player pro as always.
Close the video
open the mx player pro app info from application manager & check whether clear defaults button is re enabled again or not.
Sent from my SM-G900H
ktsamy said:
open the mx player pro app info from application manager & check whether clear defaults button is re enabled again or not.
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It's a locked down customised Android - there is no application manager with that feature. Only an install/uninstall manager app. And google play.
When I upgrade the free version then it remembers the default media player and uses MX Player free.
When I load the Pro version then it asks which media player I should use and doesn't remember the choice.
Place a hold on this thread - I've tested again, and instead of loading my saved .XML settings
I configured the changes from a fresh install of V1.7.38 Pro release and it is behaving as it should.
I haven't changed the codec settings and others that I usually alter - but I'll test further and report back.
@ktsamy
Please delete this thread - the issue has not reappeared after configuring MX player manually, without using a saved XML file.
Thanks
Hi,
I am trying to view live videos from MoneyControl android app on LENOVO Tab 2 A10-70. It throws an error to install Mx player. However, even after installing Mx player it does not work and throws the same error.
Do I have to install additional codec or get paid version of it?
Thanks.
mrkapasi said:
Hi,
I am trying to view live videos from MoneyControl android app on LENOVO Tab 2 A10-70. It throws an error to install Mx player. However, even after installing Mx player it does not work and throws the same error.
Do I have to install additional codec or get paid version of it?
Thanks.
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This sounds like more of a question for the developers of "MoneyControl" if they are failing to detect MX Player's presence.
CDB-Man said:
This sounds like more of a question for the developers of "MoneyControl" if they are failing to detect MX Player's presence.
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
I am not able to view live video though Google Chrome. using the same tablet I believe it internally uses MX player - please correct me if I'm wrong.
Live video sites:
moneycontro llive (please google search - it does not allow me to post link)
ndtv live (please google search - it does not allow me to post link)
It looks like Mx player is not installed correctly on the tablet.
Do you know how to fix this issue?
Thanks
Does MX Playe work if you try to launch it by itself? If MX Player is able to launch itself as a standalone app, then the problem likely isn't with MX Player. Again, you should also go ask MoneyControl to see if they can help as well.
P.S. you can still post links if you remove the URL tags around them.
My device is on android 7.0 and since last two beta updates from playstore, MX disappeared from the player list when I try to play the network stream.
It still shows up when playing the video stored in the device, but not when the video is a network stream.
This issue happens with v.1.10.12 and 1.10.13 so I installed 1.10.9 and it works now.
Hopefully this issue will be fixed in the next version.
Same here. Android 7.1.1
nzhd said:
My device is on android 7.0 and since last two beta updates from playstore, MX disappeared from the player list when I try to play the network stream.
It still shows up when playing the video stored in the device, but not when the video is a network stream.
This issue happens with v.1.10.12 and 1.10.13 so I installed 1.10.9 and it works now.
Hopefully this issue will be fixed in the next version.
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Venomphone said:
Same here. Android 7.1.1
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There weren't any changes in this regard. If you meant that MX Player is not listed while opening video links on Chrome, it is an internal change on the Chrome. It uses it's own mediaplayer instead of asking you to select the activity (or app) to handle the link. If it is not supported, it directly starts downloading the file. Similarly, some other social apps (like Whatsapp, Telegram) has started using the same in the recent time. Since we do not have any controls on their app, we are also helpless on this
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There weren't any changes in this regard. If you meant that MX Player is not listed while opening video links on Chrome, it is an internal change on the Chrome. It uses it's own mediaplayer instead of asking you to select the activity (or app) to handle the link. If it is not supported, it directly starts downloading the file. Similarly, some other social apps (like Whatsapp, Telegram) has started using the same in the recent time. Since we do not have any controls on their app, we are also helpless on this
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Hmm I don't think it's the change on the chrome. All the other players such as vlc, kodi and all the other player kind apps installed on my phone still show up, and even MX player v.1.10.9 working fine. Only MX player v.1.10.12 and 1.10.13 disappeared. ( i've just updated to 1.10.15 to see if there's any difference but unfortunately this version doesn't show up on the list either.)
And I was not trying to open the stream link on chrome. It was a kind of cloud app(no recent update) and have been using it with no issues until v.1.10.12.
nzhd said:
Hmm I don't think it's the change on the chrome. All the other players such as vlc, kodi and all the other player kind apps installed on my phone still show up, and even MX player v.1.10.9 working fine. Only MX player v.1.10.12 and 1.10.13 disappeared. ( i've just updated to 1.10.15 to see if there's any difference but unfortunately this version doesn't show up on the list either.)
And I was not trying to open the stream link on chrome. It was a kind of cloud app(no recent update) and have been using it with no issues until v.1.10.12.
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That's strange.
Kindly make sure that "Play media links" in the settings > general is enabled in MX Player.
If it is already enabled, Can you pls share more information with us like the name of the cloud app, version, device details, etc? We will try to reproduce it in our end and get it fixed for you.
MXPlayer said:
That's strange.
Kindly make sure that "Play media links" in the settings > general is enabled in MX Player.
If it is already enabled, Can you pls share more information with us like the name of the cloud app, version, device details, etc? We will try to reproduce it in our end and get it fixed for you.
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I just sent email to [email protected] about this issue. Please check it out.
nzhd said:
I just sent email to [email protected] about this issue. Please check it out.
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We are investigating this. We will try to get it fixed at the earliest.
MX Player fails to recognize intent from other apps
Hi, I am an Android developer and I have been using MX player as a video player for my app for 3 years now. My app has HLS links that I pass to MX Player via intent. But since the last two updates, MX player has stopped recognizing that intent, and ActivityNotFoundException is thrown in my app. I have around 10 million app users and most of them rely on MX player to play HLS links from my app. Please look into this matter at the earliest. Hoping to hear from you soon. Here is the code I have used in my app to launch MX player:
Code:
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setPackage(getMXPlayerPackage(context)); //here i check which package mx player is installed (paid or free) and then return the corresponding package
intent.setDataAndType(Uri.parse(uri), "video/*");
startActivity(intent);
abbashassan said:
Hi, I am an Android developer and I have been using MX player as a video player for my app for 3 years now. My app has HLS links that I pass to MX Player via intent. But since the last two updates, MX player has stopped recognizing that intent, and ActivityNotFoundException is thrown in my app. I have around 10 million app users and most of them rely on MX player to play HLS links from my app. Please look into this matter at the earliest. Hoping to hear from you soon. Here is the code I have used in my app to launch MX player:
Code:
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setPackage(getMXPlayerPackage(context)); //here i check which package mx player is installed (paid or free) and then return the corresponding package
intent.setDataAndType(Uri.parse(uri), "video/*");
startActivity(intent);
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We are investigating this. We will try to get it fixed at the earliest.
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just updated to v.1.10.17 from Playstore and this issue is resolved. Thanks!
I have a problem, i can`t open a stream channel, when i use 1.8.15 version everything work perfect, but with new version 1.10.16 nothing works.
andrei5 said:
I have a problem, i can`t open a stream channel, when i use 1.8.15 version everything work perfect, but with new version 1.10.16 nothing works.
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Can you please share a sample URL with us? It will help us to investigate further and get it fixed at the earliest.
The stream that doesn't work are the stream that end in m3u8, the ts one work very well.
MXPlayer said:
Can you please share a sample URL with us? It will help us to investigate further and get it fixed at the earliest.
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The stream that doesn't work are the stream that end in m3u8, the ts one work very well.
But the stream that i want to open is an m3u file that contain that m3u8 link.
andrei5 said:
The stream that doesn't work are the stream that end in m3u8, the ts one work very well.
But the stream that i want to open is an m3u file that contain that m3u8 link.
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Kindly collect a bug report immediately after the issue and share with us or provide with us a sample URL so that we can investigate further.
MXPlayer said:
Kindly collect a bug report immediately after the issue and share with us or provide with us a sample URL so that we can investigate further.
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http://rb-group-server.com:25461/live/444777/777444/3709.m3u8 this link if you put in m3u file, mx player will not open this link.
I have another question why mx player updating without my permision, in google play the autoupdate application is off, and still mx player updated, i've try to put 1.8.15 it's work 5-10 minutes after this the mx asq me if i'am agree with therm's and condition, if i'am agree the new version is 1.10.... and i don't want the new version i wan't the older version that work to open any stream link.
How can i disable auto update to mx player, i want to update with my permision?
Thank's!!
andrei5 said:
http://rb-group-server.com:25461/live/444777/777444/3709.m3u8 this link if you put in m3u file, mx player will not open this link.
I have another question why mx player updating without my permision, in google play the autoupdate application is off, and still mx player updated, i've try to put 1.8.15 it's work 5-10 minutes after this the mx asq me if i'am agree with therm's and condition, if i'am agree the new version is 1.10.... and i don't want the new version i wan't the older version that work to open any stream link.
How can i disable auto update to mx player, i want to update with my permision?
Thank's!!
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MX Player should work as expected when you put the HLS stream links in another m3u file until or unless the current link itself contains the variant playlist. This stream should work as expected. If you are facing any issues, kindly collect a bug report immediately after the issue. It will help us to investigate further.
Any app can't update by itself without the user's explicit permission until or unless it is a system app. So, MX can't update itself either. If there is an update, it will just notify and take you to the Google Play. It will not update or install the updates by itself. If you have already disabled the updates on the Google Play, then it might be caused by some other app. Most of the OEMs now ship their own store that can auto update the apps without any user permission. Kindly check if there is any such store in your device.
I am trying to automate video playing and I have two things I would like to have in MX Player:
- Be able to specify folders via Android intents and play all contents (like VLC for Android supports)
- Repeat the content by default (introduce a setting to repeat by default perhaps)
Thank you kindly in advance.
fredddii said:
I am trying to automate video playing and I have two things I would like to have in MX Player:
- Be able to specify folders via Android intents and play all contents (like VLC for Android supports)
- Repeat the content by default (introduce a setting to repeat by default perhaps)
Thank you kindly in advance.
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By Default, MX Player will play all the files in the same folder. If you are facing any issues, please provide us with more information so that we can assist you better.
MXPlayer said:
By Default, MX Player will play all the files in the same folder. If you are facing any issues, please provide us with more information so that we can assist you better.
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I work with completely unattended and automated devices. The file names change periodically. They are downloaded via Google Drive. This is why I can not launch MX Player with a file name.
VLC allows me to target folders to launch with but currently does not remember the repeat option.
This is why I am hoping for MX Player to maybe implement "playing folders" and permanent repeat option (either via Android intent, or a permanent setting).
fredddii said:
I work with completely unattended and automated devices. The file names change periodically. They are downloaded via Google Drive. This is why I can not launch MX Player with a file name.
VLC allows me to target folders to launch with but currently does not remember the repeat option.
This is why I am hoping for MX Player to maybe implement "playing folders" and permanent repeat option (either via Android intent, or a permanent setting).
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Thanks for the details.
Unfortunately, MX Player doesn't support playback of folders at the moment. However, we will share this with our development team for further review.
MXPlayer said:
Thanks for the details.
Unfortunately, MX Player doesn't support playback of folders at the moment. However, we will share this with our development team for further review.
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Could you also consider a permanent repeat option? That stays forever until the user decides to disable it again?
fredddii said:
Could you also consider a permanent repeat option? That stays forever until the user decides to disable it again?
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MX Player remembers loop option across sessions. If you are facing any issues, please provide us with more details so that we can assist you better.