Hi all,
My problem is when I go to watch something through mx player pro on my fire tv box it plays for around 10 seconds the the blue circle comes on and it changes the codec to hw if it was on hw+ to begin with and it does the same the other way round.
If I leave it to play after this happens then it crashes around the 30 minute mark?
I have mx player pro installed on my fire stick and it works fine.
Are there any known issues when using a fire tv box with mx player or is it just something I need to change in the settings?
Any help greatly appreciated
Tia
Wolfie71 said:
My problem is when I go to watch something through mx player pro on my fire tv box it plays for around 10 seconds the the blue circle comes on and it changes the codec to hw if it was on hw+ to begin with and it does the same the other way round.
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MX Player Pro is not available for the fire stick devices. From where you have purchased? If you are using a patched version, the issue could have caused by the improper patching.
HW decoder just uses the Android MediaPlayer API implemented on the device. When It fails with an error, it will try the next decoder (i.e HW+). HW+ Decoder basically uses the same system decoder but on the MX Player's media framework. Since both fails, either it could be an issue with the decoders implemented on the device or it could be an issue with the content. Kindly collect a bug report and share with us. It will help us to investigate further.
Thanks for that info
Do you have a Bluestacks? If not then you must install it first in order for the apps will run faster and better.
MX player equalizer not working in smart TV
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MX Player Pro is not available for the fire stick devices. From where you have purchased? If you are using a patched version, the issue could have caused by the improper patching.
HW decoder just uses the Android MediaPlayer API implemented on the device. When It fails with an error, it will try the next decoder (i.e HW+). HW+ Decoder basically uses the same system decoder but on the MX Player's media framework. Since both fails, either it could be an issue with the decoders implemented on the device or it could be an issue with the content. Kindly collect a bug report and share with us. It will help us to investigate further.
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Dear Sir,
I have installed MX player in my Smart TV , but unfortunately equalizer option in not showing in the app, like mobile,
If you have any solution then please revert Sir , I am looking for the solution from last 6 month,, plzz help
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I have an Amlogic S905X Android Box.
I'm wondering if there is anyway I can get HW decoding to work on it?
I use the app IPTV to watch stream links with MX player. However recently it has stopped working and the links won't play. I use the exact same app to watch the same streams on my android phone and they work fine.
I looked at the android phone settings and it uses HW decoder. But on the android box it tries to use SW decoder. I tried changing it over to HW decoder but it said "HW decoder not supported".
Does any one know what I can do to get it working properly on the android box?
Thanks.
ktsamy said:
It's depends on the device. HW decoder uses androids mediaplayer api to play the videos. In other words, it's just mx wrapper to the system decoders available in your device. If the device doesn't have the codecs for the specific format it can't be played in HW
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This is the device I have ebay.com.au/itm/4K-Android-5-1-Quad-Core-Smart-TV-BOX-Media-Player-S905X-Fully-Loaded-KODI-XBMC-/262711771966?hash=item3d2ad7833e:g:rLQAAOSwXeJYDfOy#shpCntId
Hello i recentry bought a android tv box Mecool ms8 pro (amlogic s905X , 2GB ram , 16gb rom and runs on android 7.1)
I usally have mx player on my tablet and my phone because is the best android player out there. But this time i have a issue with HW+ decoder some .mp4 videos appears visual artifacts (like squares) i tried to add a custom codec 1.9.8 but nothing happens. I try to find the alternative HW+ but is not there... my tablet and phone has this feature.
I want to metion HW decoder works fine for the most videos but i like the 200% volume on the HW+ .
I tried vlc player and has the same issues on full hardware decoder , software works good.
If anyone has any idea tell me to try.
Thank you in advance :good:
johnys5 said:
Hello i recentry bought a android tv box Mecool ms8 pro (amlogic s905X , 2GB ram , 16gb rom and runs on android 7.1)
I usally have mx player on my tablet and my phone because is the best android player out there. But this time i have a issue with HW+ decoder some .mp4 videos appears visual artifacts (like squares) i tried to add a custom codec 1.9.8 but nothing happens. I try to find the alternative HW+ but is not there... my tablet and phone has this feature.
I want to metion HW decoder works fine for the most videos but i like the 200% volume on the HW+ .
I tried vlc player and has the same issues on full hardware decoder , software works good.
If anyone has any idea tell me to try.
Thank you in advance :good:
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HW+ decoder basically uses the decoders available in your system. So, it may happen with all applications if there is an issue with decoder configuration in your ROM itself. As it happens with both players, probably it could be a firmware bug.
If HW decoder works, just enable SW audio. You can now raise the volume up to 200%.
Thirumalai.K said:
HW+ decoder basically uses the decoders available in your system. So, it may happen with all applications if there is an issue with decoder configuration in your ROM itself. As it happens with both players, probably it could be a firmware bug.
If HW decoder works, just enable SW audio. You can now raise the volume up to 200%.
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If i find custom rom or upgrade firmware maybe fix the issue ?
Thank you for the answer!
Hi.
Recently bought H96 Max TV-Box and installed MX Player Pro on it.
But player can't play HEVC H265 videos in HW mode.
When trying to switch to HW mode it says it is not supported.
HW+ option is greyed out(not available) at all.
Currently using SW method but video playback is very bad with this method and it is impossible to watch with this method.
TV-Box based on RK3399 processor that claims full H265 hardware decoding support and I know it does because built in players can handle this file without problem with smooth playback.
How can I get smooth hardware decoding in player at this device?
hi, I'm going to receive this TV Box as well,
have you solved this problem? I'm a bit afraid of that...
IevgenSobko said:
Hi.
Recently bought H96 Max TV-Box and installed MX Player Pro on it.
But player can't play HEVC H265 videos in HW mode.
When trying to switch to HW mode it says it is not supported.
HW+ option is greyed out(not available) at all.
Currently using SW method but video playback is very bad with this method and it is impossible to watch with this method.
TV-Box based on RK3399 processor that claims full H265 hardware decoding support and I know it does because built in players can handle this file without problem with smooth playback.
How can I get smooth hardware decoding in player at this device?
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biobio76 said:
hi, I'm going to receive this TV Box as well,
have you solved this problem? I'm a bit afraid of that...
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Kindly share the bug report collected from MX Player help menu.
until or unless you share the bug report collected from MX Player, it's very difficult to identify the actual issue.
Thirumalai.K said:
Kindly share the bug report collected from MX Player help menu.
until or unless you share the bug report collected from MX Player, it's very difficult to identify the actual issue.
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See attached zip file
I've been trying to get Amazon Prime Video to run on mine but it crashes every time, Android 7.1..2
@Thirumalai.K any update on this?
IevgenSobko said:
@Thirumalai.K any update on this?
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Hi,
Actually, the issue is that system decoders in your device do not report that they can support HEVC 10bit profiles. So, MX Player does not try the hardware accelerated playbacks as several devices are known to crash when force decoding 10bit HEVC & H.264.
Based on some feedbacks from the users like you, we have decided to make this logic as optional. From 1.9.19, even if the device doesn't explicitly report it's capabilities, MX Player will list the HEVC 10bit & H264 10bit on HW+ Video Codecs list on Settings > Decoder. It can be enabled with a warning. Once you enable the HEVC 10bit or H.264 10bit, it will be tried in both HW & HW+.
We have already started rolling out the new version in stages. If you haven't received yet, you can manually grab the apk from our wesite & try yourself. Kindly leave a feedback after testing the same in your device.
Thirumalai.K said:
Hi,
Actually, the issue is that system decoders in your device do not report that they can support HEVC 10bit profiles. So, MX Player does not try the hardware accelerated playbacks as several devices are known to crash when force decoding 10bit HEVC & H.264.
Based on some feedbacks from the users like you, we have decided to make this logic as optional. From 1.9.19, even if the device doesn't explicitly report it's capabilities, MX Player will list the HEVC 10bit & H264 10bit on HW+ Video Codecs list on Settings > Decoder. It can be enabled with a warning. Once you enable the HEVC 10bit or H.264 10bit, it will be tried in both HW & HW+.
We have already started rolling out the new version in stages. If you haven't received yet, you can manually grab the apk from our wesite & try yourself. Kindly leave a feedback after testing the same in your device.
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Just tried 1.9.19 and it works Thanks for implementing this. Will wait it to appear in Google Play Store for Pro version that I have purchased.
IevgenSobko said:
Just tried 1.9.19 and it works Thanks for implementing this. Will wait it to appear in Google Play Store for Pro version that I have purchased.
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As we are rolling out in a stages, it may take a while. If Google Play is not yet showing the update, youn download the same from our website (http://mx.j2inter.com)
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As we are rolling out in a stages, it may take a while. If Google Play is not yet showing the update, youn download the same from our website (http://mx.j2inter.com)
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Many thanks. Somehow missed link to player web site in Google Application Store. Downloaded PRO beta from there. :good:
I am facing a frustrating problem as whatever option I choose I face one problem!
I am using MX Player to watch my movies on my Nvidia shiled from a local server
(Emby) on my PC. The file is a DTS-HD.MA.5.1.X264.MKV
If I choose HW+ the image is perfect, I can seek and go backward
and forward on the video with no problem, but the DTS sound dose not passthrough
to my home theater.
If I choose HW then audio passthrough works perfect but seeking dose not work! I can
no longer go back and forth on the video file
Can anyone tell me if this is a normal (Known) restriction or if there is anyway to fix at
least one of the options to work (HW or HW+). It would also be kind if you tell me which
decoder would give the best result on a Nvidia shield as I with no knowledge tend to
believe that HW+ is the best option!
Seems there is no support on the forum from developers maybe should try on playstore?!
In the faq they mention:
Video position is not changing and resets to the start whenever I return to video.
Some videos can not be "sought" properly. This may happen due to one of the following reasons;
Corrupted File - File can be damaged during copy process to the device even if original file is not corrupted.
File Configuration - Some video files do not have position information, which is need for changing position. Seeking these files may take longer or not even possible.
Decoder Bug - Both HW and SW codec have more bugs than their desktop siblings. Many people are working on improving Android codecs.
My problem is certainly Decoder Bug and not the other two!
So in my case mx player become worthless as I don't get audio passthrough on SW and HD+ and if I use HD which dose the audio passthrough
correctly then I better not decide to seek and go back or forth in a movie else I need to restart from beginning!
Let's hope I am doing something wrong and there is a workaround to get both audio passthrough + seeking to work at the same time!
rezpower said:
Seems there is no support on the forum from developers maybe should try on playstore?!
In the faq they mention:
Video position is not changing and resets to the start whenever I return to video.
Some videos can not be "sought" properly. This may happen due to one of the following reasons;
Corrupted File - File can be damaged during copy process to the device even if original file is not corrupted.
File Configuration - Some video files do not have position information, which is need for changing position. Seeking these files may take longer or not even possible.
Decoder Bug - Both HW and SW codec have more bugs than their desktop siblings. Many people are working on improving Android codecs.
My problem is certainly Decoder Bug and not the other two!
So in my case mx player become worthless as I don't get audio passthrough on SW and HD+ and if I use HD which dose the audio passthrough
correctly then I better not decide to seek and go back or forth in a movie else I need to restart from beginning!
Let's hope I am doing something wrong and there is a workaround to get both audio passthrough + seeking to work at the same time!
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We regret the inconveniences caused by the delay in our response. Some of the items in our FAQs may not be up to date.
HW decoder heavily relies on the android mediaplayer framework implementation on your device. MX Player doesn't have much control over it. If you can seek with HW+ and SW, then it must be a bug on mediaplayer framework implementation on your device. If you are on a TV device, HW decoder may automatically use the passthrough mode based on the configuration done by the manufacturer. Whereas in HW+ and SW decoders, MX Player depends on the Android APIs to detect the capabilities of the connected audio device. So, audio passthrough mode will be used only when it is reported by the system.
Thank you very much for you reply. however I am still hoping that there could be a way the get around this problem. I do not have
enough knowledge on this subject but the question I have is that the default player for Kodi can play all my video files and the
passthrough is working on everyone of these files and there is no seeking problem either! The same thing with VLC. So MXPlayer
should certainly be able to do as much on the same system. It would really bee nice if you could check this and see if there is a
workaround. MX is a great player and for me a must have player on andoid TV and it's certainly worth making it more compatible.
I just replace MXPlayer with VLC and everything works perfectly fine. I can seek through movies and audio passthrough is working
as well with no problems. So please stop blaming Android OS everytime a user report a problem and fix your software!
Almost a year later I still have this issue with a shield 2017, and 2019.. VLC works fine.
MX player pro wont seek, or wont passthrough. wasted $6
Same issue
Reported this issue 3 years ago and I can't believe you have fixed it...I have to use VLC on my main TV to watch a movie on surround sound! MX has it beat on smoothness but that's pointless without surround sound.
Come, on give us Pro purchasers a simple pass through function like everyone one elses media player!
Today my new TV arrived, I bought the xh90 to get myself ready for the upcoming gaming consoles, although the quality of the TV looks great, when I tried playing some files off my hard drive through the nvidia shield TV pro, 1 particular season always chops/screen freezes after a while, (this has only happend with this one series, all of the seasons are choppy) Everything else seems to play fine for now, also when I play the file through VLC everything seems to run smoothly, while with MX media player it does not.
The real kicker is on my previous TV the file is not choppy at all, neither with MX media player or VLC, the only difference seems to be my new TV is slightly bigger, 55 inch compared to my 41 inch previously. Does it perhaps have to do with the way MX media player encodes the file depending on what screen size you have?
bsgapollo said:
Today my new TV arrived, I bought the xh90 to get myself ready for the upcoming gaming consoles, although the quality of the TV looks great, when I tried playing some files off my hard drive through the nvidia shield TV pro, 1 particular season always chops/screen freezes after a while, (this has only happend with this one series, all of the seasons are choppy) Everything else seems to play fine for now, also when I play the file through VLC everything seems to run smoothly, while with MX media player it does not.
The real kicker is on my previous TV the file is not choppy at all, neither with MX media player or VLC, the only difference seems to be my new TV is slightly bigger, 55 inch compared to my 41 inch previously. Does it perhaps have to do with the way MX media player encodes the file depending on what screen size you have?
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We would like to let you know that MX Player's HW/HW+ decoders make use of the hardware acceleration provided by your device. So, the performance will heavily rely on the multimedia capabilities of your device.
Regarding your issues, could you please specify the decoder used? MX Player's HW decoder directly use the android mediaplayer framework. In case if you noticed glitches with HW decoder, it might be caused by a firmware bug. Please click/tap on the HW button on the playback screen and try HW+ decoder. It may fix the issue.
MXPlayer said:
We would like to let you know that MX Player's HW/HW+ decoders make use of the hardware acceleration provided by your device. So, the performance will heavily rely on the multimedia capabilities of your device.
Regarding your issues, could you please specify the decoder used? MX Player's HW decoder directly use the android mediaplayer framework. In case if you noticed glitches with HW decoder, it might be caused by a firmware bug. Please click/tap on the HW button on the playback screen and try HW+ decoder. It may fix the issue.
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Switching to HW+ fixed the problem for me, around 90% of my files are able to play through HW+ now, the rest I have to switch back and forth between mostly SW and sometimes HW.
I'm glad there is an option as well to "always play files through HW+ decoder", otherwise I would have to re-select the encoder every time I would want to play a file from HW to HW+.
You're the only person who replied and I'm grateful since that was enough to help me resolve the issue.