Need cast function when using miracast(smart screen) - MX Player

Like some other player, MX player needs 'cast' function when using miracast.
Turn off the phone screen greatly increase the performance, so it is absolutely necessary when it comes to play high bitrate files, with software decoder.
Some phones can't play well when they are in miracast duplicate mode, even if the file played well before. This problem can be solved by 'Cast only', not duplicate.

iuahciuhdsicu said:
Like some other player, MX player needs 'cast' function when using miracast.
Turn off the phone screen greatly increase the performance, so it is absolutely necessary when it comes to play high bitrate files, with software decoder.
Some phones can't play well when they are in miracast duplicate mode, even if the file played well before. This problem can be solved by 'Cast only', not duplicate.
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Feature Requests
Note: the order of listing sort-of implies ranking of priority.
High Priority
DLNA/Casting/Chromecast - IN PROGRESS
SMB support
MKV Ordered Chapters and MKV Chapter Markers
Support for .m3u, .m3u8, .pls, and .wpl, including for playlist files with network streams in them: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mx-videoplayer/VG6LM3txHTQ/discussion
Medium Priority
Allow external audio streams to be passed to MX Player via API: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-external-audio-streams-t2784474
Manual Saturation, Contrast, Value, and Gamma Control
Additional controls for headphone in-line button: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3220442 - IN PROGRESS
UI improvements to file list:
For audio songs, add feature to sort by albums, artist, genre, etc
UI improvements for tablets/large screens: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mx-videoplayer/Y4uqkN4zgSk/discussion - IN PROGRESS
Built-in screenshot feature with button similar to the video-rotation button: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mx-videoplayer/HUAG7ACoeR4/discussion and http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/request-feature-screen-shot-to-mx-player-t3143132
Switch left/right audio stream when device is rotated 180 degrees: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-left-stereo-swap-rotate-t3123221
Switch left/right audio stream for (bluetooth) speakers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-swap-left-t2797750 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-screen-rotation-flip-t2865803
AVRCP Bluetooth metadata: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-avrcp-bluetooth-metadata-t2759314
Frame-by-frame stepping
Allow option to apply auto-hide interface timeout when paused: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/bug-interface-doesnt-auto-hide-playback-t3504885
Switch volume keys around in landscape orientation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-swap-volume-keys-t2741581
Ability to disable icons on playback UI: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-optional-lock-t3067067
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/request-vr-controls-t3362581
Sync playback position across devices: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-sync-playback-position-t3053021
Ability to change background colour of player (ie for album art, cropped videos: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-ability-to-change-t3352945
Confirmation of exit from app: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mx-videoplayer/AW5R11oav7g/discussion
Filter/shader options, such as debanding, "16-235 -> 0-255 [SD][HD]", etc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-debanding-filter-t2939323 and https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mx-videoplayer/76p1PxVy08I/discussion
IFO Support: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/ifo-support-t2877081
Pan on Note 10.1
Please add to the bug list the pan problem on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, detailed in https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/mx-videoplayer/svXy0vhIUOQ
Hello, thanks for this great app.
I wanted to request something I think is a great feature, but then I was happy to see it already in the high priority list.
Popup Player: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mx-videoplayer/ws_voRX-MVc/discussion
But then I looked at the original thread and it dates back 2 years. Is there any word on development of this?
I see so many video apps successfully implement this and it seems to work wonderfully well for playing local files as well as streaming. For stress testing I even tried out large video files and heavy streams while loading up heavy apps and games and I never noticed lag or stutter, on my first generation nexus 7.
MX Player has always been my favorite android player since my nexus one, 4 years ago until today. And I would love to keep supporting it but I'm now downloading other players when I need floating video.
So I hope for some good news on development of this great feature, thanks!
Gix said:
Please add to the bug list the pan problem on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, detailed in https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/mx-videoplayer/svXy0vhIUOQ
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Added.
Logic_ said:
Hello, thanks for this great app.
I wanted to request something I think is a great feature, but then I was happy to see it already in the high priority list.
Popup Player: https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mx-videoplayer/ws_voRX-MVc/discussion
But then I looked at the original thread and it dates back 2 years. Is there any word on development of this?
I see so many video apps successfully implement this and it seems to work wonderfully well for playing local files as well as streaming. For stress testing I even tried out large video files and heavy streams while loading up heavy apps and games and I never noticed lag or stutter, on my first generation nexus 7.
MX Player has always been my favorite android player since my nexus one, 4 years ago until today. And I would love to keep supporting it but I'm now downloading other players when I need floating video.
So I hope for some good news on development of this great feature, thanks!
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I agree that this feature would be awesome!
This would be something for @bleu8888 to answer.
Feature request: Continuous folder to folder playing
[http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/feature-request-continious-playing-t2741644]
Feature request: swap volume keys in landscape orientation
I have the Moto X. Since is shoots at a 16:9 ratio it won't go past 7.2mp. Is it possible to add full 10mp 16:9 support?
lostboykev said:
I have the Moto X. Since is shoots at a 16:9 ratio it won't go past 7.2mp. Is it possible to add full 10mp 16:9 support?
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You are in wrong place.
It's MX Player support forum....!!!
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auto resume on startup
Hi
This player is awesome.
Here a feature needed for android car radio. Android car player are more and more popular, a nice feature would be an option when we start the player, the last played file start automatically on resume, like a normal car cd player do. (no need to start the application automatically, there is already an application for that).
Because each time the car is turned off, all applications are stopped by the android system. of course, if you use the integrated player it resume automatically, but it does not play all format and the interface is not good enough.
Thanks!
Cedric
@AlbertAS and @xenyz please make a new forum thread for your feature requests, then link that thread here, so that it can be added to the list. With a thread for your specific request, it is easier to keep track of each item.
@xenyz added.
mast3rbug said:
Hi
This player is awesome.
Here a feature needed for android car radio. Android car player are more and more popular, a nice feature would be an option when we start the player, the last played file start automatically on resume, like a normal car cd player do. (no need to start the application automatically, there is already an application for that).
Because each time the car is turned off, all applications are stopped by the android system. of course, if you use the integrated player it resume automatically, but it does not play all format and the interface is not good enough.
Thanks!
Cedric
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This is a great video player indeed, but as a car stereo app it's not ideal I'd say.. cause that's not its main purpose.
In my car I've been using PowerAmp for over 4 years now, it works great with everything you need from auto resuming to lockscreen controls etc. PowerAmp was one of the first apps to integrate all these things and still does it best imo. Although many other players have adopted the same functions.
Logic_ said:
This is a great video player indeed, but as a car stereo app it's not ideal I'd say.. cause that's not its main purpose.
In my car I've been using PowerAmp for over 4 years now, it works great with everything you need from auto resuming to lockscreen controls etc. PowerAmp was one of the first apps to integrate all these things and still does it best imo. Although many other players have adopted the same functions.
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Thanks I will try it!
Cedric
I agree that PowerAmp is probably one of the best music player apps out there.
Apologies in advance if I'm doing this wrong.
I have MX Pro, and would like to see it brought to Google TV...namely the Sony NSZ-GS7.
It doesn't appear in the Play Store for GTV, and I have tried sideloading MX player and it offers a "not supported" message.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/mx-videoplayer/google$20tv/mx-videoplayer/8FuwdbGMJo4/xV1anwFLUEIJ
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/mx-videoplayer/google$20tv/mx-videoplayer/rCovIwz5yCE/I75B4w-suY0J
Although,
Technical Support said:
MX Player cannot run on Google TV because Google TV version of Android does not allow direct access of system module.
MX Player requires direct access of system module to speed up video decoding.
Thanks.
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So I guess it'll never work?
Thanks
@bleu8888 has anything changed regarding overground's question?
Add Feature
If you can add THE ABILITY TO Share video support like by Bluetooth and wlan direct .... etc
THANKS

More aggressive network buffering, please.

I enjoy watching videos that are hosted on my PC though Windows File Staring. MX Player plays them fine but does not buffer enough video to prevent hiccups in playback. This is especially true with very complex scenes in 1080p. Copying the same video to my device will play uninterrupted, leading me to believe this is an inadequate buffering issue. Pressing pause will not pre-buffer any large amount of video as the user might expect.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 P600
a-raccoon said:
I enjoy watching videos that are hosted on my PC though Windows File Staring. MX Player plays them fine but does not buffer enough video to prevent hiccups in playback. This is especially true with very complex scenes in 1080p. Copying the same video to my device will play uninterrupted, leading me to believe this is an inadequate buffering issue. Pressing pause will not pre-buffer any large amount of video as the user might expect.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 P600
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It's a well known issue. Since it's already listed in priority list hopefully the developer will improve it in next major version mx player v2.0
ktsamy said:
It's a well known issue. Since it's already listed in priority list hopefully the developer will improve it in next major version mx player v2.0
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Version 2.0 huh. I was hoping this would be something that finds its way into [perhaps] the next minor update. Change some integer value from 50 to 300 and call it good.
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Hello, Do not know if this is the thread for my question or not!? I want to know one thing; when reproduced before a live network link, entering places where (playing from network) and the link was there. Now not find it. And is there the last link I've attached. Me question is: I need to change something in the settings to locate? Or should I do?
Thank you friends for your attention.
Regards
mrsdan1940 said:
Hello, Do not know if this is the thread for my question or not!? I want to know one thing; when reproduced before a live network link, entering places where (playing from network) and the link was there. Now not find it. And is there the last link I've attached. Me question is: I need to change something in the settings to locate? Or should I do?
Thank you friends for your attention.
Regards
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Hello mrsdan1940: I don't understand your question. So let me gather some information to see if I can help you. Is your primary language English? Are you using the program MX Player for Android? It's a video audio media player for your mobile or tablet device.

[Q] Integrating MX Codecs into AOSP build

Hi,
I'm having troubles using the stock JB Android 4.1.2 play m3u8 live streaming. Issue described in:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/26181554/stock-android-h264-decoder-failing-on-m3u8-url-files
After some debugging, seems to me that only the "baseline profile" is supported by the stock SW codec (frameworks/av/media/libstagefright/codecs/on2/h264dec), while the stream has the entropy_coding_mode_flag set (i.e. it is a CABAC encoding - I'm not an expert about H264, but I read it's a rather different encoding scheme).
So, I was wondering if it was ever possible to entirely replace the libstagefright/codecs provided with stock AOSP with the SW codecs of MX Player, which seems to be working fine on the same m3u8 stream.s.
Any idea if ever feasble and, if so, about how to proceed?
thanks
Fabio
ffxx68 said:
So, I was wondering if it was ever possible to entirely replace the libstagefright/codecs provided with stock AOSP with the SW codecs of MX Player, which seems to be working fine on the same m3u8 stream.s.
Any idea if ever feasble and, if so, about how to proceed?
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E.g. I was thinking if that was possible by simply hacking the codec declarations in
device/.../.../media_codecs.xml
or if a more complex code integration in AOSP is required. Note - I can rebuild AOSP for my device.
Any advice welcome, anyway.
I think its not only a matter of software, hardware must supports it.
ffxx68 said:
E.g. I was thinking if that was possible by simply hacking the codec declarations in
device/.../.../media_codecs.xml
or if a more complex code integration in AOSP is required. Note - I can rebuild AOSP for my device.
Any advice welcome, anyway.
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Even if you declare, if it's not supported by your gpu then it will simply through a error.
Mx player uses the hardware decoders included with your system. If it's not supported ffmpeg is used. But, it will use the cpu to decode the video.
So, there won't be much benefits.
ktsamy said:
Even if you declare, if it's not supported by your gpu then it will simply through a error.
Mx player uses the hardware decoders included with your system. If it's not supported ffmpeg is used. But, it will use the cpu to decode the video.
So, there won't be much benefits.
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I know.... actually, I didn't know ffmpeg was the underlying SW decoder.
I'm afraid my HW GPU doesn't support H264 coded in CABAC. while it does decode seamlessly CAVLC (two flavors of H264 encoding... I found out.).
There will be a benefit in having SW codec, so - at least screen doesn't blank out
I noticed it takes 30-35% CPU while using SW MX Player on those streams. Still acceptable (I don't think GPU will use greatly less power). Final quality is definitely OK.
Any suggestion about how to proceed with ffmpeg codec integration in AOSP? What are the main integration points to consider?
thanks
Fabio
ffxx68 said:
I noticed it takes 30-35% CPU while using SW MX Player on those streams. Still acceptable (I don't think GPU will use greatly less power).
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I'd just like to note that generally, GPU rendering reduces power consumption dramatically. For example, a SW rendered 30min video will use 25% of battery life on a Nexus 5. The same video reencoded to a GPU-supported codec will use closer to 10% battery.
ffxx68 said:
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Any suggestion about how to proceed with ffmpeg codec integration in AOSP? What are the main integration points to consider?
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Just for the sake of informing the audience here, I think I found a very good starting point for this, here:
https://github.com/omxcodec/stagefright-plugins
ffxx68 said:
Just for the sake of informing the audience here, I think I found a very good starting point for this, here:
https://github.com/omxcodec/stagefright-plugins
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I'm working on the porting of the above to my AOSP, but found issues with the integration.. There's something not going well with picture quality. Still debugging (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-x86/mTnTe39D5Co).
Meanwhile, let me ask here whether there's any documentation, about how to access access the MPlayer SW codecs from other apps, or AOSP libstagefright.
thanks
Fabio
ffxx68 said:
I'm working on the porting of the above to my AOSP, but found issues with the integration.. There's something not going well with picture quality. Still debugging (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-x86/mTnTe39D5Co).
Meanwhile, let me ask here whether there's any documentation, about how to access access the MPlayer SW codecs from other apps, or AOSP libstagefright.
thanks
Fabio
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FYI
Mx player is free can be distributed with rom without any modifications.
https://sites.google.com/site/mxvpe...e-or-preinstall-on-commercial-Android-device-
You can call mx player free/pro through the api
Read the following link for more information
https://sites.google.com/site/mxvpen/api

Video lags/buffers/stutters while streaming from online app

No matter which size, format or online url I use, the video eventually starts lagging. I have switched between HW+, HW and SW decorders as well but to no avail. I’m not allowed to either attach a file or a url as of now in this thread. I have even reduced the cpu cores to just two. I’m also using the codecs on this site for 1.9.18.2.
I’ve installed MX Player on my Sanyo Android TV running Oreo. The specs of the TV, video and player should be available from the logs. Please help me either force the player to keep caching the entire video until it’s done (if that’s the problem) or find a way to get the best possible configuration for decoding the videos. Thanks, I’m advance.
yohu123 said:
No matter which size, format or online url I use, the video eventually starts lagging. I have switched between HW+, HW and SW decorders as well but to no avail. I’m not allowed to either attach a file or a url as of now in this thread. I have even reduced the cpu cores to just two. I’m also using the codecs on this site for 1.9.18.2.
I’ve installed MX Player on my Sanyo Android TV running Oreo. The specs of the TV, video and player should be available from the logs. Please help me either force the player to keep caching the entire video until it’s done (if that’s the problem) or find a way to get the best possible configuration for decoding the videos. Thanks, I’m advance.
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Hey Yohu,
Thanks for reaching out. Generally, this may happen due to inadequate bandwidth. If your bandwidth is good enough, the server might be throttling itself. Several online streaming apps make use of the cloud storages as an alternative to CDNs. If it is the case with you, it might be due to the bandwidth limitation on the cloud storage side.
We will be able to assist you if you can provide us with more information. Could you please collect a bug report from the app immediately after noticing the issue and contact us at [email protected] along with the details about the app used for streaming? It will help us to assist you better.
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Hey Yohu,
Thanks for reaching out. Generally, this may happen due to inadequate bandwidth. If your bandwidth is good enough, the server might be throttling itself. Several online streaming apps make use of the cloud storages as an alternative to CDNs. If it is the case with you, it might be due to the bandwidth limitation on the cloud storage side.
We will be able to assist you if you can provide us with more information. Could you please collect a bug report from the app immediately after noticing the issue and contact us at [email protected] along with the details about the app used for streaming? It will help us to assist you better.
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I agree. My bandwidth is a 50Mbps broadband line. I downloaded a 1080p video and played it via MS Player offline. It didn’t lag/stutter even once! Then I changed the online source from where I was streaming videos and voila! The stuttering and lagging were permanently fixed. Thank you for the quick response. This thread/issue is resolved/closed.

Make MX Player Pro halt/pause at the end of each video.

Even as an 5+ years' MX Player Pro user, I still struggle with the limited options available for the end of video behaviour, which are:
(a) return to the media list, or
(b) run into the next unrelated video(*).
They go well along with media junky habits. However, both options feel awkward if you want a smooth, immersive, zero distraction experience, watching nothing but this one deeply moving masterpeace, today.
There definitely should be an option that
(c) simply halts playback at the end, showing a still image of the last frame
- just as you see a still image of the first frame at the beginning, i. e. before starting playback.
I'm stunned that apparently, this natural preference is neither considered nor discussed (publicly). I would greatly appreciate if it was implented!
Thank you!
(*) with or without having to anwer a popup question
(note: I've made a similar post to the FAQ thread, it didn't get blessed with an answer.)
It's a trip no one has responded to this. I have exactly this same wish. Every other video player I've used has an option to simply stop the video at the end or repeat it. MX Play has neither option. Don't
know why.
MikeO89 said:
It's a trip no one has responded to this. I have exactly this same wish. Every other video player I've used has an option to simply stop the video at the end or repeat it. MX Play has neither option. Don't
know why.
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Thanks for your valuable comments. We would like to let you know that MX Player already has the option to loop the current file. Request you to enable the loop one function from the quick shortcuts on the screen or from the play menu.
With regards to stopping it on the last frame, we regret to inform you that it is not prioritised as we found it useless in most of the common use cases and will unnecessarily keep the decoder component active. However, you can enable the "back to list option" to close the player and return to file list on completion of the playback.
Trying to get used to this app and just can't do it. As far as I can tell this app wants you to do everything within the app like start a movie for example. It doesn't work as well when starting a video from outside the app. For example clicking on a movie from say the Gallery app. After playing a video, I want it to return to the app I came from but mxplayer wants to return to it's own videos list. I have tried to get a refund but the option is no longer there in the Google Play Store. I have uninstalled this app. Can I get a refund?
Edit: Never mind, got a refund. I'm good.

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