No official “extra quality” codec exists from MX Player’s developers. Instead, trusted third‑party sources (e.g., XDA Developers forums) provide builds labeled “AI‑O” (All‑in‑One) or “NEON” with specific version tags. The installation process is straightforward but requires caution:
After installation, E‑AC‑3 tracks should play with sound. The “extra quality” version typically includes additional codecs like DTS, MLP, and TrueHD – but E‑AC‑3 is the key selling point. mx player custom codec eac3 extra quality
Mobile devices generally output stereo audio. The transition from 5.1/7.1 surround sound to stereo requires downmixing. No official “extra quality” codec exists from MX
In testing environments comparing standard playback versus custom codec playback on devices lacking native E-AC-3 support: After installation, E‑AC‑3 tracks should play with sound
If your phone runs Android 10+, go to Developer Options (in Android settings) > Bluetooth Audio Codec > Select LDAC or aptX HD. Then, within MX Player, ensure Audio Output is set to "OpenSL ES" or "AAudio" for hi-res.
The free version of MX Player on the Google Play Store previously removed support for EAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus) and DTS audio due to licensing costs. By manually installing this custom codec, you are adding that support back into the player.
After loading the custom codec: