Note: If "HW" doesn't work, try . If none of these work, your phone hardware does not support EAC3, and you must proceed to Method B.
MX Player uses "Software Decoding" by default for better compatibility, which relies on the app's internal codecs. However, your phone's hardware might already support EAC3. eac3 audio format not supported in mx player
, also known as Dolby Digital Plus , is an advanced digital audio format designed for high-definition streaming and Blu-ray discs. While it provides superior sound quality and better compression than standard AC3, MX Player no longer includes the necessary decoders in its default app package to avoid legal and licensing fees. Solution 1: Install a Custom Codec (Recommended) Note: If "HW" doesn't work, try
| Solution | Difficulty | EAC3 support | Performance | |----------|------------|--------------|--------------| | SW decoder | Easy | Yes (partial) | Can lag on 4K | | Custom codec | Medium | Full HW/HW+ | Best | | Switch player | Easy | Full | Excellent | | Convert audio | Hard | N/A | N/A | However, your phone's hardware might already support EAC3