| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | CPU cannot decode 10-bit HDR in real-time | Switch to a lower resolution file or enable "Performance mode" in Settings > General. | | Colors are gray/washed out | The new codec is older than 2023; missing tone-mapping | Find a codec built after May 2023 that includes libplacebo tone-mapping. | | App crashes on load | You downloaded the wrong architecture (32 vs 64 bit) | Use Droid Hardware Info to confirm your CPU architecture and download the matching zip. | | Dolby Vision (Profile 5/8) looks purple/green | Dolby Vision requires licensing; standard FOSS codecs can't decode it. | Remux your file to HDR10 base layer using DDVT tool on PC, or use Just (Video) Player for DV. |

: Sound can drift out of sync with the video after extended playback.

: Seamless playback with zero buffering using state-of-the-art HW+ acceleration.

Updating to the latest version of MX Player is straightforward:

Struggling with washed-out colors or purple/green tints while playing HDR movies on MX Player? Here is the NEW HDR codec pack for 2026.