Using NEON optimized code
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To enable support for audio formats like , DTS , and TrueHD on ARMv8-based devices (typically 64-bit Android phones), you need a custom codec for MX Player . Download Sources
| Codec | NEON Support | Download Source | |-------|--------------|----------------| | (with NEON) | ✅ Yes | Compile from source with --cpu=armv8-a --enable-neon | | x264 / x265 | ✅ Yes | Use --asm=neon in config | | libvpx (VP8/VP9) | ✅ Yes | Official libvpx with --enable-runtime-cpu-detect | | AAC (FDK) | ✅ Partial | fdk-aac with NEON optimizations | | Opus | ✅ Yes | opus with --enable-intrinsics | | OpenMAX IL components | ✅ Vendor-specific | Device OEM or SoC vendor (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Rockchip, Amlogic) |
ffmpeg -hide_banner -encoders | grep -i neon
If you are scrolling through your Android settings or checking a system monitor app, you might have seen a reference to and wondered if you need to download a "codec" or driver to make your phone faster.
If you're looking for (e.g., H.264, HEVC, VP9, AAC, or custom DSP codecs), here’s what you need to know.