KMPlayer Custom Codec
KMPlayer for Android is a versatile media player that supports a wide range of video formats. To improve its performance, users can install custom codecs, such as the KMPlayer Custom Codec.
This codec allows for improved playback of certain file types and can resolve compatibility issues.
Fixing Playback Issues with KMPlayer Custom Codec
If you've encountered the error "[eac3] This Media requires an external codec to play", installing the KMPlayer Custom Codec can resolve this issue and improve compatibility with various file types.
Here’s how to use the KMPlayer Custom Codec:
Download the Codec: Get the codec file (named libvlcjni.zip) to your device.
Extract the File: Navigate to your "Downloads" folder and extract the libvlcjni.so file into this folder.
Enable External codec use: Go to KMPlayer's Settings and click General to enable External codec use.
Restart the App: Then click Initialize App to close and reopen KMPlayer app to apply the new codec.
For newer Android devices (64-bit ARM) the error is: kmp external codec libvlcjni.so cpu arm64-v8a
For older Android devices (32-bit ARM) the error is: kmp external codec libvlcjni.so cpu armeabi-v7a