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Android 3D media player
I have Zidoo Z9X media player, which is able to play 3D ISO files using his own proprietary media player app. However, it cannot play the most recent 3D ISO files (released during last years). As far as I understand, that's because something has changed in the format of 3D ISO files and Zidoo Z9X's...
I have Zidoo Z9X media player, which is able to play 3D ISO files using his own proprietary media player app. However, it cannot play the most recent 3D ISO files (released during last years). As far as I understand, that's because something has changed in the format of 3D ISO files and Zidoo Z9X's processor does not support that new thing. Unfortunately, the own proprietary media player does not have a software mode (only hardware acceleration mode).
Zidoo Z9X is able to install Android apps as its OS is Android based.
Looking for a solution I installed VLC media player and enabled its software mode. As a result it was able to play 3D ISO files, but not in 3D mode. I did not find any way to activate the 3D mode in it.
So, the question is: I need an Android media player, which: a) supports software mode, b) is able to play 3D ISO files and c) can do this in 3D mode. Maybe, there is some VLC version, that can do this, but I was not able to find such version.
Please help.
Andriy Lesyuk
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Jun 22, 2025, 08:25 AM
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Play MKV videos smoothly on Android
Having trouble finding an app that will smoothly play .MKV (matroska video) files. (For those unfamiliar with the format, MKV is commonly used for HD video.) The popular QQ, Mobo, Mvideo, and MX players result in choppy, un-synced play. These apps do the same on my Android 2.1 device. I am using Sam...
Having trouble finding an app that will smoothly play .MKV (matroska video) files. (For those unfamiliar with the format, MKV is commonly used for HD video.)
The popular QQ, Mobo, Mvideo, and MX players result in choppy, un-synced play. These apps do the same on my Android 2.1 device.
I am using Samsung Galaxy Ace with Android 2.3 and these QQ, Mobo, Mvideo, and MX players are not able to play .mkv file smoothly.
Vinit Vikash
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Jul 3, 2012, 05:04 AM
• Last activity: Oct 21, 2024, 02:45 PM
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Driving mode media tray missing
I have a Pixel 8 Pro with Android 14; for years I have used my Android phones for car navigation. Like many, I like to use my phone to listen to Pandora, Spotify, podcast players etc. While in Driving Mode, there is... or *was* a tray at the bottom of the screen I could click to view all of the avai...
I have a Pixel 8 Pro with Android 14; for years I have used my Android phones for car navigation. Like many, I like to use my phone to listen to Pandora, Spotify, podcast players etc. While in Driving Mode, there is... or *was* a tray at the bottom of the screen I could click to view all of the available media providers (everything presented with giant buttons to reduce driving distraction), select the one I wanted to use, and select from the selected provider which music channel, podcast, etc. I wanted to listen to.
Recently this tray has simply disappeared and for the life of me I can't figure out what happened or how to get it back again. I've searched through system settings and driving mode settings and if there is anything related to this behavior I haven't been able to find it. I also tried clearing the cache of some apps and many system services, but this has not fixed the issue.
Wondering if anyone has an idea what is going on and how to restore this UI element to driving mode.
Mike Strother
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Feb 23, 2024, 03:43 AM
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Why downloaded videos by VidMate can only be played using PLAYit?
I have downloaded a video from YouTube using VidMate. The video is in 1080p and is in MP4 format. > ![][1] When I tried to play it on mobile, it was not playing. I also tried it on PC using VLC Player, but it can't play the video too. Instead, the player shows this > ![][2] I tried converting it, bu...
I have downloaded a video from YouTube using VidMate. The video is in 1080p and is in MP4 format.
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When I tried to play it on mobile, it was not playing. I also tried it on PC using VLC Player, but it can't play the video too. Instead, the player shows this
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I tried converting it, but no video converter is able to convert it.
I researched VidMate and found out that it says "use PLAYit player to play the video". When I download the app, it plays successfully.
Why can downloaded videos by VidMate only be played using PLAYit even though it is in MP4 format?
When I tried to play it on mobile, it was not playing. I also tried it on PC using VLC Player, but it can't play the video too. Instead, the player shows this
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I tried converting it, but no video converter is able to convert it.
I researched VidMate and found out that it says "use PLAYit player to play the video". When I download the app, it plays successfully.
Why can downloaded videos by VidMate only be played using PLAYit even though it is in MP4 format?
Romeo
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Apr 5, 2020, 04:51 PM
• Last activity: Feb 8, 2024, 07:55 AM
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Volume and sound randomly skipping - how to diagnose?
When listening to media on my phone (Android 11) for the last week or so, the audio will change at random and unprompted, e.g.: - rewinding or fast-forwarding (NB - these functions are mapped to my volume keys if that is relevant) - volume going up or down (including down to zero volume, and up to m...
When listening to media on my phone (Android 11) for the last week or so, the audio will change at random and unprompted, e.g.:
- rewinding or fast-forwarding (NB - these functions are mapped to my volume keys if that is relevant)
- volume going up or down (including down to zero volume, and up to max)
- media pausing at random and also playing at random (this is the biggest issue, as even if I have force-quit my media application, any time the phone is turned on, the application randomly restarts and may start playing my most recent audio at any volume.)
It does not happen in a predictable way - sometimes behaviour is normal for hours at a time, sometimes there is a glitch every few seconds. It does not seem to be related to network issues or my headphones, and the volume change buttons don't seem to be obviously broken (and also shouldn't affect pause/restart functions). Without touching anything, I have also occasionally seen the volume slider oscillate randomly up and down. This happens across several apps.
I cannot tell if it is a hardware or software issue. Is there any way to either diagnose the cause of this sort of problem, or any way to lock the volume or pause-play functionality so that it does not change unless I explicitly confirm it?
user129047567
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Jan 23, 2024, 09:27 PM
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WhatsApp Call Lowers Media Volume
The volume of the media I'm trying to watch is automatically lowered when I enter a WhatsApp call. The position on the slider does not change so it appears to be the correct volume, but it is noticeably lower. Any ideas on how to remedy this? Either by restoring the correct volume or lowering call v...
The volume of the media I'm trying to watch is automatically lowered when I enter a WhatsApp call. The position on the slider does not change so it appears to be the correct volume, but it is noticeably lower.
Any ideas on how to remedy this? Either by restoring the correct volume or lowering call volume below the minimum would be preferable.
Phone Model: Oppo Find X5 Lite,
Android Version: 13,
Loilkas
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Jan 27, 2024, 01:56 AM
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Is there a way to select Editions when playing MKV files on Android?
MKV video files have a feature called [editions][1], which allows you to string together multiple chapters into a sort of playlist all within one file. For example, a single file could contain the chapters for the extended cut of a movie, and an extended edition and theatrical edition that selective...
MKV video files have a feature called editions , which allows you to string together multiple chapters into a sort of playlist all within one file. For example, a single file could contain the chapters for the extended cut of a movie, and an extended edition and theatrical edition that selectively include those chapters.
On Android I have tried two video players, VLC and MKV. I can't figure out how to choose an edition to play in either of these. Is there any way to play an MKV file on android and be able to select an edition to play, before or during playback of a file?
mannerpots
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Oct 6, 2023, 04:39 PM
• Last activity: Oct 6, 2023, 04:53 PM
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Launch SRT stream via Larix Player automatically on boot
Is it possible somehow to open an SRT stream in the Larix Player app automatically? I'd like to use the method to be triggered via the launch on boot-up. So far, I can only open the Larix player app automatically after booting, but have to select the saved stream and play it.
Is it possible somehow to open an SRT stream in the Larix Player app automatically?
I'd like to use the method to be triggered via the launch on boot-up.
So far, I can only open the Larix player app automatically after booting, but have to select the saved stream and play it.
Markus
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Jul 14, 2023, 11:34 PM
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Android - getting current playing media/url from adb
How can we go about getting the current playing media (in this case hulu). We would like to know the URL or the asset id via adb if possible.
How can we go about getting the current playing media (in this case hulu). We would like to know the URL or the asset id via adb if possible.
kompiler
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Jun 5, 2023, 01:56 PM
• Last activity: Jun 5, 2023, 01:57 PM
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Five full-screen buttons in embedded Youtube videos
I am using Android Chrome. Why I am seeing four additional full-screen buttons in the embedded Youtube players as shown below, instead of the play and other buttons. The issue reproduces on various websites. [![Five full-screen buttons in embedded Youtube player][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/O6...
I am using Android Chrome. Why I am seeing four additional full-screen buttons in the embedded Youtube players as shown below, instead of the play and other buttons. The issue reproduces on various websites.
The problem reproduces even if I check the "show in desktop mode". The videos start to play when I click the left-most button where the play button should be. Sometimes the four gear icons start to flicker replacing the full-screen buttons.
These issues appeared recently, maybe a couple of weeks ago. I use Chrome version 113.0.5672.77; the Android is the latest native 12. The phone is CAT S42.
The problem reproduces even if I check the "show in desktop mode". The videos start to play when I click the left-most button where the play button should be. Sometimes the four gear icons start to flicker replacing the full-screen buttons.
These issues appeared recently, maybe a couple of weeks ago. I use Chrome version 113.0.5672.77; the Android is the latest native 12. The phone is CAT S42.
Imsa
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May 16, 2023, 05:51 AM
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Reduce the amount of space taken by media player in split view
I am using the Split View functionality of my Android tablet to read e-books while also listening to their audio-book versions. For this purpose, I need to have most of my screen given to the e-pub reader and only a narrow bar assigned to the media player. I have already tried the VLC media player a...
I am using the Split View functionality of my Android tablet to read e-books while also listening to their audio-book versions. For this purpose, I need to have most of my screen given to the e-pub reader and only a narrow bar assigned to the media player. I have already tried the VLC media player and some other ones but they take up about one-fourth of the valuable space.
Any ideas on how I might reduce the amount of space taken by the audio player? Or are there any players you know with the desired functionality in Split View mode?
ajax20
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May 10, 2023, 02:50 PM
• Last activity: May 10, 2023, 03:25 PM
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I saw "StarHub Hybrid ..." media notification on my Android phone
I saw a notification on my phone with media buttons (pause, forward, backward, etc...) that said "StarHub Hybrid ..." and some other stuff. I accidentally swiped the notification away immediately. Does this mean that someone managed to connect a smart TV or something else to my Android phone, withou...
I saw a notification on my phone with media buttons (pause, forward, backward, etc...) that said "StarHub Hybrid ..." and some other stuff. I accidentally swiped the notification away immediately.
Does this mean that someone managed to connect a smart TV or something else to my Android phone, without me doing anything? I don't even use that Android phone as my primary phone, it's connected to my Mac all day, just sitting on the table, I'm using it to debug my Android app.
Cedric
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Apr 17, 2023, 02:47 AM
• Last activity: Apr 18, 2023, 09:39 PM
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Can I change the default media player on Pumpkin Android 11 radio?
I have a USB disk with MP3 music connected. Everytime when the Pumpkin radio has booted, it recognizes the USB disk and starts the preinstalled media player automatically, which starts playing the first song from the disk. This is annoying, and furthermore, I'm not satisfied with this app cause it l...
I have a USB disk with MP3 music connected. Everytime when the Pumpkin radio has booted, it recognizes the USB disk and starts the preinstalled media player automatically, which starts playing the first song from the disk. This is annoying, and furthermore, I'm not satisfied with this app cause it lacks relevant features.
I want that the media player "Phonograph", which I have installed, starts instead. I have asked Pumpkin support, they say it is not possible to change the default media player app. I have looked in the settings "**Apps -> Standard apps**", but there is no setting for the topic "Mediaplayer" available (there is a setting for the default browser and one other topic, only)
I tried to disable this default player app (I forgot the name) but not possible, is greyed out.
Does anyone have an idea? If possible, without root.
Thank you.
Schoell
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Jan 14, 2023, 08:34 PM
• Last activity: Jan 15, 2023, 06:17 AM
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Video only playing in MX player
I have downloaded a video (~400MB) in MP4. It only plays on MX player, and when I try to play it from the Files app or from PC, it instead shows a 9-second clip of (play in MX player). What kind of programmable video container is this? How to play it with other players?
I have downloaded a video (~400MB) in MP4. It only plays on MX player, and when I try to play it from the Files app or from PC, it instead shows a 9-second clip of (play in MX player).
What kind of programmable video container is this? How to play it with other players?
Javauser
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Jan 7, 2023, 02:28 PM
• Last activity: Jan 8, 2023, 03:56 AM
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How can I choose which media player to use when continuing playback via headphone or Google Assistant?
I've got several apps to playback stuff on my Android device (Google News, Spotify, Audible). Usually, all these media players stick to the notification menu / quick settings. When pausing playback either via Google Assistant voice command or button on my Pixel Buds and then resuming, most of the ti...
I've got several apps to playback stuff on my Android device (Google News, Spotify, Audible). Usually, all these media players stick to the notification menu / quick settings.
When pausing playback either via Google Assistant voice command or button on my Pixel Buds and then resuming, most of the time, the most recently used media player continues to playback.
However, sometimes (and then in situations in which I am unable to operate my phone by hand), the wrong player continues, e.g. the morning news plays while I was already listening to a podcast on Spotify, etc.
How can I force Android to always continue the media player I listened to most recently?
Alternatively, is there a voice command to select a specific player?
Stanley F.
(111 rep)
Jan 4, 2023, 02:25 PM
• Last activity: Jan 4, 2023, 07:52 PM
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Sound of notifications working but media of apps not
1 → All volumes are maxed out 2 → My device has "Do Not Disturb" mode disabled 3 → My device has "Battery Saver" mode disabled My notifications work perfectly sound, but when I try to play any kind of media in any app, no sound comes out on my device. Is there anything that can be done in such cases...
1 → All volumes are maxed out
2 → My device has "Do Not Disturb" mode disabled
3 → My device has "Battery Saver" mode disabled
My notifications work perfectly sound, but when I try to play any kind of media in any app, no sound comes out on my device.
Is there anything that can be done in such cases to try to resolve the issue? Any option in developer mode, anyway...
Here are his specs:
Digital Farmer
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Aug 31, 2022, 10:06 PM
• Last activity: Sep 1, 2022, 01:28 PM
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Play DVDs on an Android device (preferably Google TV) as DVDs without conversion
I have a collection of DVDs I own and have ripped and would like to play on my Android device. I want them to play on my Android device *exactly like a DVD* -- with menus, etc. I can easily do this on my PC with various DVD playing software (i.e. VLC Media Player). I do *not* want to convert the fil...
I have a collection of DVDs I own and have ripped and would like to play on my Android device. I want them to play on my Android device *exactly like a DVD* -- with menus, etc. I can easily do this on my PC with various DVD playing software (i.e. VLC Media Player). I do *not* want to convert the file to DivX or MP4 or whatever. (as the answers to those questions suggest) I do not want to lose the menuing and the scene selection, etc. Instead, I want a full 4.5 GB rip stored on my hard drive and I want to "point at that" (and over the network to boot).
I saw these two questions:
- https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2429/can-android-phones-play-dvd-format-movies-over-wifi
- https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1971/how-to-watch-dvds-on-my-captivate
However, neither of these questions addresses what I would like to do.
Is this possible?
Kirk Woll
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Oct 23, 2011, 04:04 PM
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How can one play every music in a folder 2 times (or a specific number of times)
I have a lot of music files (such as mp3) in a folder. I am looking for a way to play every file 2 times (or a specific number of times) then going to the next file and playing it 2 times, and so on. Motivation: When listening to short length educational musics (for example for language learning), l...
I have a lot of music files (such as mp3) in a folder.
I am looking for a way to play every file 2 times (or a specific number of times) then going to the next file and playing it 2 times, and so on.
Motivation: When listening to short length educational musics (for example for language learning), listening to the music two times greatly improve understanding of the topic. The ability to automatically play every files 2 times would be really helpful, especially when playing during driving in a car.
Name
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Jul 20, 2022, 07:28 PM
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playing WhatsApp videos with your default MX Player on Android
in the past WhatsApp videos opened by default in the video player you annoted on Android as the default video player. in my case all videos in my Android phone (an Xperia z ) will open with MX player which is the default player I made for all video and audio files. however newer versions of WhatsApp...
in the past WhatsApp videos opened by default in the video player you annoted on Android as the default video player.
in my case all videos in my Android phone (an Xperia z ) will open with MX player which is the default player I made for all video and audio files.
however newer versions of WhatsApp will force all videos to open in an internal WhatsApp player which is a very rudimentary player. it will not automatically Orient the video besides volume boosting.
other than actually use an explorer and navigate to the WhatsApp video folder , is there a way to force all WhatsApp videos not to use the hapless internal WhatsApp player but use MX Player.
I don't think an older version of WhatsApp that permitted will run without problems right now.,.. I very consciously avoided WhatsApp upgrades to a point where my WhatsApp itself crashed repeatedly and would not work & that is when I upgraded
user1874594
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Aug 2, 2017, 03:13 AM
• Last activity: Jul 17, 2022, 11:13 AM
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How do I make my headset button resume podcast player instead of music player?
I am using Samsung Galaxy A10e on Android 11. I have [AIMP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aimp.player) music player and [Free Offline Podcast Player FM](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.player) installed. I am also using the Groove "onn. Wireless Neckband" headset...
I am using Samsung Galaxy A10e on Android 11. I have [AIMP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aimp.player) music player and [Free Offline Podcast Player FM](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.player) installed. I am also using the Groove "onn. Wireless Neckband" headset.
I have just installed [Bluetooth connect & Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cp2.start.and.play.music.player) , but it does not do this. I even force-stopped the music player in the apps menu, but no change.
How do I make my headset button resume the podcast player instead of the music player?
Shredderofspam
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May 27, 2022, 03:36 PM
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