Why? Dolby requires manufacturers and software developers to pay licensing fees for Dolby Digital decoding. To avoid those costs (and legal issues in some regions), MX Player ships without native AC3/EAC3 support.

or simply No sound, but video plays fine.

| Player | EAC3 Support | Hardware Acceleration | |--------|--------------|------------------------| | | ✅ Built-in | Good | | Nova Video Player | ✅ Built-in | Excellent | | Just Player | ✅ Built-in | Excellent (ExoPlayer) | | Kodi | ✅ Built-in | Good |

"MX Player will never support EAC3." Truth: Unlikely, unless Dolby changes licensing terms or MX Player pays the fee — which would increase the app's price. Which Method Should You Choose? | If you… | Recommended solution | |----------|------------------------| | Want to keep MX Player at all costs | Install custom codec | | Just want quick playback | Switch to VLC or Nova | | Have time and need MX Player on multiple devices | Convert audio to AAC | | Use a modern TV box (Nvidia Shield, Mi Box) | Use Just Player or Kodi | Final Verdict MX Player remains an excellent video player — fast, gesture-rich, and stable. But EAC3 support is a legal/licensing gap, not a technical limitation .