If you are still using an older codec pack or a modded MX Player from 2021, you are missing out. The new MX Player HDR support is not a gimmick. It transforms your phone or tablet into a portable HDR monitor, provided you have the right hardware.

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Getting HDR to work is straightforward, but the new settings are slightly hidden. Follow these steps:

Note: Some custom skins or modded versions of MX Player break HDR. Use the official release from the Google Play Store.

For HDR enthusiasts, the distinction is significant:

| Feature | MX Player (Free) | MX Player Pro | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hardware Decoder | HW Only | HW & HW+ | | HDR10 | Supported | Supported (Better efficiency) | | HDR10+ / Dolby Vision | Hit or Miss (Depends on OS) | Higher success rate via HW+ | | Ads | Yes (can cover controls) | No | | Recommendation | Casual viewing | Essential for 4K HDR viewing |

The HW+ decoder in the Pro version is the primary selling point for HDR users, as it handles the parsing of complex HDR metadata more effectively than the standard HW decoder.

The latest iterations bring three critical, new enhancements: