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Asked: 2026-05-19T05:02:28+00:00

Can someone please explain the steps I need to take in order to add

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Can someone please explain the steps I need to take in order to add a
new codec to Android?

Also, I would like the codec to be installed as part of an application
installation (or first launch) and NOT as part of a full Android OS
build.

The reason I want to do this is that I have an application that needs
to show a video of a non supported codec (HLS or TS), but I wouldn’t
want to build a full blown video player – just integrate with the
existing, built-in, player.

Thanks,
Alik.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Can someone please explain the steps I need to take in order to add a new codec to Android?

    Build your own firmware, or build your own media player (like VLC for Android).

    Also, I would like the codec to be installed as part of an application installation (or first launch) and NOT as part of a full Android OS build.

    That is not possible, unless you build your own media player.

    The reason I want to do this is that I have an application that needs to show a video of a non supported codec (HLS or TS), but I wouldn’t want to build a full blown video player – just integrate with the existing, built-in, player.

    VLC for Android is due out (at least for some phones) shortly, so it may be able to play your format.

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