MpvRx

MpvRx is a fork in the mpvExtended lineage, carried forward by one of the original contributors behind that project. It keeps the mpv-android and libmpv backbone, then pushes harder on the details that shape everyday playback: browsing, subtitles, playlists, resume behavior, and player polish.

No ads. No trackers. No noise. Just a serious video player with a calmer surface and a sharper edge.

Latest Updates

• See CHANGELOG

Why This Fork Exists

mpvExtended already proved how far an Android mpv player could go. MpvRx keeps that spirit, but leans into feel: fewer dead taps, better timing, stronger playback stability, and less friction between you and the file you actually wanted to watch.

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Stable Release

Preview Builds

If something breaks, feels off, or deserves another pass, report it in the Issues.

Build

Requirements

• JDK 17
• Android SDK with modern build tools installed
• Git

Debug Build

./gradlew.bat :app:assembleStandardDebug

Release Variants

• standard: the main release with in-app update support
• playstore: Play Store-friendly flavor with store-safe defaults
• fdroid: updater-free flavor for F-Droid style distribution

APK Variants

• universal: works on all supported devices
• arm64-v8a: recommended for most current Android devices
• armeabi-v7a: for older 32-bit ARM devices
• x86: for 32-bit Intel and AMD Android devices
• x86_64: for 64-bit Intel and AMD Android devices

Release Notes For Maintainers

To cut a signed GitHub release through Actions, configure these repository secrets:

Secret Name	Description
SIGNING_KEYSTORE	Base64-encoded keystore file (.jks or .keystore)
SIGNING_KEY_ALIAS	Key alias inside the keystore
SIGNING_STORE_PASSWORD	Password for the keystore
KEY_PASSWORD	Password for the signing key

Then bump versionCode and versionName in app/build.gradle.kts, create a tag, and push it:

git tag -a v1.3.1 -m "Release version 1.3.1"
git push origin v1.3.1

Preview releases use the same flow with preview tags such as:

git tag -a v1.3.1-preview.1 -m "Preview release"
git push origin v1.3.1-preview.1

Acknowledgments

• mpv-android
• mpvExtended
• mpvKt
• Next Player
• Gramophone
• hdr-toys — GLSL shader suite for HDR tone-mapping and gamut conversion, powering the BT.2100 PQ, BT.2100 HLG, and BT.2020 HDR output modes

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