It sounds like you’re asking for a review of a specific file or search result titled "mx player codec armv8 neon 1490 download exclusive".
Here’s an objective review based on common user experiences with such codec packs for MX Player:
The specific build "1490" generally corresponds to the versioning of the custom FFmpeg libraries used by MX Player prior to major UI and licensing overhauls.
.so (shared object) libraries or ZIP packages if the auto-detection failed or if the user required a specific version of the decoder.Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) – Useful but risky if downloaded from unofficial sources
Solution: You have MX Player 1.50.0 but a codec for 1.48.0. You need to either downgrade MX Player or find a newer codec build (1490 should work for 1.49–1.50, but 1500 builds are emerging).
Not every Android device requires the ARMv8 codec. Installing the wrong codec can cause the app to crash. You need this specific download if:
How to check: Open MX Player > Menu (three dots) > Settings > Decoder. Scroll to the bottom to see the "Custom Codec" section. It will often suggest the codec you need (e.g., it may list "arm64-v8a").
