Adding video codec to Android

Question

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 in

Answer 1

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.