Why in the hell would I use the free version when I paid for PRO? As I said in my previous post - on my system - I am able to use the pro version 1.26.7 with the 1.25 version of the codec - I disabled the automatic updates and everything just works fine, like it did before the ****ty update. I like tech stuff, but my demanding job does not give me enough time to waste - so I'll probably try to check later versions of the app and codec. I now enjoy my MKVs as I used to, with embedded subtitles and all, so I'll stick to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" rule for now. The only change in my usage of the player that I could see was that I no longer could see subtitles, everything else was pretty much the same.
I also understand that you wanted to help, thanks, but you need to be aware that not all systems work alike. As for the file renaming - I tried renaming the files, 4 methods -
1. extracting the files, rename and repack
2. rename the files directly in the zip archive with either Total Commander or WinRAR in PC.
3. extract and use the exact codec file that my TV needs for the player
4. rename the file directly in FX explorer on my TV
All failed. As I said before - ARM 7 NEON version the codec has been neglected by the codec compiler - that guy needs to update all the files the right way. If he did that the proper way from the get-go, this thread or other replies like mine in his thread would simply not exist.