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- Until recently, I had to use a special [patched version of Kodi](https://www.kodinerds.net/thread/69428-maven-s-kodi-builds-f%C3%BCr-android/) to play Dolby Vision MKVs, but as of Kodi 21, it's supported natively! This is awesome and generally works very well. - Until recently, I had to use a special [patched version of Kodi](https://www.kodinerds.net/thread/69428-maven-s-kodi-builds-f%C3%BCr-android/) to play Dolby Vision MKVs, but as of Kodi 21, it's supported natively! This is awesome and generally works very well.
## The problem ## The problem
The other night when I started to watch my UHD copy of Saving Private Ryan, I noticed a strange "flickering" in the brighter spots of the image. This is especially noticeable in the opening scene in the cemetary where the sky is bright white. A quick [Kagi](https://kagi.com/) search of the problem led me to a few posts in the [MakeMKV forum](https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=135914) and [AVSForum](https://www.avsforum.com/threads/dune-hd-pro-vision-4k-solo.3180599/page-29) that also identified the issue, instantly making me feel better for not being crazy. The other night when I started to watch my UHD copy of [*Saving Private Ryan*](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/857-saving-private-ryan?language=en-US), I noticed a strange "flickering" in the brighter spots of the image. This is especially noticeable in the opening scene in the cemetary where the sky is bright white. A quick [Kagi](https://kagi.com/) search of the problem led me to a few posts in the [MakeMKV forum](https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=135914) and [AVSForum](https://www.avsforum.com/threads/dune-hd-pro-vision-4k-solo.3180599/page-29) that also identified the issue, instantly making me feel better for not being crazy.
## Why? ## Why?
After digging around in forums, I learned that UHD Blu-rays can either apply Dolby Vision using MEL (minimum enhancement layer) or FEL (full enhancement layer). The latter is more problematic for non-standard players and ripped files MKVs, and it happens to be what was used for Saving Private Ryan. This is a rare issue because most DV Blu-rays use MEL. After digging around in forums, I learned that UHD Blu-rays can either apply Dolby Vision using MEL (minimum enhancement layer) or FEL (full enhancement layer). The latter is more problematic for non-standard players and ripped files MKVs, and it happens to be what was used for *Saving Private Ryan*. This is a rare issue because most DV Blu-rays use MEL.
## The solution ## The solution
The fix for this problem involves ripping the Blu-ray disc in MakeMKV's backup mode, making changes to the files, and repackaging them into an MKV. **Credit to MakeMKV Forum user adamthefilmfan** who [originally posted the solution](https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32107). I've cleaned up the instructions a bit and adapted them to work on Linux, though they should also work on macOS. The fix for this problem involves ripping the Blu-ray disc in MakeMKV's backup mode, making changes to the files, and repackaging them into an MKV. **Credit to MakeMKV Forum user adamthefilmfan** who [originally posted the solution](https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32107). I've cleaned up the instructions a bit and adapted them to work on Linux, though they should also work on macOS.