diff --git a/build/core/qcom_target.mk b/build/core/qcom_target.mk
index 3e70b013..df1cd87b 100644
--- a/build/core/qcom_target.mk
+++ b/build/core/qcom_target.mk
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ ifeq ($(BOARD_USES_QCOM_HARDWARE),true)
         endif
     endif
 
+    # Enable media extensions
+    TARGET_USES_MEDIA_EXTENSIONS := true
+
     # Allow building audio encoders
     TARGET_USES_QCOM_MM_AUDIO := true