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This page contains list of common questions and problems (FAQ aka Frequently asked questions) that users have about [[Android]] port of {{VLC}}.
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This page contains a list of common questions and problems (FAQ) that users have about the [[Android]] port of {{VLC}}.
  
 
==General==
 
==General==
  
===Why Google Play Store said that VLC is not available in my country?===
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===Why is VLC not available in my country?===
  
Sorry, VLC is maybe not available on the Play Store for your country for now, like in the US for example.
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Sorry, it is possible that VLC is not available on the Play Store for your country.
  
But you can install VLC by yourself. See the [[Documentation:Android|Android Documentation]].
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But you can also install VLC by yourself from an APK package. See the [[Documentation:Android|Android Documentation]].
  
===Why Google Play Store said that VLC is not compatible with my device?===
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===Why is VLC not compatible with my device?===
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On the Google Play Store, VLC for Android is only available in two versions, depending on your device's processor: ARMv7 (and above) or Intel x86.
  
VLC Android on Google Play Store is only available in two versions, depending on your device processor architecture : ARMv7 (and above) or Intel x86.
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But you can find other versions [http://nightlies.videolan.org/ here], such as ARMv6.
 
 
But you can find others versions [http://nightlies.videolan.org/ here], specially for ARMv6 architecture.
 
  
 
===Is Chormecast supported?===
 
===Is Chormecast supported?===
No, Chromecast is not yet supported but we are working on it.
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No, Chromecast is not yet supported, but we are working on it.
  
 
===Is there a easy way to play remote files stored on my Samba server (or something equivalent)?===
 
===Is there a easy way to play remote files stored on my Samba server (or something equivalent)?===
 
Not for now, but we are working on it.
 
Not for now, but we are working on it.
  
===Why my HD video doesn’t play? Or is so laggy?===
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===I'm having problems with HD videos, such as freezing or lagging===
We sitll have some issue with HD videos but have your try to modify the performance preferences?
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We still have some issues with HD videos and we are working on performance, but have you tried to modify the performance preferences?
:*Force video chroma : set to YUV
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:*Force video chroma: set to YUV
:*Deblocking filter settings : adjust the level
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:*Deblocking filter settings: adjust the level
:*Hardware accelareted decoding : enable
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:*Hardware accelerated decoding: enable
 
 
Try this option one by one until you find the correct configuration.
 
 
 
But we are working on performance right now...
 
  
===Why Hardware Acceleration doesn’t seem to work on my device?===
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Try each option one by one until you find a configuration that works for you.
Sorry, the hardware acceleration may not work with all devices
 
  
===I read the documentation and I don't find the specific feature I love...===
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===Hardware acceleration doesn't work on my device===
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Sorry, hardware acceleration may not work with all devices.
  
That’s possible but you can suggest us. The best way to do that is to create a feature ticket on the [https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC tracker].
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===I can't find a specific feature===
  
===I find a bug!===
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The best way to make a suggestion is to create a 'feature request' ticket on the [https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC ticket tracker].
  
“Sorry” and “Great” ! Now you can read the [[Android_Report_bugs|Android Report Bugs]] and help us.
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===I found a bug===
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That's great! Please read [[Android_Report_bugs|the Android bug reporting guide]] and help us.
  
===When will come the final version?===
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===When will the final version come?===
Probably one day... But the current version works already pretty fine and you can test it.
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Probably one day... but the current version already works pretty well for most purposes.
  
 
[[Category:Mobile_Device]]
 
[[Category:Mobile_Device]]

Revision as of 14:03, 1 August 2014

This page contains a list of common questions and problems (FAQ) that users have about the Android port of VLC media player.

General

Why is VLC not available in my country?

Sorry, it is possible that VLC is not available on the Play Store for your country.

But you can also install VLC by yourself from an APK package. See the Android Documentation.

Why is VLC not compatible with my device?

On the Google Play Store, VLC for Android is only available in two versions, depending on your device's processor: ARMv7 (and above) or Intel x86.

But you can find other versions here, such as ARMv6.

Is Chormecast supported?

No, Chromecast is not yet supported, but we are working on it.

Is there a easy way to play remote files stored on my Samba server (or something equivalent)?

Not for now, but we are working on it.

I'm having problems with HD videos, such as freezing or lagging

We still have some issues with HD videos and we are working on performance, but have you tried to modify the performance preferences?

  • Force video chroma: set to YUV
  • Deblocking filter settings: adjust the level
  • Hardware accelerated decoding: enable

Try each option one by one until you find a configuration that works for you.

Hardware acceleration doesn't work on my device

Sorry, hardware acceleration may not work with all devices.

I can't find a specific feature

The best way to make a suggestion is to create a 'feature request' ticket on the VLC ticket tracker.

I found a bug

That's great! Please read the Android bug reporting guide and help us.

When will the final version come?

Probably one day... but the current version already works pretty well for most purposes.