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Revision as of 16:13, 20 August 2014

------ Work in progress ------

Here is the documentation of the Android port of VLC media player.

Preliminary Notes

VLC for Android is a little different from VLC on desktops. In some ways, you can do more; in other ways, you can do less. VLC for Android only does media playback. Active streaming or file / stream to file conversations are not supported for usability and performance reasons. This walk-through does only include screenshots of a phone interface for size reasons. However, all features are also available on tablets with a similar appearance.


Installation

There are many ways to install VLC on Android. This may be because you have a non-ARMv7 or x86 processor or do not wish to use the Play Store for whatever reason.

From the Play Store (recommended)

The normal way, for ARMv7 (and above) and x86 processors only. Don't know your processor? Don't worry, if you can download it, you have a compatible ARMv7 or an x86 processor.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc.betav7neon

From VideoLAN

If you can't download from the Play Store or just want to install the VLC .apk by yourself, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Android Settings → Security → Device Administration → Enable 'Unknown Sources'
  2. Go to our download server, preferably from your device: http://get.videolan.org/vlc-android/2.0.6/
  3. Choose your processor architecture (ARMv7 or Intel x86) and grab the .apk file.
  4. Click on the .apk you just downloaded and install it.

Don't really know your processor architecture? Try both... it's not very clever, but it's harmless.

None of the two work? It is possible that you have an older processor with the ARMv6 architecture. The solution for now is to install a Nightly Build release. See below.

Still doesn't work? Really? Well, then you must have an exotic processor... Contact us, on the Android forum or directly at videolan.mobile@gmail.com.

Install a Nightly Build Release

You fear nothing and want to know the future of VLC for Android? Or you have an ARMv6 Processor and want VLC? Follow these steps:

  1. Go to Android Settings → Security → Device Administration → Enable 'Unknown Sources'
  2. Go to our server, preferably from your device: http://nightlies.videolan.org/
  3. Choose your processor architecture (ARMv7, x86, ARMv6 with FPU, ARMv6 without FPU)
  4. Grab the latest .apk
  5. Click on the .apk you just download and install it.

You may experience some weird issues but generally, it works fine. If not, please try an older nightly release, and contact us.


Interface

Main interface

Android Main.jpg
Caption 1.png View Menu
Caption 2.png Search a specific media
Caption 3.png Open network MRL
Caption 4.png Load last playlist
Caption 5.png More actions :
  • Sort by name or length
  • Refresh your media library
  • Equalizer
  • Preferences
  • About VLC
Caption 6.png Video browser view
Caption 7.png Video view
Caption 8.png Audio view
Caption 9.png Directory view
Caption 10.png History view

Video interface

Android VideoPlayer Interface.jpg
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Your media library

Playback

Settings

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