VLC for Android
VLC for Android is the best open source video and music player, fast and easy!
VLC for Android - Open Source Media Player
"VLC for Android" is a versatile multimedia player that supports various video and audio formats, allowing users to play files locally or via network streams. Developed as a port of the popular VLC media player for desktops, it offers features like a complete media library, equalizer, and supports subtitles. Completely free with no ads, it provides an intuitive interface for enjoying media on Android devices.
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Permissions:
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE See more
Size: 58.66M
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# 304
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User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Plays a wide variety of media formats including MKV and FLAC
- Great for video playback with options like subtitle delay adjustment and built-in video conversion
- Clean user interface and sound equalizer feature
- Powerful and free, consistently receiving updates
- Works well on both Android and desktop platforms
Cons
- Frequent bugs such as crashing and playlist corruption
- Issues with audio playback, including loss of sound and lag
- Scanning for media is slow and intrusive, disrupting user experience
- Problems with Bluetooth auto-launching, playing media unexpectedly
- User interface issues, such as cluttered playlists and non-intuitive controls
Most mentioned
- Audio issues including lag and garbled sound after switching apps
- Playlist management problems including disappearing playlists and improper shuffling
- Slow media scanning that interferes with playback
- Crashing problems upon opening the app or accessing certain files
- Bluetooth issues causing automatic playback without user initiation
User reviews
Best app for watching movies or videos undoubtedly, but I have found one issue developers may be unaware of, So i need development team to solve this, Problem is when I continue the video audio is lacking or for instance there is no audio for 1-2 sec. So please resolve this issue for better user experience. Thank you for delivering such wonderful app.
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Shivrajsinh Barad, 2025-01-31
Shivrajsinh Barad, 2025-01-31I've used this app for years and I love it but I've recently been experiencing a bug where the app clears all the playlists I create for my music. They're still there with their titles, but there's 0 songs on them. It's happened like 5 times now and each time I have to start from scratch and remake my playlists. I was kinda hoping the bug would just get fixed but it hasn't and it's starting to piss me off 😬
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Ingrid Schroder, 2025-01-30
Ingrid Schroder, 2025-01-30