VLC for Android

Editor's Review

VLC media player is your go-to, free, and open-source cross-platform multimedia player! 🎬 It handles almost any multimedia file you throw at it, along with discs, devices, and network streaming protocols. It’s like the Swiss Army knife 🛠️ for your media needs!

The Android™ port brings all the awesomeness of the desktop version right to your mobile device. VLC for Android can play any video and audio files, network streams, network shares, drives, and even DVD ISOs. Seriously, it’s that versatile!

But wait, there’s more! 🎶 VLC for Android isn't just a video player; it's also a full-fledged audio player, complete with a comprehensive database, equalizer, and filters. It can handle all those quirky audio formats you've never heard of! 🎧

VLC is designed for everyone and is entirely free – no ads, no in-app purchases, and absolutely no spying! 🕵️ It’s developed by a team of passionate volunteers, and the source code is available for free. How cool is that? 😎

Key Features:

• Plays most local video and audio files.
• Supports network streams (including adaptive streaming).
• Handles DVD ISOs just like the desktop version.
• Supports disk shares for easy access.

All formats are supported, including MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, Ogg, FLAC, TS, M2TS, Wv, and AAC. No need to download separate codecs – they're all included! Plus, it supports subtitles, Teletext, and Closed Captions for a complete viewing experience. 💬

VLC for Android also features a media library for both audio and video files, allowing you to browse folders directly. 📁 It supports multi-track audio and subtitles, auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments, and intuitive gestures to control volume, brightness, and seeking. 👌

And let's not forget the handy widget for audio control, support for audio headsets, cover art, and a fully-featured audio media library. 🎵

Permissions Explained:

VLC for Android needs access to certain categories:

• Photos/Media/Files: To read all your media files. 😊
• Storage: To read your media files on SD cards. 💾
• Other: To check network connections, change volume, set ringtone, run on Android TV, and display popup views. 🤔

Permission Details:

• Read USB Storage: To read your media files.
• Modify/Delete USB Storage: To delete files and store subtitles.
• Full Network Access: To open network and internet streams.
• Prevent Phone From Sleeping: To keep your phone awake while watching videos.
• Change Audio Settings: To adjust audio volume.
• Modify System Settings: To change your audio ringtone.
• View Network Connections: To monitor device connectivity.
• Draw Over Other Apps: To enable the picture-in-picture widget.
• Control Vibration: For haptic feedback on controls.
• Run at Startup: To set recommendations on Android TV launcher.
• Microphone: For voice search on Android TV devices.

Features

• Plays local and network video and audio files.

• Supports MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, FLAC, and more.

• Includes a media library for audio and video.

• Supports multi-track audio and subtitles.

• Offers auto-rotation and aspect-ratio adjustments.

• Gesture controls for volume, brightness, and seeking.

• Audio control widget and headset support.

• Complete audio media library with cover art.

Pros

• Plays most multimedia files, discs, and network streams.

• Supports a wide range of video and audio formats.

• Includes a complete audio player with equalizer and filters.

• Totally free, with no ads or in-app purchases.

• Developed by passionate volunteers with open-source code.

Cons

• Requires several permissions for full functionality.

• Some advanced features may be complex for novice users.