VLC for Android

Video Players & Editors • Videolabs • ⭐ 4.10 • 100M+

Popular open-source media player for Android.

Version Varies with device 27.4 MB Everyone

TV Compatibility

Android TV
Supported

Fire TV
Supported

Remote Friendly
Yes

Sideload Required
No

Strong playback support for TV devices.

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Permissions Explained 21 permissions requested View details

This app requests 21 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Org Videolan Vlc Permission Read Extension Data org.videolan.vlc.permission.READ_EXTENSION_DATA	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Org Videolan Vlc Permission Bind Data Consumer org.videolan.vlc.permission.BIND_DATA_CONSUMER	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Logs android.permission.READ_LOGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Manage External Storage android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Write Settings android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH	Allows the app to use Bluetooth features.	Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories.	Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review	System Alert Window android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Tv Permission Read Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Tv Permission Write Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Org Videolan Vlc Media org.videolan.vlc.MEDIA	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About VLC for Android

VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as discs, devices, and network streaming protocols. This is the port of VLC media player to the Android™ platform. VLC for Android can play any video and audio files, as well as network streams, network shares and drives, and DVD ISOs, like the desktop version of VLC. VLC for Android is a full audio player, with a complete database, an equalizer and filters, playing all weird audio formats. VLC is intended for everyone, is totally free, has no ads, no in-app-purchases, no spying and is developed by passionate volunteers. All the source code is available for free. Features –––––––– VLC for Android™ plays most local video and audio files, as well as network streams (including adaptive streaming), DVD ISOs, like the desktop version of VLC. It also support disk shares. All formats are supported, including MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, Ogg, FLAC, TS, M2TS, Wv and AAC. All codecs are included with no separate downloads. It supports subtitles, Teletext and Closed Captions. VLC for Android has a media library for audio and video files, and allows to browse folders directly. VLC has support for multi-track audio and subtitles. It supports auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments and gestures to control volume, brightness and seeking. It also includes a widget for audio control, supports audio headsets control, cover art and a complete audio media library. Permissions –––––––––––– VLC for Android needs access to those categories: • "Photos/Media/Files" to read your all media files :) • "Storage" to read your all media files on SD cards :) • "Other" to check network connections, change the volume, set the ringtone, run on Android TV and display the popup view, see below for details. Permission Details : • It needs "read the contents of your USB storage", in to order to read your media files on it. • It needs "modify or delete the contents of your USB storage", in order to allow deletion of files and store subtitles. • It needs "full network access", to open network and internet streams. • It needs "prevent phone from sleeping" in order to prevent... your phone from sleeping when watching a video. • It needs "change your audio settings", in order to change audio volume. • It needs "modify system settings", in order to allow you to change your audio ringtone. • It needs "view network connections" in order to monitor whether device is connected or not. • It needs "draw over other apps" to start the custom picture-in-picture widget. • It needs "control vibration" to give feedback on the controls. • It needs "run at startup" to set recommendations on Android TV launcher screen, only used on Android TV devices. • It needs "microphone" to provide voice search on Android TV devices, only asked on Android TV devices.

What VLC for Android Is Used For

VLC for Android appears to be a media player for watching videos and listening to audio on Android devices, based on the app title, category, and description. It is commonly used to open a wide range of local media formats, so people may rely on it when the built-in player does not support a file type. The app also supports subtitles, multi-track audio, and media browsing, which makes it useful for users who keep their video and music files stored on the device or on external storage.

Based on the metadata, VLC for Android may also be used for network streaming and network shares, which suggests it is not limited to files saved directly on the device. The listed permissions, such as storage access, network access, audio settings, and wake lock, fit a player that needs to read media files, stream content, and keep playback running smoothly. Since the app type is marked as TV, it also appears suited for Android TV use, where remote-friendly playback and media library access can matter more than touch controls.

Common uses

Play local video files on an Android device or TV
Listen to audio files with library and playback controls
Open media formats that may not work in basic players
Use subtitles and multi-track audio during playback
Stream media over a network connection or shared drive
Browse folders or a media library to find files faster
Control playback on Android TV with a remote-friendly interface

Best for:

media playback android tv local files streaming playback audio and video

Related tags

App Details

Package:
org.videolan.vlc

Category:
Video Players & Editors

Developer:
Videolabs

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Feb 25, 2026

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: org.videolan.vlc
Age rating: Everyone

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