It’s a multicolored triangle on a white background, labeled “Play Store.” You should see it on your home screen or in the app drawer.;
, Once you type it into the search box at the top of the screen, you’ll see a list of search results.
 This opens VLC’s home page.
 A pop-up will appear.
 The app will now install to your Android. When the installation is complete, you’ll have an icon for VLC on your home screen (and in the app drawer).
 It’s the orange traffic cone icon with two white stripes. You’ll find it in the app drawer or on your home screen.
 It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
,,, It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
 The app will now search for and display all videos on your device and/or SD card.
 The video will start to play.


If it’s your first time playing a video in VLC, a help screen will appear, explaining how to use the buttons in the app. Review the screen and then tap Got it, dismiss this.
 This is usually the power button on top or side of the device. The screen will turn black but the video will keep playing. You’ll be able to hear audio but not see the picture.


When you unlock your phone again, you’ll be able to see the video again.
Open the Play Store.
Search for vlc.
Tap VLC for Android in the search results.
Tap INSTALL.
Tap ACCEPT.
Open VLC.
Tap ☰.
Tap Settings.

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Check the box next to “Play videos in background.” You can do this by tapping the box.

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Tap the back button.

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Tap ☰.
Tap Video.
Tap the video you want to play.
Press your Android’s screen on/off button.
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