VLCby VideoLAN

VLC for Android is a free and open-source multimedia player that plays most video and audio files, network streams, and works entirely without Google Play Services.

Platform Variant — Distributions & Reports belong to each variant separately

Package: org.videolan.vlcSources: 1 channelReports: 1 report

Download Sources — Android (1)

Google Play Store
No link added yet. It may exist on this platform, but hasn't been added to our registry.
? Unreported
Direct Source (Official APK)
No link added yet. It may exist on this platform, but hasn't been added to our registry.
? Unreported
Aurora Store
No link added yet. It may exist on this platform, but hasn't been added to our registry.
? Unreported
F-DroidLogged Version: 3.7.0f-droid.org/en/packages/org.videolan.vlc/
F-Droid (Open Source repository).
Available in F-Droid.
✓ Available

Ecosystem Reports — Android Variant (1)

LineageOS 22.2 (Pure) Android 15

Device: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

✓ Fully Works

🛡 Registry Audited(This report has been audited so it's more trustworthy)Report Credibility: 98/100 (Indicates reporting accuracy, not application function)|Logged: Jun 6, 2026

System StatemicroG: Not InstalledBootloader: Unlocked(Boot verification disabled)Rooted: No ✓(Standard user access)Play Integrity State: Failed / None(play integrity was not present)

App Opening	Works
Video Playback	Works
Audio Playback	Works
Background Play	Works
No Play Services Required	Works

Workarounds & Notes:

Works: The app functions flawlessly. Audio playback, video playback, and background playing work perfectly for day-to-day usage. It is completely independent of Google Play Services/microG and has no issues with custom ROMs or unlocked bootloaders.

VLC

DeveloperVideoLAN

CategoryMedia Player · Video · Audio

VariantsAndroid

Android — Quick Results

LineageOS 22.2 (Pure)✓ Works

Android — Channels

Google Play Store? Unreported

Direct Source (Official APK)? Unreported

Aurora Store? Unreported

F-Droid Available

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