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[Android Apps and Games] sergio_sos:
Hi adarshurs, I have a problem with the app.

I had to reinstall my ROM, and to do that I first had to format all partitions. So I reinstalled everything from scratch.

Now your app is working ok, but I cannot access the premium features anymore.

Remember that I had the same problem before. I installed the app and it says 1.4.3.1-Beta so I don't know why I have this issue.
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
I got charged just now. It shows as pending on my credit card, and there was no dialogue about a test version. So now I'm a Pro user :victory:

ok, bad news first:

1) there's a typo in the "Tap here to play something" line on the widget.

2) I don't see a notification for vlc remote. I see no setting in the app to force a notification, and under app info, notifications are allowed.

3) vlc remote doesn't automatically start when I play something from my computer. if vlc was closed and then I open it on the computer, there is no change in the widget; it says "tap here to connect" and then instantly connects when I do.

4) I was getting repeated "vlc can't be found" errors followed by force closes until I cleared the app data.

5) Even though I've already rated it, it still requests that I rate it.

and now the good news:

1) I probably wasn't paying attention, and don't know when the power button appeared in the app (no changelog history on the front page), but I like that I can close vlc on my computer if I wish to do so. are you still working on the reverse, opening it on the computer from the app?

2) everything else is still working smoothly for me. it's really a great way to "get lazy" :p
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
You purchased a test order so It will automatically get cancelled after 14 days, but application works without problem unless you un-install it or clear its data. So in your case you've un-installed it so it asking you to purchase premium features again. Don't worry just buy it again , You will never be charged (Trust me :)).
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
I have added more than 100 accounts to purchase the app freely, I don't know about yours. But If you purchased the app without "This is test order, you won't be charged" message, you will be charged. If you want your money back, please cancel the order on play store. Then send me your Google account, I'll check with Test order accounts.

Answers for bad news

1) I've noticed the typo, will fix it in next update, thanks. If you are seeing "Tap here to play something" message on widgets or notifications, then app is connected to VLC, but VLC is in stop condition, because there are no files on playlist to play or last item of playlist finished playing. So it is telling you to tap it to choose a file to play, if there are files on playlist, you can just tap Play button to play them again.

2, 3 & 4) Earlier versions of the app had some bugs and there wasn't any notification feature, Which version of the app you are using (app->about)? upgrade to Ver 1.4.3.0 or Ver 1.4.3.-BETA.

5) When you clear the app data it forgets that you had rated it :) So, just tap "OK" when it asks you to rate it again. Then it won't ask.

Answers for good news

1) I think you are on Ver 1.4.3.0 or Ver 1.4.3.1-BETA, If Ver 1.4.3.0, change log is available on play store (In the app tap app Logo on top left corner, then chose what's new). If it is Ver 1.4.3.1-BETA, go through app description on play store for full features list.

Currently I do not have any plan to add Start VLC feature to the app, It requires another server software on PC. But for users like you, there is a work around, just set VLC to start on system start up on your PC. Then you can became supergaijin to superlazy (just kidding :))

2) Thank you :highfive:

Are you on Kitkat or Lollipop?
[Android Apps and Games] sergio_sos:
Ok, I'll do that again and test the new features tonight.

Edit: I purchased the app in beta version. I take your promise that I won't be charged :)
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
Ehh, I'll consider it a well-deserved donation ;)

I'm using the latest 1.4.3.1 beta on an unofficial Lollipop ROM. since it's unofficial, I can expect there may be hidden bugs others running the ROM aren't aware of. are you still making a parallel debug version of the app?
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Yep, there is a debug version. Do you want it?
[Android Apps and Games] My1xT:
What do you think about the Idea with the Media Buttons I proposed long ago?

Also it would be nice to set the intervals for volume contols, also it only works when the app is in foreground AND the screen is on...
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
I worked on it a while ago, but the solutions I found to listen headset/media button events from the app background, did not work. If I had found official/proper documentation, I would have added this feature already. Unfortunately I dint :(. So I moved on to work on other features. Do you know any other app implemented this feature (Except music player app)?

Ok, I'll look in to it :good:

When apps are running in background, they cannot receive hardware button events, (the guy who answered that question in the link, works on android at Google) This is one of the reasons, I abandoned Media buttons feature.

There are some ways to do it (control VLC volume from background), but pressing the volume keys also changes device volume. I can change the device volume back to where it was, still device volume seek bar appears on the screen, which is not possible to hide (at least on non rooted devices). And it won't work on all android versions
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
yes, please :)
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
There is a new feature find out.. and still buggy

View attachment VLCMobileRemoteAndroid.apk
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
[MENTION=1754043]Ch3vr0n[/MENTION], [MENTION=4140365]supergaijin[/MENTION], [MENTION=4373046]sergio_sos[/MENTION]

Hello all,

Does any one have tested the new feature? does it even work for you? Please share your experience.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
it's a cool new feature :)

here's my results: volume reduction and pause works on incoming calls. if you answer the call, then vlc will unpause, restore the volume, and rewind your set amount of repeat (I tested 0 and 10 seconds) immediately, not after the call is over. if you reject the call, vlc will not resume or restore the volume.

ongoing from my last post: the notification only shows up randomly for me, and vlc remote/notification doesn't open automatically when a movie is played.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Thanks

Ok, I've fixed it, now it resumes the media when you disconnects or rejects the call. What do you think about missed calls should I pause it?

Here is how it works, if your phone on Wi-Fi and VLC is running (Which is already setup and saved it on the app), then only it shows up otherwise it won't.

Do like this, Connect the app to VLC as usual, come out of it, then remove the app from recent app list (Make sure app notification disappeared, which indicates app has been closed). Then lock your phone and unlock it. Notification should start itself with in 2-3 seconds.

Then in another day/time when you decided to watch a movie, do not open the app, just start VLC on your PC, then unlock the phone (of course, phone and PC should be connected to the previously connected Wi-Fi) ,lets see our app notification appears or not.
[Android Apps and Games] eugmill:
Mac favorite folder

Hey,

Great app so far. I was just wondering how to set up favorite folders on a mac. I can control vlc but no access to any folders, and there are no instructions on the site or in the app. Let me know, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Hi Thank you.

You should be able to open the folder on Macs too. what's the message on file browser?
[Android Apps and Games] eugmill:
I think it was file/folder not found or something like that, but I'm not home right now. Just tested a different network and it works fine though, so it must be something with my home setup. I'll try again tonight and let you know if I can't figure it out. Thanks for the quick reply! $2 well spent.
[Android Apps and Games] sergio_sos:
Hi, you are asking about the sync and notification popping up when you start a movie in VLC even when VLC Remote is not yet open, right?

Well I tested it yesterday and nothing happened. Today the app was updated, I'll have to test the new version.

I will also try the steps you mentioned, and see if it works.
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
ok, got it now, thanks :)

it's still resuming immediately after answering a call instead of waiting for the disconnect. it already pauses and stays paused for missed calls (hadn't thought to test that yesterday, but tested today after you mentioned it).

I think pausing for missed calls is reasonable, but since you're trying to make it automatically resume, it appears to me that a prompt seeking user input would be needed for determining when it's ok to resume playback. otherwise, if making that prompt would become complicated, the user should know they can simply go into the app and hit play.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Yes, just start VLC on your PC (not necessary to play a file), VLC Mobile Remote notification shows up itself.

Here is how it works

While your phone is on Wi-Fi, VLC Mobile Remote checks if VLC is running or not (in any of the PC's on that Wi-Fi), if VLC is available notification shows up. But if it is keep checking for VLC when your phone is on Wi-Fi, it drains lot of device battery. So it checks when you unlock the phone. So If your phone is already unlocked (i.e. before starting VLC), it won't work.

along with that there are some new features (in Ver-1.4.3.2-BETA), which me and supergaijini were talking.

Here what they are

1.4.3.2-BETA

New:

** Improved "Pause Media on incoming Call" feature (On incoming call, before Pausing VLC, app gradually reduces the VLC volume to pre-set level, then it will pause VLC)

** Resume media on disconnecting the answered call (This feature will resumes the media and also gradually restores the VLC volume to earlier stage, you can also sets at what position paused movie should resume. Ex: If movie was paused at 1:23:45 you can resume the movie from last 10 seconds (0,5,.. 30 secs) i.e 1:23:35 ).

You can customize the above features as your needs on settings page. Take a look. I hope you will be happy about these new features.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
You haven't updated the app yet, that's why it is behaving as earlier. Fixed apk is on playstore, update form there (Ver 1.4.3.2-BETA).

There is no way I can differentiate between missed calls & disconnected calls in the code. So new apk will resume the play for missed call too. If call missed before movie get paused, it will continue to play, but restores the volume to earlier state. If you want movie to be paused for missed calls you will have to uncheck the "Resume media on disconnecting call" settings. Of course it will prevent media to be resumed when normal call disconnects. But prompting user is not that good, because when user watching a movie, usually phone will be on locked condition. so app cannot show any messages. though it shows, user cannot see it without unlocking phone (and again app has to be on foreground to show any messages). Most of the users do not get missed calls very often, those who do, they can disable "Resume media on disconnecting call". That's my idea, what do you think? any improvement suggestions?

If "Resume media on disconnecting call" is enabled, even though if you receive multiple calls (call conference, one call is "ON" another call is on hold), movie will be resumed after you disconnected the last call (i.e. after disconnected from all the calls).
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
disabling the resume media would be fine. but on a side note as an option, I know you mapped the volume keys. can you map the home key too? if the home key could be mapped, that could stand as the control to pause or resume while the phone is locked.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Well, Home key disappears after you locked the phone and it (home key) is not possible to be mopped. However do you know google NOW's slide up gestures (touch home key and swipe up, it opens the google now)? On lollipop, it can be mopped, but it also does not work when phone is locked :(
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Ver-1.4.4.0 is out

Hello guys,

New update, Ver - 1.4.4.0

Change log

New:

** Incoming call handling with soft pause & soft resume feature

** improved media & playlist browsing

** Auto Connect to VLC without opening the app.

Fix:

** Widget rewind button bug fix

** Performance improvements

Upgrade to Ver - 1.4.4.0 from play store or get apk here View attachment VLCMobileRemoteAndroid.apk

Let me know your feedback.

Thank you all.
[Android Apps and Games] sergio_sos:
Hi, traditional features are all working fine now. I will try to test the new features today and tomorrow to give you feedback.

Edit:

Ok, I've teste the app a couple of times and all seems to be working fine. I'll continue testing tonight.

One idea/request I have:

It would be nice and time saving that when you are watching an episode and go to file browsing, the app would recognize the folder of the file playing and open right there. So you could select the next episode right away without actually have to browse to find it.
[Android Apps and Games] sergio_sos:
[MENTION=6027500]adarshurs[/MENTION]

Since last update, when there is an incoming call it takes several seconds to pause vlc. The problem with this is that if I'm watching a movie with for example an explosion at that moment, if I get the call I won't be able to hear anything for several seconds (until vlc is actually paused).

Could you look into that?

Also what do think about my previous request?
[Android Apps and Games] supergaijin:
does the time it takes to pause correspond with the number of seconds you've set for volume decreasing before pause? ;)
[Android Apps and Games] sergio_sos:
You might be right. I forgot to check if I had that option enabled.

I will check it out tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
It is soft pause feature, If you want to pause VLC as soon as call comes, you can disable soft pause feature on settings page.

I am sorry I forgot what you have told me, but if it is a feature request, it's should be in my note. Anyway, what did you say? :)

Thanks [MENTION=4140365]supergaijin[/MENTION].
[Android Apps and Games] sergio_sos:
One idea/request I have:

It would be nice and time saving that when you are watching an episode and go to file browsing, the app would recognize the folder of the file playing and open right there. So you could select the next episode right away without actually have to browse to find it.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
It is possible only if you first select an episode from the app, if you choose manually (by mouse, double clicking on an episode) it is not possible. Because, if a media is playing even before opening the app, there is no way you can get the media location, however if you choose the media from app, I can save the location and I can redirect to there later.

But there is one problem with it, If you choose multiple media files from different folders, which one should I go. Especially when playing media change to next or Previous.

for example,

From folder A you added Ep1 to playlist,

From folder B you added Ep4 (another series/song) to playlist,

From folder C you added Ep2 (another series/song) to playlist, Which one should it go? Folder A,B or C? lets say it goes to Folder C (because last file opened from this folder), what if EP4 from folder B is playing at that time. It should open folder B right? not C.

However, you can keep the app open in the background while watching series, it will take you to the last opened folder if you launch the app again.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Version 1.4.7.BETA is out

Hey folks,

New version is out for beta users (Ver - 1.4.7.BETA) . It should be available on play store soon, if you want to try out now, download here View attachment VLCMobileRemoteAndroid.apk

Ver - 1.4.7.BETA change log

** Supports VLC ver 2.2.0

** Handle multiple files on saved computer, browse & playlists

** Add subtitle files from the app. On browse list, tap on .srt files to add to current playing item (supports .srt files only and requires VLC ver 2.2.0 or up). [ [MENTION=1754043]Ch3vr0n[/MENTION], this what you've been asking. Finally here it is:)]

Important note: Before updating VLC to Ver - 2.2.0 , You need to un-install previous version of VLC. Other wise VLC (2.2.0) will crash, while using some features

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] sergio_sos:
Hi, I'm using Linux (Ubuntu) on my pc. The apps/programs are updated by the Software Center.

Would VLC and Remote for VLC work anyway? I'll have to wait until they release the new 2.2 version.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
VLC Mobile Remote still supports older version of VLC (2.1.0 or up), no problem with it. However with latest version of VLC (2.2.0 or up). you can use one extra feature i.e 'add subtitle feature', which is not possible on older versions (< ver 2.2.0) .
[Android Apps and Games] brute-coder:
Looks good dwnlding................
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
Manually uninstall. VLC still crashes after doing the following

-- Press home icon > Lands in folder C:\Users\username\Documents

-- Press up > lands in C:\Users\username

-- Press up > lands in C:\Users\

-- Press up > lands in C:\

-- press up >>> VLC crash where the app should technically show the drive list

-- relaunch vlc

-- press up 3x so you land in C:\

-- press drive list button >> VLC crash

Don't think that's something i specifically asked for, though improvements are always nice
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Really? Could you try once more. Did you delete the previous version VLC's settings while un installing it? Some users told me about this issue, but re installing the latest version fixed it.

It was not possible on earlier version of VLCs, that's why I could not able to implement it. You had been asked couple of times know? so I tagged you. Anyway thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
New update, v1.4.7.2-BETA!

Hello every one,

VLC Mobile Remote BETA updated to v1.4.7.2-BETA!

Change log :

New

- DVD controls.

[MENTION=1754043]Ch3vr0n[/MENTION]

Regarding VLC crashing issue (on v2.2.0) while browsing drives,

Some users on Windows PC experiencing this issue, this is due to a bug in latest version of VLC (v2.2.0). However this issue has been fixed by VLC team on upcoming version of VLC (v2.2.1), if any of you experiencing this issue, I suggest you to skip the current version of VLC (v2.2.0) and directly upgrade to v2.2.1. later. Till then, please use one of the older versions of VLC (v2.1.5 recommended).

Here is more info on the bug

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] Ch3vr0n:
Good to know, upgraded already but I always upgrade anyway. No big deal

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 7 met Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Remote for YouTube!

With latest update (v1.4.9.6), VLC Mobile Remote can be used as a remote for YouTube! :D​

​

Get it from play store or download apk here View attachment vLCMobileRemoteAndroid-release.apk​
[Android Apps and Games] till22:
Hey man, I'm back using your app by the way, you've come quite a nice way :)

Is there a possibility to get premium for a reduced price? I thought the people that joined your beta program would get all the future premium stuff for free. I find 3 bucks a little bit on the high side - not trying to be rude! :)

EDIT: BTW, I found a little spelling mistake in the option you have added for me a while back: Settings > Show 'STOP' button > "visibile". It should be "visible" :)
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Thank you :)

If I remember correctly you should be having paid version as a beta user. Your account is till.r****n@gmail.com right?, if yes, go ahead and buy it, you won't be charged, otherwise PM me your account I'll add it. Also I experimented with $2, it did not do well :( . However though app looks little price, user get the app for life time (25 years max), so I think it's worth it.

I'll fix the typo, thank you again.
[Android Apps and Games] till22:
Hey Adarsh,

Yes, that is indeed my e-mail address. I just bought it (said it's a test version and I'm not going to be charged for anything), but still got a mail with the $3 bill. I'll check later if it really got deducted from the PayPal account, but I wouldn't worry about it.

I switched from the Nexus 5 to a Moto E 2015, and the back/stop/play/pause/forward icons are quite blurry. It's due to the icon size that gets upscaled due to the lower res screen. Could this be fixed? It's really only a minor thing and I wouldn't care if it stays this way, but who knows.. :)

Then the "advanced options" (repeat, album, full screen etc.) are distortioned as you can also see on the screenshot.

Another suggestion for the layout: how does it look with a blue navbar, maybe a tad darker that the status bar?

I remember you like constructive suggestions, so take it as that and not as criticism! :)

All the best,

Till
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Hello till,

Check it out and let me know. I don't think you have been charged.

Though I am using different resolution images for different density screens, still it's not perfect. Anyway I'll go deep in my free time and try to fix it.

I did try blue/darker blue navigation bar, myself didn't like it, it's blue all over :eek: . That's why nav bar is not blue :o

Suggestion or criticism, I'll take it positively :) Thank you.

One more thing, if you have tried YouTube integration, how did you find it? any suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] till22:
I'll check that later, don't worry.

That would be nice - it's obviously something you only look at a few seconds a time since it's a remote control, but the user interface becomes more and more important nowadays and a lot of people prefer, unfortunately, form over function and not the other way around.

Ok, I really like it when my apps are all colourful, but I guess that's just me! You might think about a different theme though, for example a dark theme. People love themes! :D

I'm soon going to root my Moto E though and take out the navbar again like on my N5, I just didn't find the time for it yet (I have the phone since 2 weeks).

I didn't try it yet because I bought the app in the train on my way to work. I'll make sure to try it tonight or in the weekend.
[Android Apps and Games] Pard0ned:
I'd second the inclusion of a dark theme!
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Ok, Currently I am working on android wear after that I'll do..
[Android Apps and Games] IODroids:
Great app. you can add me to beta community if any
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Thank you.

Sure, you can get Beta version, here you can get it, Also check out this thread's first post.
[Android Apps and Games] Adrianrff:
Hey, I see the app has been translated into Spanish. What a great translator! ;)

Cheers, mate!
[Android Apps and Games] shahsohaib:
Good one. I am user of VLC media player from 2 years. I will surely check it.
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Thank you. Kudos to translator :)
[Android Apps and Games] adarshurs:
Now supports Android Wear

VLC Mobile Remote now supports Android Wear (Still in BETA). Whoever has Android Wear watches please try out the latest BETA version (v1.4.9.92-BETA) . As always suggestions, feedbacks are welcome :)

Download latest BETA version apk View attachment vLCMobileRemoteAndroid-release.apk or get it from play store BETA app channel

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Jancerveny:
Czech translation

Hi, I've just bought your app and I love it! Been trying to tap the mail icon on your website to get in touch, but it didn't work so I'm writing here. I'd like to offer a translation to Czech. Send me the translation file if interested :) great app, Cheers!