Remotely control a VLC server
About this app
Simple & easy to use VLC remote control. Setup VLC to use its HTTP interface and VlcFreemote will automatically detect it. Intuitive interface to play media, manage the play queue, bookmarks, etc.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.
What's New in v1.15
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jan 31, 2021 · 1.5 MB · Android API 15–30 · code 15
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 7dee9322637d62de45255c23232437b0d6f58baafa771c08cd47395df5fcf93b
Jan 12, 2021 · 1.5 MB · Android API 15–30 · code 13
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 dd4c3d6aa2d9011cc2f162b5885b3659b5d6a0c03813cee1a0565ec8e7a1a487
Jan 9, 2021 · 1.5 MB · Android API 15–30 · code 12
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 5a5a4bad3bba5fd24bc3d3afec5052f7c61bca23b71a1fc0e28c69cc8ca95417
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.13 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall VlcFreemote first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
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Source code
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App Information
Security Verification
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SHA-256 Hash
7dee9322637d62de45255c23232437b0d6f58baafa771c08cd47395df5fcf93b
Signing certificate
e88829ffe27aef187146620082ecd49e9e8403ce7918ee7a45ec8d3e1e288ddf
Permissions Required
What each permission lets VlcFreemote do. A highlighted one is worth a second look — not necessarily wrong, just worth asking whether this app needs it.
Previous Versions
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