In this tutorial, we will explore how to create a VLC playlist on Android.
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To create a VLC playlist on your Android device, follow these steps:
1. Launch the VLC media player app on your Android device.
2. Tap the menu button (typically three dots or lines) at the top-right corner of the screen.
3. In the menu, select “Playlist” to open the playlist interface.
4. To add media files to your playlist, tap the “Add” button (usually represented by a plus symbol). You can browse through your device’s directories to locate and select the desired files. VLC supports various file formats, including MP3 and MP4.
5. Once you have added the files, you can rearrange their order by tapping and holding a file, then dragging it to a new position.
6. If you want to create a new playlist from scratch, you can also tap the “New Playlist” button to start fresh.
7. To save your playlist for future use, tap the “Save Playlist” button (represented by a floppy disk icon) and provide a name for your playlist.
8. To access your saved playlists in the future, tap the menu button again, select “Playlist,” and choose the desired playlist from the list.
Creating a Playlist on VLC Android
To create a playlist on VLC Android, follow these simple steps:
1. Launch the VLC media player app on your Android device.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the screen to open the menu.
3. Scroll down and select “Playlists” from the menu options.
4. Tap the “+” button at the bottom-right corner of the screen to create a new playlist.
5. Enter a name for your playlist and tap “OK” to confirm.
6. Now, you can add media files to your playlist. Tap the three vertical dots next to the file or folder you want to add and select “Add to playlist”.
7. Choose the playlist you just created from the list.
8. Repeat step 6 for each file or folder you want to add to your playlist.
9. To arrange the order of the files in your playlist, tap and hold on a file, then drag it to the desired position.
10. Once you have added all the files you want, tap the back arrow to return to the playlist screen.
Congratulations! You have successfully created a playlist on VLC Android. You can now enjoy your favorite media files in a customized order.
Storing VLC Playlists on Android
- Launch the VLC app on your Android device.
- Tap on the menu icon (usually represented by three vertical dots) located in the top-right corner of the screen.
- From the drop-down menu, select “Playlists” to access the playlist management screen.
- If you already have a playlist, tap on it to open and edit it. Otherwise, continue to the next step to create a new playlist.
- To create a new playlist, tap on the “New playlist” button, usually represented by a plus (+) icon.
- Enter a name for your playlist in the provided field and tap “OK” or “Create” to confirm.
- Now that you have a playlist open or created, you can start adding media files to it.
- Tap on the “Add media” button, usually represented by a plus (+) or an icon with a file folder.
- Navigate to the location where your desired media files are stored. This can be your device’s internal storage, SD card, or any connected external storage.
- Select the media files you want to add to the playlist by tapping on them. You can select multiple files if desired.
- Once you have selected the files, tap on the “Add” or “Done” button to add them to your playlist.
- The selected media files will now appear in your playlist, and you can rearrange their order by tapping and dragging them up or down.
- To remove a file from the playlist, tap and hold on it until a context menu appears, then select “Remove” or a similar option.
- If you want to save the playlist for future use, make sure to tap on the save or export option, usually represented by a floppy disk icon or a share/export button.
- Choose a location to save the playlist file and provide a name for it. Select “Save” or “Export” to finalize the process.
- Your VLC playlist is now stored on your Android device and can be accessed anytime from the “Playlists” section of the VLC app.
python
def create_playlist(playlist_name, songs):
playlist_content = "#EXTM3U\n"
for song in songs:
playlist_content += f"#EXTINF:-1,{song['title']}\n"
playlist_content += f"{song['path']}\n"
with open(playlist_name + ".m3u", "w") as playlist_file:
playlist_file.write(playlist_content)
print(f"Playlist '{playlist_name}.m3u' created successfully!")
# Example usage
playlist_name = "MyPlaylist"
songs = [
{"title": "Song 1", "path": "/path/to/song1.mp3"},
{"title": "Song 2", "path": "/path/to/song2.mp3"},
{"title": "Song 3", "path": "/path/to/song3.mp3"}
]
create_playlist(playlist_name, songs)
This code snippet defines a `create_playlist` function that takes a playlist name and a list of songs as input. It then generates a playlist file (.m3u) with the provided information. You can modify the `playlist_name` and `songs` variables according to your requirements.
Creating a Playlist on Android Home Screen
To create a playlist on your Android home screen using VLC, follow these simple steps:
1. Open the VLC app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. From the menu, select “Playlists.”
4. Next, tap on the “+” icon to create a new playlist.
5. Give your playlist a name and tap on the “Save” button.
6. Now, you can add media files to your playlist. Tap on the menu icon again, then select “Media library.”
7. Navigate to the directory where your media files are stored. You can choose from your device’s internal storage or an external SD card.
8. Long-press on a file to select it, then tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
9. From the context menu, select “Add to playlist” and choose the playlist you created earlier.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for any additional files you want to add to the playlist.
11. Once you have added all the desired files, you can access your playlist from the home screen of your Android device by adding the VLC widget.
12. Long-press on an empty area of your home screen, then select “Widgets.”
13. Scroll through the widget options until you find the VLC widget, then drag it to your home screen.
14. Resize the widget as desired, and it will display your playlist for easy access.
Now you can enjoy your favorite media files right from your Android home screen using VLC!