Why does it need access to microphone on Android?

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Why does it need access to microphone on Android?

Postby wroot » 17 Apr 2019 14:43

Today VLC update popped up on my Huawei/Android 5 tablet and it asked for microphone permission. I don't think it ever asked for this before and i wonder why it needs it.

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Re: Why does it need access to microphone on Android?

Postby Aza » 19 Apr 2019 07:18

Android TV needs this permission to allow users to search content.
As the app is the same for TV and smartphone/tablet, the permission is asked anywhere. However, it will only be used for a search in TV mode.

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Re: Why does it need access to microphone on Android?

Postby wroot » 21 Apr 2019 12:30

Thanks for clarification


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