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OK. First thing is get the IP of your server/PC. Then grab My Files + app from the app store. Go to 'remote' at bottom, local network and enter IP. Should then be available for you. Click on something and click open all files with VLC option and you're good to go. Instead of clicking VLC you now hav...

Now it randomly connected to my Plex server without me even setting it up. I have no idea whats going on.

Did you ever get this resolved? I ran into this two days ago on all android and iOS devices. Plex still works, but VLC isnt working on anything outside of direct play. Maddening.

Simply put, I have shared folders from my PC over local network and no folder is being recognized by VLC on any android or IOS device. Plex is still working as normal on all devices using the same folders, but VLC isnt recognizing anything. All Im getting is "The directory is empty" and on...