VLC used to be epic, now not so much.

[TheReal_sabret00the]

VLC was once the best in class. Not only was it a great piece of legacy software, the Android team were so passionate that they took that reputation and all the expectations that go along with it and exceeded it.

But as time has gone on, it's just started to languish. If you attempt to rewind a few too many times, the video freezes and you get audio. You can't play a folder on a NAS without creating a playlist. You play a folder locally without VLC losing its place. Every time the screen goes off, it needs to scan the device anew. And despite being at the forefront of Holo Design and Material Design 1, it's yet to implement Material You.

It feels like VLC for Android has been forgotten...

[Aza]

VLC for Android has not be forgotten, but yes, it's a bit slower now for multiple reasons.

If you attempt to rewind a few too many times, the video freezes and you get audio.

Could you please share logs for this issue?

You can't play a folder on a NAS without creating a playlist.

You can always use the 3 dots icon on a folder and then select "Play"

Every time the screen goes off, it needs to scan the device anew

It should not happen. Can you please tell your device model and Android version?