The VideoLAN Forums

Hi there,

I've been using VLC for iOS for a while and I must say that it works great.

However, since Apple introduced the Files app, I see all my files accessible in clear view in the "VLC" folder, even though I set a passcode for the VLC app !

Furthermore, they can also be accessed via the File Sharing menu of iTunes when connected to a computer, even if the phone is still locked !

It would mean that the passcode isn't a protection for the content, but rather for the player.

That seems like a serious confidentiality concern to me. What if I don't, positively, want people to be able to access my video library ?

I'm on VLC for iOS 3.2.13 with iOS 12.5 on iPhone 6

Much thanks

Hello, we cannot protect the contents stored on the phone from being visible via iTunes File Sharing. However, for Files.app, there will be a fix in the next major update.