VLC 2.1.19 with Android Auto Does Not Find Media

[larryw]

VLC 2.1.19 when used on my LG phone works great. VLC finds all of my files across all directories both internal and on SD card. When I connect to Android Auto, VLC no longer works and reports no media found.

[Dekans]

Do you use Android Auto interface on your phone or is your car compatible?

[Hairy Phil]

Possibly related, based on the date this was reported: "custom directory can't be found (Oreo?)" https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/18892