VLC for iOS 3.2.0- Videos are all icons vs. a list now

[erintherapy]

One day I opened my iPad mini Generation 2, and my VLC movies were all icons and all in one place.
(Same in the iPad mini Generation 5 I just bought.)

They used to be in 3 folders, and in list format, which I prefer.

Do you know how I can make it go back to folder and list format? (I've looked ALL around the app several times and can't figure it out.)

Would LOVE your help! Thank you!!!

[Fearlessleader]

It’s now almost useless... so many videos (not tv shows) have long names such that you can’t see the portion of the name that makes each unique.

Help!!!

[djmst]

same for me.
I also prefer the folder function. For this reason I’ve deleted the apple-movie-app and downloaded vlc. Now it‘s useless for me again...
Is it possible to get back to the functions before the update? tnx

[Montu]

Can't believe that there areno longer folders to sort and arrange your media files.
Many users missing and asking for this feature, including me.

Why a beta test when developer don't hear about the wishes or give at least an answer if and when folders coming back.

[erintherapy]

Is there a link via which we can request the folder feature from VideoLAN?

[Prplchkj]

Is this the same problem that is preventing my TV Shows from being grouped under one icon? Or has the ability to configure the view been moved to somewhere I cannot see?

[tom86]

@prplchkj
Unfortunately the automatic grouping was one of many features removed in this pure abomination of an update.

[bubu?]

Hello,

Automatic grouping by name will be coming back to VLC-iOS.

[ChemEngr79]

Hello,

Automatic grouping by name will be coming back to VLC-iOS.

Do you have any sense of timing? Days, weeks, months, or years?

Thanks!

[bubu?]

All I can say is that a first version of the automatic grouping should be coming soon.

[ChemEngr79]

All I can say is that a first version of the automatic grouping should be coming soon.

Looks like there is a "Video groups" that appears to be working like previously for my files...

This seems very promising...

[Tyrestis]

Is there any possible way to add files/remove them manually if the program didn't recognize it?

[bubu?]

Is there any possible way to add files/remove them manually if the program didn't recognize it?

Video groups are formed by looking at the media filename, so you can either:

- Before importing, rename your files to help the app detect them for example: "tvshow-name-episode01", "tvshow-name-episode02"...
It should create a group of "tvshow-name..."

- After importing, you can rename your files through the edit mode. You need to give them a common prefix, that could be the name of the tv show for example.