SMB for VLC on (Android TV) suddenly stopped working after clearing media db and app db..

[VLCAddictrx]

I had have my PC connected via SMB, things were working fine till day.
I tried to clear media database, clear app data, clear playback history, also did quit and restart application, Now it wont connect to PC.
Tried to do everything including re-install.

PC name is visible in Local Area Network, Clicking on PC name throws error:
Your input cant be opened, VLC is unable to open the MRL 'SMB://pc-NAME'. Check log file for details.
This is the log file - https://pastebin.com/7kthzb0M

I tried to connect to PC with FX File explorer smb AND this works fine. Not sure what to debug further ?

[rphair]

I'm also affected by this: same problem, not just after clearing the app data but for an ordinary new setup:

Same error message as above. I have 2 of the same Android device in the house (Kindle Fire Stick 4K), both with the latest version of VLC Media player (I believe, since one was just installed & the older one did a software update recently: I can confirm this if needed). Only the one that was set up a few months ago works properly, and has been working ever since originally prompting for the SMB credentials to access our shared media folder.

The other, when accessing the same shared folder today, never prompts to enter a username & password for SMB. The problem persists even after clearing the application data, restarting the device, etc. It's not a device or network permission problem since SMB through Nova Video Player on the same device works properly: to prompt & successfully use the credentials that VLC does not prompt for.

Therefore it seems the new VLC version is no longer able to prompt for new SMB share credentials. Any work-around for this (other than installing Nova Video Player) would be welcome.

[Aza]

Thanks for your report. Could you please try with a nightly build (here https://artifacts.videolan.org/vlc-andr ... tly-arm64/) and tell me if the issue is solved in it?

[VLCAddictrx]

Tried this 2 filesñ
VLC-Android-3.5.4-armv8-20231013-0116.apk
VLC-Android-3.5.4-armv8-20231012-0122.apk

Those get installed on android mobile (smb works properly) but not on tv.
Gives error on tv - app not installed.

[Aza]

Your device is probably using an armv7 CPU. Can you try this instead? https://artifacts.videolan.org/vlc-andr ... tly-armv7/

[VLCAddictrx]

Your device is probably using an armv7 CPU. Can you try this instead? https://artifacts.videolan.org/vlc-andr ... tly-armv7/

Thank You aza,,
That worked absolutely perfect. Issue resolved.
Between new icon color change is refreshing.

[lwc]

Your device is probably using an armv7 CPU. Can you try this instead? https://artifacts.videolan.org/vlc-andr ... tly-armv7/

Thank You aza,,
That worked absolutely perfect. Issue resolved.
Between new icon color change is refreshing.

It fixed it for me too (VLC-Android-3.5.4-armv7-20231015-0122.apk), hooray!
Is there an issue about it? Is an official fix expected soon?
Last but not least, once a new stable version comes up, will I have to uninstall the daily build and re-install using Play Store?

[VLCAddictrx]

Last but not least, once a new stable version comes up, will I have to uninstall the daily build and re-install using Play Store?

I assume yes

[Aza]

Is there an issue about it? Is an official fix expected soon?

The fix is here: https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc/ ... uests/3870

It will be included in the 3.6 version.

Last but not least, once a new stable version comes up, will I have to uninstall the daily build and re-install using Play Store?

Both nightly and release versions can be installed in parallel. When 3.6 is published, you can get rid of the nightly version if you want.

[lwc]

The fix is here: https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc/ ... uests/3870

Something isn't right in this fix - it blames "last Windows update" for what happened, but one its included fixes states "Since last Windows 11 update (KB5026436), Windows SMB servers need a valid Auth (user + password) even for a guest/anonymous login", except:

1. How come if affects Windows 10 too then?
2. This Windows 11 update is from May, so how come it affected VLC (for multiple users) only in October which is almost half a year later?

Both nightly and release versions can be installed in parallel. When 3.6 is published, you can get rid of the nightly version if you want.

I appreciate the thought but I won't keep around a broken app for possibly months - why isn't this an emergency release for the Android TV app? I bet many Android TV users have already abandoned VLC by now, since they'll probably search for another app instead of going to forums (note this thread isn't even found on Google).

[VLCAddictrx]

There is no good alternative yet for VLC..
I tried few but not happy

[VLCAddictrx]

Installed latest files from https://artifacts.videolan.org/vlc-andr ... tly-armv7/


There are few issues with Subtitles, text size auto-changes wont work with settings.
Videos wont play from last position

[lwc]

Is there an issue about it? Is an official fix expected soon?

The fix is here: https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc/ ... uests/3870

It will be included in the 3.6 version.

The Play Store version was since updated to 3.5.7, why only 3.6?

[Aza]

As stated in the 3.5.7 changelog, this version doesn't contain any fix/feature. We had to do it to unlock our ability to release on the Play Store after some rule changes. In the meantime, a 3.6.0 beta is currently being tested by our beta testers.

[lwc]

But v3.5.5's changelog states that, not v3.5.7. In fact, it lists new fixes and features in both v3.5.6 and v3.5.7.

[VLCAddictrx]

When i download play store version, there are 2 issues.
1. smb problem not fixed
2. I have to manually setup option, video replay from last position to - Always ask.
Else it starts from beginning.

It happens on a device which has the bets release.
Uninstalled beta and install Play store version

[Aza]

But v3.5.5's changelog states that, not v3.5.7. In fact, it lists new fixes and features in both v3.5.6 and v3.5.7.

My bad I have not been clear. See: https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc- ... type=heads

3.5.4: is the old version from more than 1 year ago
3.5.5: adds nothing but what is asked by the Play Store to release (target Android 14)
3.5.6-3.5.7: fix errors introduced in the 3.5.5 version

3.6.0 Beta 3 is the current beta version. You will only get it if you're in the beta program.

There will be no new 3.5.x version. We are preparing the release of the 3.6.0 version.

When i download play store version, there are 2 issues.
1. smb problem not fixed
2. I have to manually setup option, video replay from last position to - Always ask.

What is the version of the app displayed in the "About screen?

[VLCAddictrx]

3.5.7 2024-10-11
This version has SMB issues

Downloaded beta 3 from here https://artifacts.videolan.org/vlc-andr ... tly-armv7/
SMB issue fixed in this beta 3

But the video replay from last position has issues in both versions.

I think, somehow the old settings/files are not cleared properly (personal guess, not a techy)

[VLCAddictrx]

Hello,
I’m using the latest VLC Android beta version, VLC-Android-3.6.0-Beta-3-armv7-20241106-0118.apk.

The SMB issue has been resolved, and I like the new login/password prompt. Resuming from the last position now works without needing any configuration in the settings.

I’m curious if the major issue discussed here—https://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=163315 has been fixed.