Search Media in VLC for Android’s Video Explorer searches indexed media. If a video is missing, confirm its folder is included and refresh the library view. For an identified item, use its Play from start action when you want the beginning. The toolbar’s Resume Playback returns to the last played video.
Confirm the library can see the intended folder
Use the documented VLC for Android touch interface. Confirm the local video exists where expected and that VLC has access through the supported Android controls. Under VLC settings, inspect Media library folders. VLC for Android 3.5 documents that selecting a parent includes its subfolders. To include only selected child folders, uncheck the parent first and then choose the intended children. Auto rescan is a separate startup preference.
Find the item and choose the action
In Video Explorer, use Refresh and then Search Media for the known filename or title. If the view groups similar names, check the group or choose folder grouping to identify the copy you want. Grid and list change presentation. Use the selected item’s Information option when you need to distinguish two copies by duration or technical details. Some actions appear in More Options or after holding the item, depending on screen size and orientation.
| Task | Control |
|---|---|
| Continue the last played video | Use Resume Playback in the toolbar. |
| Start a particular video from the beginning | Open that item’s menu and choose Play from start. |
| Find similarly named files from different folders | Group by folder or show individual items, then identify the intended file. |
Keep the index question separate from playback
Suppose you copied a permitted clip into a folder outside the scanned library. The file can exist while Search Media returns no match. Confirm the intended folder selection, refresh and check again. If the item now appears but fails to play, retain the successful indexing observation and inspect the file format or storage access separately. A reinstall can alter local state, so resolve the narrower folder or playback issue first.