How to Delete VLC Completely

Table of Contents:

1. Delete via Email
2. Delete on iphone
3. Delete on android

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Data VLC collects from your device

1. read sensitive log data
2. read the contents of your USB storage
3. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
4. read the contents of your USB storage
5. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
6. record audio
7. view network connections
8. pair with Bluetooth devices
9. change network connectivity
10. full network access
11. change your audio settings
12. run at startup
13. draw over other apps
14. control vibration
15. prevent device from sleeping
16. modify system settings
17. read TV channel/program information
18. write TV channel/program information

1. Delete VLC Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by VLC for Android:

1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.


2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to VLC using the form below:

Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get VLC to delete your account/data:

1. To delete your VLC account, contact VLC via email and provide the reasons for your request.
2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
3. Notify VLC of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
4. Send the email to android-support@redacted... Login to see email.

2. How to Delete VLC on Iphone

1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
3. Select the app, and click "Delete VLC for Android".

3. Delete VLC on Android phone

1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
2. Click on "Apps & Games".
3. Select "VLC for Android" and Click "Uninstall".

1. VLC for Android can play any video and audio files, as well as network streams, network shares and drives, and DVD ISOs, like the desktop version of VLC.

2. VLC for Android™ plays most local video and audio files, as well as network streams (including adaptive streaming), DVD ISOs, like the desktop version of VLC.

3. VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as discs, devices, and network streaming protocols.

4. • It needs "modify system settings", in order to allow you to change your audio ringtone.

5. VLC for Android has a media library for audio and video files, and allows to browse folders directly.

6. • It needs "change your audio settings", in order to change audio volume.

7. • It needs "modify or delete the contents of your USB storage", in order to allow deletion of files and store subtitles.

8. VLC for Android is a full audio player, with a complete database, an equalizer and filters, playing all weird audio formats.

9. • "Other" to check network connections, change the volume, set the ringtone, run on Android TV and display the popup view, see below for details.

10. • It needs "read the contents of your USB storage", in to order to read your media files on it.

11. It also includes a widget for audio control, supports audio headsets control, cover art and a complete audio media library.

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