How to Install Latest VLC Media Player on Elementary OS 0.2-Luna/0.3-Freya/0.4-Loki Linux Easy Guide

Install the Latest VLC 2.X for Elementary OS

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install the Latest VideoLAN Media Player 2.1.5 on Elementary OS 0.2-Luna/0.3-Freya/0.4-Loki/5.0-Juno/5.1-Hera i386/amd64 Linux Desktop.

VLC is a Free and Open Source Cross-platform Multimedia Player and Framework that plays most Multimedia Files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various Streaming protocols.

1. Open Terminal Window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

   Ctrl+Alt+t

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. Enabling PPA on Loki.

   sudo apt install software-properties-common

   Because on Elementary > 0.3 this facility is Not Available by default…

3. How to Add Latest VLC Elementary OS Apt Repository PPA

   Adding VLC Elementary PPA

   Vlc PPA SetUp

4. Installing Latest VLC for Elementary OS:

   sudo apt-get install vlc

5. How to Install Custom Skins for VLC Media Player

   Install Custom Skins for VideoLAN

   Customize Vlc



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