To use subtitles in VLC on an Android device, tap the screen while playing a video to reveal the player controls and select the subtitle icon. [1, 2]
How to Select or Switch Subtitles
- Play your video in the VLC app on your Android device.
- Tap the screen to bring up the playback toolbar.
- Tap the subtitle and audio icon (resembling a speech bubble or dialogue box) located in the bottom-left corner.
- Tap the downward triangle next to Subtitles to expand the menu.
- Choose your preferred subtitle track from the list.