sudo apt-get install snapd snapd-xdg-open<\/pre>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/install-snapd-xdg-600x89.jpg\")
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Open Ubuntu Software utility, search for and install VLC, though there are two versions available.<\/p>\n
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As an alternative, you can run command in terminal to install the snap:<\/p>\n
snap install vlc<\/pre>\nThe snap is kinda large in file size since it contains all required run-time libraries.<\/p>\n
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Uninstall traditional VLC package:<\/h4>\n
If you’ve a previous version of VLC media player installed, you’ll have two launcher icons and two VLC options in video files’ open with menu.<\/p>\n
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So you may want to remove the old traditional VLC package via Synaptic Package Manager, Ubuntu Software, or by running command:<\/p>\n
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