Remote for MPC

A simple and minimalistic remote for Media Player Classic.

Andrè Formosa · com.andreformosa.playerremote

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.2.5 1.8 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.2.5 (13)
Updated: Jun 4, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 1.8 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Video Players & Editors (app)
Listed since: Mar 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 8 (1 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Remote for MPC is an app by Andrè Formosa in the Video Players & Editors category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 8 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity.

What's new in v1.2.5

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Remote for MPC does exactly what its name implies: it lets you remote control Media Player Classic straight from your phone! It features a very minimalistic and straightforward user interface that allows you to access the controls you use most with ease. Features ✓ No advertising whatsoever ✓ Intuitive user interface ✓ Standard media player controls ✓ File browser which enables you to search for and play files on the computer running MPC ✓ Automatically find computers running MPC ✓ Notification controls ✓ Keep screen on ✓ Pause or mute automatically when receiving calls Instructions for connecting to MPC Make sure that your phone and computer are on the same network! Media Player Classic: • Go to View -> Options -> Player -> Web Interface • Select "Listen on port" and press "OK" • Make sure that "Allow access from localhost only" is unchecked! In App: • Go to Server Management • If a computer is automatically found click on the three dot menu and press "Connect", otherwise add one manually Please note that Remote for MPC is an unofficial app.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Andr? Formosa” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 4, 2024
Signed byCN=Andr? Formosa
Signing certificate (SHA-1)49:89:D4:E6:96:F3:20:A3:40:21:76:F0:D9:75:05:B1:D6:0B:0B:12
File MD59108ee58a3186e0c53ff006d54a1987a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (8)

Remote for MPC requests 8 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.andreformosa.playerremote.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Remote for MPC APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Remote for MPC APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9108ee58a3186e0c53ff006d54a1987a.