BSPlayer Pro

BSPlayer – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is BSPlayer?

BSPlayer is a hardware-accelerated video player for Android smartphones and tablets. It supports high-performance playback, multiple subtitle and audio tracks, and streaming over Wi-Fi—all optimized for speed and battery efficiency.

2. What are the key features of BSPlayer?

• Hardware-accelerated video playback

• Multi-core HW decoding (dual and quad-core)

• Popup/background video playback

• Support for multiple audio tracks and subtitle formats

• Automatic subtitle download

• Streaming media over Wi-Fi from shared network drives

• Direct playback from uncompressed RAR files

• Playlist support and various playback modes

• Screen lock (child lock)

• USB OTG support

3. Does BSPlayer support hardware acceleration on all devices?

Hardware acceleration depends on your device’s video decoder. On some HTC models, playback in portrait mode may be corrupted. Zoom/stretch features may also be limited on certain devices like the Samsung Galaxy S2.

4. How do I play videos in a popup window?

Long-press the Back button while a video is playing to launch it in a resizable popup window, allowing you to multitask while watching.

5. Can I stream videos from my PC or NAS without copying them to my phone?

Yes. BSPlayer allows you to stream videos and music directly over Wi-Fi from network-shared folders, external USB drives, Samba shares, NAS devices, and more—no conversion or file transfer required.

6. What subtitle formats are supported?

BSPlayer supports both external and embedded subtitles, including:

• SSA / ASS

• SRT

• SUB

• TXT

You can also search and download subtitles automatically (requires Wi-Fi or mobile data).

7. Does BSPlayer support playlists?

Yes, BSPlayer includes playlist functionality and supports various playback modes for easy media management.

8. What is the screen lock feature?

The screen lock (child lock) feature prevents accidental taps or changes during video playback—especially useful when children are watching.

9. Is BSPlayer compatible with USB OTG devices?

Yes, BSPlayer supports USB OTG (On-The-Go) devices, including tools like:

• Nexus Media Importer

• USB OTG Helper

• USB Host Controller

10. What CPU architectures are supported?

This version supports ARMv7 with VFP and NEON. If your device uses a different CPU, BSPlayer will automatically notify you to download the correct version.

11. What’s the difference between the free and full versions?

• Free Version: Includes all core playback features but displays ads.

• Full Version: Available on Google Play, offers an ad-free experience and additional features.

12. How can I report bugs or get support?

Please include your device brand and model when reporting issues.
You can send detailed bug reports to: android@bsplayer.com

For community help, visit the official forum:
👉 BSPlayer Android Forum

13. Is BSPlayer open source?

BSPlayer uses parts of FFmpeg, which is licensed under LGPLv2.1. You can download the source code from the BSPlayer website.

14. Can I help with translations?

Yes! You can contribute translations or suggest corrections here:
👉 BSPlayer Translation Project

15. Where do the demo videos come from?

Screenshots and demo videos are taken from open-source films under Creative Commons license:

• Sintel – © Blender Foundation | durian.blender.org

• Tears of Steel – © Blender Foundation | mango.blender.org

16. How can I support BSPlayer?

If you enjoy using BSPlayer, please consider rating it 5 stars on the Play Store! If you run into any issues, let us know—we appreciate your feedback and aim to improve.