Findroid
Browse and play movies and series from Jellyfin with Findroid, a native Android client.
About Findroid
Findroid is a free, open-source third-party native Android client for Jellyfin media servers, designed to let users browse and play movies and series from their Jellyfin library. It is licensed under GPLv3. The project is in early-stage development, so users may encounter bugs. It only supports direct playback, with no transcoding functionality.
Key features
- Native Android interface for Jellyfin media browsing and playback
- Supports playback of movies, series, seasons and episodes
- Offline media download and playback support
- Supports H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 and other video codecs
- Includes picture-in-picture mode and chapter navigation
- Optional software decoding for hardware decoding issues
Best for: It is best suited for Jellyfin server users seeking a native Android client to access their personal media libraries.
Good for
- Open-source under GPLv3 license for community modification
- Provides a fully native Android interface for Jellyfin
- Supports a wide range of video, audio and subtitle codecs
Watch out for
- In early-stage development, so bugs are expected
- Only supports direct playback, no transcoding capability
- SSA/ASS subtitle styling support is limited
Findroid at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Findroid FAQ
Does Findroid support media transcoding?
No, Findroid only supports direct playback with no transcoding functionality.
What video codecs does Findroid support?
Supported video codecs include H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9 and AV1, with support dependent on the Android device.
Are there limitations to subtitle support?
SSA/ASS subtitles have limited styling support, per a noted project issue.
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