How to update VLC?

[Valtam]

We have the H265 files in the LL repo for Series 2.x.

Code:

sudo apt-get install vlc-plugin-libde265 libde265

They WILL play HEVC files, if they don't, you have a separate issue.
If you don't have a powerful , modern computer, the video files simply won't play. They require a lot of horsepower.

If you're on 2.8, chances are these files are already installed. Stay clear of the PPA you posted.

HEVC test files of varying bitrates here - http://jell.yfish.us/