How to update VLC?

[Monkeyman]

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/

Thanks.  My computer is neither modern nor especially powerful.  It's a 4 year old build so it's "ancient".    I'll stick with x264 movies from now on (or at least until I build a new computer).  It's done more than enough for me until this.

I have a 750w power supply, GeForce GTS 450 vid card and an AMD Phenom II cpu.  Is there anything I could upgrade that might make it possible to play this format or would I need a completely new system?