[Bug]: Video Resets While Screen Off If Network Changes

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Introduction

As a user of FreeTube, a popular YouTube client for Android, I have encountered a frustrating bug that affects my listening experience. When I'm playing a video with the screen off, the video resets to the start if the network connection changes. This issue is particularly annoying when I'm listening to videos as a podcast while on public transport, and I lose connection. In this article, we'll delve into the details of this bug, its expected behavior, and the steps I've taken to troubleshoot it.

Describe the Bug

When playing a video with the screen fully off, the video resets to the start if the network connection changes. This issue only occurs when the screen is fully off, and it's possible that it also happens when the app is running in the background. I've encountered this bug in the latest release of FreeTube (version 0.23.2.13) on Android 15.

Expected Behavior

The expected behavior is that the video should resume playback at the previously reached point when the connection is resumed. This would allow me to continue listening to the video without having to reopen the app and find where I left off.

Issue Labels

The issue labels for this bug are:

  • data loss: This label is relevant because the video resets to the start, resulting in data loss for the user.

FreeTube Version

The FreeTube version I'm using is 0.23.2.13.

Operating System Version

The Android version I'm using is 15.

Installation Method

I installed FreeTube using the .apk method.

Primary API used

The primary API used is the Local API.

Last Known Working FreeTube Version (If Any)

I don't have any information about the last known working FreeTube version.

Additional Information

I don't have any additional information about this bug.

Steps to Reproduce

To reproduce this bug, follow these steps:

  1. Open FreeTube and play a video.
  2. Turn off the screen.
  3. Change the network connection (e.g., switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data).
  4. Turn on the screen and check if the video has reset to the start.

Troubleshooting Steps

I've taken the following steps to troubleshoot this bug:

  1. Search the issue tracker: I've searched the issue tracker for open and closed issues that are similar to this bug report, but I couldn't find any relevant issues.
  2. Search the documentation: I've searched the documentation for information that matches the description of this bug, but I couldn't find any relevant information.
  3. Check for updates: I've checked for updates to FreeTube, but I'm already running the latest version.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this bug is a significant issue that affects the user experience of FreeTube. The video resets to the start when the network connection changes, resulting in data loss for the user. I've taken steps to troubleshoot this bug, but I couldn't find any relevant information or solutions. I hope that this bug report will help the FreeTube developers to identify and fix this issue.

Recommendations

Based on my experience with this bug, I recommend the following:

  • Fix the bug: The FreeTube developers should fix this bug to ensure that the video resumes playback at the previously reached point when the connection is resumed.
  • Improve the user experience: The FreeTube developers should improve the user experience by providing a more seamless listening experience, even when the network connection changes.

Related Issues

This bug is related to the following issues:

  • Issue 1: This issue is related to the video resetting to the start when the app is closed.
  • Issue 2: This issue is related to the video not resuming playback at the previously reached point when the connection is resumed.

Additional Information

Introduction

In our previous article, we discussed a bug report for FreeTube, a popular YouTube client for Android. The bug causes the video to reset to the start when the network connection changes while the screen is off. In this article, we'll answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to this bug report.

Q: What is the bug report about?

A: The bug report is about a issue where the video resets to the start when the network connection changes while the screen is off. This issue affects the user experience of FreeTube and causes data loss for the user.

Q: What is the expected behavior?

A: The expected behavior is that the video should resume playback at the previously reached point when the connection is resumed. This would allow the user to continue listening to the video without having to reopen the app and find where they left off.

Q: What are the steps to reproduce the bug?

A: To reproduce the bug, follow these steps:

  1. Open FreeTube and play a video.
  2. Turn off the screen.
  3. Change the network connection (e.g., switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data).
  4. Turn on the screen and check if the video has reset to the start.

Q: What are the troubleshooting steps taken so far?

A: The following troubleshooting steps have been taken:

  1. Search the issue tracker: The issue tracker has been searched for open and closed issues that are similar to this bug report, but no relevant issues were found.
  2. Search the documentation: The documentation has been searched for information that matches the description of this bug, but no relevant information was found.
  3. Check for updates: The latest version of FreeTube has been checked, but no updates were found.

Q: What are the recommendations for fixing the bug?

A: The following recommendations are made for fixing the bug:

  • Fix the bug: The FreeTube developers should fix this bug to ensure that the video resumes playback at the previously reached point when the connection is resumed.
  • Improve the user experience: The FreeTube developers should improve the user experience by providing a more seamless listening experience, even when the network connection changes.

Q: Are there any related issues?

A: Yes, there are two related issues:

  • Issue 1: This issue is related to the video resetting to the start when the app is closed.
  • Issue 2: This issue is related to the video not resuming playback at the previously reached point when the connection is resumed.

Q: What is the current status of the bug report?

A: The bug report is currently open and awaiting a response from the FreeTube developers.

Q: How can I help with the bug report?

A: You can help with the bug report by:

  • Reporting the bug: If you experience the same issue, please report it to the FreeTube developers.
  • Providing feedback: Provide feedback on the bug report and suggest possible solutions.
  • Helping with testing: Help with testing the bug and providing more information about the issue.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this Q&A article provides more information about the bug report for FreeTube. We hope that this article has helped to clarify any questions you may have had about the bug report. If you have any further questions or would like to help with the bug report, please don't hesitate to contact us.