Automattic / Automattic/pocket-casts-android

Video Not Visible/Accessible in Landscape

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[Area] Player UI [Priority] Low [Type] Bug Good First Issue Migrated
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Description

Reported by @mdrockwell

To reproduce:

- Start a video episode
- Turn your device to landscape mode — the video displays in full screen mode as expected.
- Tap the X button in the upper-left, the app will display what appears to be the non-fullscreen player controls, but the video isn't visible anymore.

From that point, there isn't any way to view the video again unless you turn the device to portrait.

Tested on:
Device: Pixel 3
Android version: 12
App version: 7.19.1

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue on Android 12 in landscape with a video episode, then trace the player state after tapping the upper-left X. Done means the video remains visible or can be viewed again in landscape without rotating back to portrait.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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