Google TV Streamer - Playback freezes after rewinding 5 seconds
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Since Dec 16, 2025.
bug: device specific
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Description
Version
Media3 1.8.0
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Devices that reproduce the issue
Google TV Streamer
Devices that do not reproduce the issue
Chromecast running Android 12
Reproducible in the demo app?
Yes
Reproduction steps
- Play a specific clear stream in demo app for 60 seconds (the stream url can be shared in private chat if required)
- Rewind 5 seconds
- Observe the playback
Expected result
The media plays from rewinding position successfully
Actual result
Playback freezes after rewinding.
In attached video, rewinding was triggered at 2025-12-08 11:15:11.331
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7c172158-d5f9-4126-aa83-f73a59facebc
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