nextcloud / nextcloud/ios

Airplay does not work with streaming media

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Description

Steps to reproduce
  1. Open and play a non-cached MP4 file using the iOS app.
  2. Tap the screen so that the stock iOS player controls appear over the video being streamed.
  3. Use the AirPlay button to stream to an Apple TV.
Expected behaviour

Video continues streaming via AirPlay to Apple TV.

Actual behaviour

TV flickers and video does not play.

However, if you download the video ("Make available offline"), it can AirPlay fine.

Reasoning or why should it be changed/implemented?
Environment data

iOS version: e.g. iOS 14.6

Nextcloud iOS app version: 4.0.1.1

Server operating system:

Web server: Nginx 1.20

Database: MySQL 8.0.25

PHP version: PHP 8.0.7

Nextcloud version: 21.0.2

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in the iOS app with a non-cached MP4, using the stock player controls to send it to an Apple TV, then compare with an offline download. No source file or test is named; done means streamed video continues playing over AirPlay without flickering, while the offline case remains functional.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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