nextcloud / nextcloud/talk-desktop

H.265 (HEVC) compressed video plays only audio

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bug os: Linux 🐧
Dominant language
JavaScript
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Description

During video playback with H.265 (HEVC) compression in Ubuntu Linux, only the audio is played.
How to build Nextcloud Talk with support for this codec?

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by tracing the desktop client's video playback path and build configuration on Ubuntu, then determine how H.265 support is packaged. Done means a build with the required support plays both video and audio for H.265 content, with the build steps documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, javascript, linux, ubuntu
Domain
audio-video-rtc, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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