openedx / openedx/openedx-app-android

[Android] Download for HLS downloads .m3u8 file instead of the actual video

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Dominant language
Kotlin
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Forks
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Description

Description
Clicking download on videos using HLS downloads the m3u8 file instead of the actual video.

Steps to Reproduce
Go to a video that uses HLS, select download

Expected Behavior
When downloading videos that use HLS, the downloaded video should be of the user set resolution (or auto).

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with an Android video that uses HLS, then trace the app's download flow from the video download action. Done means the download produces playable video content at the user's selected resolution or auto setting instead of the .m3u8 file.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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