recloudstream / recloudstream/cloudstream

Downloaded files do not play in chosen player (VLC)

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Description

Steps to reproduce
  1. Set preferred player to VLC,
  2. Download video.
  3. Play video.
Expected behavior

Plays in VLC.

Actual behavior

Plays in internal player.
Non-downloaded videos do play in VLC correctly.

Cloudstream version and commit hash

4.0.0 33aecfb and 3.5.0 60aca3eb

Android version

Android 12

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
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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

No file or test is named. Start by tracing the downloaded-video playback entry point and compare it with the path used for non-downloaded videos, focusing on how the preferred VLC player is selected. Done means downloaded videos open in VLC while non-downloaded playback continues to work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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