i m perfectly using ExoPlayer with english subtitles but when it comes to Persian Language Subtitles it just shows erroneous characters like <?> instead of actual subtitle . how can i fix it ?

[mohammad6411]

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[tonihei]

It would help if you could fill out the issue template instead of just copying it. Most importantly, you should tell us what kind of format your media and subtitles are in and give an example media file to reproduce the problem.

[ojw28]

Closing due to lack of required information. If you're able to provide sufficient information, please do so here and we'll reopen the issue. Thanks!