Error in some thumbnails, olay and downloads.

[ManuXD32]

Describe the bug First of all I wanna say that it is not the typical issue with the thumbnails, as it is configured as suggested and clipious doesn't throw an error when adding my server.

When I access clipious some videos show their thumbnail and some of them show an image with an exclamation.

Those that show the exclamation keep trying to load but never play and cannot be downloaded (they keep trying but never download).

I have tried to watch them directly on invidious and there is no problem with those videos using the Invidious instance.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Go to the app
2. Scroll down and find a video with an exclamation per thumbnail.
3. See error

Expected behavior The thumbnail shows, the video plays and can be downloaded.

Smartphone (please complete the following information):

• Device: Redmagic 9S pro, samsung galaxy tab s6 lite and MiBox
• OS: Android 14, Android 13 and Android 9
• Version 1.22.2

[hatredholder]

can confirm, having the same weird issue - no problem playing videos on invidious, but some thumbnails/videos aren't loading on clipious

[lamarios]

I'm facing the same problem but i don't known when I will have time to fix it. If any one has the courage to make a PR it will be greatly appreciated.

[ManuXD32]

I'm facing the same problem but i don't known when I will have time to fix it. If any one has the courage to make a PR it will be greatly appreciated.

Wish I had the knowledge to do that haha. Sorry if I sounded like I was demanding an immediate fix, just wanted to let you know. Thanks for taking the time ton answer :)

[lamarios]

Oh no. Don't worry. That's not how took it. It was just a note to say I won't have much time to fix that soon :)

[ManuXD32]

Oh no. Don't worry. That's not how took it. It was just a note to say I won't have much time to fix that soon :)

Oh okay :)

[AceDenghar]

Hi,

Same here. On trendings all is ok but not for subscriptions.

Take the time you need.

Regards

[technoplayer]

I have the same issue and I have noticed that Invidious web is requesting mqdefault.jpg for the thumbnail, but Clipious is requesting maxres.jpg.

I have no issue playing the video, it's just the thumbnail.

[madeofpendletonwool]

Good find @technoplayer. I suspect then that the issue could be with this in video.dart

ImageObject? getBestThumbnail() {
    if (videoThumbnails.isNotEmpty) {
      return videoThumbnails
          .firstWhere((element) => element.quality == 'maxres');
    } else {
      return null;
    }
  }
}

I think potentially falling back to mqdefault.jpg might fix it?

ImageObject? getBestThumbnail() {
    if (videoThumbnails.isEmpty) return null;

    // Try maxres first
    try {
      return videoThumbnails.firstWhere((element) => element.quality == 'maxres');
    } catch (_) {
      // Try mqdefault second
      try {
        return videoThumbnails.firstWhere((element) => element.quality == 'mqdefault');
      } catch (_) {
        // Fall back to first available thumbnail
        return videoThumbnails.first;
      }
    }
}

I don't currently have a build environment setup to test that theory but I think that could be a good place to start. I'll try and get something setup a little later today to test that.

[lamarios]

Great find thanks ! I should have the time to look into it before the end of the week, I'll probably do a sorting based on the quality strings and take the first one

[AceDenghar]

Thanks for all your job guys 👍

[lamarios]

version 1.22.3 is on the way and should fix the issue

[hatredholder]

version 1.22.3 is on the way and should fix the issue

still no release on f-droid?

[lamarios]

Could it be because of this ? https://github.com/lamarios/clipious/issues/638

I'll try to remember to check it out over the week end.

[hatredholder]

Could it be because of this ? #638

I'll try to remember to check it out over the week end.

i'll make sure to remind you on saturday :)