Is this a replacement for Newpipe Sponsorblock?

terry9873 commented 6 months ago

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Affected version

0.25.2

Steps to reproduce the bug

Sorry to open an issue, but i can't find ANY way to contact the devs or ask anyone about anything to do with Tubular, if someone could drop me a link, I'd appreciate it.

I have used Newpipe Sponsorblock for a long while. I just noticed it's not listed in Fdroid any more (where I think I got it). I searched around and found something called "Tubular", first time I've heard of it. I notice it's version is 0.26, whereas my Newpipe Sponsorblock is v 0.25.1. I have a lot of bugs in it.

Can I ask...

Is this a replacement for Newpipe Sponsorblock?
I had trouble with updates with Newpipe and the Sponsorblock version. If I install 'Tubular' in Droidify, will it update via Droidify as well? (In the past I had to download an APK to update Newpipe Sponsorblock.
If I install it, will it pull its data (settings, subscriptions etc) from my old app, or do I need to set it up manually comparing the two apps?

Finally, sorry for opening this again, I have no clue how github works, and also thank you very much to the devs IF this is indeed a replacement for my beloved but now buggy Newpipe Sponsorblock! (If there's a page I can donate on, please link)

Thanks

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Gravity2106 commented 6 months ago

Yes, it is the continuation of NPSB I have never used drodify, but you could update it through Obtainium or NeoStore, for example. You can do a backup of NPSB and restore it on Tubular.

Donations for the main project can be done on https://newpipe.net/donate/ I'm not sure about how to donate to Polymorphicshade

polymorphicshade commented 6 months ago

@terry9873 yes this repo is intended to replace "NewPipe x SponsorBlock"

To find released APKs, see here.

Also I won't be accepting donations, please donate to the vanilla NewPipe devs here.

terry9873 commented 6 months ago

I remember having trouble with original newpipe and getting updates. I think someone told me if I used the APK for it, it would download its own updates when new releases came out. Is that true of this? If I download this APK will it auto update, or is there a recommended procedure for getting updates? thanks again, looking forward to trying it

Gravity2106 commented 6 months ago

Just use Obtainium 👍

terry9873 commented 6 months ago

I'd rather an answer to my question as to whether this app will auto update. If it will, I don't need to undergo the stress of trying to learn how to use firstly github, secondly Obtainium. I managed to install Obtainium for a look to see if I can use it. It wants a source URL for all apps. I don't have time (or knowledge) to do that, when all I need is this app and hopefully auto updating. If it doesn't auto update, I will look further at setting up this app in Obtainium.

Gravity2106 commented 6 months ago

It will notice you when an update is available, but you need to update.

In Obtainium just copy the GitHub releases address and paste it. In this case: https://github.com/polymorphicshade/Tubular

terry9873 commented 6 months ago

Thanks. A good example in itself of why it feels like you either know how to use Github (because you're a dev), or you don't (because you're not!) Surely this is the 'releases' page? https://github.com/polymorphicshade/Tubular/releases I get so confused, I basically dread opening any github page, often there's no alternative so I'm forced to appear as I did here! So is Obtainium a totally new way to install apps (without play store), something like this:

Hear about an app
Find on github
Get releases page URL and put into Obtainium which installs and then tracks for updates

Is that about right?! Not sure if I should be doing that for all my other apps which are managed by Fdroid/Droidify. I know they aren't ideal, although Droidify is a bit 'safer' than Fdroid but I forget the reasons why!

I don''t have many apps really, very minimal setup on phone. I do have a few important ones like Signal though, which seems to auto update itself when needed

terry9873 commented 6 months ago

PS - Important - I usually keep a few other devices up to date with NP/NPSB (and now it will be Tubular). A few elderly relatives and friends. They won't be able to set up Obtainium, so I'd still like to know if Tubular will update itself if I can get the apk installed direct?

Edit: I just found Tubular in Fdroid - cancel above, my friends/relatives have Droidify so can install from there (or i will do it for them!). Thanks

Mr-Bajs commented 6 months ago

PS - Important - I usually keep a few other devices up to date with NP/NPSB (and now it will be Tubular). A few elderly relatives and friends. They won't be able to set up Obtainium, so I'd still like to know if Tubular will update itself if I can get the apk installed direct?

Edit: I just found Tubular in Fdroid - cancel above, my friends/relatives have Droidify so can install from there (or i will do it for them!). Thanks

I don't think Tubular are available on F-Droid, but it is if you add the IzzyOnDroid repo. I guess you have it enabled if i found it, but just saying if you recomend anyone else.

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