[DRM Issue] The download process seems to have crashed (Error)

[Daigh]

I don't know what would cause this error :(

[hama3254]

Probably the same as #990 which seems to be a DRM issue.
It seems like Crunchyroll updated the switch api to now use DRM streams.

[Konvinillo]

Probablemente lo mismo que el número 990 , que parece ser un problema de DRM. Parece que Crunchyroll actualizó la API del conmutador para usar ahora transmisiones DRM.

Does this mean the termination of the unloader?

[ghost]

@hama3254 Crunchyroll killed the switch endpoint. There is no other non-drm endpoint left. RIP

[vabarboza]

I did a download test with the trial version of StreamFab Crunchyroll Downloader, and I was able to download it, I believe they use another way to download the files

[Elwador]

@vabarboza yes they download the drm protected files and decrypt them

[vabarboza]

@Elwador So is it possible to modify the application to do the same?

[Elwador]

@vabarboza possible yes but @hama3254 already said a couple of times that he won't do it #911 & #918

you can also see this text at the top of the Readme "Crunchyroll-Downloader-v3.0 is deprecated since Crunchyroll updated to a DRM only system."

that's from the last time when everyone thought crunchyroll had no endpoint left that wasn't drm protected

also i wouldn't suggest to spend money on StreamFab as long as there are free versions on github that you can use

[hama3254]

also i wouldn't suggest to spend money on StreamFab as long as there are free versions on github that you can use

I would suggest to use OBS and another browser as the default you are using to record the stream rather than paying for a downloading tool.

More about that here: #911 (comment)

[ghost]

I would suggest to use OBS and another browser as the default you are using to record the stream rather than paying for a downloading tool.

You need to disable hardware acceleration in the browser to be able to record.

[ghost]

I would suggest to get L3 widevine keys (its not hard at all) and decrypt the drm videos from crunchyroll.

[LordXearo]

Is it possible to decrypt, after a successful download from crunchyroll Downloader?
or is it neccessary to do this while downloading?

[TaMaGo-TTV]

I would suggest to get L3 widevine keys (its not hard at all) and decrypt the drm videos from crunchyroll.

Is that legal, and can I get banned from crunchy?

[ghost]

Is that legal, and can I get banned from crunchy?

Its not legal but you don't get banned

[TaMaGo-TTV]

Is that legal, and can I get banned from crunchy?

Its not legal but you don't get banned

Okay and how can they "catch" me? should I just use my vpn and im safe?

[ghost]

Okay and how can they "catch" me? should I just use my vpn and im safe?

They are not going to catch you for decrypting a anime episode xD
They can't even track it correctly

[TaMaGo-TTV]

They are not going to catch you for decrypting a anime episode xD They can't even track it correctly

Bro I live in Germany so who knows XD

[ghost]

Bro I live in Germany so who knows XD

You can decide if you want to use a drm downloader or not, its your decision

[TaMaGo-TTV]

Bro I live in Germany so who knows XD

You can decide if you want to use a drm downloader or not, its your decision

I mean there is no choice if I want to download anime from crunchy

[ghost]

I mean there is no choice if I want to download anime from crunchy

Wenn du es riskieren willst: https://github.com/stratuma/Crunchyroll-Downloader-v4.0

Hat auch drm stream support. Ne guide um die keys zu bekommen ist in der readme.

[TaMaGo-TTV]

I mean there is no choice if I want to download anime from crunchy

Wenn du es riskieren willst: https://github.com/stratuma/Crunchyroll-Downloader-v4.0

Hat auch drm stream support. Ne guide um die keys zu bekommen ist in der readme.

Ja, ich hab den schon drauf ich wusste, nur nicht wie Safe es ist mit diesem L3 widevine Zeug.

Aber wenn du sagst, dass die einen schlecht tracken können, dann würde ich das mal probieren.

[Jaynator495]

I mean there is no choice if I want to download anime from crunchy

Wenn du es riskieren willst: https://github.com/stratuma/Crunchyroll-Downloader-v4.0
Hat auch drm stream support. Ne guide um die keys zu bekommen ist in der readme.

Ja, ich hab den schon drauf ich wusste, nur nicht wie Safe es ist mit diesem L3 widevine Zeug.

Aber wenn du sagst, dass die einen schlecht tracken können, dann würde ich das mal probieren.

You can also take a look at multi-download-nx, it offers some other services that is in Germany like ADN as well

[hama3254]

Is that legal, and can I get banned from crunchy?

Its not legal but you don't get banned

Consequences are unlikely to happen for users, I am more worried about the developers.

I personally already got a cease and desist per Mail from a right holder of some anime (not CR).
Not to important since they called me Dear Sir so I ignored the 2nd deadline since the first one was already over.

The only question I would ask myself, if I breake copyrighted law anyway why breake DRM on Crunchyroll that cost money to access most shows if we can sail the high seas and rip from them.
If I understand it correctly, both options are equal illegal.

[AsIFall]

I mean there is no choice if I want to download anime from crunchy

Wenn du es riskieren willst: https://github.com/stratuma/Crunchyroll-Downloader-v4.0

Hat auch drm stream support. Ne guide um die keys zu bekommen ist in der readme.

Ich habe trotz des Guides knapp sechs Stunden gebraucht um diese Schlüssel generieren zu können.
Der Guide war auf der einen Seite okay, an manchen Stellen wohl nicht aktualisiert.
Wenn ihr zu dem Punkt mit dem "CMD" kommt. Vor dem zweiten Öffnen muss "pycryptodome" und die Version 3.20.0 von protobus installiert werden. Das wird in dem Android Emulator gemacht. Da muss dann mithilfe von pip install protobus==3.20.0 eingegeben und bestätigt werden. Wenn eine neue Version von protobus installiert wird, funktioniert "dump_keys.py" nicht.

Ich kann deine Version des Downloaders aber nur scheinbar verwenden. Er lädt das Video, bricht den Audio-Download aber ab, sodass das Video letztendlich nicht gespeichert werden kann. Habe versucht, es als MP4- bzw. als Matroschka (mkv) herunterzuladen.

[ghost]

Wenn der guide zu schwer ist kann ich dir nur empfehlen einen anderen zu suchen.
Alternativ wäre dieser guide: [url removed]

[TaMaGo-TTV]

Wenn der guide zu schwer ist kann ich dir nur empfehlen einen anderen zu suchen. Alternativ wäre dieser guide: [url removed]

Ist der Key aber dann nur für eine Folge und ich muss für jede folge einen Key erstellen?

[ghost]

Ist der Key aber dann nur für eine Folge und ich muss für jede folge einen Key erstellen?

Nein wenn du die keys nicht sharest dann kannst du sie für alles was L3 Encrypted ist hernehmen und das für Jahre ohne neue besorgen zu müssen

[bybpow]

I wanted to say that in most countries in the EU breaking DRM is not ilegal for personal purposes, it is in fact legal. But it is against the TOS of the platforms so they can ban you although they never do it due to the complication of noticing what users are doing it and what users are not . This is not the case for Germany and Austria that have really strong copyright laws, even torrenting is tricky there. I'd love Hama to implement the DRM bypass but I'd not recommend it. There are already tools that do this although is more tech savvy. There are other options more easy but are paid.

So, are we at the end of this repo?

[ghost]

I wanted to say that in most countries in the EU breaking DRM is not ilegal for personal purposes, it is in fact legal. But it is against the TOS of the platforms so they can ban you although they never do it due to the complication of noticing what users are doing it and what users are not . This is not the case for Germany and Austria that have really strong copyright laws, even torrenting is tricky there. I'd love Hama to implement the DRM bypass but I'd not recommend it. There are already tools that do this although is more tech savvy. There are other options more easy but are paid.

So, are we at the end of this repo?

If anybody outside of germany or any drm problematic country starts to mantain it it could still stay active

[TaMaGo-TTV]

I wanted to say that in most countries in the EU breaking DRM is not ilegal for personal purposes, it is in fact legal. But it is against the TOS of the platforms so they can ban you although they never do it due to the complication of noticing what users are doing it and what users are not . This is not the case for Germany and Austria that have really strong copyright laws, even torrenting is tricky there. I'd love Hama to implement the DRM bypass but I'd not recommend it. There are already tools that do this although is more tech savvy. There are other options more easy but are paid.
So, are we at the end of this repo?

If anybody outside of germany or any drm problematic country starts to mantain it it could still stay active

Does that mean that the users who decrypt video with the l3 keys are safe? But the person who offers the downloader will be prosecuted?

[bybpow]

I wanted to say that in most countries in the EU breaking DRM is not ilegal for personal purposes, it is in fact legal. But it is against the TOS of the platforms so they can ban you although they never do it due to the complication of noticing what users are doing it and what users are not . This is not the case for Germany and Austria that have really strong copyright laws, even torrenting is tricky there. I'd love Hama to implement the DRM bypass but I'd not recommend it. There are already tools that do this although is more tech savvy. There are other options more easy but are paid.
So, are we at the end of this repo?

If anybody outside of germany or any drm problematic country starts to mantain it it could still stay active

Does that mean that the users who decrypt video with the l3 keys are safe? But the person who offers the downloader will be prosecuted?

Users are mostly safe unless you are from Germany or Austria. You may also be safe there but you could get in trouble. Developers on the other side are prosecuted more often, specially there. You can decrypt your own L3 keys but you will need to "through away your phone" as you will need to unroot and extract the CDM. If they catch you key and ban you the phone is gone forever as Widevine is linked to the device ID.

[TaMaGo-TTV]

I wanted to say that in most countries in the EU breaking DRM is not ilegal for personal purposes, it is in fact legal. But it is against the TOS of the platforms so they can ban you although they never do it due to the complication of noticing what users are doing it and what users are not . This is not the case for Germany and Austria that have really strong copyright laws, even torrenting is tricky there. I'd love Hama to implement the DRM bypass but I'd not recommend it. There are already tools that do this although is more tech savvy. There are other options more easy but are paid.
So, are we at the end of this repo?

If anybody outside of germany or any drm problematic country starts to mantain it it could still stay active

Does that mean that the users who decrypt video with the l3 keys are safe? But the person who offers the downloader will be prosecuted?

Users are mostly safe unless you are from Germany or Austria. You may also be safe there but you could get in trouble. Developers on the other side are prosecuted more often, specially there. You can decrypt your own L3 keys but you will need to "through away your phone" as you will need to unroot and extract the CDM. If they catch you key and ban you the phone is gone forever as Widevine is linked to the device ID.

I mean the Key is easy to get with android Studio... So thats not the Problem. But how are they tracking down the users?

I live in Germany my only options are OBS, L3 Key or Torrent.

[bybpow]

I wanted to say that in most countries in the EU breaking DRM is not ilegal for personal purposes, it is in fact legal. But it is against the TOS of the platforms so they can ban you although they never do it due to the complication of noticing what users are doing it and what users are not . This is not the case for Germany and Austria that have really strong copyright laws, even torrenting is tricky there. I'd love Hama to implement the DRM bypass but I'd not recommend it. There are already tools that do this although is more tech savvy. There are other options more easy but are paid.
So, are we at the end of this repo?

If anybody outside of germany or any drm problematic country starts to mantain it it could still stay active

Does that mean that the users who decrypt video with the l3 keys are safe? But the person who offers the downloader will be prosecuted?

Users are mostly safe unless you are from Germany or Austria. You may also be safe there but you could get in trouble. Developers on the other side are prosecuted more often, specially there. You can decrypt your own L3 keys but you will need to "through away your phone" as you will need to unroot and extract the CDM. If they catch you key and ban you the phone is gone forever as Widevine is linked to the device ID.

I mean the Key is easy to get with android Studio... So thats not the Problem. But how are they tracking down the users?

I live in Germany my only options are OBS, L3 Key or Torrent.

They ask your ISP for your IP mostly. They also request VPNs for your IPs in case you use them. It is the most used case. I would not recommend OBS due to the size and quality or playback issues. DRM usually block screen recording too but for an archivist datahoarder as myself I would always try DL before recording. In most cases, they just chase devs and not users but if you start torrenting your rips, they will try to find you.

[TaMaGo-TTV]

If anybody outside of germany or any drm problematic country starts to mantain it it could still stay active

Does that mean that the users who decrypt video with the l3 keys are safe? But the person who offers the downloader will be prosecuted?

Users are mostly safe unless you are from Germany or Austria. You may also be safe there but you could get in trouble. Developers on the other side are prosecuted more often, specially there. You can decrypt your own L3 keys but you will need to "through away your phone" as you will need to unroot and extract the CDM. If they catch you key and ban you the phone is gone forever as Widevine is linked to the device ID.

I mean the Key is easy to get with android Studio... So thats not the Problem. But how are they tracking down the users?
I live in Germany my only options are OBS, L3 Key or Torrent.

They ask your ISP for your IP mostly. They also request VPNs for your IPs in case you use them. It is the most used case. I would not recommend OBS due to the size and quality or playback issues. DRM usually block screen recording too but for an archivist datahoarder as myself I would always try DL before recording.

So I guess DL with VPN (Provider with nolog policy) should be the best and "safest" Option 🤔

I rly hate crunchy for that shit man

Nah man im not Seeding aka Torrenting my stuff only privat use.

[ghost]

Video decryption is way more safe than torrenting

[Serpentstar]

NordVPN states they do not keep logs and I have used them for years. The thing I really like about them is they have a Linux flavor, and with a bit of effort, can even be ran on a Raspberry PI.

Can someone here provide a comprehensive list of which DL methods would work best? Paid applications or not. There have been a bunch of ones listed, but they are all over the place. I just want something easy to use that can get one episode at a time.

Thanks,.

[ghost]

NordVPN, u joking xDDDDD

[TaMaGo-TTV]

NordVPN, u joking xDDDDD

NordVPN is a crazy call 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[petenun]

I don't know if there's a better place to hold this conversation. I don't know GitHub's rules but I wouldn't want to get Hama into trouble talking casually about circumventing laws. Yeah, I know. I'm a stick in the mud.

[TaMaGo-TTV]

I don't know if there's a better place to hold this conversation. I don't know GitHub's rules but I wouldn't want to get Hama into trouble talking casually about circumventing laws. Yeah, I know. I'm a stick in the mud.

Yeah lets stop this here and close this thread until there is a Fix (Hopefully) 🤝🏻

[Serpentstar]

@stratuma @TaMaGo-TTV Enlighten me please. DM me if you don't mind.

[ghost]

@stratuma @TaMaGo-TTV Enlighten me please. DM me if you don't mind.

You are safer without VPN instead of using NordVPN tbh, they track everything and work with authorities. (Thats why they are so cheap)

[NickQ29]

Actually, before this is closed - is it still possible to download just the subtitles, the way it was the last time this happened?

[hama3254]

Actually, before this is closed - is it still possible to download just the subtitles, the way it was the last time this happened?

the latest release should work fine for subtitles. The add window has a drop down to just download them.

[TaMaGo-TTV]

Actually, before this is closed - is it still possible to download just the subtitles, the way it was the last time this happened?

the latest release should work fine for subtitles. The add window has a drop down to just download them.

Not working for me

It says that he downloaded the subs but all folders are empty

[hama3254]

I see no issue on my side. You can check if you have subtitles on CR itself new episodes and dubs may simply have none.
The downloader does not issue any error for missing soft subs.

[Akamaru]

If someone want to download just the subtitles, I created a .bat file to do this.

@echo off
:loop
set /p url="Bitte gib die Crunchyroll-URL ein (oder 'exit' zum Beenden): "
if "%url%"=="exit" goto :eof
set flags=--allow-u --write-sub --sub-lang de-DE,en-US --sub-format "ass" -u "EMAIL" -p "PASSWORD" --skip-download
cd /d "FULL PATH TO DESTINATION"
yt-dlp %flags% %url%
goto :loop

You need yt-dlp installed and added to your PATH in windows.

And to download anime from ADN I have this .bat:

@echo off
:loop
set /p url="Bitte gib die ADN-URL ein (oder 'exit' zum Beenden): "
if "%url%"=="exit" goto :eof
set flags=--sub-lang "de" --embed-subs --remux-video mkv -u "EMAIL" -p "PASSWORD" --embed-metadata
cd /d "FULL PATH TO DESTINATION"
yt-dlp %flags% %url%
goto :loop

Important: If your password contains a % you need to use %%.

[acteiaa]

It's really sad to see the program I used for years being discontinued. No other program surpasses this beautiful work, so simple and unique. Thank you for dedicating all this time; it will leave a huge hole.😭

[Denji945]

@hama3254 So this is the end of the downloader?

[sahtanoj]

I don't believe this is the end of CRD, as I believe Hama will find some way around it, even if it's through the insertion of a DRM unlock. However, if this is the end, @hama3254 , thank you very much for all this incredible work. You will be in all of our hearts.❤️

[petenun]

I agree with your sentiment about Hama and all his work. It's been a fun ride. Though I obviously can't speak for him, in the past he's made it pretty clear that he's not willing to cross the line of dealing with DRM, and I certainly wouldn't want to push him in a direction in which he's not willing to go. That said, it's his decision to make. Whatever happens, I'm still thankful for all the hard work they've put into this project.

[hama3254]

as I believe Hama will find some way around it, even if it's through the insertion of a DRM unlock.

As already stated I don't breake the DRM more here: #991 (comment)