"IOS Player response is not valid" error with Local Extraction enabled (Android 13, v0.27.0)

[rhysonate]

When attempting to play certain videos with Piped Proxy disabled and Local Streams Extraction enabled (as per FAQ guidance), I encounter the error: "IOS Player response is not valid".

Details

• App Version: 0.27.0
• Android Version: 13
• Instance: Default (no custom instance selected)
• Example Video: https://youtu.be/Qsu1tKL16Do
• Settings:
  • ✅ Disable Piped Proxy (enabled)
  • ✅ Extract Locally (enabled)

Steps to Reproduce

1. Follow FAQ steps: Disable Piped Proxy and enable Local Extraction.
2. Attempt to play the linked video (or similar affected videos).
3. Error appears immediately: "IOS Player response is not valid".

Expected vs Actual Behavior

• Expected: Video plays successfully with local extraction.
• Actual: Error blocks playback for specific videos.

Additional Context

• This error occurs only on some videos (e.g., the linked example). Others work fine.
• Previously encountered "Sign in to confirm you're not a bot" with Piped Proxy enabled, which led me to follow the FAQ’s recommended settings.
• Tried clearing cache and reinstalling the app—no change.

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[Figim]

#7069

This has been partially fixed in the current version. Please wait for the next version. Please close the issue.