bug: YouTube ReVanced - Live Videos Not Playing in Background

[FSSocrates]

Bug description

Bug Report: YouTube ReVanced - Live Videos Not Playing in Background

Summary:
YouTube ReVanced is not playing live videos in the background, which is a key feature for continuous listening.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Open the YouTube ReVanced app.
2. Navigate to any live video stream.
3. Start playing the live video.
4. Minimize the app or switch to another app.

Expected Behavior:
The live video should continue playing in the background, allowing the audio to be heard while using other apps or when the device screen is off.

Actual Behavior:
The live video stops playing as soon as the app is minimized or another app is opened, interrupting the audio playback.

Frequency:
Every time a live video is played and the app is minimized or another app is opened.

Device Information:

• Device Model: Realme 9
• Operating System: Android 14
• YouTube ReVanced Version: 19.16.39
• YouTube Base Version: 19.16.39

Additional Information:

• The issue does not occur with regular (non-live) videos; they continue to play in the background as expected.
• I have tried clearing the cache and data of the app, but the issue persists.
• I have also tried reinstalling the app, but the problem remains.

Possible Related Issues:

• The issue might be related to the background play feature specifically for live streams.

Comments:
This functionality is crucial for users who want to listen to live streams without actively watching the video. It is especially useful for music or talk shows.

Version of ReVanced Manager and version & name of app you are patching

Downloaded from https://revanced.to/youtube/

Installation method

Regular

ReVanced Manager logs

N/A

Patch logs

No response

Acknowledgements

• This issue is not a duplicate of an existing bug report.
• I have chosen an appropriate title.
• All requested information has been provided properly.
• The bug is only related to ReVanced Manager

[oSumAtrIX]

ReVanced/revanced-patches#3208