Bug: Video getting black when using the interface

[kurisutofu]

YTAF information

• YTAF version: 0.3.4

TV information

• webOS version: 4.10.0-17
• Firmware version: 05.40.45
• Model: OLED55C9PJA
• OTA ID: HE_DTV_W19O_AFABJAAAo18
• SoC: 018

Issue description

When the interfaces shows on the screen, be it when pausing the video, fast forwarding, or rewinding, the video becomes black. The sound still works and the video continues (unless the action was to pause the video).
Could it be that the interface is overlaid on top of the video and lost its transparency property?
Can it be fixed?

Please note that I tried killing the app and opening again, uninstalling/re-installing, and it didn't work.
The YTAF menu displays fine when pressing the green button and funnily, it does not lead the video to turn black.

Displaying the comment panel works fine and the video is visible, though it is black until showing the comments.

Step to reproduce:
1 - Start a video
2 - Pause the video
or
2 - Move the timeline (fast forward or rewind)
or
2 - Press the up arrow

[putridpete]

I was actually on my way to create this very same thread when I stumbled upon this one, so I can confirm experiencing this issue too.

TV information (non rooted, using dev mode):

webOS version: 8.3.1-3607
Firmware version: 03.31.82
Model: 50UR8050AUA

Seems as if Youtube changed things around again.

[Superspongo]

Thanks for reporting. I have the same issue on a 55C8.

[Dsilvabr]

Me too.

webOS version: 4.10.0-17
Firmware version: 05.40.45

[wiz0u]

Same here, started yesterday, without changing anything to my setup
05.50.45
4.4.0

happens only when the seekbar (or cards below) is on the screen. During playing or on other menus, no problems

[K4M1L41]

Me too
5.5.0-19
4.50.90
Oled CX

[marianmargraf]

+1 on my OLED B7 55

06.10.30
webOS 3.9.2

edit: this issue actually started at the same time as the sponsorblock issues on my TV

[Inkrm]

same here
webOS 04.40.92
NANO766QA

[bebach8]

Can confirm same symptoms
55UN80003LA
webOS 5.3.0-2204

[rogodra]

I have the same problem for two days.

55NANO916PA
webOS version: 6.4.0
Firmware version: 03.40.82

and

43UP76906LE
webOS version: 6.4.0
Firmware version: 03.40.82

[marianmargraf]

Starting today, Google is rolling out updates to the YouTube UI on web, mobile and TV. This might be a reason for this issue.
https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-features-and-updates-2024/

[the-nexi]

Reporting the same issue.

[Superspongo]

To add to this: shorts don't seem to work at all. The first frame is visible, after that there's only a black square on the left third of the screen and a white outline in the middle where the video usually plays.

[throwaway96]

@kurisutofu

Thanks for the detailed report. I appreciate you providing platform and version information. Since I don't use YTAF, I wasn't aware of this issue.

@marianmargraf

Thank you. This is interesting and (potentially) helpful.

We don't need any more "me too" posts, except maybe a single report each for webOS 1, 2, 3.0, and 9.

Since at least webOS 3.5 through 8 are affected, presumably so are the rest. I assume Google changed something on their end that broke YTAF for everyone. I would like to know if the stock WAM YT app still works.

I will look into this when I have time, but it would be great if someone who actually uses YTAF (and has free time) could step up to maintain it.

Some logs from Chromium DevTools (port 9998) would be nice.

[cremor]

@throwaway96 I assume this can fix it for YTAF too: reisxd/TizenTube@c1f92b0

[atomjack]

@throwaway96 I've submitted a PR to fix this issue, per @cremor 's suggestion. I tested it on my TV and it works fine.

[throwaway96]

Resolved by #204.

[Dsilvabr]

I am sorry, I am new here, how is this fixed? I uninstall e reinstall the app and still the same, I need to do something? Sorry if it's a stupid question.

[Avelayy]

@Dsilvabr u can download fixed app from here: https://github.com/webosbrew/youtube-webos/actions/runs/11412869119
Then install it using developer manager for lg on PC

[throwaway96]

Please try this: https://github.com/webosbrew/youtube-webos/releases/tag/v0.3.5-rc1

[Dsilvabr]

Please try this: https://github.com/webosbrew/youtube-webos/releases/tag/v0.3.5-rc1

I did what Avelayy told me to do and worked, but thx! :D

[wiz0u]

Please try this: https://github.com/webosbrew/youtube-webos/releases/tag/v0.3.5-rc1

worked, thx. (is it normal the ipk file is still named 0.3.4 ?)

[cremor]

Please try this: https://github.com/webosbrew/youtube-webos/releases/tag/v0.3.5-rc1

This fixes the issue, thanks!
But am I stupid or is there now a transparent background (which darkens the video) when a side panel (comments or settings) is open, which hasn't been there before?

[cremor]

Another thing: I'm not sure, but this might have broken shorts. There is now a grey area over the short display area which hasn't been there in the previous version.

[throwaway96]

@cremor

Does this happen even with "Remove Shorts from subscriptions" disabled?

[Avelayy]

@throwaway96 this is how it looks like

[wiz0u]

@cremor

Does this happen even with "Remove Shorts from subscriptions" disabled?

For me, this option works well in the subscriptions page.
in the home page, whether option is set or not, the Shorts section is present but the thumbnails are absents. Only their title appear.

[cremor]

Does this happen even with "Remove Shorts from subscriptions" disabled?

Yes.
Also, I'm talking about actually playing a short. Not on a menu.

[Dsilvabr]

That missing thumbnails on shorts was happening prior to the fix, I notice that about 7 days ago.

[throwaway96]

@Dsilvabr

If that's true then I'm just going to release it as-is.

[cremor]

I don't know about thumbnails on the home screen. But actual playback of shorts worked before the upgrade.

[Avelayy]

@throwaway96 missing thumbnails on shorts was happening before yesterday hotfix

[Dsilvabr]

I don't know about thumbnails on the home screen. But actual playback of shorts worked before the upgrade.

Yes, and they still play, in the Home, subscription and individual channel, shorts are playing normaly, there is only a lack of thumbnails in the home section, but that was happening for at least 2 or 3 days, before the original problem "the black screen when using the interface".

[cremor]

Yes, and they still play, in the Home, subscription and individual channel, shorts are playing normaly

Not for me. If it works for you then I don't know why it doesn't for me.

[Dsilvabr]

Yes, and they still play, in the Home, subscription and individual channel, shorts are playing normaly

Not for me. If it works for you then I don't know why it doesn't for me.

Oh, so that is a diferent problem, for me only short that are displayed in vertical shape, like the one you post a picture off are lacking the thumbnail, the shorts in the subscription section, witch are displayed horizontally do show thumbnails, but for me they all play.
Right now i cant find one single short in my Home section, but in the subscription they are normal.
Previews are not working in the subscription section, when you select a vídeo but dont actually click on it, i dont remeber if they did work before, but in the home section its working.

[throwaway96]

Please open a separate issue and provide version and platform information for new problems in 0.3.5-rc1.