TeamNewPipe/NewPipe

Default Media player for downloads not selected automatically

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#13043 opened on Jan 12, 2026

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Description

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Affected version

0.28.1

Steps to reproduce the bug

Go to Downloads. Select any file.

Expected behavior

I expected it to use my previous media player that was selected before (VLC).

Actual behavior

Android prompt always asks to select a media player.

Screenshots/Screen recordings

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/51306379-5a92-4251-ac8e-178fc8058a89

Logs

No response

Affected Android/Custom ROM version

Android 16, OneUI 8.0

Affected device model

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Additional information

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
javaandroid
Domain
mobile
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Android developmentIntents
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate how NewPipe handles the 'open file' intent for downloaded media. Look for where the app uses `Intent.ACTION VIEW` and passes the file URI. The issue suggests that the default media player selection is not being remembered; check if a chooser dialog is forced or if the intent flags prevent the system from remembering the choice. Start by examining files related to the download activity or player activity, such as `DownloadActivity.java` or `RouterActivity.java`. Also review recent commits or discussions in the issue comments for any hints.