TeamNewPipe/NewPipe

[waiting for exoplayer] Switch resolution without buffering

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#659 opened on Aug 20, 2017

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Description

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  • I checked if the issue/feature exists in the latest version.

It would be nice if the video player didn't switch to the new resolution until it built up a buffer. This would allow the video to continue playing rather than stop to reload the video.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javaandroid
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Android developmentExoPlayer knowledgeVideo streaming concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate the ExoPlayer library's AdaptiveTrackSelection and how it handles seamless resolution changes. Review NewPipe's Player implementation for current resolution switching logic. Check issue comments for any discussion on ExoPlayer version requirements or workarounds. Determine if ExoPlayer already supports smooth transitions and how to implement it in NewPipe.