Issue with different subtitles of the same language · TeamNewPipe/NewPipe#7811

2022-02-05T09:25:43.000Z

### Checklist - [x] I am using the latest version - 0.21.16 - [x] I checked, but didn't find any duplicates (open OR closed) of this issue in the repo. - [x] I have read the contribution guidelines given at https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/blob/HEAD/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md. - [x] This issue contains only one bug. I will open one issue for every bug report I want to file. ### Steps to reproduce the bug 1. Start watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsQiKKfKxug in the app. 2. There are two different sets of English subtitles, "English" and "English - French Speakers Only", as can be seen if you try to watch the video in a web browser. Try to select the "English" subtitles. ### Actual behavior I can only select the "French Speakers Only" subtitles, which is duplicated in the subtitle selection menu. ### Expected behavior I should be able to pick between the two different subtitles. ### Device info - Android version/Custom ROM version: 11 - Device model: Moto G10 Power

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Description

Checklist

I am using the latest version - 0.21.16
I checked, but didn't find any duplicates (open OR closed) of this issue in the repo.
I have read the contribution guidelines given at https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/blob/HEAD/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md.
This issue contains only one bug. I will open one issue for every bug report I want to file.

Steps to reproduce the bug

Start watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsQiKKfKxug in the app.
There are two different sets of English subtitles, "English" and "English - French Speakers Only", as can be seen if you try to watch the video in a web browser. Try to select the "English" subtitles.

Actual behavior

I can only select the "French Speakers Only" subtitles, which is duplicated in the subtitle selection menu.

Expected behavior

I should be able to pick between the two different subtitles.

Device info

Android version/Custom ROM version: 11
Device model: Moto G10 Power

Contributor guide

Research direction: Investigate how subtitle tracks are parsed and displayed in NewPipe. Focus on the subtitle selection menu logic to understand why two subtitle tracks with the same language but different names are treated as duplicates.
Tech stack: javaandroid
Domain: mobile dev
Issue type: Bug
Difficulty: 2
Estimated time: Half day
Activity status: Active
Clarity: Clear
Prerequisites: JavaAndroidGit
Newbie friendliness: 70