cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/14909762

It seems YT started another attempt at blocking alternative clients. They changed something in their API and both SmartTube and Tubular (NewPipe fork) are completely broken. Apparently it started happening this past week, but we personally just felt it today.

Edit: SmartTube already has an update but still not working for 4K videos it seems. Tubular still not working but it might be due to the upstream (NewPipe) is still working on a fix.

  • stardustEnglish
    20·
    6 months ago

    Freetube on desktop has been working somewhat being able to switch to invidious. But for Android I’ve fallen back to Firefox + Ublock Origin + Sponsorblock.

    • Nima@leminal.spaceEnglish
      7·
      6 months ago

      freetube has an android app as well. it’s in beta but it’s been working pretty well for me.

      it’s worth giving a shot.

      • stardustEnglish
        4·
        6 months ago

        If you have iOS and airplay support you can use safari to airplay YouTube to the TV. I use the 1blocker and sponsorblock extension for safari.

        • Qkall@lemmy.ml
          3·
          6 months ago

          It’s broken too fam … I’m in shambles

          (Okay, actually, I’m fine… But it is annoying)

            • Qkall@lemmy.ml
              1·
              6 months ago

              And like that the devs came thru… It’s back up (up to 1080p anyway… 4k still 403s)

    • codenul@lemmy.ml
      2·
      6 months ago

      Had some issues with Free tube last couple days. Free tube came out with an update, 0.21.1 and fixed the loading issue, at least for me

      • stardustEnglish
        2·
        6 months ago

        Yeah was happy to see it solved in only a day.