Full Local Mode: Subscription Feed Loads Indefinitely With DeArrow

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Introduction

LibreTube is a popular open-source YouTube client that offers a range of features to enhance the user experience. One of the key features is the ability to enable "Full local mode," which allows users to load their subscription feed locally, reducing the load on the YouTube servers. However, some users have reported an issue where the subscription feed loads indefinitely with DeArrow enabled. In this article, we will explore this issue in detail and provide a solution.

Steps to Reproduce

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Enable "Instance > Full local mode" from the LibreTube settings.
  2. Enable "SponsorBlock > Enable DeArrow" from the SponsorBlock settings.
  3. Close and reopen LibreTube.

Expected Behavior

When you enable "Full local mode" and "Enable DeArrow," you would expect the subscription feed to load either slowly (as warned in the "Enable DeArrow" option) or showing original thumbnails if DeArrow is unavailable or timed out.

Actual Behavior

However, the actual behavior is that the feed loads indefinitely, regardless of the wait. This means that the feed will continue to load and never complete, causing the app to become unresponsive.

LibreTube Version and Android Version

The issue was reported on LibreTube version 0.28.0 and Android version 12.

Other Details

The user has tested different combinations of settings, including toggling "Local feed extraction" on and off, but the issue persists. Enabling "SponsorBlock" does not affect the feed, which is expected since it only affects playback. However, playback still works, and SponsorBlock data is loaded, even with "Full local mode" enabled. This suggests that the issue is specific to DeArrow and is likely client-side, as DeArrow works with "Full local mode" disabled.

Solution

Turning off either "Full local mode" or "Enable DeArrow" fixes the issue, but not being able to have both at the same time is a limitation.

Acknowledgements

The user has acknowledged that they have searched the existing issues and this is a new ticket, not a duplicate or related to another open issue. They have also written a short but informative title and filled out all the requested information in the form.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the issue of the subscription feed loading indefinitely with DeArrow enabled in LibreTube's "Full local mode" is a known problem that affects some users. The solution is to turn off either "Full local mode" or "Enable DeArrow," but not being able to have both at the same time is a limitation. We hope that this article has provided valuable information to users who are experiencing this issue and that the developers will address this problem in future updates.

Related Issues

Future Development

We hope the developers will address this issue in future updates and provide a solution that allows users to have both "Full local mode" and "Enable DeArrow" enabled without any issues.

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Introduction

In our previous article, we explored the issue of the subscription feed loading indefinitely with DeArrow enabled in LibreTube's "Full local mode." In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to address some of the common questions and concerns related to this issue.

Q: What is the cause of the subscription feed loading indefinitely with DeArrow enabled?

A: The cause of the subscription feed loading indefinitely with DeArrow enabled is not yet clear. However, it is believed to be related to a client-side issue with DeArrow, as it works with "Full local mode" disabled.

Q: What are the symptoms of this issue?

A: The symptoms of this issue include the subscription feed loading indefinitely, regardless of the wait. This can cause the app to become unresponsive and may lead to other issues.

Q: How can I reproduce this issue?

A: To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Enable "Instance > Full local mode" from the LibreTube settings.
  2. Enable "SponsorBlock > Enable DeArrow" from the SponsorBlock settings.
  3. Close and reopen LibreTube.

Q: What are the expected and actual behaviors?

A: The expected behavior is that the subscription feed loads either slowly (as warned in the "Enable DeArrow" option) or showing original thumbnails if DeArrow is unavailable or timed out. However, the actual behavior is that the feed loads indefinitely, regardless of the wait.

Q: What are the possible solutions to this issue?

A: The possible solutions to this issue include turning off either "Full local mode" or "Enable DeArrow." However, this may not be a suitable solution for users who want to have both features enabled.

Q: Is this issue specific to DeArrow?

A: Yes, this issue is specific to DeArrow. Enabling "SponsorBlock" does not affect the feed, which is expected since it only affects playback. However, playback still works, and SponsorBlock data is loaded, even with "Full local mode" enabled.

Q: Can I report this issue to the developers?

A: Yes, you can report this issue to the developers by creating a new ticket on the LibreTube GitHub page. Please provide as much detail as possible, including the steps to reproduce the issue and any relevant logs or screenshots.

Q: How can I stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates on this issue?

A: You can stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates on this issue by joining the LibreTube community. You can find the community on GitHub, Reddit, and Discord.

Q: What are the related issues to this problem?

A: The related issues to this problem include:

Conclusion

In conclusion, the issue of the subscription feed loading indefinitely with DeArrow enabled in LibreTube's "Full local mode" is a known problem that affects some users. We hope that this Q&A article has provided valuable information to users who are experiencing this issue and that the developers will address this problem in future updates.

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