anxdpanic/plugin.video.youtube v7.0.3 on GitHub

v7.0.3

Important

When updating from v7.0.2.2 or older versions, be aware of the following:

Existing local user data (search history, local history, local watch later, function cache and data cache, etc.) will be lost as
- data format has changed
- data is now stored per user
Existing api_keys.json and access_manager.json files will be updated on upgrade and are not backwards compatible with older versions
You may need to re-login after upgrading. Please ensure your API key, OAuth client details, and test user list are all up-to-date and valid.

v7.0.3 for Kodi v20+ (Nexus)

Official version:
plugin.video.youtube-7.0.3.zip
Unofficial version:
plugin.video.youtube-7.0.3.unofficial.1.zip

v7.0.3 for Kodi v19 (Matrix)

Official version:
plugin.video.youtube-7.0.3.matrix.1.zip
Unofficial version:
plugin.video.youtube-7.0.3.matrix.unofficial.1.zip

What are the unofficial versions? Refer to the FAQ in the Wiki.

Which file to use and how to install manually? Refer to the manual installation guide in the Wiki.

New

Add setting to disable label details #559
Allow searching by Youtube url to access unlisted videos that can't be searched for
New option to list all subtitles in Kodi subtitle dialog when MPEG-DASH is enabled #121, #201, #247, #305, #489
Add ability to unsubscribe from My Subscriptions #240, #568
Make MPEG-DASH frame rate details configurable #336
Add display of extra video information (premieres, views, comments, likes) #18, #464, #503
Add support for Clips #450
Add ability to combine playlists #480
Add support for timestamps in links #502
Add initial support for higher bitrate streams #505
Add ability to limit video FPS at max resolution #539
Add local Watch Later and History for use when not logged in or custom playlist not set
Update main menu items:
- New Recommended videos (similar to YouTube home page, will use login if available)
- Old Recommended videos renamed to Related videos (requires local/remote history enabled)
- Popular right now renamed to Trending

Changed

Don't show subscribe context menu item in My Subscriptions #568
Function and data cache are now created per user
Video channel no longer used as studio infolabel
Since v7.0.3+beta.1 setting values are logged to the debug log
- Now sensitive details (location, API key, etc.) are masked
Deprecated plugin actions removed
Changed caching of playlists
- First page of playlists are only cached for 5 minutes
- Following pages are cached for 1 hour
Local history made optional and enabled by default
Existing user data will be lost due to changes in data format:
- Search, local history, and local watch later is stored per user
- Function and data cache will be wiped (will also become per user in future)
Disable OPUS audio by default #537

Fixed

Fix incorrect labelling of subtitle language in Kodi subtitle selection dialog #595
Fix failure to play videos when MPEG-DASH and subtitles were enabled in Kodi 20 and lower #595
Fix Python 2 compatibility
Properly fix infotagger error with Kodi v19
Disable non-functioning saved playlists menu item #569
Fix forced logout on upgrade from v7.0.2.2 or below
Fix Youtube progress tracking #581
Fix handling of isPostLiveDrv streams #579
Fix infotagger error with Kodi v19
Fix errors with creating and deleting temporary folders
Fix listing more than 50 items in local history list
Fix context menus in local history and local watch later list
Fix not using user API key when not logged in #585, #587
Fix unofficial version not using correct content type for videos #586, #589
Fix invalid error when removing subscriptions #568
Fix removing item from playlist #570
Fix related videos and respect pagination limits #572
Fix not correctly including visitor data in continuation requests
Fix for possible database locks during setup
Fix incorrect timezone details for premiered time #574
Fix error when opening My Subscriptions after login #555
Fix directory items being treated as short videos #556
Fix error with Setup Wizard not loading #557
Refresh context menu item will now actually refresh listings #558
Fix sharing links #115, #250, #538
Fix date and sorting issues #411, #425, #434
Fix issues with randomising playlists #485
Fix Recommendations, Related Videos, and Auto-play next #508
Fix issue with switching between H264/AV1 streams #532
Fix issues with live streams #530, #540
Fix prompt for subtitles #534
Fix issues with corrupt user data #536
Fix issues with loading large playlists #545
Fix queuing from current playlist #549
Workaround for crashes #113, #540

Full Changelog: v7.0.2.2...v7.0.3
Changelog since v7.0.3+beta.5: v7.0.3+beta.5...v7.0.3