Why does it take so long to start playing?

[AlexIs387]

Is there an existing issue for this?

• I have searched the existing issues

Current Behavior

Couldn't you make it play immediately?

Expected Behavior

Play when I tap play button and not remain loading

Steps to reproduce

1. I tap play button
2. It doesn't play instantly, it remains loading

Operating System

Android

Spotube version

2.7.0

Installation source

F-Droid (Android)

Additional information

No response

[KRTirtho]

This can happen because of slow network connection or if the track is less-popular and unavailable on YouTube

[tuwonga]

this happen in the last days but did not before. I don't think depends on track popularity.

[KRTirtho]

@tuwonga follow this thread for more updates #480 (comment)

[epic-coder-2976]

This can happen because of slow network connection or if the track is less-popular and unavailable on YouTube

Hi, ive the same problem as OP.
Both unpopular and popular songs take quite a bit of time to load, making the experience far less enjoyable.
And could you clarify why the track's popularity matters in the first place?

[KRTirtho]

I'm working on that. This is due to a change in the YouTube API. I'm trying to fix this and will release it when it gets good enough