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Using Android Youtube API to play Live streams


I am developing an Android app that uses the Android Youtube API. I can successfully play any video from Youtube. However, when I try to play a live stream, I encounter some issues:

  • When the latest version of Youtube is installed on my device (Youtube 11.13.56), I get the following message : "There was a problem while playing, Tap to retry"

  • After removing youtube updates and going back to "youtube 10.18.55" version, everything works fine.

Any idea to handle this problem ?

Thanks for your help

Environment: Samsung Galaxy S4, Android 5.0.1, YouTubeAndroidPlayerApi-1.2.2


Solution

  • It seems like YouTube fixed their SDK and live videos are now working again.