newest Update (2022-03-21) messed up m3u IPTV playlist on iPadOS 15.4

[DeDaDo]

Hi there,

since the new update it is not possible to watch my IPTV channels properly on my iPad Pro 12.9 (iPadOS 15.4).

course of action:
I generated an m3u file through my fritzbox (cable) an uploaded this m3u file onto my iCloud.
In vlc player on iPadOS I clicked "network" on the bottom bar, tapped "local files" from the top, went to my icloud, chose the m3u file and then the IPTV playlist was accessible from "playlists".

But now when I switch to a channel, 2 seconds after it starts playing, it either simply stops playing, returning to the playlist or switches to the next channel. That procedure repeats until it returns to the playlist overview.

That's really annoying!

Before the update I could watch my IPTV properly. But now, the vlc player is of no use - on iPadOS that is!
On my PC the m3u file works fine in VLC player.

Do I really need to wait for an iPadOS version update?!
Or can I test something in VLC player on my iPad?

Thanks for any hint!
Cheers!

[DeDaDo]

Is there no clue?

No issue? No bug?

[fkuehne]

Can we have a debug log please? You can enable debug logging at the bottom of the Settings screen within the VLC app on iPad. Then, play your thing. Then open the Files app and see the "Logs" folder within VLC.

[DeDaDo]

Yea sure!

Thank you!

https://www.file-upload.net/download-14 ... 7.log.html

Is that okay?

Cheers!

[fkuehne]

This is a bit short and shows that playback terminates mid playback. Can you try to do a bit longer?

[DeDaDo]

I am afraid I am not able to comply.
Playback just terminates almost instantly without my input!

I just dab on a channel, then it takes one or two seconds to play, then it plays for 3 seconds or so, then it suddenly stops.
The m3u file works fine in VLC on my windows 10 PC.

I am puzzled. What else can be done here?

[fkuehne]

Can you DM me the playlist so I can try myself?

[DeDaDo]

You have mail!

[DeDaDo]

Don't want to hustle... but... Were you able to find something unusual?

[DeDaDo]

Hi!

Will the problem be solved in the next update?

[Vsh123]

Might be a bit late on this.
We had a similar problem with v3.3.7 and iOS’s before 15.5.
Update to 15.5 fixed it, unfortunately, 15.6 was just released and this same bug has returned.

[DeDaDo]

Aw, no....

Maybe Apple changed iOS's security mechanics?

Now THAT's a pity...

Hope you'll find a solution!
Would be happy to help!

cheers!

[BroadcastTV]

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