Youtube 1440p Freezing Video Issue Since Marshmallow (Stock Deodexed Rooted)

[djsynth]

When playing youtube videos in 1440p for example on MKBHD Channel Latest Video of Xperia Z5 Premium the framerate drops and then the video freezes at a frame and the audio continues going.

Tried deleting and disabling all youtube based modules (Had Youtube Background Playback and Youtube Adaway Module) and rebooted and that didn't do anything.

Any ideas what could be causing this ?
Only happens when playing in 1440p
It is very easily replicated and happens everytime.

 

[glenroebuck]

I have the same issue on marshmallow - non rooted - just updated Moto X Pure 2015

 

[Dahenjo]

It's been reported a number of times here and on the Moto forums that their techs monitor, that some do play correctly but many don't. So far I'm not aware of anyone running MM on MXPE that doesn't have this issue, and they all played fine on LP. There's at least one report they all play correctly on a Nexus 6 with MM, so I believe it's from something Motorola did to the firmware.

@glenroebuck - OT, but thought I was on the TDI forums for a sec! I have a 2011 JSW TDI so am waiting to hear about fixes/buybacks/etc when VW decides to let us unwitting polluters know.

 

[jaysus145]

Any chance you are on T-Mobile?

 

[Dahenjo]

Any chance you are on T-Mobile?

If you're asking me - no, AT&T but I'm usually watching videos on wifi.

 

[glenroebuck]

me too att - watching videos on wifi - it will default to 1440p and freeze, if I downgrade to 1080p it will play fine.

 

[PythonNut]

I have a similar issue streaming over WiFi. Strangely, my friend who has a Droid Turbo 2 doesn't have the same issue.

 

[lafester]

Just tried 4 videos, 3 played fine on 6.0.1 stock. One did stop but it did it on 1080p as well.

 

[paul_viado]

Just move to the MXPE from a Nexus 6 ..I can confirm I did have this problem on the Nexus 6 6.0.1 it was only happening on 1440p res vids and easy to replicate and after moving to the MXPE I haven't seen it happen yet..I'm on tmo BTW aand watch all videos on Wi-Fi

 

[Dahenjo]

Just tried 4 videos, 3 played fine on 6.0.1 stock. One did stop but it did it on 1080p as well.

How about this one? It hasn't worked for anyone since 6.0 afaik, and couldn't find any reports of this issue on Nexus 6 or 6p forums.
COSTA RICA IN 4K 60fps (ULTRA HD)

Is a completely stock 6.0.1 for US available yet?

Edit: @paul_viado what are you running on MXPE? 5.1.1 or 6.0? Try above video and make sure it's on 1440 (can take a couple tries).

 

[paul_viado]

How about this one? It hasn't worked for anyone since 6.0 afaik, and couldn't find any reports of this issue on Nexus 6 or 6p forums.
COSTA RICA IN 4K 60fps (ULTRA HD)

Is a completely stock 6.0.1 for US available yet?

Edit: @paul_viado what are you running on MXPE? 5.1.1 or 6.0? Try above video and make sure it's on 1440 (can take a couple tries).

I'm on the latest 6.0 Feb security update on the MXPE all stock out the box no root..
You're right the video above causes the freeze but all other videos I watch 1440p works fine.
I believe 6.0 with the Feb security patch is the latest software update for the MXPE in the States

 

[Dahenjo]

I'm on the latest 6.0 Feb security update on the MXPE all stock out the box no root..
You're right the video above causes the freeze but all other videos I watch 1440p works fine.
I believe 6.0 with the Feb security patch is the latest software update for the MXPE in the States

Just wondered because lafester posted they're using stock 6.0.1 but maybe it's non-US, but still should tell us if it might be fixed now. Yeah, thought that would freeze if you're on 6.0, but it worked perfectly on 5.1.1. Some 1440p videos do play fine though, maybe half or more. You had this same problem on your Nexus 6 with 6.0.1? That's the first report on other than MXPE that I'm aware of.

 

[paul_viado]

Just wondered because lafester posted they're using stock 6.0.1 but maybe it's non-US, but still should tell us if it might be fixed now. Yeah, thought that would freeze if you're on 6.0, but it worked perfectly on 5.1.1. Some 1440p videos do play fine though, maybe half or more. You had this same problem on your Nexus 6 with 6.0.1? That's the first report on other than MXPE that I'm aware of.

yup i was on the latest march patch 6.0.1 on the n6 no root. i experienced it on only certain 1440p vids not all..then i moved over to the mxpe about a month ago and have not experienced it yet, up until that vid you linked.

 

[lafester]

That one did stop and played fine on 1080p.

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Just wondered because lafester posted they're using stock 6.0.1 but maybe it's non-US, but still should tell us if it might be fixed now. Yeah, thought that would freeze if you're on 6.0, but it worked perfectly on 5.1.1. Some 1440p videos do play fine though, maybe half or more. You had this same problem on your Nexus 6 with 6.0.1? That's the first report on other than MXPE that I'm aware of.

I'm running the 1572 stock 6.0.1 posted in General last night.

 

[Dahenjo]

That one did stop and played fine on 1080p.

I'm running the 1572 stock 6.0.1 posted in General last night.

Yeah, saw your posts there so figured it was that version. Doesn't seem that 6.0.1 has fixed this, though.

I wish others on 1440p phones would try that video to see if it's just on MXPE (ie from Motorola tweaking Google's vanilla firmware) or a wider issue in 6.x itself, about which I've read there were some significant changes to the graphics sub-system.

 

[furrypineapple]

Just tried mkbhd's latest video of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and it played fine at 1440p. A couple weeks ago I did try another video and it froze but I have updated to the latest Truepure rom and YouTube seems to be working fine now.

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Okay, I spoke to soon. Video ended up stuttering and freezing. Although, I played two trailers back to back in 1440p and didn't have a problem so I'm not sure what the issue is.

 

[Dahenjo]

Yeah, that Samsung edge review freezes for me at 1440p. You'll find others that do play correctly but it's hit or miss. The Costa Rica 4K video linked in this thread always freezes on MXPE w/6.x, but these all played fine in Lollipop.