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iOS 3.4.0: Playback switches to audio-only when playing videos from a directory over SFTP

When playing videos from a directory I'm connected to via SFTP, VLC switches to audio-only playback after skipping to the next video file. This bug appeared after updating to version 3.4.0.

Steps to reproduce

  • Connect to a SFTP server
  • Move into directory that contains multiple video files
  • Tap any on the video files to play it: Video plays as expected
  • Hit skip button

Expected result

  • VLC plays the next video

Actual result

  • VLC skips to next video, but plays only audio, the actual video stays black

I've confirmed this is not a codec issue or something. Tapping each video individually starts playback just fine.

Tested on an iPhone 12 Mini with iOS 16.4.1

Edited by Dominik Hayon
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