v7.1.1.1

Important

Complete all steps of the Setup Wizard to apply appropriate plugin settings and minimise avoidable operational issues.

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v7.1.1.1 for Kodi v19+ (Matrix/Nexus/Omega)

• Official version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.1.1.zip

• Unofficial version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.1.1+unofficial.1.zip

---

v7.1.1.1 for Kodi v18 (Leia)

Note

The Kodi v18 releases are offered as-is, and no support will be provided for them, except at the discretion of the maintainers

• Official version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.1.1+leia.1.zip

• Unofficial version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.1.1+leia.unofficial.1.zip

---

What are the unofficial versions?

• Refer to the FAQ in the Wiki.

Which file to use and how to install manually?

• Refer to the manual installation guide in the Wiki.

---

Fixed

• Fix http server not listening on any interface if listen IP is 0.0.0.0 #927
• Standardise return type of LoginClient.refresh_token #932
• Fix curl headers not being used when set on path of setResolvedUrl listitem
• Fix HEAD requests to MPD manifests
• Fix various Python2 incompatible changes
• Properly distinguish between VP9 and VP9.2 with HDR info
• Fix http server not running when script shows client IP
• Fix not listing full stream details in selection dialog
• Fix translated subtitles not being available for some videos #945
• Fix labelling for auto dubbed audio tracks
• Fix regressions in handling VP9.2 video streams
• Fix error handling items without headers #946
• Fix incorrectly determining Kodi release name
• Fix search window history navigation when using direct links
• Fix Python2/Android incompatibilty when checking CPU count #958
• Fix method used to determine address of local network interface #938
• Fix potential infinite loop with corrupted access_manager.json
• Various improvements to multiple busy dialog crash workarounds #938
• Fallback to search listing when search query is empty
• Fix debug log string formatting error #938
• Fix duplicated separators in context menu
• Fix Kodi builtin using wrong playlist type #938
• Ensure http server is started prior to creating MPD for playback #961
• Fix shuffle play of playlists not working
• Fix plugin category label not being applied if content type not set
• Fix Kodi navigating to root path of Video window if plugin listing fails
• Fix loading of Watch Later playlist #971
• Also fix other incorrect/missing parameter names
• Fix possible exception if plugin navigation fails #976
• Fix sign in when one or more access token requests fail #979
• Attempt to fix possible deadlock on http server shutdown
• Fix potential infinite loop with old data from access_manager.json #980
• Reduce unnecessary window navigation fallback attempts

Changed

• Improve display and update of bookmarks
• Explicitly set http server protocol version to HTTP/1.1
• Improve logging
• Use alternative streams to improve compatibility with external players
• Improve https server sleep and wakeup #810 #951
• Update Setup Wizard to disable all alternative player settings if not required #938
• Improve support for optional search API parameters #689
• Ensure changing sort order of search replaces existing search
• Use redirect in multiple busy dialog crash workaround #938
• Disable unusable alternate players #966
• Standardise plugin URIs for routing
  • path parameters used for folders and sub-folders
  • query parameters used for changing display modes, filtering, sorting and inputs
• Don't retry server wakeup on error unless settings change

New

• Explicitly enable TCP keep alive #913
• Add localised title and description for videos, channels and playlists
• Update display of playlists to show the following details:
  • item count
  • date
  • channel name
  • description
  • web url
  • podcast status
• Update display of channels to show the following details:
  • view count
  • subscriber count
  • video count
  • date
  • description
  • channel name in description
  • web url
• Add View all and Shuffle context menu items for playlists
• New setting to enable debug logging for addon
  • Setting > Advanced > Logging > Enable debug logging
• Improvements to searching
  • Add context menu items for changing sort order of saved searches #172
  • Allow search parameters to be stored per search #172 #689
  • Allow additional optional search parameters to be used #689
  • Improve parsing of date offset when searching for completed live events
• Add additional search type links to search results #689
• Add ability to replace window when rerouting using window_replace query parameter
• Add search sort context menu items to search results #172
• Add prompts and notifications for deleting items and clearing lists
• Add Quick Search and search management context menu items to Search folders
• Add context menu items to Clear and Play All/Shuffle in Bookmarks/Watch Later/Watch History folders
• Add progress dialog to My Subscription loading

Changelog for this release: v7.1.1...v7.1.1.1
Full changelog since last release: v7.1.0.1...v7.1.1.1

v7.1.1

Important

Complete all steps of the Setup Wizard to apply appropriate plugin settings and minimise avoidable operational issues.

---

v7.1.1 for Kodi v19+ (Matrix/Nexus/Omega)

• Official version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.1.zip

• Unofficial version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.1+unofficial.1.zip

---

v7.1.1 for Kodi v18 (Leia)

Note

The Kodi v18 releases are offered as-is, and no support will be provided for them, except at the discretion of the maintainers

• Official version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.1+leia.1.zip

• Unofficial version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.1+leia.unofficial.1.zip

---

What are the unofficial versions?

• Refer to the FAQ in the Wiki.

Which file to use and how to install manually?

• Refer to the manual installation guide in the Wiki.

---

Fixed

• Fix http server not listening on any interface if listen IP is 0.0.0.0 #927
• Standardise return type of LoginClient.refresh_token #932
• Fix curl headers not being used when set on path of setResolvedUrl listitem
• Fix HEAD requests to MPD manifests
• Fix various Python2 incompatible changes
• Properly distinguish between VP9 and VP9.2 with HDR info
• Fix http server not running when script shows client IP
• Fix not listing full stream details in selection dialog
• Fix translated subtitles not being available for some videos #945
• Fix labelling for auto dubbed audio tracks
• Fix regressions in handling VP9.2 video streams
• Fix error handling items without headers #946
• Fix incorrectly determining Kodi release name
• Fix search window history navigation when using direct links
• Fix Python2/Android incompatibilty when checking CPU count #958
• Fix method used to determine address of local network interface #938
• Fix potential infinite loop with corrupted access_manager.json
• Various improvements to multiple busy dialog crash workarounds #938
• Fallback to search listing when search query is empty
• Fix debug log string formatting error #938
• Fix duplicated separators in context menu
• Fix Kodi builtin using wrong playlist type #938
• Ensure http server is started prior to creating MPD for playback #961
• Fix shuffle play of playlists not working
• Fix plugin category label not being applied if content type not set
• Fix Kodi navigating to root path of Video window if plugin listing fails
• Fix loading of Watch Later playlist #971
• Also fix other incorrect/missing parameter names
• Fix possible exception if plugin navigation fails #976

Changed

• Improve display and update of bookmarks
• Explicitly set http server protocol version to HTTP/1.1
• Improve logging
• Use alternative streams to improve compatibility with external players
• Improve https server sleep and wakeup #810 #951
• Update Setup Wizard to disable all alternative player settings if not required #938
• Improve support for optional search API parameters #689
• Ensure changing sort order of search replaces existing search
• Use redirect in multiple busy dialog crash workaround #938
• Disable unusable alternate players #966
• Standardise plugin URIs for routing
  • path parameters used for folders and sub-folders
  • query parameters used for changing display modes, filtering, sorting and inputs
• Don't retry server wakeup on error unless settings change

New

• Explicitly enable TCP keep alive #913
• Add localised title and description for videos, channels and playlists
• Update display of playlists to show the following details:
  • item count
  • date
  • channel name
  • description
  • web url
  • podcast status
• Update display of channels to show the following details:
  • view count
  • subscriber count
  • video count
  • date
  • description
  • channel name in description
  • web url
• Add View all and Shuffle context menu items for playlists
• New setting to enable debug logging for addon
  • Setting > Advanced > Logging > Enable debug logging
• Improvements to searching
  • Add context menu items for changing sort order of saved searches #172
  • Allow search parameters to be stored per search #172 #689
  • Allow additional optional search parameters to be used #689
  • Improve parsing of date offset when searching for completed live events
• Add additional search type links to search results #689
• Add ability to replace window when rerouting using window_replace query parameter
• Add search sort context menu items to search results #172
• Add prompts and notifications for deleting items and clearing lists
• Add Quick Search and search management context menu items to Search folders
• Add context menu items to Clear and Play All/Shuffle in Bookmarks/Watch Later/Watch History folders
• Add progress dialog to My Subscription loading

Changelog for this release: v7.1.1+beta.7...v7.1.1
Full changelog since last release: v7.1.0...v7.1.1

v7.1.1+beta.7

v7.1.1+beta.7

Fixed

• Fix loading of Watch Later playlist #971
• Also fix other incorrect/missing parameter names

Changed

• Don't retry server wakeup on error unless settings change

v7.1.1+beta.6

v7.1.1+beta.6

Fixed

• Ensure http server is started prior to creating MPD for playback #961
• Fix shuffle play of playlists not working
• Fix plugin category label not being applied if content type not set
• Fix Kodi navigating to root path of Video window if plugin listing fails

Changed

• Use redirect in multiple busy dialog crash workaround #938
• Disable unusable alternate players #966
• Standardise plugin URIs for routing
  • path parameters used for folders and sub-folders
  • query parameters used for changing display modes, filtering, sorting and inputs

New

• Add Quick Search and search management context menu items to Search folders
• Add context menu items to Clear and Play All/Shuffle in Bookmarks/Watch Later/Watch History folders
• Add progress dialog to My Subscription loading

v7.1.1+beta.5

v7.1.1+beta.5

Fixed

• Fix Python2/Android incompatibilty when checking CPU count #958
• Fix method used to determine address of local network interface #938
• Fix potential infinite loop with corrupted access_manager.json
• Various improvements to multiple busy dialog crash workarounds #938
• Fallback to search listing when search query is empty
• Fix debug log string formatting error #938
• Fix duplicated separators in context menu
• Fix Kodi builtin using wrong playlist type #938

Changed

• Improve support for optional search API parameters #689
• Ensure changing sort order of search replaces existing search

New

• Add additional search type links to search results #689
• Add ability to replace window when rerouting using window_replace query parameter
• Add search sort context menu items to search results #172
• Add prompts and notifications for deleting items and clearing lists

v7.1.1+beta.4

v7.1.1+beta.4

Fixed

• Fix incorrectly determining Kodi release name
• Fix search window history navigation when using direct links

Changed

• Improve https server sleep and wakeup #810 #951
• Update Setup Wizard to disable all alternative player settings if not required #938

New

• Improvements to searching
  • Add context menu items for changing sort order of saved searches #172
  • Allow search parameters to be stored per search #172 #689
  • Allow additional optional search parameters to be used #689
  • Improve parsing of date offset when searching for completed live events

v7.1.1+beta.3

v7.1.1+beta.3

Fixed

• Fix not listing full stream details in selection dialog
• Fix translated subtitles not being available for some videos #945
• Fix labelling for auto dubbed audio tracks
• Fix regressions in handling VP9.2 video streams
• Fix error handling items without headers #946

Changed

• Use alternative streams to improve compatibility with external players

v7.1.1+beta.2

v7.1.1+beta.2

Fixed

• Standardise return type of LoginClient.refresh_token #932
• Fix curl headers not being used when set on path of setResolvedUrl listitem
• Fix HEAD requests to MPD manifests
• Fix various Python2 incompatible changes
• Properly distinguish between VP9 and VP9.2 with HDR info
• Fix http server not running when script shows client IP

Changed

• Improve display and update of bookmarks
• Explicitly set http server protocol version to HTTP/1.1
• Improve logging

New

• Add View all and Shuffle context menu items for playlists
• New setting to enable debug logging for addon
  • Setting > Advanced > Logging > Enable debug logging

v7.1.1+beta.1

v7.1.1+beta.1

Fixed

• Fix http server not listening on any interface if listen IP is 0.0.0.0 #927

New

• Explicitly enable TCP keep alive #913
• Add localised title and description for videos, channels and playlists
• Update display of playlists to show the following details:
  • item count
  • date
  • channel name
  • description
  • web url
  • podcast status
• Update display of channels to show the following details:
  • view count
  • subscriber count
  • video count
  • date
  • description
  • channel name in description
  • web url

v7.1.0.1

Important

Complete all steps of the Setup Wizard to apply appropriate plugin settings and minimise avoidable operational issues.

---

v7.1.0.1 for Kodi v19+ (Matrix/Nexus/Omega)

• Official version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.0.1.zip

• Unofficial version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.0.1+unofficial.1.zip

---

v7.1.0.1 for Kodi v18 (Leia)

Note

The Kodi v18 releases are offered as-is, and no support will be provided for them, except at the discretion of the maintainers

• Official version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.0.1+leia.1.zip

• Unofficial version:
  plugin.video.youtube-7.1.0.1+leia.unofficial.1.zip

---

What are the unofficial versions?

• Refer to the FAQ in the Wiki.

Which file to use and how to install manually?

• Refer to the manual installation guide in the Wiki.

---

Fixed

• Fix logging/retry of sqlite3.OperationalError
• Fix trying to use ISA for progressive live streams
• Retain list position when refreshing listings
• Add workarounds for trying to play videos using RunPlugin rather PlayMedia
• Fix possible regression causing 6s delay on first play
• Fix regression in building client details causing wrong referer to be used
• Only reroute to new window if container was not filled by the plugin #896
• Only reroute to new window if modal dialog is not open #896
• Fix various timing and sync issues with script, service, plugin and Kodi settings
• Fix playback history related context menu items not being shown #904
• Fix new resume details not being saved in plugin local playback history #904
• Fix default thumbnails not being updated if available
• Fix login to personal project only #910
• Fix regression with not using content type when routing after f239764 #922
• Partially revert eb0f81c to avoid merge error in unofficial version #924
• Only attempt to import InputStream Helper if necessary #923

Changed

• Update multiple busy dialog crash workaround #891
• Use all playable codecs but deprioritise if not selected in stream features
• Change default live stream type to suit ISA and Youtube stream availability
• Use a CommandItem that opens the Info dialog for comments to avoid log spam
• Revert old workaround for Kodi treating a non-folder listitem as playable
• Improve parsing of plugin url query parameters to allow empty values
• Move IP location lookup to script and add to settings dialog
• Move language and region selection to script and add to settings dialog
• Allow default thumbnail selection fallbacks for all results
• Simplify handling of local history
  • Incognito will no longer prevent existing local history from being shown
  • Incognito will continue to prevent any update to local history
• Remove revoked API credentials #905
• Improve handling of "forbidden - The caller does not have permission" errors #905
• Allow retries on POST requests #913

New

• Allow ask for quality from context menu to override audio only setting
• Add items_per_page query parameter to allow number of items in widgets to be customised #896
• Add item_filter query parameter to override "Hide videos from listings" setting #896
  • Comma seperated string of item types to be filtered out of listing
  • ?item_filter=shorts will remove shorts from listing
  • ?item_filter=shorts,live will remove shorts and live streams from listing
  • ?item_filter will show all item types
  • Allowable item types:
    • shorts
    • upcoming
    • upcoming_live
    • live
    • premieres
    • completed
    • vod
• Add hide_next_page query parameter to hide plugin Next page item #896
• Add new input_prompt command for search endpoint to bypass Kodi window caching
  • plugin://plugin.video.youtube/kodion/search/input_prompt
• Add support for proxy settings #884
• Preliminary support for /watch_videos YouTube urls
• Player client updates

Changelog for this release: v7.1.0...v7.1.0.1
Full changelog since last release: v7.0.9.2...v7.1.0.1