Release v0.27.3 (1000)

.github/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -42,10 +42,6 @@ You'll see *exactly* what is sent, be able to add **your comments**, and then se
 * Create PRs that cover only **one specific issue/solution/bug**. Do not create PRs that are huge monoliths and could have been split into multiple independent contributions.
 * NewPipe uses [NewPipeExtractor](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipeExtractor) to fetch data from services. If you need to change something there, you must test your changes in NewPipe. Telling NewPipe to use your extractor version can be accomplished by editing the `app/build.gradle` file: the comments under the "NewPipe libraries" section of `dependencies` will help you out.
 
-### Kotlin in NewPipe
-* NewPipe will remain mostly Java for time being
-* Contributions containing a simple conversion from Java to Kotlin should be avoided. Conversions to Kotlin should only be done if Kotlin actually brings improvements like bug fixes or better performance which are not, or only with much more effort, implementable in Java. The core team sees Java as an easier to learn and generally well adopted programming language.
-
 ### Creating a Pull Request (PR)
 
 * Make changes on a **separate branch** with a meaningful name, not on the _master_ branch or the _dev_ branch. This is commonly known as *feature branch workflow*. You may then send your changes as a pull request (PR) on GitHub.
@@ -83,6 +79,6 @@ The [ktlint](https://github.com/pinterest/ktlint) plugin does the same job as ch
 
 ## Communication
 
-* The #newpipe channel on Libera Chat (`ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/newpipe`) has the core team and other developers in it. [Click here for webchat](https://web.libera.chat/#newpipe)!
-* You can also use a Matrix account to join the NewPipe channel at [#newpipe:libera.chat](https://matrix.to/#/#newpipe:libera.chat). Some convenient clients, available both for phone and desktop, are listed at that link.
-* You can post your suggestions, changes, ideas etc. on either GitHub or IRC.
+* You can use a Matrix account to join the NewPipe channel at [#newpipe:matrix.newpipe-ev.de](https://matrix.to/#/#newpipe:matrix.newpipe-ev.de). Some convenient clients, available both for phone and desktop, are listed at that link.
+* Alternatively, the #newpipe channel on Libera Chat (`ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/newpipe`) can also be joined, as it is bridged to the Matrix room. [Click here for webchat](https://web.libera.chat/#newpipe)!
+* You can post your suggestions, changes, ideas etc. on either GitHub or Matrix (including via IRC).

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ contact_links:
   - name: ❓ Question
     url: https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/discussions/new?category=questions
     about: Ask about anything NewPipe-related
+  - name: 💬 Matrix
+    url: https://matrix.to/#/#newpipe:matrix.newpipe-ev.de
+    about: Chat with us via Matrix for quick Q/A
   - name: 💬 IRC
     url: https://web.libera.chat/#newpipe
     about: Chat with us via IRC for quick Q/A
-  - name: 💬 Matrix
-    url: https://matrix.to/#/#newpipe:libera.chat
-    about: Chat with us via Matrix for quick Q/A

.github/workflows/ci.yml

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ on:
     branches:
       - dev
       - master
+      - refactor
       - release**
     paths-ignore:
       - 'README.md'
@@ -46,10 +47,10 @@ jobs:
           BRANCH: ${{ github.head_ref }}
         run: git checkout -B "$BRANCH"
 
-      - name: set up JDK 17
+      - name: set up JDK
         uses: actions/setup-java@v4
         with:
-          java-version: 17
+          java-version: 21
           distribution: "temurin"
           cache: 'gradle'
 
@@ -63,8 +64,7 @@ jobs:
           path: app/build/outputs/apk/debug/*.apk
 
   test-android:
-    # macos has hardware acceleration. See android-emulator-runner action
-    runs-on: macos-latest
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     timeout-minutes: 20
     strategy:
       matrix:
@@ -82,10 +82,16 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
-      - name: set up JDK 17
+      - name: Enable KVM
+        run: |
+          echo 'KERNEL=="kvm", GROUP="kvm", MODE="0666", OPTIONS+="static_node=kvm"' | sudo tee /etc/udev/rules.d/99-kvm4all.rules
+          sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
+          sudo udevadm trigger --name-match=kvm
+
+      - name: set up JDK
         uses: actions/setup-java@v4
         with:
-          java-version: 17
+          java-version: 21
           distribution: "temurin"
           cache: 'gradle'
 
@@ -115,10 +121,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0  # Shallow clones should be disabled for a better relevancy of analysis
 
-      - name: Set up JDK 17
+      - name: Set up JDK
         uses: actions/setup-java@v4
         with:
-          java-version: 17
+          java-version: 21
           distribution: "temurin"
           cache: 'gradle'
 

README.md

@@ -96,20 +96,28 @@ Also, since they are free and open source software, neither the app nor the Extr
 ## Installation and updates
 You can install NewPipe using one of the following methods:
  1. Add our custom repo to F-Droid and install it from there. The instructions are here: https://newpipe.net/FAQ/tutorials/install-add-fdroid-repo/
- 2. Download the APK from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/releases) and install it.
+ 2. Download the APK from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/releases), [compare the signing key](#apk-info) and install it.
  3. Update via F-Droid. This is the slowest method of getting updates, as F-Droid must recognize changes, build the APK itself, sign it, and then push the update to users.
  4. Build a debug APK yourself. This is the fastest way to get new features on your device, but is much more complicated, so we recommend using one of the other methods.
  5. If you're interested in a specific feature or bugfix provided in a Pull Request in this repo, you can also download its APK from within the PR. Read the PR description for instructions. The great thing about PR-specific APKs is that they're installed side-by-side the official app, so you don't have to worry about losing your data or messing anything up.
 
 We recommend method 1 for most users. APKs installed using method 1 or 2 are compatible with each other (meaning that if you installed NewPipe using either method 1 or 2, you can also update NewPipe using the other), but not with those installed using method 3. This is due to the same signing key (ours) being used for 1 and 2, but a different signing key (F-Droid's) being used for 3. Building a debug APK using method 4 excludes a key entirely. Signing keys help ensure that a user isn't tricked into installing a malicious update to an app. When using method 5, each APK is signed with a different random key supplied by GitHub Actions, so you cannot even update it. You will have to backup and restore the app data each time you wish to use a new APK.
 
 In the meanwhile, if you want to switch sources for some reason (e.g. NewPipe's core functionality breaks and F-Droid doesn't have the latest update yet), we recommend following this procedure:
-1. Back up your data via Settings > Content > Export Database so you keep your history, subscriptions, and playlists
+1. Back up your data via Settings > Backup and Restore > Export Database so you keep your history, subscriptions, and playlists
 2. Uninstall NewPipe
 3. Download the APK from the new source and install it
-4. Import the data from step 1 via Settings > Content > Import Database
+4. Import the data from step 1 via Settings > Backup and Restore > Import Database
 
-<b>Note: when you're importing a database into the official app, always make sure that it is the one you exported _from_ the official app. If you import a database exported from an APK other than the official app, it may break things. Such an action is unsupported, and you should only do so when you're absolutely certain you know what you're doing.</b>
+> [!Note]
+> When you're importing a database into the official app, always make sure that it is the one you exported _from_ the official app. If you import a database exported from an APK other than the official app, it may break things. Such an action is unsupported, and you should only do so when you're absolutely certain you know what you're doing.
+
+### APK Info
+
+This is the SHA fingerprint of NewPipe's signing key to verify downloaded APKs which are signed by us. The fingerprint is also available on [NewPipe's website](https://newpipe.net#download). This is relevant for method 2.
+```
+CB:84:06:9B:D6:81:16:BA:FA:E5:EE:4E:E5:B0:8A:56:7A:A6:D8:98:40:4E:7C:B1:2F:9E:75:6D:F5:CF:5C:AB
+```
 
 ## Contribution
 Whether you have ideas, translations, design changes, code cleaning, or even major code changes, help is always welcome. The app gets better and better with each contribution, no matter how big or small! If you'd like to get involved, check our [contribution notes](.github/CONTRIBUTING.md).

app/build.gradle

@@ -20,8 +20,15 @@ android {
         resValue "string", "app_name", "NewPipe"
         minSdk 21
         targetSdk 33
-        versionCode 999
-        versionName "0.27.2"
+        if (System.properties.containsKey('versionCodeOverride')) {
+            versionCode System.getProperty('versionCodeOverride') as Integer
+        } else {
+            versionCode 1000
+        }
+        versionName "0.27.3"
+        if (System.properties.containsKey('versionNameSuffix')) {
+            versionNameSuffix System.getProperty('versionNameSuffix')
+        }
 
         testInstrumentationRunner "androidx.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"
 
@@ -92,6 +99,7 @@ android {
 
     buildFeatures {
         viewBinding true
+        buildConfig true
     }
 
     packagingOptions {
@@ -112,7 +120,7 @@ ext {
     androidxRoomVersion = '2.6.1'
     androidxWorkVersion = '2.8.1'
 
-    icepickVersion = '3.2.0'
+    stateSaverVersion = '1.4.1'
     exoPlayerVersion = '2.18.7'
     googleAutoServiceVersion = '1.1.1'
     groupieVersion = '2.10.1'
@@ -198,7 +206,9 @@ dependencies {
     // name and the commit hash with the commit hash of the (pushed) commit you want to test
     // This works thanks to JitPack: https://jitpack.io/
     implementation 'com.github.TeamNewPipe:nanojson:1d9e1aea9049fc9f85e68b43ba39fe7be1c1f751'
-    implementation 'com.github.TeamNewPipe:NewPipeExtractor:v0.24.2'
+    // WORKAROUND: if you get errors with the NewPipeExtractor dependency, replace `v0.24.3` with
+    // the corresponding commit hash, since JitPack is sometimes buggy
+    implementation 'com.github.TeamNewPipe:NewPipeExtractor:v0.24.3'
     implementation 'com.github.TeamNewPipe:NoNonsense-FilePicker:5.0.0'
 
 /** Checkstyle **/
@@ -234,8 +244,9 @@ dependencies {
 
 /** Third-party libraries **/
     // Instance state boilerplate elimination
-    implementation "frankiesardo:icepick:${icepickVersion}"
-    kapt "frankiesardo:icepick-processor:${icepickVersion}"
+    implementation 'com.github.livefront:bridge:v2.0.2'
+    implementation "com.evernote:android-state:$stateSaverVersion"
+    kapt "com.evernote:android-state-processor:$stateSaverVersion"
 
     // HTML parser
     implementation "org.jsoup:jsoup:1.17.2"
@@ -282,7 +293,7 @@ dependencies {
     implementation "com.jakewharton.rxbinding4:rxbinding:4.0.0"
 
     // Date and time formatting
-    implementation "org.ocpsoft.prettytime:prettytime:5.0.7.Final"
+    implementation "org.ocpsoft.prettytime:prettytime:5.0.8.Final"
 
 /** Debugging **/
     // Memory leak detection

app/proguard-rules.pro

@@ -13,15 +13,6 @@
 ## Rules for ExoPlayer
 -keep class com.google.android.exoplayer2.** { *; }
 
-## Rules for Icepick. Copy pasted from https://github.com/frankiesardo/icepick
--dontwarn icepick.**
--keep class icepick.** { *; }
--keep class **$$Icepick { *; }
--keepclasseswithmembernames class * {
-    @icepick.* <fields>;
-}
--keepnames class * { @icepick.State *;}
-
 ## Rules for OkHttp. Copy pasted from https://github.com/square/okhttp
 -dontwarn okhttp3.**
 -dontwarn okio.**

app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml

@@ -367,6 +367,7 @@
                 <data android:host="tilvids.com" />
                 <data android:host="video.lqdn.fr" />
                 <data android:host="video.ploud.fr" />
+                <data android:host="subscribeto.me" />
 
                 <data android:pathPrefix="/videos/" /> <!-- it contains playlists -->
                 <data android:pathPrefix="/w/" /> <!-- short video URLs -->

app/src/main/java/org/schabi/newpipe/App.java

@@ -19,11 +19,12 @@
 import org.schabi.newpipe.extractor.downloader.Downloader;
 import org.schabi.newpipe.ktx.ExceptionUtils;
 import org.schabi.newpipe.settings.NewPipeSettings;
+import org.schabi.newpipe.util.BridgeStateSaverInitializer;
 import org.schabi.newpipe.util.Localization;
-import org.schabi.newpipe.util.image.ImageStrategy;
-import org.schabi.newpipe.util.image.PicassoHelper;
 import org.schabi.newpipe.util.ServiceHelper;
 import org.schabi.newpipe.util.StateSaver;
+import org.schabi.newpipe.util.image.ImageStrategy;
+import org.schabi.newpipe.util.image.PicassoHelper;
 import org.schabi.newpipe.util.image.PreferredImageQuality;
 
 import java.io.IOException;
@@ -101,6 +102,7 @@ public void onCreate() {
             Localization.getPreferredContentCountry(this));
         Localization.initPrettyTime(Localization.resolvePrettyTime(getApplicationContext()));
 
+        BridgeStateSaverInitializer.init(this);
         StateSaver.init(this);
         initNotificationChannels();
 

app/src/main/java/org/schabi/newpipe/BaseFragment.java

@@ -10,8 +10,9 @@
 import androidx.fragment.app.Fragment;
 import androidx.fragment.app.FragmentManager;
 
-import icepick.Icepick;
-import icepick.State;
+import com.evernote.android.state.State;
+import com.livefront.bridge.Bridge;
+
 
 public abstract class BaseFragment extends Fragment {
     protected final String TAG = getClass().getSimpleName() + "@" + Integer.toHexString(hashCode());
@@ -48,7 +49,7 @@ public void onCreate(final Bundle savedInstanceState) {
                     + "savedInstanceState = [" + savedInstanceState + "]");
         }
         super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
-        Icepick.restoreInstanceState(this, savedInstanceState);
+        Bridge.restoreInstanceState(this, savedInstanceState);
         if (savedInstanceState != null) {
             onRestoreInstanceState(savedInstanceState);
         }
@@ -70,7 +71,7 @@ public void onViewCreated(@NonNull final View rootView, final Bundle savedInstan
     @Override
     public void onSaveInstanceState(@NonNull final Bundle outState) {
         super.onSaveInstanceState(outState);
-        Icepick.saveInstanceState(this, outState);
+        Bridge.saveInstanceState(this, outState);
     }
 
     protected void onRestoreInstanceState(@NonNull final Bundle savedInstanceState) {

app/src/main/java/org/schabi/newpipe/DownloaderImpl.java

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 
 public final class DownloaderImpl extends Downloader {
     public static final String USER_AGENT =
-            "Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; rv:91.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/91.0";
+            "Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64; rv:128.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/128.0";
     public static final String YOUTUBE_RESTRICTED_MODE_COOKIE_KEY =
             "youtube_restricted_mode_key";
     public static final String YOUTUBE_RESTRICTED_MODE_COOKIE = "PREF=f2=8000000";

app/src/main/java/org/schabi/newpipe/RouterActivity.java

@@ -41,6 +41,9 @@
 import androidx.lifecycle.LifecycleOwner;
 import androidx.preference.PreferenceManager;
 
+import com.evernote.android.state.State;
+import com.livefront.bridge.Bridge;
+
 import org.schabi.newpipe.database.stream.model.StreamEntity;
 import org.schabi.newpipe.databinding.ListRadioIconItemBinding;
 import org.schabi.newpipe.databinding.SingleChoiceDialogViewBinding;
@@ -98,8 +101,6 @@
 import java.util.Optional;
 import java.util.function.Consumer;
 
-import icepick.Icepick;
-import icepick.State;
 import io.reactivex.rxjava3.android.schedulers.AndroidSchedulers;
 import io.reactivex.rxjava3.core.Observable;
 import io.reactivex.rxjava3.core.Single;
@@ -152,7 +153,7 @@ protected void onCreate(final Bundle savedInstanceState) {
         getWindow().setAttributes(params);
 
         super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
-        Icepick.restoreInstanceState(this, savedInstanceState);
+        Bridge.restoreInstanceState(this, savedInstanceState);
 
         // FragmentManager will take care to recreate (Playlist|Download)Dialog when screen rotates
         // We used to .setOnDismissListener(dialog -> finish()); when creating these DialogFragments
@@ -197,7 +198,7 @@ protected void onStop() {
     @Override
     protected void onSaveInstanceState(@NonNull final Bundle outState) {
         super.onSaveInstanceState(outState);
-        Icepick.saveInstanceState(this, outState);
+        Bridge.saveInstanceState(this, outState);
     }
 
     @Override

app/src/main/java/org/schabi/newpipe/about/AboutActivity.kt

@@ -138,8 +138,12 @@ class AboutActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
                 "https://github.com/lisawray/groupie", StandardLicenses.MIT
             ),
             SoftwareComponent(
-                "Icepick", "2015", "Frankie Sardo",
-                "https://github.com/frankiesardo/icepick", StandardLicenses.EPL1
+                "Android-State", "2018", "Evernote",
+                "https://github.com/Evernote/android-state", StandardLicenses.EPL1
+            ),
+            SoftwareComponent(
+                "Bridge", "2021", "Livefront",
+                "https://github.com/livefront/bridge", StandardLicenses.APACHE2
             ),
             SoftwareComponent(
                 "Jsoup", "2009 - 2020", "Jonathan Hedley",

app/src/main/java/org/schabi/newpipe/database/playlist/dao/PlaylistStreamDAO.java

@@ -154,6 +154,6 @@ default Flowable<List<PlaylistStreamEntity>> listByService(final int serviceId)
             + " AND :streamUrl = :streamUrl"
 
             + " GROUP BY " + JOIN_PLAYLIST_ID
-            + " ORDER BY " + PLAYLIST_DISPLAY_INDEX)
+            + " ORDER BY " + PLAYLIST_DISPLAY_INDEX + ", " + PLAYLIST_NAME)
     Flowable<List<PlaylistDuplicatesEntry>> getPlaylistDuplicatesMetadata(String streamUrl);
 }