[BUG] Error downloading and error playing video

[dancingPatches]

Usually I use Namida to play YouTube videos and download playlists since it's pretty easier and more convenient that way. But when I try to play the video, a message popped up, saying error like in the first screenshot below and the video won't play. Then when I try to download the playlists or even a video in audio form, a message popped up, saying error downloading exception: host empty. I tried delete and re-download the app multiple times but the errors are still there.

Expected Behavior

When play YouTube video, it should play and when download YouTube videos, it should download

Current Behavior

Errors constantly pop up when download playlist and play a video

Steps to Reproduce

Screenshots

Logs

namida_logs_2026-02-14 13.16.06.zip

Possible Solution

[onensensy]

I have the exact same issue

[MSOB7YY]

hi, sadly its fairly common issue for some users, im not sure whats the common link but basically yt is somehow blocked for yall to be accessed within the app, maybe vpn/dns/isp etc

we will have to bring back other clients somehow, check here for more info #659 (comment)