Is there a way to make videos work in the iOS App? I can’t find a way to either upload them via a file-type column or show them via a show-type virtual column.
However it works fine on the emulator. I don’t know if it works on Android.
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To get videos to work in an iOS app, there are a few troubleshooting steps and adjustments you can consider:
- File Uploading Issues:
Ensure that the file format of the video is supported by iOS (e.g., MP4 with H.264 codec).
If using a file-type column, ensure that the backend supports serving video files in a way compatible with the app. For example, videos might need to be served with correct MIME types.
- Show-Type Virtual Column:
If you’re trying to display a video through a virtual column, ensure the URL provided is accessible over HTTPS and properly encoded for embedding in an iOS WebView or video player.
Check if the virtual column is implemented using a compatible video player or iframe embed.
- Emulator vs. Real Device:
If it works fine on the emulator, but not on an actual iOS device, the issue might be related to:
File permissions or storage access.
Network restrictions (e.g., videos hosted on insecure HTTP links may not work on iOS due to ATS [App Transport Security] rules).
Compatibility of the player used.
- Android vs. iOS:
Android is often more lenient with video handling, so the code may work without issues on Android but fail on iOS due to stricter policies.
- Video Embedding Code:
If you’re embedding a video, ensure you’re using an appropriate HTML5
- Debugging Tools:
Use Xcode’s debugging tools to check if there are any specific errors logged when the video fails to load or play.
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