[Bug]: SyntaxError: Unexpected token (1:47)

[Growebis]

Guidelines

• I have encountered this bug in the latest release of FreeTube.
• I have encountered this bug in the official downloads of FreeTube.
• I have searched the issue tracker for open and closed issues that are similar to the bug report I want to file, without success.
• I have searched the documentation for information that matches the description of the bug I want to file, without success.
• This issue contains only one bug.

Describe the bug

Right now, any video i've tried to open always throws at me SyntaxError: Unexpected token (1:47) and then it falls back to invidious.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Go to a video.
2. Get instantly hit with the error, which causes FreeTube to fall back to Invidious.

Examples of videos being affected by this error:
https://youtu.be/Y_jI_Toq0rI
https://youtu.be/1wG1NiqOqPw
https://youtu.be/bcyu7RuXqMQ

Expected Behavior

For the video to play normally without error.

Issue Labels

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FreeTube Version

v0.21.0-nightly-4555 Beta

Operating System Version

Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon X.org

Installation Method

.deb

Primary API used

Local API

Last Known Working FreeTube Version (If Any)

No response

Additional Information

Video demonstration:

2024-07-09.19-57-37.mp4

Shorts and live streams are affected too.

When using the console it gives this error log.

2024-07-09.20-06-09.mp4

Nightly Build

• I have encountered this bug in the latest nightly build.

[efb4f5ff-1298-471a-8973-3d47447115dc]

Please refrain from commenting as we are already working on a fix. Please just upvote the issue.

Set the Invidious API as your primary API as a temporarily workaround. Try other Invidious instances when an instance isnt working. Some Invidious instances are IP blocked by YouTube.

Upcoming fix

[efb4f5ff-1298-471a-8973-3d47447115dc]

v0.21.1 has been released! You can download the latest version using the following methods:

• GitHub release page
• Through our website

Thank you for being patient and happy watching 📺!

[PerpetualNooby]

Thank you!!! Works great.

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