FAQ page

[TobiGr]

As already discussed before we need a place to explain features a little further. We collected some potential Q&As and tutorials in TeamNewPipe/NewPipe#1316:

• how to open up the background player queue from notification (though this should be part of the tutorial)
• downloading on sdcard is not functional and is in the works right now
• what's new / feed is currently experimental and is in the works right now
• age-gated video will produce an error snackbar on video details fragment
• auto-play toggle
• how to switch between players
• how to search and play SoundCloud streams
• open stream options with a longpress on the stream item in a list
• longpress on background / popup buttons to enqueue stream
• import / export subscriptions
• import / export app data (history, ...)
• swipe to left/right to close popup player
• resize popup player
• comment support on our todo-list
• no Google login

Nevertheless we should introduce new features for each new version in a detailed blog post.

I'll come up with a nice design soon.

[TheAssassin]

Great idea. Thanks for taking care of this, @TobiGr.

[TobiGr]

I added some more interesting points and put them into categories. Does the grouping make sense to you? Should any items be removed? @theScrabi @TheAssassin @karyogamy @mauriciocolli @wb9688
Some things appear twice on the list which is not perfect, but I personally would search for them in both categories.

Player

Player handling

• Switch between players
• Resize popup
• Close popup
• Open background player from notification

Player enhancements

• Enable autoplay
• All about playlists/playqueues
• Enable subtitles

Import / Export / Download

• Subscriptions
• App database
• Sd card
• Audio missing streams
• MP3 download

Known bugs / Can you please implement …?

• SDcard
• Audio missing streams
• MP3 download
• SoundCloud
• YouTube feed / What's New
• Google login
• YouTube comments

[TobiGr]

I basically planned two different page types:

a) The FAQ & Tutorials landing page
From here you can get to one of the three sub-sites. I think a search could be helpful too.

b) The sub-sites with the tutorials
Initially the texts should be collapsed to offer a clean UI. Clicking on a title unfolds the content. This is quite handy for mobiles too.

When there are no objections, I'd start to implement this. This will take some time since we have beautiful weather in Germany right now ;)

[theScrabi]

I like the second one.

This will take some time since we have beautiful weather in Germany right now ;)

Joy it :D We get fried like egs in the pan down here in Spain.

[karyogamy]

Looks awesome =D

[TheAssassin]

Great work as usual.

[princekelly1]

Am planning on writing, the FAQ in this way.

• Getting started on Newpipe
  This will consist of the following.
  Description of the app's homepage features, briefly. And picking each category for further explanations

[princekelly1]

I will send a document, once I compile the ideas.

[princekelly1]

Below, I have made a draft suitable for use on the project's github profile. Which can easily be adapted to the app's website.
If you like this draft. I will keep working on the template i created.
I await your reply.

New Pipe FAQs

What is New pipe

Newpipe is a lightweight Youtube frontend, created for users to enjoy the original Youtube experience on their mobile device, without annoying ads and questionable permissions. With Newpipe users can download their favorite videos without expiration limits. And can share their downloaded videos to friends.

Getting started on NewPipe

How you navigate through NewPipe depends on your selected video sharing app. New pipe offer users the option, to use Youtube and Soundcloud.
On your Newpipe app, look at the top left of your screen, to see your selected video sharing app. You can click on it, to choose between Youtube and Soundcloud.

Newpipe Homepage

The Newpipe apps consist of the following main features

• Trending.
• Subscription.
• Bookmarks.
• Download.
• History.
• Settings.
• About.

Trending

The trending section of Newpipe displays, the most popular videos from Youtube at the moment. It displays a random selection of popular videos, depending on your preferred content country. The default content country on your Newpipe is the United Kingdom. To change your default content country, please refer to the content section under the settings guide in this FAQ document.

Subscription

This tab shows you, the list of your subscribed channels. Tap on a channel to view the list of videos on the channel.

Import/Export

You can use this option to import and export channels from Youtube and Soundcloud.
1. To Import Subscription: Tap on the import/export button, Select either Youtube or SoundCloud.

• For Youtube:
  i. Go to this URL: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_manager?action_takeout=1
  ii. Log in if asked.
  iii. A download will start (that’s the export file from your Youtube profile).
  iv. Go back to your Newpipe app, and tap on the import file at the bottom of the page. Now, select your downloaded Youtube export file.
• For SoundCloud:
  i. Go to this URL: https://soundcloud.com/you, on a web browser (Make sure to enable desktop mode).
  ii. Log in when asked.
  iii. Copy the profile URL, you were directed to.
  iv. Go back to your Newpipe app and paste the URL in the space provided. Tap import at the bottom of the page.

2. Import from previous export: Tap on previous export, to select from your previous exported files.

3. Export to: This allows users to create a Json file, of their Youtube/SoundCloud subscriptions and save on their device.

[TobiGr]

@princekelly1 Thanks for writing some new FAQs. 👍 The subscriptions tutorial is really helpful. I'll implement it soon after the new app release. I'd like to change the trending FAQ a bit to start a new collection for the getting started page.

@TheAssassin @theScrabi @princekelly1 @saderror256 This is how I'd like to include and announce the FAQ page on the home page. Is there something missing which needs to be there?

Are there any tutorials which should be there instead of the save mobile data box? e.g. switch between players or import subscriptions. Which tutorials do you prefer to display on the main page?

As you can see, we need an additional tutorial on how to enable unknown sources and install NewPipe properly.

[princekelly1]

My pleasure, glad you like it.
Import subscription should be displayed in the tutorial box.