Player not going to fullscreen on projector

[probonopd]

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Affected version

0.28.0

Steps to reproduce the bug

Click on a video thumbnail

Expected behavior

Video is shown as fullscreen

Actual behavior

Video is not shown as fullscreen

Screenshots/Screen recordings

No response

Logs

No response

Affected Android/Custom ROM version

Stock firmware version: "projector.20250507.175825"

Affected device model

HY300 Pro+ Projector (Chengdu Hotack Technology Co., Ltd.) also known as X1BQ, X1, X1AQ

Additional information

The projector does not have a setting to set/unset Android "screen rotation" (because it is a projector and not a phone)

Possibly related:

• Automatic Fullscreen Stopped On Fire TV Stick 4k Max #9027

[S34NN]

I'm going to copy a reply I just made for another issue that might be helpful for you.

I don't believe NewPipe is targeted toward nor designed to have a remote control/TV friendly interface. I used NewPipe on a Fire TV device for quite some time while dealing with the frustrating UI navigation via remote control.

Eventually I came across SmartTube which is designed specifically for Android TV devices and to be used with a remote control, and it has been working great with an active developer and regular updates.

https://github.com/yuliskov/smarttube

You can opt for either the stable or beta release. I have been using the beta version from the beginning and have had no issues. There will be more frequent beta updates, but the app can update itself by checking at launch, notify you, and prompt to install them with a summary of the changelog included.

I believe there is an import option for certain NewPipe data that I saw in some of the advanced settings, but I am not certain for what data as I didn't use it. Possibly watch history or subscriptions. It also allows you to log in to your Google/YT account and implement casting from another device. Also allows multiple users with different app settings for each user if you want. I personally don't use that and use it signed out in case Google decides to crack down on unauthorized apps some day. But you could always use a throw-away account you aren't concerned about for that purpose.