NewPipe won't use the VPN

[gasull]

Checklist

• I am using the latest version - x.xx.x
• I checked, but didn't find any duplicates (open OR closed) of this issue in the repo.
• I have read the contribution guidelines given at https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/blob/HEAD/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md.
• This issue contains only one bug. I will open one issue for every bug report I want to file.

Steps to reproduce the bug

1. Set up a VPN on your phone.
2. Go to Settings -> Apps and notifications -> NewPipe -> Data usage -> disable WiFi data and Cellular data, and enable VPN data
3. Play any video on NewPipe

You'll get "Network error" and a red "RETRY" button.

(Other apps including the browser work perfectly when restricted to the VPN in the same way).

Actual behaviour

"Network error" and a red "RETRY" button.

Expected behavior

The video should be played.

Screenshots/Screen recordings

Logs

Device info

• Android version/Custom ROM version: Android 9 / lineage_X00TD-userdebug 9 PQ3A.
• Device model: Asus X00TD

[litetex]

Thank you for the issue.

Is this still a problem?

Assuming that you are using YT: Does it work in the browser when using a VPN?

[github-actions]

This issue has been automatically closed because there has been no response to our request for more information from the original author. With only the information that is currently in the issue, we don't have enough information to take action. Please reach out if you have or find the answers we need so that we can investigate further.

[LukasBauza]

I am having this same issue, turning off the VPN allows it to work again.