We are still experiencing DRM issues with some of the StreamFab download modules. If you can only download videos at lower resolutions than you could before January 25th 2024, please be patient as the developers are still working on fixing the issues.
Other symptoms that you are dealing with a DRM problem could be "Failure to access video" errors or endless analysis.
Please refrain from posting about these specific errors as we are of course well aware and working on them. Feel free to post an issue you think might not be related to the DRM problem but bear in mind that they will be treated with a very low priority until the DRM issues are resolved.
The following modules should be fully back to normal (state before January 25th 2024):
AbemaTVApple TV+CrunchyrollDisney+HuluITVX
JoynLeminoNHK+OnlyFansParamount+
RTL+ShahidTubiU-Next
These modules are back to normal for content added prior to January 25th 2024 and lower resolutions for newer content:
AmazonMax
* Netflix content added after January 25th 2024 cannot be downloaded at all. It is back to normal for everything else.
Regarding Peacock , the content that cannot be downloaded is anything posted after February 22nd 2024. Anything Prior can still be downloaded as usual.
We thank you for your understanding.
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Streamfab 5.0.3.8 Apple still only downloads at 480
This has been going on longer than any other issue I can think of with Streamfab. I can only come up with a few reasons as to why this might be the case: the developers simply don’t care, they’re in Apple’s pocket, or they just don’t have the skills or resources to defeat Apple’s DRM. I’m a pretty cynical guy, but I find it hard to believe that they don’t care, or that Apple is paying them to leave them alone. Apple takes DRM pretty seriously, one could argue more seriously than just about anyone else, which could be why we don’t see anyone else offering Apple downloads at all, let alone in HD quality. My best guess is that Streamfab has put Apple downloads in HD on the back burner for so long because it’s a very tough nut to crack, and they want to focus their resources more on low hanging fruit for now. If my assumption about the difficulty of providing Apple downloads in HD is correct, it might be a good business decision, especially so long as there’s no competition, but there comes a time when putting something off so long is damaging to the brand. I’ve been a DVDFab customer since before blu-rays were around. So, I’m clearly a fan. I’m confident Streamfab can make Apple HD downloads a reality if they make it a priority. Doing so sooner rather than later would be deeply appreciated.
I think there may be a lot of people out there, just I have been. They come in read the post and hope that things have been fixed or someone else has posted the same problem they are having. I totally agree, that it is time to move the Apple TV DRM problem up the priority list to be fixed. From what I have seem and heard this has been an issue for some time. Sometimes, I feel guilty coming in and complaining, but maybe that is what it will need to take, is a lot of Apple TV users like the Amazon, Hulu and other, to come in here and raise heck. I never thought that was the right way, but from what I have heard this is been going on a long time and needs to be fixed. Let’s hear others get in on this and see if we can get this moved up the priority list to be fixed. I was inspired after reading Timebeing post. He really nailed it.
When problems go on for this long, DVDFab/StreamFab *really* needs to modify the information on the websites (everywhere it exists) for selling purposes to reflect that it's only 480p.
The info on their modules for sales on Apple has 1080p (Description) an 720p (Graphic to right) in attached example.
The same goes for HBOMax right now (see attached).
They know
They don't care to fix it
Same with HBO
Competition has had HBO at 1080 for quite a while. SF? Nah, we don't care
This is what happens when you don't take control over your own development and send it elsewhere. You're subject to THEIR priorities, which, obviously aren't fixing bugs and cleaning up things
When problems go on for this long, DVDFab/StreamFab *really* needs to modify the information on the websites (everywhere it exists) for selling purposes to reflect that it's only 480p.
The info on their modules for sales on Apple has 1080p (Description) an 720p (Graphic to right) in attached example.
The same goes for HBOMax right now (see attached).
I will get the person in charge to look into this part.
Yes they could modify the web part to reflect the problem of the current download speed, but what we are really asking for is to fix the download speed to match what the what web web site is advertizing or better. We all want is the best quality that we know Streamfab has to offer. They have done it before, that is all we are asking for again.
Thanks
Sometimes plans do not work out as expected. Its only a movie program, and it does work, just not as good quality as expected, I agree that's unexpected but it happens.
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Modifying the web site could be ok for potential buyers to understand the situation and make an informed decision before/while purchasing.
BUT for existing owners, changing the web site gives the impression that the issue will never be fixed, and we have a new "normal".
We, the current owners/users would like it fixed. OR if you are unable to, at least TELL US.
Kidjoe,
Very good point.
There is a sticky topic that you participated in this forum named "Solution for StreamFab Problems" that was last updated 12/2/21.
Maybe it could be renamed "StreamFab Current Issues" and the first post by SysAdmin could be updated at least monthly with current problems that are being worked on?
I'd feel better if Apple+ 480p & HBOMax DRM 720p issues were listed there by StreamFab as being worked on.
Maybe it could be renamed "StreamFab Current Issues" and the first post by SysAdmin could be updated at least monthly with current problems that are being worked on?
I'd feel better if Apple+ 480p & HBOMax DRM 720p issues were listed there by StreamFab as being worked on.
Then like Mike_M says we are being updated that they are still working on it. Right now, we don't know if they are working on it, it is on the back burner, on hold, or what is going on. We are just in the dark. Mona, Mike has a really good point. maybe list what they are working on, proirioty wise. A weekly update would make everyone feel better knowing what is being done and where we are on the list.
Jim
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