[BUG]: Unknown Source error 403 Loop

[ACR-Jeff]

Checklist

• I made sure that there are no existing issues - open or closed - which I could contribute my information to.
• I have read the FAQ and my problem isn't listed.
• I have taken the time to fill in all the required details. I understand that the bug report will be dismissed otherwise.
• This issue contains only one bug.

Affected version

25.89 Beta

Device Type

Smart TV/Box

Affected Android

Android TV version 9

Steps to reproduce the bug

Open SmartTube
Try to play any video
Results in error

Actual behavior

Videos not playing, Popup error with the message below in a continued loop non stop refreshing and throwing the same error over again.

Unknown source error 
Response code: 403
Don't close the player. Applying the fix...

Additional information

Nvidia Shield 2017 (8.2.3) Android tv version 9

[ACR-Jeff]

Well it mysteriously fixed itself after a while, Possibly YT breaking things again. Closing this for now.

[ACR-Jeff]

Well this issue just keeps reappearing, So this is being reopened.

[Billo555]

Seeing same on a firestick.
Have updated to v25.87

It's asking me to sign in which I never do.

[ACR-Jeff]

Version 25.08 Stable still works (Maybe other versions work as well, If it isn't broken don't try to fix it?). But the newest update 25.89 Beta continues looping with the error above.

[ACR-Jeff]

Well this has spread to my stable version 25.08 and the most recent version 25.90 Beta solved it for a short time, Yet 25.90 Beta with or without a VPN doesn't play any videos, version 25.08 Stable doesn't work unless used with a VPN the videos play without issue so far.

[ACR-Jeff]

Update beta 25.91 seems to have solved this. I will keep this opened for now while doing more testing.

[Billo555]

I installed the beta. V25.92
Worked for 3 videos.
Now doing the same.

[ACR-Jeff]

Same here, Updated to v25.92 Beta same issues, Stable v25.08 still running strong on my end.

[ACR-Jeff]

25.97 Beta has fixed this issue on my end. Thank you

[ACR-Jeff]

Well that was short lived, The error I originally posted continues to appear again after time. I guess I am sticking with the Stable v25.08 for now. Appears possibly YT causing this error?