An RTP dynamic payload number does not identify a codec by itself
Dynamic RTP payload assignments need the session mapping. Preserve the matching rtpmap and format parameters rather than guessing from a payload number.
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An H.264 RTP packet is not necessarily one complete video frame
The H.264 RTP payload format supports individual, aggregated and fragmented NAL units. Packet counts cannot be treated directly as frame counts.
An OBS browser source can reload when its scene becomes active
Browser source visibility and refresh settings can deliberately unload or reload the page. Check those properties before diagnosing every restarted overlay as a network fault.
A VLC seen marker can be set without watching the whole video
VLC for Android lets a user mark a video or group as played. Treat that marker as library state rather than independently measured viewing completion.
Use VLC control lock to prevent accidental touches during a clip
VLC for Android control lock disables player controls and gestures. It is a playback convenience, with a documented slide to unlock interaction.
Build a VLC listening queue without sending the next item to its end
Insert next and Append place audio at different points in the current queue. Choose the action according to when the item should play.