External .srt subtitles not loading automatically in source mode

[areebiimi]

Describe the bug External .srt subtitles with exactly the same filename as the video are not loading automatically in source mode. However, they load automatically when the video is opened through the google drive addon or if a .strm file is used.

To Reproduce I am running Kodi 18.3 on a Windows 10 machine. Also, I am using the latest version of Google Drive Plugin v1.30 and also the latest version of common cloud drive module.

In my Google Drive, there are two files in the same folder - a video Event2.mkv and the external subtitles Event2.srt. Both filenames are exactly the same.

I have added Google Drive as a video source using localhost:8587/source/. When I open Files, and go to the Google Drive source folder, and open Event2.mkv, the external subtitles Event2.srt don't get loaded automatically. I have to click on "Browse for subtitles", and then select "Event2.srt" for the subtitles to get loaded.

However, if I access Event2.mkv through Google Drive Addon or create a strm file Event2.mkv.strm, the external subtitles Event2.srt get loaded automatically when the video starts.

This behaviour is being shown by all video files in my Google Drive that have external .srt subtitles.

Please let me know why this is happening.

URL for the log file as well as the screenshots demonstrating the problem are given below.

In the log file, you will see that I played the video event2.mkv in source mode twice. The first time, I let the video play without any actions from my side, and the external .srt subtitles did not load. The second time, I played the same video event2.mkv in source mode, then paused the video, manually selected external subtitles event2.srt, and then resumed the video. Only then, the subtitles got loaded and were visible on the screen.

Your debug log file https://paste.kodi.tv/aloyorobav.kodi

Screenshots If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.

[dhaos21]

Also getting this, is there any known work around?

[areebiimi]

Hello Cguzzman, it’s been 24 days since I opened the issue. Do we have any updates regarding the same?

Any assistance will be highly appreciated.

[cguZZman]

No updates as of now.

[areebiimi]

No updates as of now.

Hi Cguzzman, appreciate your response. I can understand that you’ve a busy schedule, please take your time to evaluate the problem, and provide a relevant solution.

I will be awaiting your reply.

Once again, I would like to thank you for this totally amazing Addon which completely changed the way I access my media.

[areebiimi]

No updates as of now.

Hi Cguzzman, has there been any progress regarding this issue? I can understand that you've a lot of work on your shoulders, hence let me know if I can expect to see this issue resolved within the next few weeks. Your assistance is highly appreciated.