Improved UI Control for Offline Downloads

[akashsriramganapathy]

Steps to reproduce

1. Add a playlist.
2. Download the playlist.
3. Try to play the downloaded content using the random button.
4. Observe that no UI is available to control the playback order or to skip to the next song as per the user's wish.

Expected behavior

1. Users should be able to manage downloaded audios as playlists with full control over playback.
2. Downloaded videos should have a clear indicator within the playlist.
3. There should be a distinction between audio and video downloads.

Actual behavior

1. When playing downloaded content using the random button, there is no user interface to control playback order.
2. Users cannot skip to the next song or organize the playback as desired.
3. Downloaded videos do not have any visible indicators in the playlist to distinguish them from non-downloaded videos.
4. There is no differentiation between audio and video downloads within the playlist.

LibreTube version

0.23.2 nightly

Android version

Android 13

Other details

In older versions, I encountered difficulties downloading my playlists, an issue already raised (#5928) and similarly reported (#5503). The latest version has addressed and optimized these issues, achieving a 75% success rate in downloading playlists. I have tested various playlists and instances to confirm this improvement.

However, I have identified several important areas that need enhancement:

1. Lack of Interface Control for Downloaded Items:

   • Currently, when audios are downloaded, there is no interface to manage or control them as a playlist. The only available option is a random play button, which is insufficient. An enhanced interface for managing offline downloaded audios as a playlist is essential for a better offline experience.

2. No Indicator for Downloaded Videos:

   • Downloaded videos lack any mark or indicator within the playlist, making it challenging to identify which videos are downloaded. Adding an indicator, such as an icon similar to YouTube's offline icon, would greatly improve usability.

3. Differentiation Between Audio and Video Downloads:

   • It would be highly beneficial to differentiate between audio and video downloads within the playlist. This feature would help users quickly understand the type of content they have downloaded.

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[bermount]

@Bnyro What about indicators for downloaded videos?