TVNZ+ out of memory error on Chrome

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divxmaster

66 posts

Master Geek

#311180 21-Dec-2023 09:09

Well with the cricket moving to TVNZ Duke and TVNZ+ I thought I'd try out the streaming service.

It seems to go along for a bit and then every time it comes up with an out of memory error in chrome. Checking the mem usage, it does track up slowly while watching, so it seems to have a memory leak.

Tried it out on two PC's and they both do it. They both have 8GB of ram which should be plenty for streaming, all other streaming services work.

Any body else getting this? Its pointless ringing tvnz because they wouldnt have a clue what I am talking about.

Cheers,

Divxmaster

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1497 posts

Uber Geek

#3174005 21-Dec-2023 11:10

Try Firefox with uBlock Origin installed.

Often excess memory use is from ads, trackers, scripts, etc. which aren't required to view the content of the page.

Agree 8 GB should be plenty for this purpose.

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divxmaster

66 posts

Master Geek

#3174033 21-Dec-2023 12:39

Thanks,

yes another browser is an option, but it would be nice to get it working on Chrome.

I'm already using ublock origin for Chrome, so its not that.

Cheers,

Divxmaster

cddt

1497 posts

Uber Geek

#3174094 21-Dec-2023 15:49

I am unsure of the exact time frame of the change, but at some point Chrome will enforce Manifest v3 which severely limits the capability of content filters.

In any case trying a different browser is probably an easy first step before trying to work out exactly what TVNZ has done differently to cause a memory leak.

I mention it because we frequently use TVNZ+ on Firefox, often have the same instance running for weeks or months without having to close the browser.

divxmaster

66 posts

Master Geek

#3174128 21-Dec-2023 17:38

ok, cool, I will try that out. Might even try edge too, but being chromium based, its probably the same.

I'll have to take your word on manifest v3 - I am a programmer, but not in web, so have no idea what that is!

Cheers,

Divxmaster

farcus

1544 posts

Uber Geek

#3174171 21-Dec-2023 20:55

divxmaster:

ok, cool, I will try that out. Might even try edge too, but being chromium based, its probably the same.

I'll have to take your word on manifest v3 - I am a programmer, but not in web, so have no idea what that is!

Cheers,

Divxmaster

I spent about 3 hours watching the cricket the other day in chrome 119.0.6045.199 without issue -this is in Linux with 8GiB RAM

LeglessMike

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#3198759 22-Feb-2024 13:43

I have been having the same problem,

When watching the cricket it takes approximately 1 hour for RAM usage to hit 3-4gb , If i do not close and re-open the tab it will crash the browser,

I have tried watching on Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Opera all with the same results. I have tried disabling ad block, enabling others, All browsers are updated to latest public release.

I have submitted a Help ticket with no response.

I just want to watch the cricket without having to reload the page every 30-45 min.

If anyone is able to provide a solution i would be greatly appreciative

Regards,

Apsattv

2379 posts

Uber Geek

#3198853 22-Feb-2024 19:51

An alternative option, if you live in an area with Freeview terestrial signal. Just get a usb Tuner stick

divxmaster

66 posts

Master Geek

#3198937 23-Feb-2024 07:54

I did something, will have to work out what it was, and the game we just had on wednesday played fine. Will endeavour to find out what it was on tonights game

divxmaster

66 posts

Master Geek

#3199365 24-Feb-2024 09:15

well I didnt manage to find anything, turn ad block on and off, and it worked either way (was on main HTPC, 8gb ram).

My laptop also has 8gb of ram, and I also had the issue on that, so I will try that out on Sundays game, being a day game etc.

Cheers,

Divxmaster

Apsattv

2379 posts

Uber Geek

#3199609 24-Feb-2024 23:57

If you are just watching via the browser take the raw m3u8 TVNZ1 url and play it in vlc or any other player

No need to use any chrome browser

divxmaster

66 posts

Master Geek

#3199654 25-Feb-2024 07:33

Thanks,

good idea, I can probably get MediaPortal to open it as well, which is what I run on my HTPC.

Cheers,

Divxmaster

LeglessMike

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#3199671 25-Feb-2024 08:29

Apsattv:

If you are just watching via the browser take the raw m3u8 TVNZ1 url and play it in vlc or any other player

No need to use any chrome browser

Hi that sounds like a great idea, Ignorant question but how does one get the raw m3u8 url from a live stream?

Thanks in advance

Apsattv

2379 posts

Uber Geek

#3199895 25-Feb-2024 17:17

Use network inspector in your browser and filter for .m3u8

or go here https://i.mjh.nz/nz/

for a raw playlist that can be saved and loaded on VLC, VLC will also let you cast it to your tv as the playback devices if you have TV with chromecast feature.

divxmaster

66 posts

Master Geek

#3200016 26-Feb-2024 07:31

The issue is now gone for me on all PC's,

so they might actually have fixed it.

Cheers

Divxmaster

divxmaster

66 posts

Master Geek

#3201873 1-Mar-2024 08:15

and.... the issue came back, turned off adblocker (u block origin), it work again (for now)

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