Vimivo Known Issues & Technical Limitations

This register documents current technical limitations, edge cases, and distribution prerequisites for Vimivo Release Candidate 1 (1.0.0-rc.1).

1. Platform Distribution & Signing Status#

macOS Desktop#

• Issue: Pre-release DMG builds generated in local or CI environments without an active Apple Developer ID certificate will trigger macOS Gatekeeper: "Vimivo can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software."
• Workaround / Resolution: Testers can right-click Vimivo.app in /Applications and select Open, or run:

  xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Vimivo.app

• Release Blocker Status: Notarization requires owner Developer ID credentials (APPLE_ID, TEAM_ID, APP_SPECIFIC_PASSWORD). Distribution remains internal candidate until credentials are provided.

Windows Desktop#

• Issue: Unsigned NSIS .exe and .msi installers trigger Windows Defender SmartScreen: "Windows protected your PC".
• Workaround / Resolution: Click More info -> Run anyway.
• Release Blocker Status: Authenticode signing requires an OV/EV Code Signing Certificate or Azure Trusted Signing key.

Linux Desktop#

• Issue: Some Wayland compositors (e.g. Sway, Hyprland) may exhibit flickering when using hardware OpenGL sub-windows if XWayland is disabled.
• Workaround / Resolution: libmpv utilizes X11 / XWayland embedding as the default fallback for 100% stability.

iOS / iPadOS#

• Issue: iOS archive and IPA creation requires active Apple Developer Team provisioning profiles.
• Workaround / Resolution: Framework and KMP compilation verified in CI; physical TestFlight distribution awaits team enrollment.

Android#

• Issue: Google Play Store policy requires 12 opted-in testers for 14 continuous days for new personal developer accounts before production publishing.
• Workaround / Resolution: Standalone signed APK is provided for direct sideloading and internal testing.

2. Playback & Codec Limitations#

• Apple AVFoundation Containers: Native iOS AVPlayer does not decode .mkv or .avi files natively without remuxing.
• DRM Content: Protected media formats (Widevine, FairPlay) are intentionally not supported. Vimivo plays local and user-authorized non-DRM media.
• DVD Menus: ISO/VOB DVD interactive menus are not supported; raw VOB video streams play sequentially.