HTML5 Problem with Youtube videos

[jb56claw]

A lot of Youtube videos won't play, with this error msg:

Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video.

When I click the link I see:

That's right! Your browser is up-to-date, which means you can use YouTube's latest features.
Enjoy Youtube
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I am running OpenSuse Leap 15.1 fully updated, and PM 28.7.2 64 bit with the HTML5 Media Tuner 1.2.3
Disabling the Media Tuner makes no difference. I also run ABL, and disabling it makes no difference.

Example:
On you tube I search: The Miracle Workers Wild Thing. This just an example.

NOTE: this is a video of the band playing The Troggs song from a tribute album to the Troggs.

Any help, much appreciated.

TIA,

jb

[coffeebreak]

Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.

What are your Video MSE settings in Preferences -> Content ?

They should look like this:

[adesh]

I think on Linux all boxes should be checked. That is what I have by default.

jb56claw,
Can you play videos on other websites? Did you modify the user agent override for Youtube?

[coffeebreak]

I think on Linux all boxes should be checked. That is what I have by default.

I had no idea. Thank you for mentioning it.

[stevenpusser]

Since PM is using your system's libavcodec for the video playback, is it possible that openSUSE is providing you a crippled ffmpeg with some critical codecs disabled, for fear of legal threats?