Video clone phenomenon

[kkhkl]

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Affected app version

gallery1.12and multiple historical versions

Affected Android/Custom ROM version

Android 13

Affected device model

OPPO/ColorOS 13

How did you install the app?

GitHub releases

Steps to reproduce the bug

In normal use, this only applies to video.

Expected behavior

Enhance visual experience

Actual behavior

This phenomenon occurs occasionally when browsing videos in a folder. When newly downloaded videos are stored locally and the folder is opened via Gallery, a ghost image of the same video appears immediately after the first video in the folder for a brief 3-second window after the data is refreshed. It then returns to normal. This does not affect usability, but it can be quite strange.This means that two identical icons will briefly appear and then merge into one.

Screenshots/Screen recordings

Unable to reproduce temporarily

Additional information

Normally, during use, it will appear

[naveensingh]

• How many items are in the affected folder?
• Does it contain both images and videos or just videos?

Unable to reproduce temporarily

Please attach a screen recording once you can reproduce this again. Also, consider sharing your current settings (Settings ➜ Export settings).

[kkhkl]

Hello, it's impossible to count the number of affected folders. This phenomenon typically occurs in folders containing ten or more images and videos, and it doesn't just happen in one folder. Therefore, it may not be related to the type or quantity of media. Because it happens so quickly and only once, unless a new file refresh or some other mechanism is triggered, the probability of it occurring may vary and screen recording may not be possible. Please understand. I will provide you with the necessary settings; please refer to them. Thank you!

gallery-settings_20260203_213723.txt

[kkhkl]

To help you understand this phenomenon, imagine the video preview image is grayscale when the first frame is fully loaded during refresh. Only the time is displayed below. Two identical grayscale video preview images will appear side-by-side. The second preview image will disappear almost instantly after the first one loads. This is similar to ghosting or cloning, like this: 112233→123. While screen recording isn't possible, this helps you understand the problem.This happens almost before the load is fully complete. I'm not sure if it's related to clearing the cache and reloading. Hope this helps.

[naveensingh]

Please try disabling "Show video durations" in thumbnail style settings to see if it prevents the issue in the future.

[kkhkl]

I will try your suggestion, but it may take some time to determine if this is the cause. It requires time for testing and use. I will let you know if any new situations or problems occur or disappear, so I can help with improvements.