Unable to view Videos on iOS or Android App

Since the beginning of 2025 it is not possible to view videos from within the iOS or Android Canvas App.

The videos play normally when viewed from the web browser on mobile or desktop. However, on the mobile apps the video displays the thumbnail, but when clicked the video has a Play icon with a cross through it (screenshot attached). This is happening when Videos are uploaded to Blog pages. All other photo content is working fine.

It seems like it might be related to the secure player that is being used.

Is there a setting that must be changed when the video is uploaded?

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Nichole

Hello @Wright21 ,

You may try reporting this issue via the mobile app if you are still unable to play videos on the Android or iOS apps. Please refer to the following guides:

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Nichole

Hello @Wright21 ,

You may try reporting this issue via the mobile app if you are still unable to play videos on the Android or iOS apps. Please refer to the following guides:

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