Cannot download episodes

Bug report
1

App version: 3.12.0

Android version: 17

Device model: Pixel 9 Pro

Expected behaviour: Download & install AntennaPod. Listen to podcasts.

Current behaviour: First episode chosen does not download. Only received complicated error message.

First occurred: (e.g. about x days/weeks ago) today (16 August)

Steps to reproduce:

  1. See above
  2. Then that
  3. Then this
  4. Etc.

Environment: Not applicable.

Crash info:

Status:

Unable to establish a secure connection. This can mean that another app on your device (like a VPN or an ad blocker) blocked the download, or that something is wrong with the server certificates.

Technical details:

java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: Trust anchor for certification path not found.

File URL:

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Hi @Barney
Welcome to the AntennaPod community forum.

  1. Do you happen to use a VPN or ad-blocker app on your phone?
  2. Can you share the podcast you have this issue with? (Open the podcast, tap the three dots in the top-right, tap Share)
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Hello, thanks for replying.

I don’t have an ad blocker app.

The podcasts I attempted are:

Rick Rubin Broken record

Shirtloads of science