[shiyunjin]

Slow playback performance at start, It is normal in v20 and before

Browse the file list in folder mode and turn on the play next function "Uncategorized"

There are more than 80,000 video files in the folder

Android : 
In v20 and before, Kodi would freeze for about 20 seconds when starting playback
In v21, Kodi would freeze for at least 4 minutes when starting playback

Ipad:
In v21.0.0 is normal same Android v20.5

[Naira Nicol]

The issue with slow playback performance in Kodi v21 on Android seems to stem from how the app handles large file directories. When starting playback, the system freezes significantly longer compared to Kodi v20, especially with over 80,000 video files in the folder. This could be due to changes in the software's file indexing or playback handling. A possible solution might involve breaking down the large folder into smaller directories or waiting for a software patch.