I have an m4b file that doesn't initialize in Voice, but plays fine, chapters and all, in multiple other players.

[digitalsmear]

Overview

As the title says, I have an audio book that plays in VLC (mobile and desktop) and other compatible players with no issues, including chapter recognition.

For some reason, unknown to me, it doesn't want to properly initialize in Voice. Chapters can be viewed and selected, but when tapping play the button animation cycles but it immediately reverts to not-playing state and the counter does not increment at all.

Tapping the chapter change buttons (< and >) with this file does switch chapters, but sometimes it takes multiple taps, and the same failure to initialize happens.

I have uploaded the file to a google drive and can provide a link in direct messages or by email if requested.

How to reproduce

1. Open the app
2. Select the problematic book from the list (which shows up just fine, embedded cover image included.)
3. Press Play
4. Play button cycles it's animation, showing the pause button, but immediately reverting without playing.
5. No counter incrementing occurs either.

Version

8.2.3

Android Version

Android 15

Device Model

Pixel 8