New Microsoft Edge wont play HDR videos in YouTube

Anonymous
2020-01-17T10:02:19+00:00

As the title describes, I cannot play/ see HDR YouTube videos - the option is not available any more from the resolution selection.

With previous Edge (prior to 15/01/2020) I could and I could also choose a higher resolution from my screen's native one.

I would like to point out also, that neither Chrome and Firefox provide such option - I really cannot understand why but my issue here is with Edge.

Yes, my screen is HDR capable.

I would highly appreciate any help into solving this matter.

Thank you in advance!

Microsoft Edge | Audio and video playback | Windows 10

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-03-11T07:37:48+00:00

    Here's the required information - in same order of questioning:

    • Windows 10 Home 1909
    • HP Pavilion 15-CS1002NV (5KR56EA) - sorry, can't provide information specifically for the screen.
    • Screenshot attached
    • Version 80.0.361.66 (Official build) (64-bit)

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-03-24T00:39:53+00:00

    Same issue, new Edge got installed and is a piece of **** that broke HDR, now I can't seem to get the old version back.

    Thanks MS!

    Edit: New edge HDR works fine on youtube, only netflix is the issue.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-03-24T05:35:28+00:00

    i get that. i uninstalled chrome and re installed , i installed updates, re installed my 1080 drivers and walaa now its working for chrome atleast.  so it didnt matter that both browser were ****. its just those updates really. but also doing the whole lot in one go.  however im not holding my breath for next time, i doubt its 'bug' is fixed yet

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-03-24T06:08:42+00:00

    on my radeon PC，chrome cannot output real HDR，it play worse than edge……

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-04-20T04:20:35+00:00

    Try this:

    1. in the address bar type in edge://flags/ and press enter
    2. Scroll to find to search for "Force Color Profile"
    3. Click the drop down and select "sRGB"
    4. Click on Restart at the bottom. 

    See if that fixes the problem.

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