implement minLoadRetryCount on ios to reload a video after `onError`

Current behavior

I’m trying to add a retry button that shows up when onError gets called. The button shows up as expected, but I can’t figure out how to ask the <Video/> component to reload/retry. Is it possible to reload the video after it fails loading?

Reproduction steps

1. Implement a retry button that is only visible after onError is called
2. Turn off internet
3. open the app
4. wait for the retry button to show up
5. Tap it (nothing happens, of course, but I’m wondering how I’d get the video to reload here)

Expected behavior

Reload the video at step 5.

Platform

Which player are you experiencing the problem on:

• iOS

Thank you for the help!

[JorgeVV]

Passing a different key will recreate the component so if you store a key in the state and update it when onError is fired it will reload. It’s similar to cobarx’s second solution without a flash of blank content.

[cobarx]

Without testing it, either:

• Set the source to null, then set it back to the original source
• Render null instead of a <Video />, then render <Video /> again

It would make sense to have a reload() method for situations like this. I’ll keep it in mind when adding features. Feel free to submit a PR.