You can add the #NewPipe F-Droid repository to your F-Droid client to get updates faster. Or directly download it from https://newpipe.net/
Regarding adding the NewPipe repository to F-Droid, see here:
https://newpipe.net/FAQ/tutorials/install-add-fdroid-repo/
In case of, make sure to backup your application data, uninstall NewPipe, reinstall NewPipe, import your backup.
@LambdaRX
Thanks for the info.
Tried again. After a while, video starts now. I paused it... #NewPipe crashed.
Will try again after having sent this post. Maybe a temporary issue?
CC @newpipe