Add configurable player buffering settings UI for Android TV#310
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🎯 Background / Motivation
Currently, the media player uses hardcoded buffering constraints (12s min, 45s max) and a fixed memory allocation (48 MB). While this "one-size-fits-all" approach works for standard environments, it severely degrades the user experience across edge cases:
High-Speed (Fiber/5G): Users experience unnecessary 3-second startup delays.
Unstable (IPTV/Mobile): Streams drop frequently due to insufficient buffer ceilings and timeouts.
closes #303
Low-Memory Hardware: Older TV sticks (384-512 MB RAM) face memory pressure from static cache allocations.
🛠️ Solution
Introduced a dedicated Buffering Settings screen (Playback Settings -> Buffering) built natively with Jetpack Compose for Android TV. This empowers users to tailor the ExoPlayer/media engine's network and memory footprint to their specific hardware and ISP setup.
Key Features Implemented:
Quick Presets Row: D-Pad focusable preset buttons for common scenarios: Default, High-Speed, Unstable, IPTV, Debrid, and Low-Memory.
Granular Sliders: TV-optimized slider components (with text readouts) for custom overrides:
Min Buffer: Adjustable from 3s to 30s (controls how fast a stream starts).
Max Buffer: Adjustable from 20s to 120s (controls stream resilience).
Max Memory Cache: Adjustable from 32 MB to 128 MB (controls RAM footprint).
TV Navigation: Fully integrated Material 3 / TV Compose focus modifiers to ensure smooth D-Pad navigation and visual feedback.
📁 Files Added
app/src/main/kotlin/com/arflix/tv/ui/screens/settings/BufferingSettingsScreen.kt (Note: update this path if you placed it elsewhere)
✅ Impact & Benefits
Instant Playback: Gigabit users can achieve near-instant stream startup.
Eliminates Stuttering: IPTV and mobile users can force massive buffers to survive connection drops.
Device Stability: Low-end Android TV hardware can scale down memory usage to prevent OOM (Out of Memory) crashes.