[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #61398: Missing src attribute on <audio> tag prevents m4a audio files playing in safari.

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#61398: Missing src attribute on <audio> tag prevents m4a audio files playing in
safari.
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 Reporter:  ericmulder               |       Owner:  joedolson
     Type:  defect (bug)             |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal                   |   Milestone:  6.8
Component:  Media                    |     Version:  6.6
 Severity:  normal                   |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-testing  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by im3dabasia1):

 == Test Report
 === Description
 This report validates whether the indicated patch works as expected.
 Patch tested: https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-
 develop/pull/6755.diff

 Added this shortcode in the new post
 [audio src="http://localhost:9889/wp-
 content/uploads/2024/11/sample-1-1.m4a"]

 === Environment

 WordPress: 6.8-alpha-59274-src
 PHP: 8.2.25
 Server: nginx/1.27.2
 Database: mysqli (Server: 8.0.40 / Client: mysqlnd 8.2.25)
 Browser: Chrome 131.0.0.0
 OS: macOS
 MU Plugins: None activated

 === Actual Results

 ✅ The audio tag now has src attribute in safari and the audio is
 playable, m4a audio clip is not playable.

 === Supplemental Artifacts
 Video: https://jmp.sh/bZEleaAj


 Added this code


 {{{
 // Dequeue Styles
 function project_dequeue_unnecessary_styles() {
         wp_dequeue_style( 'wp-mediaelement' );
         wp_deregister_style( 'wp-mediaelement' );
 }
 add_action( 'wp_print_styles', 'project_dequeue_unnecessary_styles' );

 // Dequeue JavaScripts
 function project_dequeue_unnecessary_scripts() {
         wp_dequeue_script( 'wp-mediaelement' );
         wp_deregister_script( 'wp-mediaelement' );
 }
 add_action( 'wp_print_scripts', 'project_dequeue_unnecessary_scripts' );

 }}}

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