# Plex Labs

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## [Plexamp help](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-help/865852)

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**Author:** [@bladeturbo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bladeturbo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-help/865852 "2024-01-10T21:00:53Z")

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Hi, when i try and use time travel radio, i get an error message saying “could’nt start playback” i really love this feature and hope i can get it working again. i am using my plaxamp on an android 10.

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## [Silence Removal Persisting in Music Library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/silence-removal-persisting-in-music-library/865796)

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**Author:** [@arathalion](https://forums.plex.tv/u/arathalion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/silence-removal-persisting-in-music-library/865796 "2024-01-10T05:52:33Z")

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Well this was a weird one! I’d listened to an audiobook last night with the “speed change” feature turned on, and set it to stop playing at the end of the track. When I opened it to play some music this evening, it was …

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## [Plexamp new window controls](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-new-window-controls/865119)

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**Author:** [@BanzaiInstitute](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BanzaiInstitute)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-new-window-controls/865119 "2024-01-09T20:48:40Z")

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THANK YOU!

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## [Music Organization Difficulties in Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/music-organization-difficulties-in-plexamp/865654)

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**Author:** [@Multimedia\_Server](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Multimedia_Server)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/music-organization-difficulties-in-plexamp/865654 "2024-01-09T18:32:33Z")

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I have loved adding my CDs into Plex by encoding to FLAC, especially all my Beatles and Depeche Mode content. However, sometimes Plex wants to add an album to the wrong Folder, ie. Albums, Remixes, Singles & EPs, Live A…

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## [Plexamp only shows albums anymore](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-only-shows-albums-anymore/863327)

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**Author:** [@mcbag](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mcbag)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-only-shows-albums-anymore/863327 "2024-01-09T03:22:10Z")

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Since the newest plexamp release the artists definitely load faster but there are items missing when you go to the artist. For me it loads only Albums anymore but no Singles, EPs or Live Albums. Is this a known error a…

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## [Is sonic analysis required for shared library radios?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-sonic-analysis-required-for-shared-library-radios/865644)

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**Author:** [@jtcann](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jtcann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-sonic-analysis-required-for-shared-library-radios/865644 "2024-01-09T01:56:42Z")

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I have my library plus a library my friend shares with me. I feel like when i would generate a radio or playlist it used to use songs from their library. This doesnt happen anymore. When i go to his library many of…

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## [Plex Dash reporting Media Details Bitrate of 328kbps whereas WebUI reports 320kbps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dash-reporting-media-details-bitrate-of-328kbps-whereas-webui-reports-320kbps/865491)

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**Author:** [@anon5074910](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anon5074910)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dash-reporting-media-details-bitrate-of-328kbps-whereas-webui-reports-320kbps/865491 "2024-01-08T09:43:16Z")

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Any idea why plex dash is reporting a bitrate of 328kbps … … whereas plex web reports 320kbps for the same media ? BTW… when the media is playing in plex dash its reported as 320kbps.

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## [Last played date removed?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/last-played-date-removed/865511)

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**Author:** [@santhori](https://forums.plex.tv/u/santhori)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/last-played-date-removed/865511 "2024-01-08T06:03:33Z")

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From the 4.9.0 update log: " \* Show track number and last played date in player menu." With the most recent update (4.9.4) I can’t see this in the player menu anymore Has it been removed?

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## [Plexamp: use partial server path in smart playlists](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-use-partial-server-path-in-smart-playlists/865134)

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**Author:** [@plxstrm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plxstrm)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-use-partial-server-path-in-smart-playlists/865134 "2024-01-08T02:10:46Z")

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I’d like to create some smart playlists that represent folders on the server because I add and remove files from the folders. Can we use path in smart playlists? Supporting partial path or wildcards would be even nicer,…

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## [(Plexamp) Android mobile home screen never finishes loading](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-mobile-home-screen-never-finishes-loading/865329)

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**Author:** [@Darthemed](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Darthemed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-mobile-home-screen-never-finishes-loading/865329 "2024-01-07T19:21:33Z")

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Server Version#: 1.32.8.7639 Player Version#: 4.9.4 The home screen of my Android mobile Plexamp app hangs on a rotating white circle loading icon indefinitely, even after leaving the app on and as the active app for o…

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## [Plex Dash constantly crashing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dash-constantly-crashing/864472)

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**Author:** [@kiwichick](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kiwichick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dash-constantly-crashing/864472 "2024-01-07T18:44:01Z")

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Plex Server v1.32.8.7639 installed on Windows 10 Pro Plex Dash v2.0.3 installed on Samsung S21 FE I’ve recently upgraded to Plex premium and thought I’d take a look at Plex Dash. However, it keeps crashing. I install i…

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## [Plexamp unpauses when changing tracks](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-unpauses-when-changing-tracks/865115)

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**Author:** [@mguterl](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mguterl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-unpauses-when-changing-tracks/865115 "2024-01-07T17:22:13Z")

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Plexamp does not maintain paused state when changing tracks. Pause the player Click next or previous track Music starts playing I find this behavior surprising, I don’t think Plexamp should play unless I unpause or ex…

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## [How do I turn off dark mode on Plexamp?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-turn-off-dark-mode-on-plexamp/865413)

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**Author:** [@Whootis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Whootis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-turn-off-dark-mode-on-plexamp/865413 "2024-01-07T09:51:59Z")

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I’m running 4.9.3 at the moment. I know that “dark mode” is all hot and trendy, but I’m a partially visually impaired person and dark mode is almost impossible for me to use. But, I can’t find anyway to alter the color s…

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## [Plexamp on Raspberry Pi OS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-raspberry-pi-os/855465)

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**Author:** [@ARAMP1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ARAMP1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-raspberry-pi-os/855465 "2024-01-06T23:31:08Z")

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I’m trying to install Plexamp on Raspberry Pi OS and get this error. Any ideas on what I’m missing?

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## [PlexAmp home screen not loading on Android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-home-screen-not-loading-on-android/865206)

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**Author:** [@helpcraft1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/helpcraft1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-home-screen-not-loading-on-android/865206 "2024-01-06T20:50:42Z")

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Server Version#: 1.32.8.7639 Player Version#: 4.9.4 I’m running PlexAmp on a Google Pixel 7, and about a week ago the home screen started refusing to load content (I just see the loading spinner). All the other tabs i…

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## [Raspberry Pi RAM requirement for Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-ram-requirement-for-plexamp/865348)

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**Author:** [@Geoff555](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Geoff555)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/raspberry-pi-ram-requirement-for-plexamp/865348 "2024-01-06T20:42:51Z")

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I am going to purchase a Raspberry Pi 4B in order to create a headless Plexamp. I am going to add a hifiberry digi+ to get an optical output. Before I order, I would like to know how much RAM is required on the Raspberr…

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## [Eavesdrop.fm and Listenbrainz connection issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/eavesdrop-fm-and-listenbrainz-connection-issue/865203)

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**Author:** [@shondreas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shondreas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/eavesdrop-fm-and-listenbrainz-connection-issue/865203 "2024-01-05T18:03:43Z")

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I followed the instruction on eavesdrop.fm and looking at listenbrainz I can see in the upper right corner the song that I am currently playing in Plexamp. The problem is that it isn’t actually added the songs to the “re…

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## [Added tracks to self-created playlists not on top](https://forums.plex.tv/t/added-tracks-to-self-created-playlists-not-on-top/865174)

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**Author:** [@iherb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/iherb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/added-tracks-to-self-created-playlists-not-on-top/865174 "2024-01-05T15:15:47Z")

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When I add tracks to a new manual playlist, an unfiltered playlist, I cannot sort it the way I wish. Manual playlists have not enough filters, in my opinion. In Spotify, you have the Liked Songs playlist. Once you like …

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## [Plexamp 4.8.4: Turn off automatic Updates](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-8-4-turn-off-automatic-updates/865151)

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**Author:** [@Mathis-K](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mathis-K)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-8-4-turn-off-automatic-updates/865151 "2024-01-05T10:05:03Z")

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Is it possible to disable automatic updates in Plexamp? I’m using a Mac with OS 10.13 and wish to keep using Plexamp. However, it automatically updates to the latest version, which is incompatible with my system. What ca…

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## [Disable auto update Mac OS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-auto-update-mac-os/865146)

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**Author:** [@sharokh88](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sharokh88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-auto-update-mac-os/865146 "2024-01-05T09:16:46Z")

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Old Mac OS user here (High Sierra 10.13.6). After an auto update of Plexamp it is unusable on my iMac. I found the dmg file for version 4.0.3 (which suits my needs) however after every new install eventually an update m…

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## [PlexAmp-Cant Change Playing Position](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-cant-change-playing-position/865057)

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**Author:** [@btwhite6](https://forums.plex.tv/u/btwhite6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-cant-change-playing-position/865057 "2024-01-04T22:49:20Z")

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PlexAmp Android 4.9.3 While trying to play an audiobook, I can’t adjust the play position. For example, I have an audiobook (single file) that is 6 hours long. It is a .m4b file. When it starts playing, it starts at the…

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## [Sonic Analysis caching behavior during analysis](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonic-analysis-caching-behavior-during-analysis/864971)

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**Author:** [@DarkeSword](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DarkeSword)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonic-analysis-caching-behavior-during-analysis/864971 "2024-01-03T19:40:19Z")

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A few months ago I noticed that I’d wake up to a message from Windows indicating that my C: drive had filled up overnight, but when I checked, everything seemed fine. After some digging I found the culprit: my PLEX serve…

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## [Idea : Use last album cover when Artist matched but no picture of the artist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/idea-use-last-album-cover-when-artist-matched-but-no-picture-of-the-artist/859752)

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**Author:** [@Tangs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tangs)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/idea-use-last-album-cover-when-artist-matched-but-no-picture-of-the-artist/859752 "2023-12-30T17:57:57Z")

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A great way to avoid the ugly blank Artist picture would be to use the last album cover available. Artist matched \> Artist picture If no picture available then Artist matched \> If No Artist picture \> Use last Album co…

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## [Track Genre filter in Plexamp?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/track-genre-filter-in-plexamp/864309)

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**Author:** [@certuna](https://forums.plex.tv/u/certuna)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/track-genre-filter-in-plexamp/864309 "2023-12-28T20:16:53Z")

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PMS 1.40.0.7775 has added track genres, and these can be used in smart playlists in the Web UI, but it seems Plexamp cannot add Track Genre as a rule? Library → Tracks → Filter → Add Rule You’d expect Genre, Style and …

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## [iPad Plexamp Minimise now playing button](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-plexamp-minimise-now-playing-button/864222)

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**Author:** [@bevanlewis.nz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bevanlewis.nz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-plexamp-minimise-now-playing-button/864222 "2023-12-27T19:18:56Z")

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Feature Request: I use a keyboard with my ipad. Other music apps (e.g. Apple Music, Qobuz, Tidal) provide a zone or arrow on the ‘now playing’ screen that can be clicked to minimise the screen and return to the main UI.…

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## [Option to disable Visualiser switcher shortcut in Plexamp for Android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/option-to-disable-visualiser-switcher-shortcut-in-plexamp-for-android/864040)

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**Author:** [@barney947](https://forums.plex.tv/u/barney947)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/option-to-disable-visualiser-switcher-shortcut-in-plexamp-for-android/864040 "2023-12-25T23:59:31Z")

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Hi, First off I love the app! Easily one of the best music apps I’ve used. Stand out feature for me is the loudness scale thing along the seek bar. But I frequently accidently switch Visualiser when I swipe down to hid…

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## [NFC tags offline](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nfc-tags-offline/863933)

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**Author:** [@bschwizer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bschwizer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nfc-tags-offline/863933 "2023-12-24T20:21:02Z")

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Any way to make NFC tags work offline?

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## [Feature Request: Plexamp CarPlay Grid View](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-plexamp-carplay-grid-view/863460)

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**Author:** [@D0nJ0n3s](https://forums.plex.tv/u/D0nJ0n3s)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-plexamp-carplay-grid-view/863460 "2023-12-21T19:55:44Z")

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First off big-seriousness thanks for all the work done on Plexamp. In CarPlay when viewing the library it would be helpful to have a way to toggle the view type from list/grid view.

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## [Home Users have less options now](https://forums.plex.tv/t/home-users-have-less-options-now/862012)

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**Author:** [@shondreas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shondreas)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/home-users-have-less-options-now/862012 "2023-12-21T15:42:54Z")

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I noticed that my managed users and my wife, who are a part of my Plex Home, do not have all the options that I do being a Plex Pass user. I remember she use to have all the stations and radios available to her, but sinc…

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## [Latest Plexamp iOS + CarPlay + Library Change Option Removed](https://forums.plex.tv/t/latest-plexamp-ios-carplay-library-change-option-removed/863140)

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**Author:** [@DangerMouseUK](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DangerMouseUK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/latest-plexamp-ios-carplay-library-change-option-removed/863140 "2023-12-17T16:26:37Z")

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So the latest Plexamp for some reason I don’t understand has removed the switch library toggle at the bottom of the main/home Carplay screen. Is there a way you can revert that change otherwise I have to stop the car to…

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