# Plex Labs

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## [Can't get plexamp headless to play anything](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-get-plexamp-headless-to-play-anything/815075)

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**Author:** [@fastchicken](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fastchicken)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-get-plexamp-headless-to-play-anything/815075 "2022-10-17T01:09:26Z")

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Hi I have my PAH on a Pi, directly connected to a stereo using the built in headphone jack (Pi4b) if I use mpg321 file.mp3 if works fine. Sounds normal. I have a seperate issue with PAH not being able to find my med…

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## [How do I set Plexamp to autoplay albums when queue ends?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-set-plexamp-to-autoplay-albums-when-queue-ends/811085)

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**Author:** [@hambonanza\_protonmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hambonanza_protonmail_com)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-set-plexamp-to-autoplay-albums-when-queue-ends/811085 "2022-10-16T21:27:38Z")

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I used to be able to set Plexamp to auto play related full albums when my queue ends but that no longer appears to be an option. Is this still possible with Plexamp?

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## [PlexAmp Linux-headless-v4.4.0 - Vorbis support](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-headless-v4-4-0-vorbis-support/813413)

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**Author:** [@Katateochi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Katateochi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-headless-v4-4-0-vorbis-support/813413 "2022-10-15T19:38:32Z")

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I installed node 12 and PlexAmp-Linux-headless-v4.4.0 and that is working mostly well. The only issue that I have had so far is that vorbis files do not play. They load and the progress bar moves as if they were playing…

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## [\[Bug, Plexamp\] Stars from liked songs sometimes stay on the screen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-plexamp-stars-from-liked-songs-sometimes-stay-on-the-screen/814867)

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**Author:** [@Connor\_CZ](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Connor_CZ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-plexamp-stars-from-liked-songs-sometimes-stay-on-the-screen/814867 "2022-10-15T09:33:03Z")

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The stars from the liked songs on the artist’s page or in the search will sometimes bug into the foreground of what’s actually playing, the picture included should make it clear. I don’t have a clue what’s causing this,…

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## [Bug? - High CPU on Plexamp Flatpak on Linux (Fedora 36 / Gnome / x86)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-high-cpu-on-plexamp-flatpak-on-linux-fedora-36-gnome-x86/814310)

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**Author:** [@TopherIsSwell](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TopherIsSwell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-high-cpu-on-plexamp-flatpak-on-linux-fedora-36-gnome-x86/814310 "2022-10-13T20:23:23Z")

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I’m a huge Plexamp fanboy and I like using Plexamp on my Linux Desktop while I’m working. I’m on Fedora 36 on a plain old x86 laptop, using gnome, wayland, pipewire and I’m using the flatpak installer (the AppImage hasn’…

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## [Options (... | ⋮) Not Working Anywhere](https://forums.plex.tv/t/options-not-working-anywhere/814549)

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**Author:** [@Mjsciarabba](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mjsciarabba)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/options-not-working-anywhere/814549 "2022-10-13T19:40:23Z")

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Using Plexamp v4.4.0 on Windows, the menu icons (both vertical and horizontal) are not working. I click on them but nothing happens. Tested in the player window as well as multiple points through the app. Menu buttons wo…

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## [Sweet Fades incorrectly enabled for albums](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sweet-fades-incorrectly-enabled-for-albums/814506)

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**Author:** [@FlaTechNole21](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FlaTechNole21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sweet-fades-incorrectly-enabled-for-albums/814506 "2022-10-13T02:13:56Z")

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I have some albums that are all FLAC except for some iTunes exclusive bonus tracks that are m4a AAC. These albums play with sweet fades instead of traditional gapless. My ALAC albums with AAC bonus tracks don’t have thi…

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## [Plexamp for Apple Watch](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-for-apple-watch/814533)

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**Author:** [@eleumas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/eleumas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-for-apple-watch/814533 "2022-10-12T11:31:54Z")

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Hi! Is there the possibility to see Plexamp for Apple Watch one day? :upside\_down\_face: Server Version#: Player Version#:

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## [Unable to connect to Sonos speakers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-to-sonos-speakers/812309)

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**Author:** [@marcstyles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marcstyles)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-to-sonos-speakers/812309 "2022-10-11T23:42:13Z")

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Is there a way to reauth to sonos from plexamp? Since the latest update, i get this error when selecting a sonos speaker. “Could not switch to player” I can successfully switch to the sonos speaker using airplay. C…

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## [Plexamp android 4.4.0 : add album to favourites](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-4-4-0-add-album-to-favourites/814382)

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**Author:** [@Sela69](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sela69)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-4-4-0-add-album-to-favourites/814382 "2022-10-11T08:07:47Z")

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Hi, is there a way to manage albums favourites ? I’m looking for it, it’s a basic feature if you have a large album collections …

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## [Plexamp Linux audio distorts](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-audio-distorts/814257)

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**Author:** [@arskin\_fe](https://forums.plex.tv/u/arskin_fe)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-audio-distorts/814257 "2022-10-11T03:09:48Z")

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Hi, I like plexamp. But the audio quality is sub standard. Crackling and distortion. Fiddling with loudness levelling, preamp, limiter makes no difference. Same hardware PlexHTPC and Plex Web play OK, as does Kodi w…

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## [Headless pi cannot see shared music folder](https://forums.plex.tv/t/headless-pi-cannot-see-shared-music-folder/813482)

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**Author:** [@alessioc11](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alessioc11)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/headless-pi-cannot-see-shared-music-folder/813482 "2022-10-10T21:54:56Z")

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Hi there. Let’s start by describing some basic info. My Plex media server is hosted from a WD NAS ( mycloudex2ultra to be precise ) Plexamp is running on multiple devices ( windows, android, ios e pi headless ) Yeste…

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## [Getting Installation Error - Raspberry Pi 4](https://forums.plex.tv/t/getting-installation-error-raspberry-pi-4/814204)

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**Author:** [@Bloodshot\_pico](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bloodshot_pico)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/getting-installation-error-raspberry-pi-4/814204 "2022-10-10T18:51:04Z")

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I’ve installed Nodejs (12.22.12) and I’ve got Plex setup using this guide: When running the command; node js/index.js It asks for a code. I go and grab the code but then I’m just hit with the error: ACCOUNT: Refresh…

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## [Plexamp sound very Bad compare to Plex Web](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-sound-very-bad-compare-to-plex-web/812755)

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**Author:** [@Mathis\_mcn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mathis_mcn)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-sound-very-bad-compare-to-plex-web/812755 "2022-10-10T09:14:35Z")

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Hello, I own an Android phone and I noticed that the sound was very low missing from the base and was basically very bad when I use the Plexamp application while directly via the interface the sound is perfect and strong…

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## [Plexamp IOS and chromecast](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-ios-and-chromecast/814218)

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**Author:** [@mosten](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mosten)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-ios-and-chromecast/814218 "2022-10-10T00:02:14Z")

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Plexamp 4.4.0 IOS 16 When I choose to stream to a chromecast device I have to click “nearby devices” and select the chromecast device (Google Audio). It connects and plays. However, after some time, Plexamp looses it…

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## [Plexamp loudness leveling visual bug](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-loudness-leveling-visual-bug/814078)

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**Author:** [@Connor\_CZ](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Connor_CZ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-loudness-leveling-visual-bug/814078 "2022-10-09T07:12:53Z")

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In some instances (loud songs), the lines representing the loudness level in playback are “cut off” from the bottom, as seen in picture. I’m not sure If It corresponds to screen size of my device (Pocophone F1), but It …

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## [Plexamp how does silence skipping button work?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-how-does-silence-skipping-button-work/814112)

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**Author:** [@Phoenix501](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Phoenix501)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-how-does-silence-skipping-button-work/814112 "2022-10-09T05:44:38Z")

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Trying to understand if this is a bug or how it’s supposed to work. When playing my audiobooks, I click the double arrow symbol for silence skipping. Normally playback stays at 1.0x and doesn’t change anything. If I ma…

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## [Plexamp casting to a TV play music videos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-casting-to-a-tv-play-music-videos/813493)

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**Author:** [@DustSt0rm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DustSt0rm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-casting-to-a-tv-play-music-videos/813493 "2022-10-03T22:14:39Z")

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Been using plexamp since it came out and love it. The artist radio or genre are my goto and the family loves it. I can’t build a playlist that is as fun without plexamp But sometimes it would be fun to include music vi…

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## [Revisiting a problem involving plexamp and windows 10](https://forums.plex.tv/t/revisiting-a-problem-involving-plexamp-and-windows-10/813848)

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**Author:** [@RadioFreeMoosehead](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RadioFreeMoosehead)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/revisiting-a-problem-involving-plexamp-and-windows-10/813848 "2022-10-07T06:11:26Z")

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perhaps there is a solution I have not found, help would be greatly appreciated. I want to run plexamp on the same physical machine as the server- without internet. I am currently using a fresh windows 10 install on a …

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## [What do long-form controls do on Plexamp?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-do-long-form-controls-do-on-plexamp/813752)

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**Author:** [@Phoenix501](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Phoenix501)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-do-long-form-controls-do-on-plexamp/813752 "2022-10-07T03:35:55Z")

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The Plexamp app says “only when ‘store track progress’ is enabled.” I have some audio books in my music library I could turn this on for but not sure if it’s worth it. My questions are: What do long-form controls do?…

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## [What is the best practice family member (managed) account (for the benefit of Plexamp)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-is-the-best-practice-family-member-managed-account-for-the-benefit-of-plexamp/813771)

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**Author:** [@jamesray](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jamesray)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-is-the-best-practice-family-member-managed-account-for-the-benefit-of-plexamp/813771 "2022-10-06T12:04:34Z")

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As a fairly new (satisfied) user of Plexamp I would like to introduce it to my wife, but I can’t seem to really find the best way or oversee if there are (dis-)advantages in the account setup: create a separate Plex acco…

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## [Plexamp Dowloads consuming lots of space](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-dowloads-consuming-lots-of-space/813668)

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**Author:** [@tafernando](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tafernando)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-dowloads-consuming-lots-of-space/813668 "2022-10-05T09:26:12Z")

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download feature on Plex AMP consumes lots of memory. I got the impression that if the same music is found in .e. 4 smart playlists, it gets downloaded 4 times when these lists are downloaded.

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## [Plexamp does not work on local network](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-does-not-work-on-local-network/813446)

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**Author:** [@darkkamui1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/darkkamui1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-does-not-work-on-local-network/813446 "2022-10-04T00:37:08Z")

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Hi, I love Plexamp, the interface and objectivity of the app is incredible. Lately I’ve been having trouble running it on my local network, Plex works fine on all my devices but plexamp doesn’t work, it can’t find my ser…

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## [Plexamp on headless Raspberri Pi - CPU usage keeps increasing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-headless-raspberri-pi-cpu-usage-keeps-increasing/813283)

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**Author:** [@JohanLundgren](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JohanLundgren)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-headless-raspberri-pi-cpu-usage-keeps-increasing/813283 "2022-10-03T18:12:27Z")

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Hi, I have Plexamp running on a Raspberry Pi, using this guide: It’s working well, but CPU usage keeps on going up and up, over time even when I don’t use Plexamp: There’s nothing else installed on the Pi, it’s o…

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## [Plexamp doesn't continue playing Audiobooks from where they left off](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-doesnt-continue-playing-audiobooks-from-where-they-left-off/813276)

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**Author:** [@chrispmillard](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chrispmillard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-doesnt-continue-playing-audiobooks-from-where-they-left-off/813276 "2022-10-02T17:27:08Z")

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I’ve recently added a new library for my Audiobooks. Since there isn’t a library category for them specifically, I have added it as a music library and simply renamed it. I listen to Audiobooks when I am driving, howeve…

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## [Some of thoughts about Plexamp / Wishlist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-of-thoughts-about-plexamp-wishlist/811562)

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**Author:** [@sensei321](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sensei321)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-of-thoughts-about-plexamp-wishlist/811562 "2022-10-01T18:28:59Z")

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After using Plexamp a lot for the past couple of years I thought I’d write some thoughts about it. Some of the thoughts are perhaps more of a library thing than a Plexamp thing, but they work closely together… …

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## [Flatpak Install - Runtime No longer Supported (EOL)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/flatpak-install-runtime-no-longer-supported-eol/812538)

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**Author:** [@Aiorus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Aiorus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/flatpak-install-runtime-no-longer-supported-eol/812538 "2022-10-01T05:22:27Z")

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It seems that the dependency “org.freedesktop.Platform//20.08” is end-of-life and no longer receiving fixes and security updates. Are there any updates coming soon with a supported runtime?

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## [Plexamp Server Selection](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-server-selection/813085)

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**Author:** [@bradnumber1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bradnumber1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-server-selection/813085 "2022-09-30T23:02:17Z")

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Hi, is there a reason you can only select one server at a time? I know plexamp can grab from more than one server for radio etc. Use case: Search for album, only searches within current server. I have a Christmas libr…

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## [How to rename headless Player?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-rename-headless-player/802841)

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**Author:** [@fabien756](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fabien756)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-rename-headless-player/802841 "2022-09-30T19:06:58Z")

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Hello i install Plexamp on Raspberry. Everything works, i can cast to “Plexamp” player from my Android app. I would like to change the default name “Plexamp” to my room name, how is it possible? Thanks

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## [Recent Plays listing track I have not Played](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recent-plays-listing-track-i-have-not-played/813000)

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**Author:** [@blim5001](https://forums.plex.tv/u/blim5001)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recent-plays-listing-track-i-have-not-played/813000 "2022-09-30T09:43:15Z")

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A slightly strange issue. In Plexamp’s recent plays I see a track listed that I have not played. The other tracks listed in there are correct apart from this one. I do not see it in Plex dash, or the web app or tautul…

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