# Plex Labs

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## [Plex amp theme goes back to light](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-amp-theme-goes-back-to-light/804487)

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**Author:** [@robert\_4624](https://forums.plex.tv/u/robert_4624)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-amp-theme-goes-back-to-light/804487 "2022-08-19T02:31:19Z")

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I am looking for a resolution. I am using plex amp on my desktop. As of todays date of 14-AUG-2022 I am currently using 4.3.0. Everytime I open the app on the computer, it is “light” theme. I want it to stay in dark …

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## [Running out of 'related tracks' is irreversible](https://forums.plex.tv/t/running-out-of-related-tracks-is-irreversible/805017)

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**Author:** [@mikeymop](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mikeymop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/running-out-of-related-tracks-is-irreversible/805017 "2022-08-18T23:31:18Z")

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If paging through related tracks from the now playing screen. If you hit more so many times that Plex runs out of suggestions you cannot hit “reset” anymore. I was wondering if the reset button could be added below the …

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## [Plexamp Does Not Play FLAC 5.1](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-does-not-play-flac-5-1/557771)

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**Author:** [@aaronth07](https://forums.plex.tv/u/aaronth07)\
**Replies:** 80\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-does-not-play-flac-5-1/557771 "2022-08-18T19:34:09Z")

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I have several 5.1 FLAC files and Plexamp wants to downmix to stereo (and it does this fairly poorly, I might add). This means that Plex Media Player is my only only option for 5.1 FLAC playback, yet PMP doesn’t support …

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## [PlexAmp not downmixing multichannel FLAC to Stereo](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-downmixing-multichannel-flac-to-stereo/804965)

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**Author:** [@discipulus96](https://forums.plex.tv/u/discipulus96)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-downmixing-multichannel-flac-to-stereo/804965 "2022-08-18T16:11:25Z")

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Server Version#: 1.28.1.6092 Player Version#: PlexAmp 4.3.0 I have a music library of Multichannel (5.1) FLAC. When playing music in PlexAmp on any client (Windows, or Android), the multichannel FLAC files don’t get d…

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## [Plexamp desktop UI feature requests](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-desktop-ui-feature-requests/804945)

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**Author:** [@Gnppn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Gnppn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-desktop-ui-feature-requests/804945 "2022-08-18T14:41:46Z")

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Hi to the team, Thanks a lot for the great app, it’s starting to replace foobar for me for my daily music listening. I have some gripes with the UI on Windows 11 though, some already written about in previous posts. Sin…

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## [Plexamp feature request - delete single song from disk](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feature-request-delete-single-song-from-disk/804328)

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**Author:** [@tommyboy180](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tommyboy180)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feature-request-delete-single-song-from-disk/804328 "2022-08-18T14:31:12Z")

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I go through so much music to experiment what I like and don’t like. Very frequently I find a song that I no longer want in my library. With Plex I’m able to delete from disk but with Plexamp that feature is missing. Re…

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## [Plexamp Headless - Error loading cloud players from plex.tv](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-error-loading-cloud-players-from-plex-tv/804096)

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**Author:** [@joaquimbarreto](https://forums.plex.tv/u/joaquimbarreto)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-error-loading-cloud-players-from-plex-tv/804096 "2022-08-15T03:14:50Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to install Plexamp Headless on a Raspberry Pi 4 with a HifiBerry Dac2 HD. Used Raspberry Pi Imager to put Raspberry OS Lite on a 128gb sd card. I ssh into it. Updated and changed the /boot/config.t…

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## [Android Auto loses playlist when Plexamp not open](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-auto-loses-playlist-when-plexamp-not-open/804061)

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**Author:** [@Bai\_Shen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bai_Shen)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-auto-loses-playlist-when-plexamp-not-open/804061 "2022-08-14T20:37:38Z")

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If Plexamp is closed and I open it on my phone or computer, it will pop back into the last playlist and song that was playing. However, if the app is closed and you select it using Android Auto, this won’t happen. If t…

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## [Plexamp, no "smart fades" gapless playback, or anything (SOLVED)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-no-smart-fades-gapless-playback-or-anything-solved/802412)

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**Author:** [@TinywandererJay](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TinywandererJay)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-no-smart-fades-gapless-playback-or-anything-solved/802412 "2022-08-13T22:35:02Z")

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Hey All, I downloaded Plexamp thinking it would be a great upgrade to Plex, even bought a Plex pass and their website clearly states “smart fades” and gapless playback support, Am I missing something. I tried this on an…

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## [Plexamp 2.0 on Raspberry Pi-Configuring Caching, etc](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-2-0-on-raspberry-pi-configuring-caching-etc/726778)

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**Author:** [@zippy\_squirrel](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zippy_squirrel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-2-0-on-raspberry-pi-configuring-caching-etc/726778 "2022-08-13T02:54:47Z")

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Hi… I’m working with Plexamp 2.0 beta 2 on rpi, using OdinB’s install script. Got it working… just wondering the following: is it possible to configure the cache settings for plexamp on the rpi? (ie can I set how much …

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## [Android: headless volume = media volume of the phone?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-headless-volume-media-volume-of-the-phone/804085)

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**Author:** [@fabien756](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fabien756)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-headless-volume-media-volume-of-the-phone/804085 "2022-08-12T06:48:46Z")

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Hello, i use Plexamp on my Android smartphone to control my audio devices: RPi headless Google Nest audio (chromecast) When i cast to Nest, volume is well separated from the media phone volume, so each one keeps its …

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## [Remote/Cast Sessions and Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-cast-sessions-and-plexamp/800170)

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**Author:** [@newplexuser59842](https://forums.plex.tv/u/newplexuser59842)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-cast-sessions-and-plexamp/800170 "2022-08-12T05:32:03Z")

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Recently, the function to use desktop (Windows/Mac) or browser/web instances of Plex not remotely controllable (casting) was removed. Now, only app versions, HTPC, or Plexamp instances can be controlled or cast to. Howe…

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## [PlexAmp hijacking Android media volume](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-hijacking-android-media-volume/804051)

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**Author:** [@K.McGlashan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/K.McGlashan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-hijacking-android-media-volume/804051 "2022-08-12T01:08:06Z")

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PlexAmp 4.3.0, Android 12 Opening PlexAmp on Android is forcibly setting Android media volume to 100% when re-connecting to a remote instance. This is unexpected and unwanted. It came as quite a shock when listening to …

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## [Plexamp Waveform is Incorrect](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-waveform-is-incorrect/798925)

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**Author:** [@cahern7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cahern7)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-waveform-is-incorrect/798925 "2022-08-11T21:43:05Z")

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Hi, I’m running Plex Media Server v1.27.0.5897 and Plexamp 4.2.2. Today, I’ve noticed that my latest added music has either no waveforms generated at all, except for a few songs on albums, and other albums have waveform…

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## [Why not add album collections and shared playlists to the Plexamp Carplay app navigation](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-not-add-album-collections-and-shared-playlists-to-the-plexamp-carplay-app-navigation/803942)

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**Author:** [@lesleydemuynck](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lesleydemuynck)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-not-add-album-collections-and-shared-playlists-to-the-plexamp-carplay-app-navigation/803942 "2022-08-11T20:17:48Z")

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It would be very very helpful if in the Carplay interface you could navigate to your Album Collections and the Shared Playlists, like you can in the mobile app. You can now only navigate to “Recent playlists” (and only t…

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## [Plexamp for iOS have a bug](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-for-ios-have-a-bug/803799)

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**Author:** [@scmaybee](https://forums.plex.tv/u/scmaybee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-for-ios-have-a-bug/803799 "2022-08-10T14:57:34Z")

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In landscape mode on iPad, only five stars can be rated,.

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## [Using Plexamp - some observations on carplay and general](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-plexamp-some-observations-on-carplay-and-general/803800)

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**Author:** [@jon.herries](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jon.herries)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-plexamp-some-observations-on-carplay-and-general/803800 "2022-08-09T20:40:17Z")

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Have plexamp running on my iphone and in carplay. I note across the top panel I can’t select albums, only recent, artists and playlists. I realise that there is only a certain amount of screen real-estate so maybe it wo…

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## [Alphabetic slider missing from various plexamp library views](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alphabetic-slider-missing-from-various-plexamp-library-views/803751)

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**Author:** [@anon5074910](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anon5074910)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alphabetic-slider-missing-from-various-plexamp-library-views/803751 "2022-08-09T18:53:26Z")

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Not sure if this is intentional but a alphabetic slider appears to be missing from various plexamp library views. I’m using plexamp on android. Steps to reproduce: open up plexamp, select the second icon on the bottom…

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## [Plexamp on Raspberry PI won't "release" MPD](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-raspberry-pi-wont-release-mpd/803459)

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**Author:** [@pietervo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pietervo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-raspberry-pi-wont-release-mpd/803459 "2022-08-09T18:20:22Z")

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I’m currently running Plexamp headless on a Raspberry PI in parallel with a Moode OS installation. For now I’d like to stick to Moode as well for Spotify Connect and Airplay. In v4.2.0, this was working flawlessly and I…

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## [Can you get Plexamp to cast lyrics?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-you-get-plexamp-to-cast-lyrics/803305)

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**Author:** [@CostaHT](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CostaHT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-you-get-plexamp-to-cast-lyrics/803305 "2022-08-09T10:15:22Z")

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Hi guys, Deezer has this feature where when you’re casting songs to your TV, they also send “live” lyrics so people can party and sing along with it. Can we have that too? Ideally it has to automatically play the lyrics…

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## [Plexamp multi-user, multi-room](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-multi-user-multi-room/803670)

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**Author:** [@K.McGlashan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/K.McGlashan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-multi-user-multi-room/803670 "2022-08-09T08:50:40Z")

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Plexamp headless couldn’t have arrived at a better time for me. I was just moving back home some months after a catastrophic flood event destroyed, among many other things, my Chromecast Audio and Sonos Connect devices. …

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## [Plexamp audio levelling all over the place](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-audio-levelling-all-over-the-place/803355)

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**Author:** [@divid3byzer0](https://forums.plex.tv/u/divid3byzer0)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-audio-levelling-all-over-the-place/803355 "2022-08-08T20:52:04Z")

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I’ve been trying to settle on Plex for my remote music library consumption but I just can’t seem to make audio levelling work as it should. I have lots of “self-made compilations” where I group single tracks with a cons…

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## [Playing single songs in Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playing-single-songs-in-plexamp/803132)

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**Author:** [@TJ3966](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TJ3966)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playing-single-songs-in-plexamp/803132 "2022-08-08T19:22:00Z")

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I like to mix and match from my music library on demand. I’ll go from artist to artist, album to album and play songs here and there. How can I just play a single song like this in Plexamp without the whole album queuin…

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## [Plexamp on Iphone starting as black screen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-iphone-starting-as-black-screen/803377)

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**Author:** [@jazzush](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jazzush)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-iphone-starting-as-black-screen/803377 "2022-08-08T05:30:03Z")

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Almost each time that I’m opening Plexamp on my Iphone 12 with the latest IOS versions (15 +), it starts as a black screen. I have to open it twice or more times till I get the proper app display. That’s not what is to b…

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## [Lime green might not be the best colour choice](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lime-green-might-not-be-the-best-colour-choice/803590)

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**Author:** [@richardap1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/richardap1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lime-green-might-not-be-the-best-colour-choice/803590 "2022-08-08T03:00:34Z")

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## [Plexamp 4.3.0 - DTS or AC3 passthrough on Pi 4B with HifiBerry Digi2](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-3-0-dts-or-ac3-passthrough-on-pi-4b-with-hifiberry-digi2/803573)

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**Author:** [@nibbles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nibbles)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-3-0-dts-or-ac3-passthrough-on-pi-4b-with-hifiberry-digi2/803573 "2022-08-07T21:17:28Z")

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My hardware setup is like this: Plexamp 4.3.0 Pi 4B arm64 Lite → Digi2 Pro HAT → Digital Coax → DAC Are DTS and AC3 supported formats in this chain? I’m trying to passthrough encoded 5.1 music in .mka containers. The…

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## [Cannot edit smart playlists in Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-edit-smart-playlists-in-plexamp/803489)

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**Author:** [@natsmith95](https://forums.plex.tv/u/natsmith95)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-edit-smart-playlists-in-plexamp/803489 "2022-08-06T23:32:36Z")

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I just get a blank screen and the app freezes. I’m currently on Android, latest version 4.3.0. Share Debug Logs.zip (544.1 KB) Debug logs are attached!

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## [Pull refresh library tab in plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pull-refresh-library-tab-in-plexamp/803402)

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**Author:** [@anon5074910](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anon5074910)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pull-refresh-library-tab-in-plexamp/803402 "2022-08-06T07:48:11Z")

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This might only be objious for those adding content but said I’d mention it anyhow. Do the following… open plexamp (android) and select the library tab (second from left). Take note of the artist/album count. now on y…

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## [Plexamp not logging last played date for song on server after being played](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-logging-last-played-date-for-song-on-server-after-being-played/803255)

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**Author:** [@superakcraig](https://forums.plex.tv/u/superakcraig)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-logging-last-played-date-for-song-on-server-after-being-played/803255 "2022-08-05T18:36:58Z")

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Hello everyone. I use plexamp to play music using my Iphone from my PMS on my Synology NAS (Version 7+). I use smart play lists with filters that look at the “last played” value and doesn’t populate if the song has bee…

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## [Changing player, how to keep the current queuing playlist?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-player-how-to-keep-the-current-queuing-playlist/803145)

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**Author:** [@fabien756](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fabien756)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-player-how-to-keep-the-current-queuing-playlist/803145 "2022-08-05T09:55:00Z")

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Hello i have 2 players for casting: plexamp RPi and Sonos loudspeakers. When i switch, the playlist changes to start with the last played for the player. But when i change room, i want to keep my current listening. H…

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