# Plex Labs

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## [Long song titles suggestion](https://forums.plex.tv/t/long-song-titles-suggestion/786600)

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**Author:** [@Elio71](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Elio71)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/long-song-titles-suggestion/786600 "2022-04-07T18:21:40Z")

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Is it possible to see the full length of the song title in the app and carplay? something like moving right to left. i find it annoying that i cannot see the full name of the song.

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## [Plexamp - Windows 10/11 - UI Navigation Feedback and Feature Request](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-windows-10-11-ui-navigation-feedback-and-feature-request/786566)

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**Author:** [@saphiron86](https://forums.plex.tv/u/saphiron86)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-windows-10-11-ui-navigation-feedback-and-feature-request/786566 "2022-04-06T21:19:17Z")

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Server Version#: 1.25.8.5663 Player Version#: 4.1.0 Overall, I love the Plexamp app for Windows - However there are a few things that could be improved upon: Currently missing the standard Minimize and Close Windows b…

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## [CarPlay sorting (Downloads) not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/carplay-sorting-downloads-not-working/786162)

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**Author:** [@MrFancyPants1999](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MrFancyPants1999)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/carplay-sorting-downloads-not-working/786162 "2022-04-05T16:48:27Z")

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So on my iPhone when I go to my downloads I have it sorted by artist. But in CarPlay it never shows the albums I’ve downloaded by artist, instead it shows the order I downloaded them. Is this a bug or am I doing somethin…

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## [Plexamp "audio signature" generation](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-audio-signature-generation/785914)

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**Author:** [@pjft81](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pjft81)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-audio-signature-generation/785914 "2022-04-05T12:47:52Z")

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PlexAmp 4.1.0 . iOS and Mac Desktop behave the same. Server: Linux, 1.25.8.5663 Hi. Apologies for bothering, this is purely a cosmetic issue but it’s annoying me a bit and I can’t seem to fix it. Plexamp usually show…

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## [Rotate Plexamp on iOS (iPhone)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rotate-plexamp-on-ios-iphone/785413)

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**Author:** [@AllanMarcus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AllanMarcus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rotate-plexamp-on-ios-iphone/785413 "2022-04-05T12:44:43Z")

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I would like to keep my iPhone plugged in and sitting on a stand, but the port is at the bottom. I would like to be able to use Plexamp when the iPhone is upside down, but Plexamp doesn’t rotate! I also have external sp…

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## [Shortcuts for getting to Plexamp Home, Library etc](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shortcuts-for-getting-to-plexamp-home-library-etc/774610)

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**Author:** [@janpeeters](https://forums.plex.tv/u/janpeeters)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shortcuts-for-getting-to-plexamp-home-library-etc/774610 "2022-04-05T02:59:57Z")

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It would be great if we could set a shortcut to go to Home, Library etc. E.g. Cmd-1/2/3/4 to get to the first four tabs (in case more tabs are introduced, you can number on). For Preferences cmd-, would be the preferred…

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## [Why is plexamp so quiet on my iPhone compared to other players?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-is-plexamp-so-quiet-on-my-iphone-compared-to-other-players/785253)

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**Author:** [@Bershatsky](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bershatsky)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-is-plexamp-so-quiet-on-my-iphone-compared-to-other-players/785253 "2022-04-05T01:30:50Z")

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I’m running the latest and greatest server version and iOS app. My question is, how come the playback of my files is quieter than other apps playing the same files? I’ve turned loudness leveling off and on, the preamp s…

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## [Music Libraries Co-Mingling](https://forums.plex.tv/t/music-libraries-co-mingling/780134)

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**Author:** [@Bonzo72](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bonzo72)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/music-libraries-co-mingling/780134 "2022-04-04T16:52:12Z")

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Server Version#: 1.25.7.5604 Player Version#: 4.0.3 First of all I want to say that this music player is great. The ability to create rules has finally allowed me to listen to my ENTIRE catalog in a streaming music p…

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## [Replace the notification "back" button with the "star" button](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-the-notification-back-button-with-the-star-button/785518)

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**Author:** [@muaddibii](https://forums.plex.tv/u/muaddibii)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replace-the-notification-back-button-with-the-star-button/785518 "2022-04-02T20:14:32Z")

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Hello again, After a few months using the Plexamp app, which I must say I love it, I have a small suggestion to optimize it’s usage for Android auto : As stated on the title, I think it would be a good idea to replace …

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## [Two shared users not able to watch together](https://forums.plex.tv/t/two-shared-users-not-able-to-watch-together/785496)

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**Author:** [@bhupinder75](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bhupinder75)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/two-shared-users-not-able-to-watch-together/785496 "2022-04-02T16:25:48Z")

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Hi, I’m sharing my plex server with my brother and his friend. They can’t use the watch together feature to watch shared content from my server. My brother can only add me and his friend can also only add me. I can ad…

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## [Plexamp doesn't run on Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-doesnt-run-on-ubuntu-20-04-4-lts/785536)

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**Author:** [@amg74](https://forums.plex.tv/u/amg74)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-doesnt-run-on-ubuntu-20-04-4-lts/785536 "2022-04-02T09:06:58Z")

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I can’t run the plexamp app on my ubuntu. It just sits there. ~/Downloads$ uname -a Linux mysystem 5.13.0-37-generic #42~20.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Tue Mar 15 15:44:28 UTC 2022 x86\_64 x86\_64 x86\_64 GNU/Linux ~/Downloads$ stra…

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## [Plexamp is not playing music just skipping to next track until the end of the playlist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-is-not-playing-music-just-skipping-to-next-track-until-the-end-of-the-playlist/779689)

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**Author:** [@3w1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/3w1)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-is-not-playing-music-just-skipping-to-next-track-until-the-end-of-the-playlist/779689 "2022-04-01T19:17:55Z")

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Server Version#: 1.25.6.5577 (I’m running plex in docker with networking-type host.) Player Version#:4.0.3 However the playback in Plex Web works and some tracks randomly work in plexamp (permissions are identical thou…

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## [Plexamp turns off shuffle when connecting via Bluetooth on IOS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-turns-off-shuffle-when-connecting-via-bluetooth-on-ios/785117)

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**Author:** [@chaz003](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chaz003)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-turns-off-shuffle-when-connecting-via-bluetooth-on-ios/785117 "2022-04-01T18:03:05Z")

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When I connect to my car’s bluetooth, it seems to disable shuffle when it was previously enabled. Has anyone else run into this issue or have a suggestion on how to maintain the selected shuffle state?

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## [Plexamp Windows - Unknown Error on Sign In](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-windows-unknown-error-on-sign-in/784878)

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**Author:** [@creeve4](https://forums.plex.tv/u/creeve4)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-windows-unknown-error-on-sign-in/784878 "2022-04-01T14:38:10Z")

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Server Version#: 1.25.7.5604 Player Version#: 4.1.0 I have installed the latest version of Plexamp on my Windows 10 PC. When attempting to Sign In I get an “Unknown Error”. This occurs when entering my credentials and …

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## [Bug: PlexAmp 4.1 on macOS: Tracks playing on top of each other if I skip ahead](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-plexamp-4-1-on-macos-tracks-playing-on-top-of-each-other-if-i-skip-ahead/784958)

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**Author:** [@Traveler885](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Traveler885)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-plexamp-4-1-on-macos-tracks-playing-on-top-of-each-other-if-i-skip-ahead/784958 "2022-04-01T04:20:28Z")

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I have a Stream Deck, which has a number of hot keys assigned to PlexAmp using PlexAmp hot keys. Among the key assignments are previous/next track and 1 star and 5 star ratings. With PlexAmp 4.1 on MacOS (Apple Silicon) …

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## [Plexamp sort playlist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-sort-playlist/784848)

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**Author:** [@alienbiker99](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alienbiker99)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-sort-playlist/784848 "2022-03-31T21:10:59Z")

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Hello, I have a library dedicated to ‘BBC Radio 1 Essential Mixes’, where this has just under 1500 released tracks. I have a smart playlist setup to put played sets in one playlist, and keep all unplayed in a separate …

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## [Remote control setting - toggles to off position](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-control-setting-toggles-to-off-position/784276)

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**Author:** [@sharokh88](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sharokh88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-control-setting-toggles-to-off-position/784276 "2022-03-31T21:06:47Z")

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Love the product! I’m using the desktop player on an iMac (10.13.6) using Ethernet over PoE. The remote control option (allow player to be controlled by other devices) keeps resetting to the off position each time I sta…

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## [Transcoded audio & Bluetooth output](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoded-audio-bluetooth-output/784045)

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**Author:** [@pssturges](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pssturges)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoded-audio-bluetooth-output/784045 "2022-03-31T21:04:32Z")

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Hi, Most of my music collection is at least lossless if not hires. Listening in my car, I usually like to connect my iPhone directly to my sound system using a lightning cable in order to maximise sound quality. I’m not…

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## [Plexamp with Elgato Stream Deck integration](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-with-elgato-stream-deck-integration/781936)

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**Author:** [@vashachiroku](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vashachiroku)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-with-elgato-stream-deck-integration/781936 "2022-03-31T09:11:39Z")

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I’ve been using my Stream deck a lot more now and was wondering has anyone create a plugin for plexamp? Google/Bing search nothing came back, but would be nice to play, pause, forward, back, loop, etc. Basic features but…

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## [Plexamp 3.9 macos blank app window on launch](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-3-9-macos-blank-app-window-on-launch/770692)

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**Author:** [@saxbean](https://forums.plex.tv/u/saxbean)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-3-9-macos-blank-app-window-on-launch/770692 "2022-03-29T13:26:01Z")

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Plexamp 3.9 macos blank app window on launch MacOS 10.14.6 Mac Pro (Late 2013)

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## [Loving the mixes Plex Amp creates from my music!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/loving-the-mixes-plex-amp-creates-from-my-music/769182)

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**Author:** [@dk\_lewis\_1960\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dk_lewis_1960_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/loving-the-mixes-plex-amp-creates-from-my-music/769182 "2022-03-27T16:42:43Z")

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Had my PlexPass for about a year, but didn’t notice the spontaneous mixes of different but similar artists until the latest version showed up on my phone. Kind of like Spotify Premium without the monthly fee. Much apprec…

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## [Fanart View](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fanart-view/772397)

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**Author:** [@20mxm2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/20mxm2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fanart-view/772397 "2022-03-27T16:36:48Z")

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Is there an option for a fanart view for movies & TV Show?

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## [Cover art taking 20 seconds to load and resets song timer](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cover-art-taking-20-seconds-to-load-and-resets-song-timer/783406)

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**Author:** [@Bai\_Shen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bai_Shen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cover-art-taking-20-seconds-to-load-and-resets-song-timer/783406 "2022-03-27T15:32:35Z")

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I updated to Plexamp 4.1 and I noticed this new behavior. A song will start playing with no cover art, just a black background. The song plays for about 20 seconds before the cover art loads and the timer resets back t…

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## [Recent plays crashes PlexAmp over CarPlay](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recent-plays-crashes-plexamp-over-carplay/783890)

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**Author:** [@vovchyk](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vovchyk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recent-plays-crashes-plexamp-over-carplay/783890 "2022-03-26T22:26:32Z")

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Server Version#: I updated about a week ago. Curiously PlexDash does not show the server version. Player Version#: 4.1.0 Recent Plays crashes PlexAmp in CarPlay. Everything else works. This is on a fresh install. A…

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## [Plexamp on Android 12 crashes randomly](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-android-12-crashes-randomly/783839)

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**Author:** [@groupama3](https://forums.plex.tv/u/groupama3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-android-12-crashes-randomly/783839 "2022-03-26T20:25:46Z")

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Server Version#: 1.25.8.5663 Player Version#:4.1.0 Plexamp has been randomly crashing on Android 12 for a while now, when I go back into the app it has saved the progress in the previous track which logs are needed he…

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## [Plexamp 3.9.0 - playback fails on Linux - Now RESOLVED](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-3-9-0-playback-fails-on-linux-now-resolved/770691)

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**Author:** [@mrcurpse](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mrcurpse)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-3-9-0-playback-fails-on-linux-now-resolved/770691 "2022-03-25T20:41:03Z")

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Since update to 3.9.0 I can’t get any tracks to play on Linux All details are in this reddit post

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## [Plex Labs Apps dedicated](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-labs-apps-dedicated/782318)

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**Author:** [@RemyDG](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RemyDG)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-labs-apps-dedicated/782318 "2022-03-24T19:11:56Z")

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I wanted to provide a feedback about plex apps. I was waiting a dashboard to appear in the plex app and I recently discovered that there was a dedicated app named “plex dash” published by “Plex labs”. I also discovered …

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## [Plexamp 4.1: Android: Incorrect data could be displayed in car head units](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-1-android-incorrect-data-could-be-displayed-in-car-head-units/783405)

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**Author:** [@Bai\_Shen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bai_Shen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-1-android-incorrect-data-could-be-displayed-in-car-head-units/783405 "2022-03-24T18:35:40Z")

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Is there clarification anywhere as to the specifics of this item in the Plexamp 4.1 release notes? Was this an attempt to address the incorrect Album Art issue or something else?

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## [Plexamp Jumps back to library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-jumps-back-to-library/782369)

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**Author:** [@SaltySnacks](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SaltySnacks)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-jumps-back-to-library/782369 "2022-03-23T22:38:13Z")

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Server Version#:??? Player Version#: Plexamp 4.10 After the last update of Plexamp the app jumps all the way back to the library as soon as you start playing a song, so you can´t for example go back to the release an…

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## [Unable to connect to Android device from Windows or Linux OS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-to-android-device-from-windows-or-linux-os/782019)

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**Author:** [@bigbruise](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bigbruise)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-to-android-device-from-windows-or-linux-os/782019 "2022-03-23T01:07:47Z")

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Plexamp 4.1.0 Android 11 on two devices Connecting from Windows or Linux, issue is identical. Logs from Windows: Mar 22, 2022 09:39:22.927 \[Javascript\] INFO - DEVICE: Finding best connection for Android 344f72a8-08a1…

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