# Plex Labs

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## [Plexamp Skip Forward / back in Carplay / Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-skip-forward-back-in-carplay-android-auto/758227)

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**Author:** [@spaceace4567\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spaceace4567_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-skip-forward-back-in-carplay-android-auto/758227 "2022-02-03T05:05:56Z")

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Did this get integrated into later versions as mentioned (for Android Auto) on a previous post? It’s the only one feature I see missing - the option to skip forward (e.g 30 sec) and back (e.g 10 sec) using the car scree…

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## [Can't Login to Plexamp with Sony Xperia One](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-login-to-plexamp-with-sony-xperia-one/773304)

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**Author:** [@evegas316](https://forums.plex.tv/u/evegas316)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-login-to-plexamp-with-sony-xperia-one/773304 "2022-02-02T21:38:58Z")

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I have an “unknown error” issue with Plexamp: I can not login to Plexamp App \[or the login from browser option\] on my Sony mobile phone. It is related to just the Plexamp app and my device. I took my SIM card out and…

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## [Plexamp and Mini HomePod](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-mini-homepod/771551)

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**Author:** [@votram980](https://forums.plex.tv/u/votram980)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-mini-homepod/771551 "2022-02-02T21:38:13Z")

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Hi. I happily pay the monthly Plex subscription and I think Plexamp is a super music player, but I am considering to finish my subscription because it is impossible to get Plexamp broadcasting properly to the Mini HomePo…

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## ["appears on" aka track artist support - how was this implemented?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/appears-on-aka-track-artist-support-how-was-this-implemented/772679)

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**Author:** [@certuna](https://forums.plex.tv/u/certuna)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/appears-on-aka-track-artist-support-how-was-this-implemented/772679 "2022-02-02T11:25:27Z")

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It’s absolutely awesome that the Artist view now shows tracks from compilations/other artists’ albums as “appears on”. For my interest, how did the devs implement this? Is this info now added to the API response, were th…

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## [Plexamp Carplay Blank Screen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-carplay-blank-screen/773930)

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**Author:** [@lambiepie](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lambiepie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-carplay-blank-screen/773930 "2022-02-01T16:59:49Z")

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Hello i have an iPhone 6s, iOS 13.6.1 my Carplay apps, Spotify/Waze/Google maps/Audible/SomaFM/BBC Sounds/Libby/ all play and work correctly in my 2021 VW Passat, but when i use Plexamp the audio plays through ok and …

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## [PlexAmp album display](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-album-display/767711)

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**Author:** [@HeroHabit](https://forums.plex.tv/u/HeroHabit)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-album-display/767711 "2022-01-30T10:53:58Z")

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I just got today’s update to PlexAmp and immediately noticed a glitch. When you open up an artist you see the first 30 albums of their discography in chronological order (that’s fine) but when you click “Albums” or \> wh…

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## [Plexamp only works for guest account](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-only-works-for-guest-account/773536)

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**Author:** [@MoxLotus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MoxLotus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-only-works-for-guest-account/773536 "2022-01-30T07:49:08Z")

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In order for my local server to show up I have to switch from my user account to the guest account. I had been troubleshooting the fact that the server wouldn’t show up in Plexamp and only discovered that it does show up…

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## [I feel so nostalgic right now](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-feel-so-nostalgic-right-now/773504)

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**Author:** [@CostaHT](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CostaHT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-feel-so-nostalgic-right-now/773504 "2022-01-29T10:06:31Z")

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I just updated my OS, which comes with a new software store and what I wasn´t expecting to find there, was Plexamp in the list. I just installed it, signed in and it worked right away. The look of a modern Winamp, broug…

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## [Feedback on 3.9.1 Plexamp iOS used with bluetooth](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feedback-on-3-9-1-plexamp-ios-used-with-bluetooth/773215)

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**Author:** [@MasterYous](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MasterYous)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feedback-on-3-9-1-plexamp-ios-used-with-bluetooth/773215 "2022-01-28T23:12:15Z")

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Hey guys, just thought you’d like some feedback about my experience with this app. Can’t find too many references to these issues, and they’ve persisted for a few versions, so I thought it was a good idea to mention the…

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## [Plexamp: Scrolling for longer album titles?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-scrolling-for-longer-album-titles/773282)

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**Author:** [@rockymtnryan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rockymtnryan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-scrolling-for-longer-album-titles/773282 "2022-01-28T04:53:04Z")

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Plexamp version 3.9.1 for Android I’d love to see an update for Plexamp that laterally scrolls longer album titles across the mobile device screen. For any album title that is longer, only a portion will be shown on the…

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## [Control other Plexamp sessions from phone app?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/control-other-plexamp-sessions-from-phone-app/773280)

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**Author:** [@funkingkyle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/funkingkyle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/control-other-plexamp-sessions-from-phone-app/773280 "2022-01-28T01:13:59Z")

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I have my stereo connected to my Plex server computer through a DAC. Is there a way to control the “session” of Plexamp on my server computer from Plexamp on my phone/laptop while on the same network? Other players like …

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## [Plexamp on Macbook white](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-macbook-white/772988)

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**Author:** [@chrisl31](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chrisl31)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-macbook-white/772988 "2022-01-27T06:33:25Z")

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Server Version#: 1.25.4.5426-eb46d070e Player Version#:no Hello, I’m looking for a working version on Plexamp for my “old” Macbook (macbook5,2). MacOS 10.9.5. Thank you

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## [PlexAmp fit and finish issue: Lyrics need bottom padding (Windows)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-fit-and-finish-issue-lyrics-need-bottom-padding-windows/773046)

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**Author:** [@negated](https://forums.plex.tv/u/negated)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-fit-and-finish-issue-lyrics-need-bottom-padding-windows/773046 "2022-01-26T18:03:30Z")

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Hi, Just wanted to point out that this looks a bit awkward; lyrics could use a little padding on the bottom to separate it from the track/time element below: Thanks!

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## [Plexamp "Plays" silently after skipping track via headset](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-plays-silently-after-skipping-track-via-headset/739703)

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**Author:** [@doctorzeromd](https://forums.plex.tv/u/doctorzeromd)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-plays-silently-after-skipping-track-via-headset/739703 "2022-01-26T02:30:58Z")

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Server Version#: 1.24.0.4897 Player Version#: 3.5.0 Hello! I’ve been using Plex for around 2 years now, and plexamp for ~1, and I love them both. By far the best media experience I’ve ever had. One small annoyance I’v…

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## [Headless Plex Amp Status?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/headless-plex-amp-status/772903)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Vincent\_Roll](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Paul-Vincent_Roll)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/headless-plex-amp-status/772903 "2022-01-25T22:08:52Z")

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Hi everyone, Is there any news on a headless Plex Amp version for building a Raspberry Pi based Streamer? I successfully installed the normal Plex Media Player + Shairport for AirPlay on a Pi which is working great so …

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## [Plex Dash - Can't edit background art on Pixel 5](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dash-cant-edit-background-art-on-pixel-5/772096)

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**Author:** [@wapkaplet](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wapkaplet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dash-cant-edit-background-art-on-pixel-5/772096 "2022-01-25T21:49:58Z")

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Ever since the last update to Plex Dash, a small but useful feature is broken on the Android app on Pixel 5 (not sure about other devices). Specifically, you can edit posters, but not backgrounds. The reason is because …

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## [Plexamp Is Great just needs a couple more Add-ons to be the best](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-is-great-just-needs-a-couple-more-add-ons-to-be-the-best/772509)

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**Author:** [@kyrunner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kyrunner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-is-great-just-needs-a-couple-more-add-ons-to-be-the-best/772509 "2022-01-23T18:45:50Z")

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Just wanted to say great job on Plexamp I have moved away from roon which will save me over 100 bucks a year. I have tried all the music players Roon, BlueOS, Tidal, Qobuz Plexamp is by far the best runs so smooth on …

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## [Plexamp and bluesound node 2021](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-bluesound-node-2021/772168)

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**Author:** [@kyrunner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kyrunner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-bluesound-node-2021/772168 "2022-01-22T00:26:41Z")

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When using Plexamp and streaming to the bluesound sound node useing airplay 2 what quality am I getting streaming a 192 high rez file

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## [Plexamp - Downloads lost after sign out](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-downloads-lost-after-sign-out/771537)

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**Author:** [@ber404](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ber404)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-downloads-lost-after-sign-out/771537 "2022-01-21T20:35:07Z")

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Hi, plexamp on a Xiaomi Redmi note 7 phone, my daughter lost all the downloads everytime she’s disconnected. Last time, plex server was down and she tried to reconnect several times without success. I restart the server,…

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## [Why don’t long titles scroll?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-don-t-long-titles-scroll/756963)

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**Author:** [@sokerlund](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sokerlund)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-don-t-long-titles-scroll/756963 "2022-01-21T15:10:03Z")

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Been using Plexamp a while now and wondering why long song titles aren’t allowed to scroll? Thank you in advance

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## [Plexamp for Raspberry Pi - How to create a new server.json file now older desktop versions of Plexamp no longer work](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-for-raspberry-pi-how-to-create-a-new-server-json-file-now-older-desktop-versions-of-plexamp-no-longer-work/763486)

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**Author:** [@CosmicScale](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CosmicScale)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-for-raspberry-pi-how-to-create-a-new-server-json-file-now-older-desktop-versions-of-plexamp-no-longer-work/763486 "2022-01-21T14:38:03Z")

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Trying to get Plexamp working on my Raspberry Pi but I’ve come across a stumbling block. To create the server.json file that’s needed the procedure used to be to install the older v1 version of Plexamp desktop app for Ma…

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## [Volume Leveling, Per Track or Per Album](https://forums.plex.tv/t/volume-leveling-per-track-or-per-album/771827)

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**Author:** [@PGalati](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PGalati)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/volume-leveling-per-track-or-per-album/771827 "2022-01-20T20:50:41Z")

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Since this forum is about the music capabilities within the Plex ecosystem, I thought I might find the answer here. When music files are analyzed for loudness, they are given a value that is used to to adjust its volum…

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## [Allow fast forward and rewind 10 seconds button in plexamp Android auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-fast-forward-and-rewind-10-seconds-button-in-plexamp-android-auto/771746)

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**Author:** [@juancho](https://forums.plex.tv/u/juancho)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-fast-forward-and-rewind-10-seconds-button-in-plexamp-android-auto/771746 "2022-01-19T15:54:57Z")

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I use plexamp for audiobooks, and it would be really nice to have the fast forward and rewind 10 seconds options available in Android auto on the screen in my car.

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## [Plexamp Feedback/Request - Easier Switching between Sources](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feedback-request-easier-switching-between-sources/771375)

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**Author:** [@dfwdraco76](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dfwdraco76)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feedback-request-easier-switching-between-sources/771375 "2022-01-18T20:37:47Z")

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I’ve been a casual Plex user for at least 5 or 6 years, with an increased interest in the past 2 as I’ve worked to clean up my personal music collection. In the past few months I’ve discovered Plexamp (and love it!), an…

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## [Plex Amp CarPlay Unable to load data](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-amp-carplay-unable-to-load-data/771512)

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**Author:** [@btrompetter](https://forums.plex.tv/u/btrompetter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-amp-carplay-unable-to-load-data/771512 "2022-01-18T18:58:33Z")

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Hallo I have an iPhoneX with iOS 15.2.1 and the newest Plax Amp App. When I connect the phone on the next day I’m able to restart the last playback but the CarPlay App always get the Error Unable to load data from … An…

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## [Please change cURL library to use OS certification storage](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-change-curl-library-to-use-os-certification-storage/757233)

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**Author:** [@sphawk](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sphawk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-change-curl-library-to-use-os-certification-storage/757233 "2022-01-18T12:29:22Z")

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My company has firewall and do SSL sniffing for detect leakage of confidential information. Every PC installed custom certification on OS by windows group policy. but… Plexamp use cURL library, and use own certificati…

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## [CarPlay PlexAmp problems since 15.2 iOS update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/carplay-plexamp-problems-since-15-2-ios-update/766749)

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**Author:** [@Gretschguy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Gretschguy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/carplay-plexamp-problems-since-15-2-ios-update/766749 "2022-01-18T03:08:10Z")

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Hello, I’ve not been able to use PlexAmp from CarPlay since the 15.2 iOS update, on the phone alone it works fine, but CarPlay spins a lot and seems broken in general. I’m running PlexAmp Version 3.8.2 which was working…

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## [Plexamp Feedback/Request - Option to replace Recently Added Music with Random Album](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feedback-request-option-to-replace-recently-added-music-with-random-album/771399)

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**Author:** [@shack95](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shack95)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feedback-request-option-to-replace-recently-added-music-with-random-album/771399 "2022-01-17T18:40:40Z")

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First up, great job and keep up the excellent work! My Ask - A user interface option to replace the “Recently Added in Music” list on the main window with “Random Albums” that could be a sample of 6-8 random albums from…

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## [Plexamp iOS fling/cast to other Plex media players not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-ios-fling-cast-to-other-plex-media-players-not-working/771392)

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**Author:** [@pyrrho101](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pyrrho101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-ios-fling-cast-to-other-plex-media-players-not-working/771392 "2022-01-17T17:36:47Z")

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Hello. Any help would be much appreciated. I can fling/cast from my Andorid/Plexamp tablet to my Raspberry Pi/Plex Media Player. However, I cannot fling/cast from iOS/Plexamp iPhone. The RPi show up on the cast list bu…

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## [Getting only 44.1kHz for DSD or FLAC 24bit](https://forums.plex.tv/t/getting-only-44-1khz-for-dsd-or-flac-24bit/771303)

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**Author:** [@XaudioPleX](https://forums.plex.tv/u/XaudioPleX)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/getting-only-44-1khz-for-dsd-or-flac-24bit/771303 "2022-01-17T10:22:48Z")

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I have tried a DSD and 24bit flacs on my external USB DAC but I always get the 44.1kHz! when I use DSD it should change to colour Cyan or Red as per iFi Zen Dac v2, I normaly use Audirvana and with the same files everyt…

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