# Plex Players **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/115.md?page=438 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 439 --- ## [Apple TV 4K - Photos won't play or shuffle](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-4k-photos-wont-play-or-shuffle/766606)
**Author:** [@clowg](https://forums.plex.tv/u/clowg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-4k-photos-wont-play-or-shuffle/766606 "2022-08-05T04:24:47Z")
Server Version#: 1.25.2.5319 Player Version#: 7.26 If I select a Photo library folder and choose either Play or Shuffle, the first photo displays and then just stays there - it never goes to the next photo. The photo s… --- ## [Brightness dimming during playback on new Linux player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/brightness-dimming-during-playback-on-new-linux-player/803277)
**Author:** [@zenkmander](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zenkmander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/brightness-dimming-during-playback-on-new-linux-player/803277 "2022-08-05T01:49:34Z")
Player Version#: Version 1.50.1.3176-06a9352d On Pop!\_OS 22.04, the new Plex for Linux player dims the screen after some time during playback, as if the screen was idle. It seems like the system doesn’t detect that play… --- ## [NVIDIA shield, still no Trailers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nvidia-shield-still-no-trailers/803250)
**Author:** [@kinde61](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kinde61)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nvidia-shield-still-no-trailers/803250 "2022-08-04T20:20:16Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.0 Player Version#: 9.6.0.34226 Hello, i have a pretty annoying problem. I had bought a premium membership from plex to watch trailers of movies on my TV. Unfortunately, this does not work on all … --- ## [Desktop Clients - No Players Found](https://forums.plex.tv/t/desktop-clients-no-players-found/803230)
**Author:** [@k4men1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/k4men1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/desktop-clients-no-players-found/803230 "2022-08-04T16:45:49Z")
Server Version#:1.28.0.5999 Player Version#:1.50.1.3176-06a9352d Hello, I have issue with desktop plex players, I am not able to cast between web/desktop players in any way, under cast icon I have only “No Players Foun… --- ## [Disable 5.1 and only allow stereo](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-5-1-and-only-allow-stereo/802323)
**Author:** [@joelhc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/joelhc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-5-1-and-only-allow-stereo/802323 "2022-08-04T16:38:07Z")
Server Version#:4.76.1 Player Version#:9.5.0.33736 How do I change the audio from 5.1 to stereo? I can’t find the setting in the player or server settings. Google Android TV OS 10 AKA Google TV --- ## [Plex crawls without internet connection on Fire TV 4K stick](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-crawls-without-internet-connection-on-fire-tv-4k-stick/803105)
**Author:** [@plexcabb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexcabb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-crawls-without-internet-connection-on-fire-tv-4k-stick/803105 "2022-08-04T15:27:51Z")
Hello, Recently I had an internet outage. Now without the internet, Plex app on Fire TV 4K stick just would crawl ( lots of spining for a long time \> 10 mins ) while selecting “Home” or any other option on the UI. Any… --- ## [Plex Download's not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-downloads-not-working/802492)
**Author:** [@yanksno1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yanksno1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-downloads-not-working/802492 "2022-08-04T14:27:44Z")
Hi, on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ Pro I can’t get Plex Downloads to work. The Tablet is current up to date on Android 12. My previous version of Plex it’d just spin on end and never download anything. I’ve since restarted… --- ## [Strange NVidia Sheild playback problem](https://forums.plex.tv/t/strange-nvidia-sheild-playback-problem/802706)
**Author:** [@nik.simpson](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nik.simpson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/strange-nvidia-sheild-playback-problem/802706 "2022-08-04T11:40:31Z")
Server Version#:Latest Player Version# Latest (NVIDIA Sheild): I have a rather odd problem. I’m playing back a video where the opening credits are 16x9 in a 4x3 frame but the actual TV program is 4x3. When I playback w… --- ## [Insufficient system memory on Hisense](https://forums.plex.tv/t/insufficient-system-memory-on-hisense/803197)
**Author:** [@vkorni97](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vkorni97)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/insufficient-system-memory-on-hisense/803197 "2022-08-04T06:36:47Z")
TV: Hisense A7GQ Server v. : 1.28.0.5999 In short, it’s crashing on every show end when the server transcodes. Where I tried the video file length was like 25 min, every time crashed at the end of the video (maybe l… --- ## [FLAC files refuses to play on Sonos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/flac-files-refuses-to-play-on-sonos/803010)
**Author:** [@Mr.Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mr.Plex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/flac-files-refuses-to-play-on-sonos/803010 "2022-08-04T06:51:31Z")
Server Version#: lastest public Player Version#: latest Hi, I have issues when playing FLAC files from Plex to my Sonos. When playing mp3 files everything is working fine. If I hit the play button the Sonos app gives a… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Mac Plex Client's menu/overlay does not auto-minimise any more](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-mac-plex-clients-menu-overlay-does-not-auto-minimise-any-more/791265)
**Author:** [@Sam\_AU](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sam_AU)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-mac-plex-clients-menu-overlay-does-not-auto-minimise-any-more/791265 "2022-08-04T02:11:25Z")
Server Version#: 1.26.1.5772 Player Version#: 1.44.0.2981-e2d72ac2 I noticed the past month or 2 (last update or two..) that Plex Mac client’s menu (overlay?) doesn’t disappear/minimise anymore. I.e., it gets stuck and… --- ## [Field requiring Plex Pass unavailable, even with lifetime Plex Pass, bug or new feature?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/field-requiring-plex-pass-unavailable-even-with-lifetime-plex-pass-bug-or-new-feature/803170)
**Author:** [@SartBimpson](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SartBimpson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/field-requiring-plex-pass-unavailable-even-with-lifetime-plex-pass-bug-or-new-feature/803170 "2022-08-04T01:36:16Z")
Fortsetzung der Diskussion von Plex for Mac, Windows, and Linux: Hey guys, quick and simple bug. It seems that since this version Plex for Linux doesn’t (partially) recognize that I’m a life time Plex Pass owner. At le… --- ## [New plex HTPC app, 4k video jerky/unwatchable](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-plex-htpc-app-4k-video-jerky-unwatchable/794573)
**Author:** [@jaquestati](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jaquestati)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-plex-htpc-app-4k-video-jerky-unwatchable/794573 "2022-08-03T20:01:34Z")
is the 4k video jerky for everyone else? the old plex media player plays 4k perfectly, but todays release of the new HTPC app plays all 4k really jerkily.. (at first i thought maybe it was transcoding for some reason, b… --- ## [Plex won’t play any media](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-won-t-play-any-media/803110)
**Author:** [@eschenb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/eschenb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-won-t-play-any-media/803110 "2022-08-03T16:18:30Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: Hey I downloaded the plex app on my Samsung series 7 tv. If Startes normally, but if I want to start any media it won’t work. I put a picture From the debug into the message. Pleas… --- ## [Downloads working on iOS, but failing on Android, although transcoding has started](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-working-on-ios-but-failing-on-android-although-transcoding-has-started/784682)
**Author:** [@plex\_rood\_cc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plex_rood_cc)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-working-on-ios-but-failing-on-android-although-transcoding-has-started/784682 "2022-08-03T14:22:18Z")
Server Version#: 1.25.6.5577 Player Version#: 7.28.1 (iOS) 8.30.1.31022 (Android) plexpass owner When I select download on iOS, the movie instantly starts downloading as expected. Using the same procedure on Android, … --- ## [No Video with HTPC or Windows App, Plex Web Works Fine](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-video-with-htpc-or-windows-app-plex-web-works-fine/798507)
**Author:** [@TE5LA](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TE5LA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-video-with-htpc-or-windows-app-plex-web-works-fine/798507 "2022-08-03T02:34:21Z")
As the subject states, I get no video on any material, but I get audio. The screen is just black. This happens on HTPC for Windows and the Windows App. It works fine when using Plex Web. I also have an Nvidia Shield and… --- ## [Transcoding DTS HD MA 5.1 to AAC. Is it possible to fix this?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-dts-hd-ma-5-1-to-aac-is-it-possible-to-fix-this/803012)
**Author:** [@Marsmello](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Marsmello)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoding-dts-hd-ma-5-1-to-aac-is-it-possible-to-fix-this/803012 "2022-08-02T19:35:42Z")
Hey! So i do have this setup TV: Samsung Q60R (2019 year mode) Soundbar: HW-Q90R Samsung Harman Kardon 7.1.4ch Soundbar with Dolby Atmos (https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/home-theater/sound-bars/hw-q… --- ## [Best player Nvidia Shield tv Pro vs apple tv 4k (2nd gen)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/best-player-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-vs-apple-tv-4k-2nd-gen/802823)
**Author:** [@raxiel87](https://forums.plex.tv/u/raxiel87)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/best-player-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-vs-apple-tv-4k-2nd-gen/802823 "2022-08-02T16:46:04Z")
as the title mention, what is the best and most powerfull plex player? is the apple tv 4k (2nd gen) or the nvidia shield tv pro? i already have nvidia shield and i’m thinking of switch it for apple tv 4k, it’s worth it… --- ## [Folder view intermittently empty, on ALL Android TV/Fire TV apps, from all servers, for past year](https://forums.plex.tv/t/folder-view-intermittently-empty-on-all-android-tv-fire-tv-apps-from-all-servers-for-past-year/799620)
**Author:** [@Adm\_CH](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Adm_CH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/folder-view-intermittently-empty-on-all-android-tv-fire-tv-apps-from-all-servers-for-past-year/799620 "2022-08-02T08:05:08Z")
I see a couple other posts about this topic, with NO responses. On all Android TV (aka Google TV) and Fire TV apps (on 5 (FIVE) different devices), folder view shows up as empty, about 50% of the time. Completely rando… --- ## [Plex TV Samsung App cannot reach server after latest update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-tv-samsung-app-cannot-reach-server-after-latest-update/802869)
**Author:** [@joelpears](https://forums.plex.tv/u/joelpears)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-tv-samsung-app-cannot-reach-server-after-latest-update/802869 "2022-08-02T06:41:57Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.0.5999 (Synology) Player Version#: 5.43.1 (Plex for Samsung) Following an update to the Samsung app, the app can no longer reach my server. The server and TV are both on the same network. I can ac… --- ## [Looking for a plex player with 4K 4:4:4 output over HDMI](https://forums.plex.tv/t/looking-for-a-plex-player-with-4k-44-output-over-hdmi/802629)
**Author:** [@FP\_3000](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FP_3000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/looking-for-a-plex-player-with-4k-44-output-over-hdmi/802629 "2022-08-02T06:23:03Z")
Im looking for a plex player with a 4K 4:4:4 output over HDMI. Any suggestions ? --- ## [Plexamp casting failures between RPi4 8GB, 3 Windows 10 PCs and 2 Samsung S20+& S21](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-casting-failures-between-rpi4-8gb-3-windows-10-pcs-and-2-samsung-s20-s21/802810)
**Author:** [@oldagecynicism](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oldagecynicism)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-casting-failures-between-rpi4-8gb-3-windows-10-pcs-and-2-samsung-s20-s21/802810 "2022-08-02T05:24:41Z")
Server Version#:1.49.1.3146-73559c78 Player Version#: Android Galaxy S20+ 4.2.3 and RPi4 8GB 4.2.2 Plex Media Server Logs\_2022-08-01\_01-00-22.zip (4.8 MB) 190643288553158.zip (296.0 KB) android logs from S20+ The … --- ## [Android Beta 9.6.034226 question](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-beta-9-6-034226-question/802943)
**Author:** [@Forkboy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Forkboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-beta-9-6-034226-question/802943 "2022-08-02T04:37:25Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.0.5999 Player Version#: Android Beta 9.6.034226 Am I going nuts or did the Playlist Custom Posters work on the previous version? Now I’m just showing the 4 picture image. New version of PlexAmp … --- ## [4k 24.000 fps file on Apple TV 4K extremely choppy](https://forums.plex.tv/t/4k-24-000-fps-file-on-apple-tv-4k-extremely-choppy/798362)
**Author:** [@GlowingBits](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GlowingBits)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/4k-24-000-fps-file-on-apple-tv-4k-extremely-choppy/798362 "2022-08-01T22:16:47Z")
Just curious if anyone might have a clue about this. I have a 4k file that plays extreeeeeemly choppy (imagine a variable 2-5 fps) on my Apple TV 4k, but is perfectly smooth with Plex on my iPhone 13 and iPad Pro. Off … --- ## [Playback Issues on Plex Xbox One and hidden title names](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-issues-on-plex-xbox-one-and-hidden-title-names/799680)
**Author:** [@richardkn36](https://forums.plex.tv/u/richardkn36)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-issues-on-plex-xbox-one-and-hidden-title-names/799680 "2022-08-01T21:55:55Z")
Hi BigWheel, I was wondering if you could help me with a few issues I am experiencing regarding playback issues with Plex on Xbox One. When I try to fast forward or rewind a video. The video skips 10 Minutes at a tim… --- ## [Plex HTPC Theme Loses Modern Layout Artwork When Exiting Screensaver](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-theme-loses-modern-layout-artwork-when-exiting-screensaver/802613)
**Author:** [@kfitz199](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kfitz199)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-theme-loses-modern-layout-artwork-when-exiting-screensaver/802613 "2022-08-01T21:30:25Z")
Server Version#: 1.28.0.5999 Player Version#: 1.22.1 When exiting the Entertainment screensaver in the latest version of Plex HTPC, the modern layout theme loses its artwork. I have tried it with several themes and you… --- ## [Plex HTPC Windows does not launch since last update today](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-windows-does-not-launch-since-last-update-today/802731)
**Author:** [@Sephiburp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sephiburp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-windows-does-not-launch-since-last-update-today/802731 "2022-08-01T14:52:13Z")
Hello there, Suddenly today my HTPC dost not launch at all. I think the problem appears just after the last automatic update. A double click on “C:\\Program Files\\Plex\\Plex HTPC\\Plex HTPC.exe” just do nothing… No HTPC … --- ## [Plex app crashes as soon as I click to view a TV Show item](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-crashes-as-soon-as-i-click-to-view-a-tv-show-item/801722)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Plex\_User](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Invisible_Plex_User)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-crashes-as-soon-as-i-click-to-view-a-tv-show-item/801722 "2022-08-01T12:50:43Z")
Here are the logs. Made sure to clear cache and reboot device before replicating. This issue started with the latest beta. plex crash latest beta.txt (63.0 KB) can always test nightly builds if you want me to --- ## [Customization of the homescreen broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/customization-of-the-homescreen-broken/802060)
**Author:** [@Rasmus321](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Rasmus321)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/customization-of-the-homescreen-broken/802060 "2022-07-31T20:56:20Z")
I’ve been having trouble with my home screen for the last two weeks or so. At first I noticed that “Continue watching” had dissapeared and only “recently added” was showing. When I reset the settings for the homescreen t… --- ## [Not showing next episode on postplay](https://forums.plex.tv/t/not-showing-next-episode-on-postplay/793390)
**Author:** [@Jack-Davidson](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Jack-Davidson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/not-showing-next-episode-on-postplay/793390 "2022-08-01T07:23:26Z")
Hey when I watch a tv show it is only showing just played and not next up any ideas I have checked the playback options and I have ticked auto play. Regards Jack [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/115.md?page=437) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/115.md?page=439)