# Plex Players

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## [Samsung 2020 Smart TV's are not auto-selecting Correct Version](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-2020-smart-tvs-are-not-auto-selecting-correct-version/799853)

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**Author:** [@BobbyHertz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BobbyHertz)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-2020-smart-tvs-are-not-auto-selecting-correct-version/799853 "2022-07-28T19:30:23Z")

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Server Version: 1.27.2.5929 This is an annoyance that I have been noticing for a while. Some of my Movies and TV shows contain both a 4K version and a 1080p version; I have a filter that creates an “Optimized for TV” 10…

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## [LG webOS will not direct play Opus](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lg-webos-will-not-direct-play-opus/802404)

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**Author:** [@zplosion](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zplosion)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lg-webos-will-not-direct-play-opus/802404 "2022-07-28T18:52:56Z")

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Opus audio will direct play via USB and Plex DLNA but transcodes to AAC when using the Plex app. It seems that while it’s not officially supported (it’s not in LG’s list of codecs), it does seem to work. Can that be wor…

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## [Fast forward Apple TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fast-forward-apple-tv/788317)

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**Author:** [@RS53](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RS53)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fast-forward-apple-tv/788317 "2022-07-28T14:05:58Z")

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Hi, I have an issue with fast forward on Apple TV. I see the progress bar indicator moving from left to right, however if I want to stop at a certain point it just goed back to the initial starting point. I have to use …

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## [Plex players no longer supporting remote control](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-players-no-longer-supporting-remote-control/801759)

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**Author:** [@thedogsbody](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thedogsbody)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-players-no-longer-supporting-remote-control/801759 "2022-07-28T13:52:53Z")

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Hi, Lifetime Pass user here. I’m confused. I’ve been using Plex in my household for some years, and I’m used to being able to control any player from any device. It is part of the attraction for me to be able to cont…

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## [IPad - Cannot make sense of Download function](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-cannot-make-sense-of-download-function/802118)

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**Author:** [@buggycode](https://forums.plex.tv/u/buggycode)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ipad-cannot-make-sense-of-download-function/802118 "2022-07-28T05:57:06Z")

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Player Version#: 8.6 Running IPad Pro (Latest, IOS 15.6) The Downloads function is totally perplexing (sorry). I am not sure ti works correctly. The does not appear to a 'master" stop or cancel downloads. The app s…

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## [Audio Delay when using Match Framerate tvOS Option](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-delay-when-using-match-framerate-tvos-option/784211)

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**Author:** [@maerek](https://forums.plex.tv/u/maerek)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-delay-when-using-match-framerate-tvos-option/784211 "2022-07-28T03:11:39Z")

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Plex Media Server (2022-03-27).txt (709.1 KB) Server Version: PlexMediaServer-1.25.8.5663-e071c3d62 Player Version: tvOS Plex App version 8.0 (2172), running on tvOS 15.4 (19L440) Condition and Reproduction: have Mat…

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## [Home screen on Android App saying no Internet connection?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/home-screen-on-android-app-saying-no-internet-connection/802311)

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**Author:** [@kvk29](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kvk29)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/home-screen-on-android-app-saying-no-internet-connection/802311 "2022-07-27T22:14:28Z")

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Hi there. Has anyone come across this before? When on Wi-Fi at home (ie on local home network) the home screen of my android plex app (s20+) keeps saying no Internet connection (but there is as I can browse and use In…

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## [Plex on Android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-android/802261)

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**Author:** [@wbwinfrey31\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wbwinfrey31_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-android/802261 "2022-07-27T20:13:40Z")

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Server Version#: 1.27.2.5929 Player Version#:9.5.0.33736 this morning i have had two ads pop up on my paid android app. I run a plex server with a lifttime license.is this something thats a bug or is plex now going to …

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## [Subtitle default style being overridden on Shield](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-default-style-being-overridden-on-shield/802207)

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**Author:** [@Phoenix501](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Phoenix501)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-default-style-being-overridden-on-shield/802207 "2022-07-27T15:37:07Z")

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In Shield player settings I’ve set subtitle style to appear yellow with box background. When playing certain files with external SRT subs this style is overridden and subtitles appear as default (white with no backgroun…

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## [Plex app on LG smart TV (improvements needed)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-on-lg-smart-tv-improvements-needed/802259)

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**Author:** [@nav937](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nav937)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-on-lg-smart-tv-improvements-needed/802259 "2022-07-27T13:15:23Z")

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From what I understood, the Plex player is the same on any platform, so I’m not sure if it should be posted here. But anyway, I would like to see it being improved. For example, at the moment it’s very annoying that when…

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## [Plex Link Not Working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-link-not-working/802247)

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**Author:** [@ajpank](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ajpank)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-link-not-working/802247 "2022-07-27T10:06:28Z")

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I’ve successfully set up my plex media server on my PC and loaded media onto it. I then installed the Plex app from the Google store on my Android TV. When prompted with the code to enter on plex.tv/link it always giv…

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## [Plex Desktop App - MAC OS - Spatial Audio](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-desktop-app-mac-os-spatial-audio/802245)

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**Author:** [@bighops15](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bighops15)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-desktop-app-mac-os-spatial-audio/802245 "2022-07-27T09:25:54Z")

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Hi there. I have the latest version of the Plex Desktop App for Mac OS installed and was wondering if it is possible to enable spatial audio preferably with head tracking for the MAC player? This works on the IOS and IPA…

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## [Xbox Application problems](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-application-problems/802225)

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**Author:** [@jaydb94](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jaydb94)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-application-problems/802225 "2022-07-27T03:22:36Z")

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Server Version#: 5.42.2 Player Version#: 10.0.22000.4976 Plex will play content fine on all devices but currently on all of my Xbox devices, Xbox one, Xbox S, and Xbox Series X as of 7-25-22 will no longer play any c…

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## [Shield TV Client crashing out when trying to display certain series](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shield-tv-client-crashing-out-when-trying-to-display-certain-series/802181)

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**Author:** [@garble1976](https://forums.plex.tv/u/garble1976)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shield-tv-client-crashing-out-when-trying-to-display-certain-series/802181 "2022-07-26T22:41:14Z")

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Server Version#: 1.28.0.5998 Player Version#: 9.6.0.33938 I’ve noticed in the past week or two that when navigating to a couple of my tv shows, the client on my Shield TVs will crash out. I don’t have to play it–just …

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## [Fire app on the same network wont connect directly to server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fire-app-on-the-same-network-wont-connect-directly-to-server/802164)

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**Author:** [@joec740](https://forums.plex.tv/u/joec740)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fire-app-on-the-same-network-wont-connect-directly-to-server/802164 "2022-07-26T21:39:08Z")

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Server Version#:1.27.2.5929-a806c5905 Player Version#:9.4.1.33413 (90b62877 I’m running a server on my desktop pc and I have the plex app on a fire stick 4k on the same network but it is trying to connect to it like it…

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## [PS4 Pro + Qnap TS230 = "An unexpected playback error occurred"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps4-pro-qnap-ts230-an-unexpected-playback-error-occurred/802045)

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**Author:** [@ohmar2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ohmar2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps4-pro-qnap-ts230-an-unexpected-playback-error-occurred/802045 "2022-07-26T18:43:45Z")

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Server Version#: 4.76.1 Player Version#: 5.42.2 Previously I used my old iMac 27" to stream videos to my PS4 Pro and this has always worked flawlessly (for over 8 years or so). Now the iMac died and I bought a NAS (Qna…

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## [Live TV Streaming Channels Crashing Plex HTPC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-streaming-channels-crashing-plex-htpc/800791)

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**Author:** [@kfitz199](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kfitz199)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-streaming-channels-crashing-plex-htpc/800791 "2022-07-26T17:10:27Z")

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When certain Live TV streaming channels are selected, Rock the Park is one example, Plex HTPC crashes and completely exits. Plex HTPC.1.log (225.6 KB) This is not happening in the Plex Web app or my Android TV app. Lo…

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## [\[BUG\] Android mobile beta 9.3.0.32892 - Live TV does NOT adjust quality automatically](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-android-mobile-beta-9-3-0-32892-live-tv-does-not-adjust-quality-automatically/795236)

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**Author:** [@e10kstarfire](https://forums.plex.tv/u/e10kstarfire)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-android-mobile-beta-9-3-0-32892-live-tv-does-not-adjust-quality-automatically/795236 "2022-07-26T16:43:40Z")

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When watching live TV remotely (ie NOT using WiFi) Plex fails to change the quality automatically and stays on the “Remote streaming quality” you initially set. What it should do is adjust quality up or down according to…

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## [Search filter option on Samsung Smart TV annoying](https://forums.plex.tv/t/search-filter-option-on-samsung-smart-tv-annoying/802167)

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**Author:** [@Dong-a-non](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dong-a-non)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/search-filter-option-on-samsung-smart-tv-annoying/802167 "2022-07-26T16:00:42Z")

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Server Version#: 4.76.1 Player Version#: 5.42.2 The filter option for eg. actor search on Plex for Samsung Smart tv is very annoying, if I need to filter eg. movies with Scarlett Johansson then I must sit for very long…

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## [Stop annoying push notifications about free TV shows & movies](https://forums.plex.tv/t/stop-annoying-push-notifications-about-free-tv-shows-movies/802166)

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**Author:** [@deplorableword](https://forums.plex.tv/u/deplorableword)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/stop-annoying-push-notifications-about-free-tv-shows-movies/802166 "2022-07-26T16:00:13Z")

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How can I opt-out of getting a push notification when you add anything to your free plex streaming? It’s extremely annoying to get these, I don’t want to know about your “binge worthy crime dramas” I only want notificat…

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## [Roku (TCL smart TV) won't play any video content after updates](https://forums.plex.tv/t/roku-tcl-smart-tv-wont-play-any-video-content-after-updates/802158)

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**Author:** [@mnorman78\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mnorman78_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/roku-tcl-smart-tv-wont-play-any-video-content-after-updates/802158 "2022-07-26T14:19:54Z")

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Notes: Roku TCL Smart TV Plex running on NVIDIA Shield Updated PMS on Shield Updated Plex app on Roku Since updating both the server and the Roku app to the latest, I cannot play any video content on the Roku TV. Mus…

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## [Android TV: Plex 9.5.0.33736 crashes on Adnroid TV 7 or earlier](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-tv-plex-9-5-0-33736-crashes-on-adnroid-tv-7-or-earlier/802137)

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**Author:** [@paveltsekov](https://forums.plex.tv/u/paveltsekov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-tv-plex-9-5-0-33736-crashes-on-adnroid-tv-7-or-earlier/802137 "2022-07-26T13:07:05Z")

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See the stacktrace: FATAL EXCEPTION: pool-10-thread-1 Process: com.plexapp.android, PID: 5489 java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Log tag “TransportRuntime.Executor” exceeds limit of 23 characters at android.util.Log…

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## [Odd video behavior iOS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/odd-video-behavior-ios/802089)

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**Author:** [@ipalm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ipalm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/odd-video-behavior-ios/802089 "2022-07-25T22:59:13Z")

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This only happens with a few episodes of always Sunny, but in the episode info, it shows that it recognizes there are external subtitle files, but when I play the video, for some reason, most of the playback settings are…

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## [Plex downgrading 4k and 1080P video quality](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-downgrading-4k-and-1080p-video-quality/802069)

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**Author:** [@Goochman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Goochman)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-downgrading-4k-and-1080p-video-quality/802069 "2022-07-25T22:06:08Z")

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Server Version#: 1.27.2 Player Version#: 5.42.2 I have a QNAP TS-453Be Media Server running Plex. I recently created a home video of a family trip in 4K - H.264/AVC Stereo sound. Plex says original is 30 mb/sec. Pl…

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## [Can I re-upload a downloaded local file?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-re-upload-a-downloaded-local-file/801892)

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**Author:** [@Ruedi09](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ruedi09)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-re-upload-a-downloaded-local-file/801892 "2022-07-25T21:54:39Z")

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Server Version#: 1.27.2.5929 Player Version#:iOS 8.6 long story short: Due to some HDD problem and a not too intelligent decision all server data is gone, I’m back with a new empty Plex server. Some files were downloa…

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## [Reverse Playlist Order](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reverse-playlist-order/801963)

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**Author:** [@MerlinsBeard81](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MerlinsBeard81)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reverse-playlist-order/801963 "2022-07-25T21:48:51Z")

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Is there a way to re-sort a playlist? I created a number of song playlists that I’d prefer to listen to in reverse order. Is it possible to do that? I couldn’t find any sort Newest-Oldest or Reverse order options for sor…

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## [Problem with x265 mp4 files on Fire Stick 4k](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-x265-mp4-files-on-fire-stick-4k/801973)

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**Author:** [@mlaranjo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mlaranjo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-x265-mp4-files-on-fire-stick-4k/801973 "2022-07-25T21:39:10Z")

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Hi - I have some video files (mp4) that are 1080p - h265 transcoded. My LG TV’s plex app plays them no problem… My Ipad / Iphone’s plex app says it cant play the conetent but gives me the option to open them in another a…

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## [Angle renderer in windows app player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/angle-renderer-in-windows-app-player/802066)

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**Author:** [@yevaman44](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yevaman44)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/angle-renderer-in-windows-app-player/802066 "2022-07-25T21:01:55Z")

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Server Version#: Player Version#: Hi , I bought a live time acces ..thx for this great app ! I want to reach the most accurate and beautiful render for my 4k stuff . I just saw that in windows player there’s differ…

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## [What Resources/Profiles/\[profile\].xml is used by webOS "Plex for LG"?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-resources-profiles-profile-xml-is-used-by-webos-plex-for-lg/801990)

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**Author:** [@Qwinn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Qwinn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-resources-profiles-profile-xml-is-used-by-webos-plex-for-lg/801990 "2022-07-25T20:49:11Z")

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Background: All of my videos with audio encoded to Opus are being transcoded to AAC or MP3 when sent to my 4K LG TV. This causes the video to also be transcoded whenever subtitles are turned on, which I always need as …

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## [Video Preview Thumbnails not displaying on Android TV client](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-preview-thumbnails-not-displaying-on-android-tv-client/801974)

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**Author:** [@damonc\_nz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/damonc_nz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-preview-thumbnails-not-displaying-on-android-tv-client/801974 "2022-07-25T20:02:39Z")

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Server Version#: 1.28.0.5973 Player Version#: 9.5.0.33736 (dd6a9a7e) I’m not sure when this started, but I suspect it’s been like this for at least a couple of months. I have several Sony Android TV’s, none of them are…

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