# Plex Players

**URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/115.md?page=453

[Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md)

**Page:** 454

---

## [Plex HTPC Download Link Not Updated](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-download-link-not-updated/799014)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@MovieWiz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MovieWiz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-download-link-not-updated/799014 "2022-06-29T19:06:02Z")

</div>

The release of 120.1 was announced about 5 hours ago. However, the download link on “Media Server Downloads | Plex Media Server for Windows, Mac, Linux, FreeBSD and More” is still for 119.1.

---

## [Why can't I direct play 2160p UHD on my TV without buffering issues?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-cant-i-direct-play-2160p-uhd-on-my-tv-without-buffering-issues/797965)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@b0rski](https://forums.plex.tv/u/b0rski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-cant-i-direct-play-2160p-uhd-on-my-tv-without-buffering-issues/797965 "2022-06-29T15:41:13Z")

</div>

So I have this 33.1GB big MKV file which I am trying to play on my LG TV. The Plex player (installed from the LG app store) is able to play the file for a few minutes but pauses then for a while and then runs smoothly fo…

---

## [Plex HTPC won't start on Windows 10 (Missing mpv-1.dll)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-wont-start-on-windows-10-missing-mpv-1-dll/798982)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@McNutty195](https://forums.plex.tv/u/McNutty195)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-wont-start-on-windows-10-missing-mpv-1-dll/798982 "2022-06-29T15:06:01Z")

</div>

Server Version#: Not Relavent Player Version#: Windows 10 or later (64-bit Intel or AMD processors only) 1.20.1.3105-ac120bc6 June 29, 2022 I’m trying to test out the new Plex HTPC application. I’m on Windows 10. U…

---

## [Windows plex player 1.47.1.3086-6c3d964f Can not type Chinese in search box](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-plex-player-1-47-1-3086-6c3d964f-can-not-type-chinese-in-search-box/798158)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@hey504](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hey504)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-plex-player-1-47-1-3086-6c3d964f-can-not-type-chinese-in-search-box/798158 "2022-06-29T10:20:06Z")

</div>

Server Version#:1.27.1.5916-6b0e31a64 Player Version#:1.47.1.3086-6c3d964f I can not type Chinese in the search box after upgrade windows plex player to 1.47.1.3086-6c3d964f, went back to Plex-1.46.1.3056-ab91bdc0 then…

---

## [PIP support MAC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pip-support-mac/796970)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@RpR](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RpR)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pip-support-mac/796970 "2022-06-29T08:30:17Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 4.83.2 Player Version#: Latest Hi, Anyone has a solution to get Picture in Picture support so I can watch a tv serie while working on 1 screen without sacrificing half of my screen on my macbook. Wit…

---

## [Playback Control on LG TV Plex App are broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-control-on-lg-tv-plex-app-are-broken/795085)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Bigredbox](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bigredbox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-control-on-lg-tv-plex-app-are-broken/795085 "2022-06-28T23:09:57Z")

</div>

Since recent update, I noticed that the previously nice and straightforward remote controls are not working as expected in the new version (not sure which update broke it - server or LG Plex App, but it did). It used to …

---

## [Plex App can't connect with Plex for Windows, but will connect with Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-cant-connect-with-plex-for-windows-but-will-connect-with-server/798906)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@selenci](https://forums.plex.tv/u/selenci)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-cant-connect-with-plex-for-windows-but-will-connect-with-server/798906 "2022-06-28T23:08:52Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.27.1.5916 Player Version#: 1.47.1.3086-6c3d964f I have an android app, and until about a month ago I was able to connect with Plex for Windows without a problem. Now the app says that there are no pl…

---

## [Playback and caption problems on new Linux Player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-and-caption-problems-on-new-linux-player/794549)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@oidarnam](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oidarnam)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-and-caption-problems-on-new-linux-player/794549 "2022-06-28T20:16:56Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.26.2.5797 (linux) Player Version#: 1.45.0.3017-e5c724f3 (player-linux) I was happy to see Linux Desktop Player and Linux Plex-HTPC! On the desktop player, which I just loaded on to Ubuntu 18.04.6 LT…

---

## [Plex HTPC displays only top left hand 25% of the picture in 4k](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-displays-only-top-left-hand-25-of-the-picture-in-4k/798793)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@CptnPenguin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CptnPenguin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-displays-only-top-left-hand-25-of-the-picture-in-4k/798793 "2022-06-28T16:09:33Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.26.2.5797 Player Version#: Edited: 1.19.1.3076-b24239e5. HTPC - Intel G6400, NVidia GT1030, Windows 10. Excited to try out the HTPC player since I’ve been seeing some very odd digital blocking/artef…

---

## [Upscaling algorithm in use for ultra and make my gpu hurt](https://forums.plex.tv/t/upscaling-algorithm-in-use-for-ultra-and-make-my-gpu-hurt/798864)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jarrod906](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jarrod906)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/upscaling-algorithm-in-use-for-ultra-and-make-my-gpu-hurt/798864 "2022-06-28T13:54:40Z")

</div>

@gbooker02 for plex htpc what is the upscaling algorithms used for video playback quality “ultra” and “make my gpu hurt” I can find an older post detailing the other quality settings but not these. cheers for your help

---

## [Audio goes out of sync when fast forwarding](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-goes-out-of-sync-when-fast-forwarding/798811)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@aw9d](https://forums.plex.tv/u/aw9d)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-goes-out-of-sync-when-fast-forwarding/798811 "2022-06-28T12:09:40Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 4.84.1 2019 Nvidia Shield Pro (fully updated) Server: Synology NAS DS920+ Player Version#: Updated to current (unsure what it is) Hello everyone, I have an issue where every time I skip and intro,…

---

## [Shield Plex Player seems to be stuck in some sort of “read-only” mode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shield-plex-player-seems-to-be-stuck-in-some-sort-of-read-only-mode/753481)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Streamdable99](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Streamdable99)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shield-plex-player-seems-to-be-stuck-in-some-sort-of-read-only-mode/753481 "2022-06-28T09:01:27Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.24.4.5081 Player Version#: 8.24.1.28493 I can play videos, but cannot mark anything as “played”, it will not keep my place in a video if I exit, and it keeps reverting the audio track back to default …

---

## [tvOS/iOS app crash on version selection](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tvos-ios-app-crash-on-version-selection/797899)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@loic\_l\_1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/loic_l_1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tvos-ios-app-crash-on-version-selection/797899 "2022-06-28T07:55:44Z")

</div>

Hello, I have two apple tv : one tvOS 15.6 (4k 1st gen) and the other on tvOS 16 beta 1 (4k 2nd gen) and an iphone 13 pro (iOS 16 beta 1). I have multiple flavor of the plex app on these devices (beta 8.5 and stable 8.…

---

## [Plex App in Panasonic disappeared?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-in-panasonic-disappeared/798834)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@pmc511](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pmc511)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-in-panasonic-disappeared/798834 "2022-06-28T07:40:49Z")

</div>

Hello Plex Can we please request to add back the app PLEX in Panasonic Smart TV - specifically TH-65EX780Z? It was there few months ago now it disappeared. I was told by Panasonic to contact you so they can re-install…

---

## [Noob question viewing show while fast forwarding shield TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-question-viewing-show-while-fast-forwarding-shield-tv/798856)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@braveflamingo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/braveflamingo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-question-viewing-show-while-fast-forwarding-shield-tv/798856 "2022-06-28T06:49:29Z")

</div>

Server Version#: Player Version#: On Roku or old school VCR you can see the show while fast forwarding so say you know when a commercial is over. Then you can stop fast forwarding. However with my new Shield TV it ju…

---

## [rPi 4 - USB audio connection - known quality issues?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rpi-4-usb-audio-connection-known-quality-issues/797542)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@mattkoop](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mattkoop)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rpi-4-usb-audio-connection-known-quality-issues/797542 "2022-06-28T06:16:32Z")

</div>

I love my music to sound good, or at least, as good as I can get it. No, I am not the type to spend serious $$ on cable upgrades… I installed PlexAmp on the Raspberry Pi 4 and connected it with a USB on a rather good DA…

---

## [LG TV Switching Profiles Home Screen Cached](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lg-tv-switching-profiles-home-screen-cached/789613)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@gibit](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gibit)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lg-tv-switching-profiles-home-screen-cached/789613 "2022-06-28T02:01:12Z")

</div>

Server Version#:most recent Player Version#: TV PLEX App Info: Client Version: 5.36.1 Platform Version: 3.9.0 I have 2 profiles setup. One for my kid and the other for my wife and I. The kid profile is Older Kid. …

---

## [Old plex player versions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/old-plex-player-versions/798537)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@pl313](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pl313)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/old-plex-player-versions/798537 "2022-06-28T01:59:44Z")

</div>

I need a version of plex media player which will work on win8.1 32bit. server is fine as its on w10 but i cannot find w8.1 32bit player anywhere. any suggestions? thanks.

---

## [Meta Quest 2](https://forums.plex.tv/t/meta-quest-2/764885)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@runew0lf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/runew0lf)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/meta-quest-2/764885 "2022-06-28T00:59:21Z")

</div>

Is there any chance we will be getting a plex player for the Meta Quest 2. Over 10 million units its shipped so far! We have one for xbox so why not the quest, its one of the most popular consoles this year even outsell…

---

## [Plex HTPC: Not getting 5.1 (6CH) audio. Stereo (2CH) & 8CH OK](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-not-getting-5-1-6ch-audio-stereo-2ch-8ch-ok/798441)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@sterling](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sterling)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-not-getting-5-1-6ch-audio-stereo-2ch-8ch-ok/798441 "2022-06-27T22:07:46Z")

</div>

Stereo and 7.1 audio both work, but not 5.1. I have spent 2 days on this to no avail. Not seeing any relevant or similar post for audio issue. The video plays just fine. Attached is a log for Plex HTPC while attempting …

---

## [Local Personal Video Library posters not showing on Android clients](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-personal-video-library-posters-not-showing-on-android-clients/798776)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@myklj\_tampabay\_rr\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/myklj_tampabay_rr_com)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-personal-video-library-posters-not-showing-on-android-clients/798776 "2022-06-27T17:31:33Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.27.1.5916 Player Version#: I have a Video library I use mainly for music videos. I create my own Posters for each of the videos. However, I noticed the posters only show up on (Win) Plex web and PM…

---

## [Plex htpc windows is crashing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-windows-is-crashing/798628)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@kenbo11\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kenbo11_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-windows-is-crashing/798628 "2022-06-27T19:18:01Z")

</div>

I just installed PlexHTPC. It crashes ever 30 seconds or so. All I’ve been able to do is login before it crashes. Plex HTPC.log (234.2 KB) Server Version#: Player Version#:

---

## [Adjust gamma with kb/remote](https://forums.plex.tv/t/adjust-gamma-with-kb-remote/798679)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ruggercb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ruggercb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/adjust-gamma-with-kb-remote/798679 "2022-06-27T18:14:10Z")

</div>

Is there a way to access mpv’s keyboard controls to adjust gamma on the fly? I can’t settle on a decent level going from SDR to all the mastering levels in HDR. In mpv’s documentation they say keys 5 and 6 will raise a…

---

## [HTPC: Intel GPU support HDR/Dolby Vision etc](https://forums.plex.tv/t/htpc-intel-gpu-support-hdr-dolby-vision-etc/798706)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@TiT](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TiT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/htpc-intel-gpu-support-hdr-dolby-vision-etc/798706 "2022-06-27T18:02:18Z")

</div>

My HTPC is a very old (2010) server running Quadro P2000, its also my Plex Server. I am looking at purchasing small PC or nuc for just HTPC and just wondering if I’m just using the GPU on the intel CPU will it support D…

---

## [Plex HTPC V1.19 No Sound in any of videos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-v1-19-no-sound-in-any-of-videos/798586)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@atomnaya](https://forums.plex.tv/u/atomnaya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-v1-19-no-sound-in-any-of-videos/798586 "2022-06-27T17:47:29Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.26.2.5797 Player Version#: 1.19.1.3076 Hi, I’ve been using Plex Media Player (2.5 something) and everything works fine, sound and video. I recently upgraded to the Plex HTPC and nowI hear no sounds w…

---

## [Album artwork doesn't change when track changes on Sanyo smart TVs (Windows 11?)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/album-artwork-doesnt-change-when-track-changes-on-sanyo-smart-tvs-windows-11/798469)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@atinker\_iinet\_net\_au](https://forums.plex.tv/u/atinker_iinet_net_au)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/album-artwork-doesnt-change-when-track-changes-on-sanyo-smart-tvs-windows-11/798469 "2022-06-27T16:34:16Z")

</div>

I’ve recently purchased a new desktop that has Windows 11 pre-installed. I re-installed Plex and Plexamp and reloaded all my music and video files. Now, when playing music with random selection on either of my Sanyo smar…

---

## [Is plex for Playstation5 implemented with a browser](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-plex-for-playstation5-implemented-with-a-browser/798765)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@bigpr31](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bigpr31)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-plex-for-playstation5-implemented-with-a-browser/798765 "2022-06-27T15:42:27Z")

</div>

Server Version#:last Player Version#:last Well, the quality of plex on the browser is limited to 2Mbps(720p), and the actual quality on PS5 is like this even when I choose higher quality. Besides，the dashboard don’t…

---

## [Low quality on PS5](https://forums.plex.tv/t/low-quality-on-ps5/798531)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@bigpr31](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bigpr31)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/low-quality-on-ps5/798531 "2022-06-26T04:55:41Z")

</div>

Server Version#:1.27.1.5916 Player Version#:last I tried to watch videos on plex for PS5 and the server is in the local network, but the video is blurry even when I choose original quality. It seems only like 720p or…

---

## [Numerous Issues with the new desktop player on Linux](https://forums.plex.tv/t/numerous-issues-with-the-new-desktop-player-on-linux/798504)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@shag00](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shag00)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/numerous-issues-with-the-new-desktop-player-on-linux/798504 "2022-06-27T04:02:44Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.27.1.5916 Player Version#: 1.19.1.3076-b24239e5 What a disappointment, that a dedicated app is actually not as good as no app at all. Problems experienced: 1: unable to scroll the library list with…

---

## [Black Screen: PS5 playback error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/black-screen-ps5-playback-error/779738)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Justinelmasian](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Justinelmasian)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/black-screen-ps5-playback-error/779738 "2022-06-26T21:51:05Z")

</div>

On my PS5 when I go to watch certain episode of a show it just pops up as a black screen and it never loads but if I try on my phone or computer there is no issue. What is going on and how do I fix it?

[Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/115.md?page=452)

[Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/115.md?page=454)
