after many failed attempts I was finally able to compile the latest version. Below are the links for anyone who wants to try them. If this is against the rules please delete it or let me know and I will delete it. Thanks.
While running they show openelec base of 8.2 and Qt version 5.9.2
PlexMediaPlayer-2.8.0.1-b20d23b1.Generic-x86_64.img.gz
PlexMediaPlayer-2.8.0.1-b20d23b1.Generic-x86_64.tar
PlexMediaPlayer-2.8.0.1-b20d23b1.RPi2-arm.img.gz
PlexMediaPlayer-2.8.0.1-b20d23b1.RPi2-arm.tar
