# Android (mobile) beta release notes

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125>\
**Category:** Player Betas\
**Tags:** android-mobile-beta\
**Created:** [August 8, 2016, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125 "2016-08-08T16:02:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 25

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**Author:** ![sixones](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/sixones/32/329_2.png) [@sixones](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sixones)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/487 "2021-11-03T14:11:59Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.26.0.28833-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**FIXES:**

- Downloads: ensure prefer downloads setting is taken into consideration when playing downloaded content.
- Player: move loading spinner behind control bar.
- Downloads: ensure transcoded videos download correctly.
- Player: stop media session when playback ends.
- Player: ensure Live TV playback doesn’t get stuck buffering.
- Downloads: prevent external storage missing error from appearing incorrectly.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.28833-1d1dbb01.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.28833-1d1dbb01.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.28833-1d1dbb01.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.28833-1d1dbb01.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.26.0.28833-1d1dbb01.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.26.0.28833-1d1dbb01.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![ManuelPG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/manuelpg/32/82837_2.png) [@ManuelPG](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ManuelPG)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/488 "2021-11-08T11:49:48Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.26.0.28908-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**BETA:**

- App could crash while performing server connections tests.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.28908-f1d38a28.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.28908-f1d38a28.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.28908-f1d38a28.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.28908-f1d38a28.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.26.0.28908-f1d38a28.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.26.0.28908-f1d38a28.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![sixones](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/sixones/32/329_2.png) [@sixones](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sixones)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/489 "2021-11-11T12:02:59Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.26.0.29012-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**FIXES:**

- Player: prevent playback error when calculating bandwidth.

**BETA:**

- Avatar images would display incorrectly on some devices.
- App could crash while performing server connections tests.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.29012-6da17961.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.29012-6da17961.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.29012-6da17961.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.29012-6da17961.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.26.0.29012-6da17961.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.26.0.29012-6da17961.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![sixones](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/sixones/32/329_2.png) [@sixones](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sixones)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/490 "2021-11-16T18:33:54Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.26.0.29143-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**FIXES:**

- Live TV: prevent crash when browsing Live TV guide.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.29143-309050ad.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.29143-309050ad.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.29143-309050ad.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.0.29143-309050ad.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.26.0.29143-309050ad.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.26.0.29143-309050ad.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![sixones](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/sixones/32/329_2.png) [@sixones](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sixones)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2021, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/491 "2021-11-24T10:10:42Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.26.2.29388-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

_This build has changes that only impact TV devices._

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.2.29388-0e7c5ba9.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.2.29388-0e7c5ba9.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.2.29388-0e7c5ba9.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.26.2.29388-0e7c5ba9.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.26.2.29388-0e7c5ba9.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.26.2.29388-0e7c5ba9.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![marekszulik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/marekszulik/32/342315_2.png) [@marekszulik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marekszulik)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2021, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/492 "2021-11-29T13:06:29Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.27.0.29494-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**FIXES:**

- Player: continue playing the next season after a season ends.
- Player: show message when server admin stops playback.
- Player: skip playing multi-episode videos after they have already been played.
- Player: disable tunnelling support for MediaCodecs on all devices.
- [Mobile] Preplay: ensure that ‘go to season’ is present in overflow menu.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29494-2d8faed7.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29494-2d8faed7.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29494-2d8faed7.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29494-2d8faed7.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.27.0.29494-2d8faed7.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.27.0.29494-2d8faed7.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![marekszulik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/marekszulik/32/342315_2.png) [@marekszulik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marekszulik)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2021, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/493 "2021-12-02T11:21:13Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.27.0.29542-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**BETA:**

- Auto: app could crash when requesting images.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29542-45c07df6.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29542-45c07df6.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29542-45c07df6.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29542-45c07df6.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.27.0.29542-45c07df6.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.27.0.29542-45c07df6.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![marekszulik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/marekszulik/32/342315_2.png) [@marekszulik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marekszulik)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/494 "2021-12-03T14:04:41Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.27.0.29615-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

Internal changes only.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29615-37fb0db3.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29615-37fb0db3.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29615-37fb0db3.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29615-37fb0db3.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.27.0.29615-37fb0db3.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.27.0.29615-37fb0db3.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![marekszulik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/marekszulik/32/342315_2.png) [@marekszulik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marekszulik)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/495 "2021-12-06T18:55:45Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.27.0.29651-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**FIXES:**

- Cast: app could sometimes crash updating playback state.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29651-1e9180b1.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29651-1e9180b1.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29651-1e9180b1.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29651-1e9180b1.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.27.0.29651-1e9180b1.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.27.0.29651-1e9180b1.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![marekszulik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/marekszulik/32/342315_2.png) [@marekszulik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marekszulik)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/496 "2021-12-07T21:24:22Z")

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**Plex for Android 8.27.0.29675-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**BETA:**

- Player: app could crash after closing the player.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29675-d0572d13.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29675-d0572d13.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29675-d0572d13.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29675-d0572d13.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.27.0.29675-d0572d13.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.27.0.29675-d0572d13.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![marekszulik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/marekszulik/32/342315_2.png) [@marekszulik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marekszulik)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/497 "2021-12-08T15:29:18Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.27.0.29730-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**BETA:**

- Searching for certain terms could result in a crash.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29730-e3723d6b.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29730-e3723d6b.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29730-e3723d6b.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.27.0.29730-e3723d6b.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.27.0.29730-e3723d6b.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.27.0.29730-e3723d6b.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Author:** ![romancamelia](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/romancamelia/32/22211_2.png) [@romancamelia](https://forums.plex.tv/u/romancamelia)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/498 "2021-12-14T13:14:58Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.28.0.29859-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**FIXES:**

- Player: prevent content getting stuck after advert playback.
- Player: upgrade ExoPlayer to v2.16.1.
- Downloads: improve download speed when downloading onto external storage.
- [Mobile] Live TV: setting recording offsets would cause a crash on Android 12.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29859-f3f9f975.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29859-f3f9f975.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29859-f3f9f975.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29859-f3f9f975.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.28.0.29859-f3f9f975.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.28.0.29859-f3f9f975.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Post date:** [December 16, 2021, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/499 "2021-12-16T10:36:28Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.28.0.29896-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**BETA:**

- [Mobile] Search: location picker for search results did not respond to taps.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29896-04a470ee.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29896-04a470ee.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29896-04a470ee.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29896-04a470ee.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.28.0.29896-04a470ee.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.28.0.29896-04a470ee.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Post date:** [December 17, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/500 "2021-12-17T14:17:31Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.28.0.29906-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**FIXES:**

- Player: prevent content getting stuck after advert playback.
- Player: upgrade ExoPlayer to v2.16.1.
- Downloads: improve download speed when downloading onto external storage.
- [Mobile] Live TV: setting recording offsets would cause a crash on Android 12.

**BETA:**

- [Mobile] Settings: crash could occur when opening advanced settings.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29906-cd317e9b.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29906-cd317e9b.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29906-cd317e9b.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29906-cd317e9b.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.28.0.29906-cd317e9b.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.28.0.29906-cd317e9b.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Post date:** [December 22, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/501 "2021-12-22T14:14:55Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.28.0.29997-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**BETA:**

- Player: subtitles could be applied to incorrect content.
- Player: ensure subtitle size can be adjusted.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29997-b8797b05.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29997-b8797b05.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29997-b8797b05.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.28.0.29997-b8797b05.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.28.0.29997-b8797b05.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.28.0.29997-b8797b05.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

---

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**Author:** ![sixones](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/sixones/32/329_2.png) [@sixones](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sixones)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/502 "2022-01-12T15:30:19Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.29.0.30180-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**FIXES:**

- Player: prefer non-PCM output when playing over ARC.
- Player: ensure notification doesn’t block playback on Samsung devices.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30180-b0d967f6.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30180-b0d967f6.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30180-b0d967f6.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30180-b0d967f6.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.29.0.30180-b0d967f6.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.29.0.30180-b0d967f6.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

---

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**Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/503 "2022-01-14T15:35:32Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.29.0.30247-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**BETA:**

- Live TV: ensure future airings load properly in TV guide.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30247-660f9cd4.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30247-660f9cd4.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30247-660f9cd4.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30247-660f9cd4.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.29.0.30247-660f9cd4.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.29.0.30247-660f9cd4.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

---

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**Post date:** [January 17, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/504 "2022-01-17T17:52:24Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.29.0.30300-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

Changes in this release only impact TV devices.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30300-b3774acd.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30300-b3774acd.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30300-b3774acd.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.29.0.30300-b3774acd.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.29.0.30300-b3774acd.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.29.0.30300-b3774acd.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/505 "2022-02-03T15:40:59Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.30.0.30648-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**WHATS NEW:**

- Hubs: support for clicking actors on details pages.
- Sidebar: sort libraries from same server alphabetically in More menu.
- [Mobile] Player: improved demuxer stack for increased performance.

**FIXES:**

- Player: better bandwith estimate at beginning of playback.
- Player: ensure ‘Watch From Start’ behaves correctly when playing pre-captured Live TV.
- Player: ensure optical passthrough is restricted to stereo PCM.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.30.0.30648-a41342a3.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.30.0.30648-a41342a3.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.30.0.30648-a41342a3.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.30.0.30648-a41342a3.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.30.0.30648-a41342a3.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.30.0.30648-a41342a3.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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**Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-beta-release-notes/154125/506 "2022-02-08T14:19:41Z")

</div>

**Plex for Android 8.30.0.30780-beta**

Available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android), beta access can now be joined (or removed) directly from the [Google Play](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.plexapp.android) store listing.

**BETA:**

- [Mobile] Settings: switch settings didn’t display a widget.

**DOWNLOAD APK ([Plex Pass](https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200288566-What-is-Plex-Pass-) required):**

- [Google Play (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.30.0.30780-abd2c934.apk)
- [Google Play (arm64v8a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-arm64v8a-googlePlay-stdExo-8.30.0.30780-abd2c934.apk)
- [Google Play (x86)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x86-googlePlay-stdExo-8.30.0.30780-abd2c934.apk)
- [Google Play (x86\_64)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-x64-googlePlay-stdExo-8.30.0.30780-abd2c934.apk)
- [Amazon AppStore (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-stdExo-8.30.0.30780-abd2c934.apk)
- [Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)](https://downloads.plex.tv/Kepler/beta/kepler-armv7a-amazon-fireExo-8.30.0.30780-abd2c934.apk)

**NOTE:** APK download links expire once the next major beta has been released.

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