Artifacts when Hardware Transcoding with Linux Intel

Plex Media Server Desktops & Laptops
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Continuing the discussion from Heavy Artifacts with Hardware Transcoding with Linux Intel:

Server Version#: 1.19.5.3112 (Docker version on Ubuntu Server, Celeron J4105 / Intel UHD 600)
Player Version#: 8.4.1.19323 (Nvidia Shield TV)

8 months later, I still have artifacts on hw transcoding without using the “temporary” workaround deleting /usr/lib/plexmediaserver/lib/dri/iHD_drv_video.so
I only rarely need transcoding, but when I do, the videos play smoothly but with random artifacts here and there.
Deleting iHD_drv_video.so after each update solves the issue, but it’s been going on for a loooong time now.

Is it possible to have a permanent fix, please?

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Edit Preferences.xml

Add VaapiDriver="i965" before the closing />

We need do this until Intel fixes the driver (low priority to them + covid delays).

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Thanks for the prompt response. As it’s a one-off workaround, that is much better, thanks.

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By the way, is it possible to make the iHD driver work if I install a dummy HDMI plug and the non-free drivers (Ubuntu Server 20.04, Celeron J4105)?

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There is no way for us to improve the iHD’s performance/behavior because of where that code executes and how it interacts with the kernel.

There is a proper fix at Intel now.
We can get and use it when they release it to public.

The virus thing has slowed up everything.

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Understood, thanks for the update.

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