I recently updated my PMS Docker image from 1.14.1.5488 to 1.15.3.876 (using the latest tag). Now I have big problems with the automatic subtitle selection feature. Here is how I configured it: Preferred Audio Language: German Preferred Subtitle Language: English Auto-Select Subtitle Mode: Shown…

@OttoKerner Seems like PMS 1.16.4.1469 is now public, although no post has been added to the announcement topic. Anyway, I’ve tested the automatic subtitle selection and can report that the bug has been fixed. Thanks! I think there is still an issue with automatic selection of forced subtitles, but…

Did someone with a Plex Pass test if this is fixed in the 1.15.6 beta? Or do you have any new information @anon18523487 ?

No, still selects the wrong subtitles in 1.15.6.

@anon18523487 Could you please give us an update on this bug?

Still not fixed with 1.15.8.1198 :frowning: @anon18523487 Do you need any additional information to get this bug fixed?

Still not fixed in PMS 1.16.0.1226. It’s been nearly 3 months now. Can we please get an answer from someone from Plex?

@OttoKerner I’ve just read the PMS 1.16.4.1469 beta release notes and noticed that line: (Subtitles) Issues with automatic selection when default subtitle and audio languages differ (#10241) Is issue #10241 the one you filed for the problem discussed in this thread? (I’d test it myself, but I do…

Well, now automatic subtitle selection isn’t working anymore (v 1.16.4.1469) :roll_eyes:

[BUG - PMS 1.15 regression] Automatic subtitle selection broken

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cremor August 7, 2019, 3:26pm 26

@mm98 I’ll reply in the thread you opened.

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[BUG] Automatic subtitle selection isn’t working since last update Desktops & Laptops server-windows	11	443	November 21, 2019
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[BUG - PMS 1.15 regression] Automatic subtitle selection broken

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