Direct stream works, but downloads cause transcoding (?)

Server Version#: 1.40.4.8626 ( + beta updates channel ), Windows 10
Player Version#: 10.18.0.968 , Google Pixel 7

Pretty much what the title says:

  • When playing off the server - everything works great.
  • Once trying to download - the download is very slow since it’s transcoding in the background ( I can see that after clicking the “Activity”-icon, on the HTTPS interface )

To clarify: I do not want to transcode. It takes time and I want the original file to be downloaded.

The file is 10bit x265 1080p.
If my phone can stream it, why can’t I keep an exact copy?

Is that the expected behaviour? Can I control it?
I’m an experienced user, but am clueless in this situation. This is probably isn’t something new ( no changes were made lately… I noticed it long ago, but just didn’t had the time to do anything with it )
Is there a line in the logs that mentions the reason? something like “failed to X, so going to transcode” or “transcoding due to setting: XYZ”

Thank you!!!

When you enter the settings of the Android app,
under Downloads
what does it say for Video Quality?

If your source file is above of what is set there, transcoding before download will occur.

It says “Original” :sweat_smile:

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