Does anyone know if there’s a way to disable the server update prompt that shows up on the Plex client in Android TV? Super frustrating, I often accidentally click “Update Now” as it appears while navigating the application.

Here’s an update: The prompt appears only if your Plex Media Server is running on MacOS or Windows. There is no way to disable the prompt. You should only be prompted once per version. If you refuse the update, you should not be prompted until the next update is available. Also, looking at the P…

PMS 1.24.5.5173, Synology DS918+ Plex Android TV app 8.26.0.28833 Where does this appear on the screen? I’ve never seen such a prompt on my Shield or FireStick. Not doubting you. Just curious where it appears. In the Shield (not Plex app) settings it is possible to disable notifications for an…

It pops up in the middle of the screen. It’s an application prompt, not a system notification. I’ll grab a screenshot next time I get it, if I can remember. I’m running on an Nvidia Shield TV.

Are you sure there is not way to disable it? I wonder of one could block the check for new versions using a firewall or DNS black hole ( DNSBL ). It depends on how the update check and notification systems work. You could try to block the check , or , failing that, block the notification. Another t…

[image] TheeGooch: Are you sure there is not way to disable it? There is no Plex setting to disable it. I do not know if it can be disabled by other means. Unchecking Push Notifications setting in Settings → Server_Name → General does not disable receiving notifications to update the server…

[image] FordGuy61: You have to select “skip this version.”. If you just back out of the prompt you may be prompted again. Thanks for the info. Selecting “skip this version” will disable the “check for update” button in the Web console. At least , that has been my experience. I successfully …

Disable PMS Update Prompt on Android TV Client?

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therealknewman November 17, 2021, 1:28am 8

Appreciate the engagement all. FWIW I created a thread in the feedback section to address - Android TV Client - Disable Server Update Notification. Feel free to upvote if you’d like.

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Disable PMS Update Prompt on Android TV Client?

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