# Error Occurred - Decoder init failed on all OTA channels

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-occurred-decoder-init-failed-on-all-ota-channels/939974>\
**Category:** Live TV & DVR\
**Tags:** livetv-dvr, server-nvidia-shield, android-mobile\
**Created:** [June 24, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-occurred-decoder-init-failed-on-all-ota-channels/939974 "2026-06-24T18:12:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![OldCprogrammer\_01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c57346/32.png) [@OldCprogrammer\_01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OldCprogrammer_01)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-occurred-decoder-init-failed-on-all-ota-channels/939974/1 "2026-06-24T18:12:07Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687  
Player Version#: Android Phone Client 2026.11.0  
Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun Flex 4k  
Guide/Lineup name: Regular Plex EPG  
Using XMLTV?: No  
Channel number/Name: ALL

Plex Pass user. When I try to view any of my live OTA channels on my Galaxy S24 Ultra from my Plex server I get this error. On the other hand, I can watch prerecorded shows on my Plex DVR OK. I’ve tried adjusting/down-grading various Plex streaming “quality” settings in the app but nothing seems to help. I get this error whether I am locally connected on my WiFi, or remotely connected using Tailscale. I have 2gbps fiber internet service at home. I am behind CGNAT so standard remote access is not possible and remote access and Relay are disabled in Plex.

This is very unfortunate because I was traveling recently and wanted to see the weather coverage on one of my home channels as I had heard reports of tornadoes in the area where I live. But I could not tune any OTA channels.

Please advise if there is a way to fix this, or is this a bug.