In the old android add, I could long press the library in the left hand menu, and then scan. There’s no left hand menu anymore, and if I long press the library my phone just vibrates. How do I force a scan, instead of waiting until the Server does the next scheduled scan?

Uninstall the Plex app from your device, and download and install the appropriate APK from the official announcement thread: [image] Plex for Android Announcements Plex for Android 10.26.0 Available on Google Play and the Amazon App Store . NOTE: We are performing a stag…

How do I force a library scan from the mobile app?

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pshanew April 11, 2025, 7:50pm 4

Uninstall the Plex app from your device, and download and install the appropriate APK from the official announcement thread:

Oh, and turn off automatic updates for apps on your device, if possible.

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How do I force a library scan from the mobile app?

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