PMS: 1.28.1.5985 64-bit on Windows 10 Plex app: 8.7 iOS: 16 beta 4 I have recently noticed that when running music in the background (iPhone or iPad) that Plex eventually crashes on the device. The music stops playing and when re-opening Plex it redoes the Plex startup animation. Steps open Pl…

The issue with the app being killed when playing music is fixed in release 8.7.3 See release notice [image] Plex for iOS Announcements Version 8.7.3 is now available. FIXED: Fixed bug causing high battery drain. Fixed crash that could occur with background music playba…

Newest Plex iOS v8.7 crashes when playing music in the background

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The issue with the app being killed when playing music is fixed in release 8.7.3

See release notice

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Newest Plex iOS v8.7 crashes when playing music in the background

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