ljunkie
November 16, 2015, 6:30pm
61
The 4.0.7 update has been published to the official channel.
NEW:
Media Optimizer support (requires Plex Media Server 0.9.14 or greater)
Secure connections preference
Recursive photo Play Queue support (requires Plex Media Server 0.9.14 or greater)
Play On Deck episode when playing from a season containing an episode On Deck
Add burned in subtitle preference to the preplay settings
Add maximum H.264 level to global video settings
Update home and library screen buttons (icons)
Tweak the direct play and direct stream settings (“Force” DP with fallback)
Add HEVC and VP9 support for the Roku 4
Add Apple Lossless support for the Roku 4 (firmware 7+)
Show available stream selection count on preplay
FIXES:
Fix flinging media from iOS
Fix screen flicker starting video playback (Roku 4)
Use Roku’s global caption size for subtitle size (burned in subtitles)
Hide items scrolling underneath the header
Improve user selection screen loading time
Overlay scrollbar on all dropdowns and lists
Hide the scrollbar after a delay for dropdowns and lists
Fix possible missing images in vertical list
Fix [music] now playing repeat and shuffle status color
Use local video quality for external connections on the same network
Fix unnecessary text truncation on the preplay screen
Various UI tweaks
ljunkie
November 24, 2015, 3:17am
62
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.0.8
NEW:
Support for manual connections
Roku 4: Support to Direct Play compatible 4k media
FIXES:
Add audio seek workaround for Roku’s 7.x firmware
Fix using insecure connections if PMS security settings change
Better error messaging for failed server connections
Fix duplicated photo background while flinging photos
Fix misleading video error regarding server transcode support
Fix transcoding media in Watch Later and Recommendations (CBS)
Exclude grid play/shuffle all when viewing photos by photo albums
ljunkie
November 26, 2015, 4:00am
63
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.0.9
FIXED:
Proper fix for possible connection testing issue (not testing all connections)
note: We have updated the public version as well, awaiting Roku’s review, and we’ll post when it is officially available.
ljunkie
December 8, 2015, 1:39am
64
The 4.0.9 update has been published to the official channel.
NEW:
Roku 4: Support to Direct Play compatible 4k media
Support for manual connections
FIXES:
Add audio seek workaround for Roku’s 7.x firmware
Fix using insecure connections if PMS security settings change
Fix possibility of not testing all available server connections
Better error messaging for failed server connections
Fix flinging media from a known, but previously unreachable server
Fix duplicated photo background while flinging photos
Fix misleading video error regarding server transcode support
Fix transcoding media in Watch Later and Recommendations (CBS)
Exclude grid play/shuffle all when viewing photos by photo albums
note: these are all the includes changes from the last official release (4.0.7)
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.0.10
FIXES
Used timed lyrics first if available
Fix video playback with mono audio using PMS 0.9.14 or greater
Fix playback of FLAC 192kHz files (transcode)
Fix avatar background on user selection screen
Fix transcoding Watch Later content if a transcode server is available
Fix a few possible crashes
ljunkie
January 13, 2016, 1:04am
66
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.0.11
FIXES
Do not direct play Apple Losseless (ALAC) audio. A firmware regression cause a reboot during playback.
ljunkie
February 11, 2016, 7:43pm
67
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.0
NEW:
Custom video player - excludes Roku LT (2400, 2450) and Roku HD (2500)
Updated Video Overlay (OSD) - Now with 100% more awesome
View and change settings in player
View and select chapters in player
View, select and modify video queue in player
Skip videos using in player controls
Shuffle videos in player
Repeat one or all videos in player
Direct Stream/Transcode using MKV instead of HLS
Support to copy DTS, AC3 and EAC3 audio streams while transcoding video
Support to copy compatible HEVC/VP9 and 4k video while transcoding audio (Roku 4)
Transcoding incompatible subtitles (copy video instead of convert)
Select media versions within player (including channels)
Support to use Plex screensaver while video is paused
Include video stream in the video settings
Show stream selection count (availability) in video settings
Support audio, video, and subtitle stream selection via Plex Companion
Add tri-state subtitle preference - Burn Subtitles: [Always, Automatic [default], Only image formats]
Add “Online” quality preference (channels, watch later, vevo, trailers, etc)
Support to search within channels
Support to handle remote keyboard entry (mobile Roku app)
FIXES:
Fix flinging media when screen saver is active
Improve loading time exiting screensaver
Fix enabling/disabling player controls (in channel and Plex Companion)
Only show “Play Next” if a Play Queue exists
[video] Fix subtitle sync while transcoding
[video] Fix possible crash marking as watched
[music] Fix repeat in the audio player
[music] Fix button status color for shuffle/repeat
[music] Smooth the Now Playing progress bar animation a bit
[music] Show mini player when adding items to an empty queue
[music] Fix adding a single item to the Play Queue
[music] Fix anti-aliasing issue on now playing screen when toggling controls
[music] Fix progress time (better lyric sync)
Bump default quality preference (specific to Roku model)
Improve video playback support for multi-part media (direct play / direct stream / transcode)
ljunkie
February 12, 2016, 1:14am
68
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.1
Fixes a possible crash during startup
See the 4.1.0 update for all the exciting details
ljunkie
February 13, 2016, 10:36pm
69
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.2
Fix transcoded video playback using servers less than 0.9.14.x.
See the 4.1.0 update for all the exciting details
ljunkie
February 15, 2016, 8:46am
70
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.3
Fix subtitles for image and advanced formats when transcoding or direct streaming.
See the 4.1.0 update for all the exciting details
ljunkie
February 19, 2016, 1:48am
71
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.4
NEW:
Add support for Instant Replay subtitles in the new video player
Add support to Direct Play 5.1 AAC/AC3 when the Roku is set to stereo
FIXES:
Fix remote back button in video settings overlay
Fix a possible delay handling remote key presses
Better handle 1080p60 playback
ljunkie
February 20, 2016, 3:36am
72
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.5
FIXES:
Fix 7.1 DTS audio when the video has to be transcoded
Fix a handful of crashes
ljunkie
February 21, 2016, 12:19am
73
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.6
FIXES:
Fix available quality options on the Roku 4
Fix filters display bug
ljunkie
February 23, 2016, 1:02am
74
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.7
FIXES:
Add support for unwatched indicators in the video player queue
Sanitize chapter titles
note : We have updated the public version as well, awaiting Roku’s review, and we’ll post when it is officially available.
ljunkie
February 23, 2016, 11:11pm
75
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.8
FIXES:
Fix playback of large Play Queues
note : We have updated the public version as well, awaiting Roku’s review, and we’ll post when it is officially available.
ljunkie
February 27, 2016, 9:47pm
76
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.9
FIXES:
No audio during video playback when audio sample rate is low
Watch Later and Recommendations playback failed while connected to a shared server
Duplicate key presses moving between episodes using FWD/REV buttons
note : We have updated the public version as well, awaiting Roku’s review, and we’ll post when it is officially available.
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.10
FIXES:
Possible crash during photo slideshow
Possible crash trying to play empty playlist
note : We have updated the public version as well, awaiting Roku’s review, and we’ll post when it is officially available.
The 4.1.10 update has been published to the official channel.
NEW:
New video player - excludes Roku LT (2400, 2450) and Roku HD (2500)
Updated Video Overlay (OSD) - Now with 100% more awesome
View and change settings in player
View and select chapters in player
View, select and modify video queue in player
Skip videos using in player controls
Shuffle videos in player
Repeat one or all videos in player
Direct Stream/Transcode using MKV instead of HLS
Support to copy DTS, AC3 and EAC3 audio streams while transcoding video
Support to copy compatible HEVC/VP9 and 4k video while transcoding audio (Roku 4)
Transcoding incompatible subtitles (copy video instead of convert)
Select media versions within player (including channels)
Support to use Plex screensaver while video is paused
Include video stream in the video settings
Show stream selection count (availability) in video settings
Support audio, video, and subtitle stream selection via Plex Companion
Add tri-state subtitle preference - Burn Subtitles: [Always, Automatic [default], Only image formats]
Add “Online” quality preference (channels, watch later, vevo, trailers, etc)
Support to search within channels
Support to handle remote keyboard entry (mobile Roku app)
Support for the new 4k Roku TV
FIXES:
Flinging media when screen saver is active
Improve loading time exiting screensaver
Available player controls (in channel and Plex Companion)
Only show “Play Next” if a Play Queue exists
Avatar background on user selection screen
[video] Subtitle sync while transcoding
[video] Possible crash marking as watched
[video] Playback with mono audio using PMS 0.9.14 or greater
[video] Transcoding WL/R content if a transcode server is available
[video] Improve multi-part playback support
[video] Better handle 1080p60 playback
[video] TV play queues weren’t advancing
[video] No audio during playback if audio sample rate is low
[video] Watch Later and Recommendations playback failed while connected to a shared server
[video] Add support to Direct Play 5.1 AAC/AC3 when the Roku is set to stereo
[video] Bump default quality preference (specific to Roku model)
[music] Repeat in the audio player
[music] Button status color for shuffle/repeat
[music] Smooth the Now Playing progress bar animation a bit
[music] Show mini player when adding items to an empty queue
[music] Adding a single item to the Play Queue
[music] Anti-aliasing issue on now playing screen when toggling controls
[music] Progress time (better lyric sync)
[music] Playback of FLAC 192kHz files (transcode)
[music] Used timed lyrics first if available
[music] Do not direct play Apple Losseless (ALAC) audio (ALAC may cause a reboot)
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.11
NEW:
TV theme music
Rotten Tomatoes ratings
Additional movie and episode pivots in playlist screen
Support to toggle watched status for shows and seasons
FIXES:
Possible duplicate key presses
Missing camera and video roll from iOS mobile server
Missing images while running Plex Media Server in a FreeBSD jail
Advanced preference to toggle overscan compensation
Possible issue searching within channels
[music] Possible crash during playback while the screensaver is active
[music] Make sure the mini player always displays the current track
[music] Negative timestamp while seeking using Plex Companion
[music] Refresh Now Playing queue when the screensaver is closed
[music] Exit screensaver properly when music stops
[music] Possible memory leak resulting in a crash during playback
[music] Playback when the sample rate is greater than 96kHz
[video] Start live streams at the current position
[video] Original/Media Optimized version selection when source is HEVC or VP9
[video] Use 10/30/60 seconds for x1/x2/x3 using the FWD/RWD buttons
[video] Loading indicator was hard to see on different backgrounds
[video] Better handle intermittent video unavailable errors
[video] Preference to modify the transcode format [Automatic/MKV/HLS]
[video] Queue and Chapters overlay background color
[video] Better support to direct stream channel content
We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.12
FIXES:
Possible reboot during video playback on firmware 7.1.x
PMS “Now Playing” displayed a video as transcoding during Direct Play
