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2.3.2

NEW:

  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed an issue that caused an infinite loading spinner when navigating to the Users page.
  • Fixed an alignment issue in the dropdown used for fast user switching.
  • Fixed an error that could be caused by the Chromecast disconnecting.
  • Align the language specified for media server localization with the web app's language setting.
122

2.3.3

NEW:
  • Added support for deleting files from the Media Info modal.
  • Added messaging to the media list when empty.
  • Improved the display of playlist durations (empty playlists and very long playlists).
  • Added better error messaging when adding a library.
FIXES:
  • Fixed an issue causing Chromecasts to not be discovered in certain situations.
  • Make a better attempt to stop transcode sessions when the Chromecast is unexpectedly shutdown (Chromecast).
  • Do not show Cloud Sync as a valid device when syncing channel content.
  • Fixed the alphanumeric shortcuts not being updated when items are added or removed from the list.
  • Fixed the track list changing when editing an album title.
  • Fixed multi-part videos not automatically continuing to the next part when using the Flash player.
123
2.3.7
 
Version numbers may not increase by 1 with each release, but don't worry, we aren't forgetting to add release notes for some versions.
 
NEW:
  • Updated Plex Home support with a new user selection screen.
  • Added an Automatic Login setting for bypassing user selection and PIN authentication.
  • Prompt to set a PIN after adding the first user to your home.
  • Added safer defaults and warnings when syncing libraries.
FIXES:
  • Fixed the ordering of episodes when using Play All with TV shows.
  • Fixed images not loading in the photo player in Cloud Sync libraries.
  • Fixed an issue with Plex Companion causing the player to exit prematurely in some cases.
  • Fixed server update status being requested for shared servers.
124

2.3.8

 
NEW:
  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed a regression preventing items from being rated.
  • Cleaned up some uses of Queue instead of Watch Later.
  • Force a transcode if Audio Boost is set to a value other than None.
125

2.3.11

NEW:
  • Allow parent titles in a list item to navigate directly to that parent.
  • Update the page title to reflect the currently playing item.
  • Added the Share... action within a library.
  • Added Mark as (Un)watched to the shortcuts dropdown and removed Info where possible.
FIXES:
  • Fixed the photo player stopping music playback.
  • Improved behavior when a user's credentials expire.
  • Fixed an issue where the number of libraries being shared could be incorrect if there is also a pending invite.
  • Use a number input if possible when entering a PIN.
  • Fixed hanging Loading... messages in the media info modal for some types of media.
  • Fixed the seek bar not updating immediately when switching between the mini and full player while casting.
126

2.3.12

NEW:

  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed the app not loading on some older platforms (Wii U).
  • Fixed a few small errors in the setup wizard and add library modal.
127
2.3.13
 
NEW:
  • Provide better messaging when casting will fail because the server only has a loopback address.
  • Display the device name when casting videos.
  • Save the list type per media type and change the default for tracks to the compact list.
FIXES:
  • Fixed errors when attempting to play some channel videos (Chromecast).
  • Fixed prompting a home admin for a PIN when switching users.
  • Fixed playing an unwatched show from the library list.
128
2.3.14
 
NEW:
  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed admin not being prompted for PIN on start up.
  • Restored the Info action as a shortcut in the dropdown.
129
2.3.15
 
NEW:
  • Added better error messaging in the dashboard sidebar when no servers are displayed.
FIXES:
  • Fixed connection testing in some VPN scenarios.
130
2.3.16
 
NEW:
  • Added a tooltip with position when seeking in the video and music players.
  • Provide better messaging when unable to cast a local server while not signed in.
FIXES:
  • Fixed background images sometimes showing up after navigating away from the page.
  • Fixed an inconsistency displaying the web check for updates button.
  • Fixed the fullscreen button not showing up on the iPad.
  • Display better search results when attempting to match an unmatched item.
  • Hide the controls overlays while a video is paused.
131
2.3.18
 
NEW:
  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed an error when a socket connection to a server is closed.
132
2.3.20
 
NEW:
  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed escaped html in the list of shared libraries when editing a friend.
133

2.3.21

NEW:

  • Allow quality switching during playback (Chromecast).
  • Allow audio and subtitles switching during playback (Chromecast).
  • Show video preview thumbnails in the player when available.
  • Added an "Original" quality setting.
  • Show a message on the search page when no results are found.

FIXES:

  • Fixed issues updating the window title with insufficient metadata.
  • Fixed certain videos being unable to play on the Chromecast.
  • Disable autocorrect and autocapitalize on username fields.
  • Fixed offline PIN authentication.
  • Fixed the play queue list being emptied in some cases.
  • Fixed some server alerts not showing the server name correctly.
  • Fixed some display issues with the unwatched icon in list items.
  • Decode the file name in the media info modal.
134

2.3.23

 
NEW:
  • Updated the alert used for server and web app updates.
  • Improved the ui and messaging around server auto-updates.
  • Moved sign in to the "General" section in server settings.
  • Redesigned the "Remote Access" section, formerly known as the "Connect" section.
  • Removed the "Require authentication on local networks" shortcut. The actual setting, "List of networks that are allowed without auth", still exists in the "Network" section. A server that is part of a home or signed in to an account with a PIN is automatically in high security mode.
  • Added support for manipulating the play queue while casting to a Plex player.
FIXES:
  • Fixed HLS not direct playing in supported browsers.
  • Fixed an issue causing the volume slider to reset to 100% when casting.
  • Prevent a loopback connection for a server being sent when casting to a Plex player.
  • Fixed the artwork used in Now Playing not updating correctly in some cases.
  • Fixed the device icon in Now Playing being cropped on retina screens.
  • Fixed an issue during music playback that could result in the track being played multiple times after seeking to the beginning.
  • Do not show Sign Out to managed users.
135
2.3.24
 
NEW:
  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed items not being displayed in some cases due to an error decoding the filepath.
  • Fixed music playback not using Flash when appropriate.
136

2.4.0

 
NEW:
  • Premium music!
  • Smart mixes, music videos, popular tracks, premium metadata, and more.
  • Added batch editing of multi-selected items.
  • Added delete for shows, seasons, artists, and albums.
  • Added delete for multi-selected items.
  • Added the ability to multi-select items from within item pages.
  • Show disc separators for multi-disc albums.
  • Updated music player and added the ability to rate tracks from within the player.
  • Star ratings now have a better empty state.
  • Added a utility for detecting a local server if no servers are found for your account.
  • Added an action in the advanced library settings to delete video preview thumbnails.
FIXES:
  • Fixed the browse directory list not always showing a back item.
  • Fixed requests not being canceled if navigating away from a directory before it finishes loading.
  • Fixed inconsistent behavior when expanding item summaries.
  • Ensure the more actions dropdown is within the viewport.
137
2.4.3
 
NEW:
  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed editing of posters and artwork with older media servers.
138
2.4.4
 
NEW:
  • Allow drags with the rating component. Dragging to the left will clear the user rating.
  • Show the library title in the confirmation to delete a library.
FIXES:
  • Fixed a bug preventing custom scanners from being selected.
  • Fixed an issue causing problematic behavior when editing a track in a Last.fm library.
  • Show artwork when editing an album.
139
2.4.5
 
NEW:
  • Added support for rendering subtitles within the app. Set the "Burn Subtitles" setting in Settings > Web > Player to Automatic. Requires Plex Media Server 0.9.12.0 and requires the HTML (experimental) player.
  • Added an Originally Available field when editing albums.
FIXES:
  • Fixed a couple minor issues related to tag editing.
  • Fixed an issue where parent items wouldn't update their unwatched counts correctly.
  • Escape the search view header.
140
2.4.6
 
NEW:
  • (none)
FIXES:
  • Fixed a regression with view progress not being tracked properly.
  • Play the on deck episode when playing a show.
  • Show the server mapping in Remote Access when there's an error.