# Scan library files

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/scan-library-files/905947>\
**Category:** Plex Experience Preview\
**Created:** [February 18, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scan-library-files/905947 "2025-02-18T00:32:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scan-library-files/905947/9 "2025-05-01T21:16:08Z")

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The option to scan for library updates had been added to the new experience app approx. 2 weeks ago.

> [@Plex for Mobile (Android & iOS)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mobile-android-ios/909610/6):
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> **Plex for Android 2025.13.0** ([Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android))  
> **Plex for iOS 2025.13.0** ([App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/plex-watch-live-tv-and-movies/id383457673))
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> **NOTE:** We are performing a staged rollout. This initial release will go out to users over the course of the next week. Please have patience, as the update may not be available for you yet.
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> * * *
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> NEW:
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> - …
> - Added ability to scan libraries for updates.
> - Added ‘Refresh Metadata’ action for downloaded items.

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> [@vtech1855](#):
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> Making the Plex Dash app completely pointless now?

No. Just 2 features which are redundant between the two apps.

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