Sharing downloaded contents no longer work?

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Server Version#: 8.12.1 on iOS
Player Version#: 8.12.1 on iOS

Found another report of this existing bug: Sharing downloaded contents no longer work?

I can confirm this issue is still active and have the same experience as that user.

When I enable “synced content” under “sharing” setting for my iphone, other devices can discover my device, but there’s no library there. It just shows up like an empty server with no folders for movies or tv.

My use case is to pull synced content from my iphone to play on my ipad on a flight because the iphone has a lot more storage capacity then my ipad does for media.

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@garyleecn

Pinging in case the team responds back

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Plex Docs → Downloads for Offline Use → Downloads FAQ

Can I cast/fling downloaded content to another Plex client or through Chromecast?

Casting or flinging downloaded content to another device is currently not supported.

Maybe use AirPlay to mirror iPhone screen to iPad?

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I think what you’ve linked is for a different use case.

I’m referring to Sharing > Synced Content

Link: https://support.plex.tv/articles/205671068-settings-plex-for-ios/#toc-6

If I am understanding this right, this basically makes your iphone act as a local plex server and you can stream content from it to your ipad or other devices.

It would be a pretty helpful feature because I’d like to watch some movies on a bigger screen.