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FAQ 34: Upgrading Plex to DSM 7.2.2+

Server Version#: 1.41.0.8992 +
Player Version#: N/A

DSM 7.2.2 (Package Center) introduced a breaking change to how the SPK file is created and its internal contents. Normally, these type changes occur on major version updates however Synology, this time, released it in a minor update.

While the upgrade can be performed multiple ways, the safest (most reliable) method is:

1. Stop Plex
2. Uninstall Plex (select the first radio button – UNINSTALL ONLY; KEEP)
3. Perform the DSM 7.x → 7.2.2 upgrade
4. Go to the Downloads Page
5. Select and download the SPK for your machine
   – If you are uncertain which binary form to use for your machine, go to Control Panel - Info Center
   
   
6. As confirmation, the new SPK file will have DSM72 in the file name.
   – e.g. PlexMediaServer-1.41.2.9092-94c4cffca-x86_64_DSM72.spk
7. Go to Package Center and perform a Manual Install in the same manner as previously done for all other Plex SPK files.

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