Server version: Version 1.40.0.7998 Player version: Version 1.87.2.87-87488d5a Started receiving the following error message when watching TV show episodes. I’ve noticed the error on both Mac OS and Windows using the Plex app. [Clipboard Image] The following info pops up in the logs; Feb 23, 20…

I am assuming for now that this is the same issue that’s being discussed in this thread: Plex webUI Playback Error on refresh - #92 by Atomatth Please wait for mentioned fix. In the meantime, use an alternative app, like Plex HTPC or the Kodi add-on P4K.

"Unexpected error during playback"

Plex Media Server NAS & Devices

OttoKerner February 24, 2024, 2:37pm 8

Errors related to the EAE binary usually have to do with the general /tmp folder in some way.
See TrueHD audio transcoding BUG = error not enough space - #2 by OttoKerner for a few things to check.

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"Unexpected error during playback"

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