# \#android-mobile **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/android-mobile/214.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Android Plex app unable to see Windows 10 Plex Server when utilising a NordVPN Meshnet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-plex-app-unable-to-see-windows-10-plex-server-when-utilising-a-nordvpn-meshnet/943526)
**Author:** [@TheMix2020](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TheMix2020)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-plex-app-unable-to-see-windows-10-plex-server-when-utilising-a-nordvpn-meshnet/943526 "2026-09-28T11:19:26Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Plex for Android (Mobile) Client Version: 2026.18.1 Platform Version: 13 The Core Environment: “I am trying to connect my native Plex Android App (Samsung Galaxy) to my Wi… --- ## [Android Plex app crashes after swiping away notifications](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-plex-app-crashes-after-swiping-away-notifications/943546)
**Author:** [@willberry88](https://forums.plex.tv/u/willberry88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-plex-app-crashes-after-swiping-away-notifications/943546 "2026-09-28T10:19:01Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#:2026.18.1 Every time I swipe away a notification telling me someone has started playing something from my server, the android app crashed with a “Plex has stopped” error. --- ## [Offline downloads stuck on one audio language, track selector does nothing (Android)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/offline-downloads-stuck-on-one-audio-language-track-selector-does-nothing-android/943476)
**Author:** [@istinct](https://forums.plex.tv/u/istinct)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/offline-downloads-stuck-on-one-audio-language-track-selector-does-nothing-android/943476 "2026-09-28T07:29:05Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.18.1 Downloads are basically broken for anything with multiple audio tracks. I have episodes with French and English audio — streaming them directly from the server w… --- ## [Picture-in-Picture behaving incorrectly (Android app)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/picture-in-picture-behaving-incorrectly-android-app/943008)
**Author:** [@JoGoats](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JoGoats)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/picture-in-picture-behaving-incorrectly-android-app/943008 "2026-09-25T04:34:12Z")
Device Model: SM-S938U (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra) Android Version: 16 OneUI version: 8.5 Plex App version: 2026.18.0 I have attempted clearing the cache, clearing the app data, reinstalling the app, restarting my dev… --- ## [Ads Appearing In Plex Interface?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ads-appearing-in-plex-interface/943471)
**Author:** [@AmazingRando24](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AmazingRando24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ads-appearing-in-plex-interface/943471 "2026-09-26T13:16:56Z")
Android app, mobile. Accessing Plex.tv using Firefox. What the crap is this? --- ## [AV1 + TrueHD forces video transcode on Pixel 10 Pro, but not iPhone?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/av1-truehd-forces-video-transcode-on-pixel-10-pro-but-not-iphone/941192)
**Author:** [@NinjaBreaker](https://forums.plex.tv/u/NinjaBreaker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/av1-truehd-forces-video-transcode-on-pixel-10-pro-but-not-iphone/941192 "2026-09-25T20:17:52Z")
I’m seeing what looks like inconsistent behavior with Plex on Android versus iOS, and I’m wondering if anyone else has run into this. Device: Pixel 10 Pro (Android) - AV1 + DTS-HD MA → Direct Plays perfectly. No video … --- ## [Plexamp favourite or last used playlists at the top // mod: Car UI](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-favourite-or-last-used-playlists-at-the-top-mod-car-ui/943418)
**Author:** [@cociweb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cociweb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-favourite-or-last-used-playlists-at-the-top-mod-car-ui/943418 "2026-09-25T13:31:39Z")
Continuing the discussion from Plexamp Release Notes: Dear @elan allow me to express my admiration about the plex products. As a feedback, I would like to add a thought about plexamp and android car Layout: As a driv… --- ## [\[Acknowledged - Still No Fix\] Unable to cast server content on Chromecast device](https://forums.plex.tv/t/acknowledged-still-no-fix-unable-to-cast-server-content-on-chromecast-device/920320)
**Author:** [@Mrdavebot](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mrdavebot)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/acknowledged-still-no-fix-unable-to-cast-server-content-on-chromecast-device/920320 "2026-09-25T07:17:37Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.7.9823-59f304c16 Player Version#: Version 4.146.0 Device: Samsung Galaxy S24 (Model: SM-S921U1) OS: Android 15 Plex App Version: 2025.16.0 (14 May 2025) I’m experiencing a casting issue that’s d… --- ## [2026.18.0 / 2026.18.1 Android client: Picture-in-Picture Broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2026-18-0-2026-18-1-android-client-picture-in-picture-broken/943272)
**Author:** [@dwarfer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dwarfer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2026-18-0-2026-18-1-android-client-picture-in-picture-broken/943272 "2026-09-23T12:11:32Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.18.1 Since upgrading my Android client earlier this week, Picture-in-Picture hasn’t worked correctly. Video either isn’t included in the overlaid window, or only a sm… --- ## [Android Galaxy s22 ultra app crashes on opening](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-galaxy-s22-ultra-app-crashes-on-opening/943078)
**Author:** [@Zachypo0](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Zachypo0)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-galaxy-s22-ultra-app-crashes-on-opening/943078 "2026-09-24T18:04:27Z")
I’m new here and not entirely sure where I’m supposed to be posting this. When I try to open the app on my phone it immediately fails to launch. It shows the logo and then back to my home screen. This happened after the … --- ## [Plex Android app does not display XMLTV programme artwork despite HTTPS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-android-app-does-not-display-xmltv-programme-artwork-despite-https/943301)
**Author:** [@yaman\_ra](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yaman_ra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-android-app-does-not-display-xmltv-programme-artwork-despite-https/943301 "2026-09-23T23:49:42Z")
Server Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d (docker) Player Version#: 2026.7.1 (Android) Tuner Make/Model: Dispatcharr / Tunarr Guide/Lineup name: \[XMLTV / Dispatcharr\] Using XMLTV?: Yes Channel number/Name: Autism Networ… --- ## [\[BUG\] Android v2026.1.0 breaks UI rendering in Samsung DeX (S24/S23/S21)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-android-v2026-1-0-breaks-ui-rendering-in-samsung-dex-s24-s23-s21/936291)
**Author:** [@vawaver](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vawaver)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-android-v2026-1-0-breaks-ui-rendering-in-samsung-dex-s24-s23-s21/936291 "2026-09-23T11:38:51Z")
\[BUG\] Android v2026.1.0 breaks UI rendering in Samsung DeX (S24/S23/S21) Summary After updating the Plex Android app from v2026.0.0 to v2026.1.0, the application no longer renders correctly when running in Samsung DeX mo… --- ## [Remove Common Sense Media](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-common-sense-media/938938)
**Author:** [@our\_conf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/our_conf)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-common-sense-media/938938 "2026-09-23T04:54:09Z")
Can we please have a way to remove Common Sense Media from cluttering up the screen. It’s just more forced crap we can’t unselect from our UI. Already have age ratings based on country, it’s superfluous. --- ## [Plex for Mobile & TVs (Android Mobile, iOS, Android TV, tvOS, Fire TV)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mobile-tvs-android-mobile-ios-android-tv-tvos-fire-tv/909610)
**Author:** [@PlexReleaser](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexReleaser)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mobile-tvs-android-mobile-ios-android-tv-tvos-fire-tv/909610 "2026-09-22T15:31:13Z")
Plex for Android 2025.10.1 (Google Play) Plex for iOS 2025.10.1 (App Store) 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… --- ## [Can't watch Live TV on one Android client when DVR is recording](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-watch-live-tv-on-one-android-client-when-dvr-is-recording/940047)
**Author:** [@grocerylist](https://forums.plex.tv/u/grocerylist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-watch-live-tv-on-one-android-client-when-dvr-is-recording/940047 "2026-09-22T05:20:49Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 2026.11.0 Tuner Make/Model: HD Homerun Flex Quattro Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listings Using XMLTV?: no Channel number/Name: all channels I can’t get Plex and… --- ## [Miniplayer not working correctly](https://forums.plex.tv/t/miniplayer-not-working-correctly/943171)
**Author:** [@MarkFace91](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MarkFace91)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/miniplayer-not-working-correctly/943171 "2026-09-21T18:26:24Z")
--- ## [Misleading "maximum simultaneous video transcodes" error when TranscoderCanOnlyRemuxVideo is set](https://forums.plex.tv/t/misleading-maximum-simultaneous-video-transcodes-error-when-transcodercanonlyremuxvideo-is-set/943163)
**Author:** [@IAmLostForWords](https://forums.plex.tv/u/IAmLostForWords)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/misleading-maximum-simultaneous-video-transcodes-error-when-transcodercanonlyremuxvideo-is-set/943163 "2026-09-21T14:31:40Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c Platform: Docker (plexinc/pms-docker), Debian 13 host Player Version#: Android 2026.13.0 (also reproducible via Plex Web) Issue: When TranscoderCanOnlyRemuxVideo=“1” is set in … --- ## [New player refuses to play videos with AAC5.1 but old player will play them](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-player-refuses-to-play-videos-with-aac5-1-but-old-player-will-play-them/936502)
**Author:** [@ashley\_r361](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ashley_r361)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-player-refuses-to-play-videos-with-aac5-1-but-old-player-will-play-them/936502 "2026-09-21T04:39:52Z")
Casting MP4 video with AAC5.1 audio fails on Android device running 2026.2.0 (966828700) or any version after the big upgrade last year. Casting the same file from an Android device running version 10.26.0.2578 (6cc7ea1… --- ## [Plex Android Phone App Can't See Or Connect To Plex Server That Is Running](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-android-phone-app-cant-see-or-connect-to-plex-server-that-is-running/943108)
**Author:** [@Emissary35](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Emissary35)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-android-phone-app-cant-see-or-connect-to-plex-server-that-is-running/943108 "2026-09-20T13:30:08Z")
My Plex app on my Samsung Galaxy phone says the server is offline but it works fine on my Plex app on my Samsung tablet, all my media shows up. The Plex apps on my multiple Roku and Fire TV devices work fine too. So why … --- ## [2026.17.0 Wrong audio track playing on downloaded episode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2026-17-0-wrong-audio-track-playing-on-downloaded-episode/942425)
**Author:** [@fox\_1047](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fox_1047)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2026-17-0-wrong-audio-track-playing-on-downloaded-episode/942425 "2026-09-20T10:58:26Z")
Server Version#:1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: 2026.17.0-1 After I updated to 2026.17.0 previously downloaded episode started playing with the same audio track (probably first one) despite what I choose. After i reinsta… --- ## [UI issues in Plexamp beta](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ui-issues-in-plexamp-beta/942692)
**Author:** [@jr13511](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jr13511)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ui-issues-in-plexamp-beta/942692 "2026-09-20T06:45:32Z")
I seem to have an issue with the way ratings are displayed in my Android phone. In playlists and in searches, the rating seems to be akwardly placed below the artist when it used to be placed just after it (screenshots … --- ## [Bringing back video playlist downloading](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bringing-back-video-playlist-downloading/942972)
**Author:** [@Mikku44](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mikku44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bringing-back-video-playlist-downloading/942972 "2026-09-19T21:41:26Z")
Are there any plans to bring video Playlist downloading back to the mobile app. 3rd party plex apps can accomplish this fine. It was removed when the new unified app was released. I use this feature to download a mixture… --- ## [Subtitle issues when casting from Android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-issues-when-casting-from-android/922901)
**Author:** [@MIvanIsten](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MIvanIsten)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-issues-when-casting-from-android/922901 "2026-09-19T19:56:12Z")
This is not ASS specific issue. Happens to SRT too. (probably all subtitle formats) playing in plex web, subtitles are OK casting from plex web, subtitles are OK playing in android app, subtitles are OK casting from an… --- ## [Plex Mobile not displaying subtitles for downloaded content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-mobile-not-displaying-subtitles-for-downloaded-content/943055)
**Author:** [@noahayoub](https://forums.plex.tv/u/noahayoub)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-mobile-not-displaying-subtitles-for-downloaded-content/943055 "2026-09-19T00:42:48Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.17.0 (971050413) I downloaded a film in my library on to my phone (Google Pixel Pro 8) via the Plex app, but when I select any of the subtitles options, they will not… --- ## [Album Showing "Releases Today" - seems unintentional](https://forums.plex.tv/t/album-showing-releases-today-seems-unintentional/943030)
**Author:** [@dokuro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dokuro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/album-showing-releases-today-seems-unintentional/943030 "2026-09-18T18:21:16Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.18.0 (mobile) This seems unintentional so I said I’d mention it. I’ve the new album from Babehoven I See Them, I See Me added on my server and under the title card i… --- ## [Reinstate repeat functionality](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reinstate-repeat-functionality/916235)
**Author:** [@ronmoses](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ronmoses)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reinstate-repeat-functionality/916235 "2026-09-18T16:14:06Z")
The ability to play a piece of media on repeat has been basic functionality on media players since before the dawn of the internet. It is as fundamental to the media experience as the pause button. I had it on my cassett… --- ## [\[BETA\] Cannot install Plexamp - Pixel 6a Android 17](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beta-cannot-install-plexamp-pixel-6a-android-17/942767)
**Author:** [@Inferno\_Chris](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Inferno_Chris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beta-cannot-install-plexamp-pixel-6a-android-17/942767 "2026-09-18T16:00:03Z")
Let me start out by saying that I promise I’ve read the other threads: I understand that it’s in beta, and I understand initially the wrong Android version was targeted and has since been fixed, however, even with all of… --- ## [Server appears offline for only managed accounts on Roku TV app; doesn't work at all for Samsung/iOS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-appears-offline-for-only-managed-accounts-on-roku-tv-app-doesnt-work-at-all-for-samsung-ios/942699)
**Author:** [@xhippo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/xhippo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-appears-offline-for-only-managed-accounts-on-roku-tv-app-doesnt-work-at-all-for-samsung-ios/942699 "2026-09-18T14:47:44Z")
I have an issue I really do not understand. Managed accounts under my name cannot access the server on Roku Plex app. It says “server appears offline”. However, when I switch users to the user account everything becomes … --- ## ["eac3 is unsupported by platform" on Pixel phone with Plex app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/eac3-is-unsupported-by-platform-on-pixel-phone-with-plex-app/939023)
**Author:** [@MadAlex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MadAlex)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/eac3-is-unsupported-by-platform-on-pixel-phone-with-plex-app/939023 "2026-09-18T09:04:14Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 2026.9.0 Trying a video on my phone, I get a message stating Error occured Decoder: init failed. The video has no fancy audio: Format :… --- ## [Plexamp Android beta v4.50.7 Tall Bottom Nav Bar](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-beta-v4-50-7-tall-bottom-nav-bar/942780)
**Author:** [@ngs428](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ngs428)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-beta-v4-50-7-tall-bottom-nav-bar/942780 "2026-09-17T16:45:26Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10828 Player Version#: v4.50.7 beta Installed this beta on my FiiO M21. The bottom grey bar nav is quite tall on the screen, can it be reduced in height? It is almost 2x the height of the play… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/android-mobile/214.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=android-mobile)