# \#downloads **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/downloads/189.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Cannot change audio language on downloaded content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-change-audio-language-on-downloaded-content/943651)
**Author:** [@UraYukimitsu](https://forums.plex.tv/u/UraYukimitsu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-change-audio-language-on-downloaded-content/943651 "2026-09-30T20:47:50Z")
On content downloaded from my server for offline vewing, the audio track that plays is always the first track, even when I choose another one in the playback settings. Player Version#: 2026.19.0 --- ## [IOS App Downloads Audio Track Issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app-downloads-audio-track-issue/942592)
**Author:** [@camlotr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/camlotr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app-downloads-audio-track-issue/942592 "2026-09-29T16:05:00Z")
I downloaded two dubbed anime’s onto my iPhone and iPad Mini it’s only playing the Japanese track even when English is selected when streaming English track plays properly never had this issue with previous versions of t… --- ## [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… --- ## [Windows not transcoding downloads](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-not-transcoding-downloads/943358)
**Author:** [@kril89](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kril89)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/windows-not-transcoding-downloads/943358 "2026-09-24T16:59:03Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:1.115.0.426-4e960a1d So I posted about this over a year ago. Figured it would have been fixed by now. But when I try to download movies on windows. They will only download … --- ## [Pressing “Start Download” does nothing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pressing-start-download-does-nothing/943158)
**Author:** [@COXIE2015](https://forums.plex.tv/u/COXIE2015)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pressing-start-download-does-nothing/943158 "2026-09-21T11:20:04Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player (Platform) Version#: 18.7.10 Client version 2026.18.0 (2004) I have a lifetime Plex Pass membership and used to be able to download TV shows and movies to my iPhone without a… --- ## [Audio playback issue on Plex iOS app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-playback-issue-on-plex-ios-app/942787)
**Author:** [@Rudy9577](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Rudy9577)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-playback-issue-on-plex-ios-app/942787 "2026-09-21T05:43:59Z")
Hello, I’d like to report an issue with audio track selection on downloaded (offline) media in the Plex app for iOS. What works: When I stream a movie or TV episode directly from my Plex Media Server, everything behav… --- ## [Subtitles not showing for downloaded content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-not-showing-for-downloaded-content/938114)
**Author:** [@jaycarltaylor](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jaycarltaylor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-not-showing-for-downloaded-content/938114 "2026-09-21T04:32:57Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: 2026.7.0 (1660) On mobile IOS plex if you have a video file downloaded subtitles will not show. The subtitles are .ASS format and are embedded in an mkv file. I’ve also tr… --- ## [Current iPad & iPhone/iOS Plex app Doesn't Play Subtitles on Downloaded Movies](https://forums.plex.tv/t/current-ipad-iphone-ios-plex-app-doesnt-play-subtitles-on-downloaded-movies/940281)
**Author:** [@colombo01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/colombo01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/current-ipad-iphone-ios-plex-app-doesnt-play-subtitles-on-downloaded-movies/940281 "2026-09-21T04:29:40Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 2026..12.0 (1802) Summary External SRT subtitles do not display when playing downloaded content on current iPad or iPhone Plex clients. The same subtitles work correctl… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Downloaded content for offline viewing (IOS) (AUDIO)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloaded-content-for-offline-viewing-ios-audio/942977)
**Author:** [@skymillion](https://forums.plex.tv/u/skymillion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloaded-content-for-offline-viewing-ios-audio/942977 "2026-09-18T12:08:37Z")
Hi I’m using the latest Plex App on my IPhone 15 pro max, when at home and on WiFi I regularly download some of my tv show content from my server to my phone through the app for offline playback, just lately 2 updates … --- ## [Download issues to a device](https://forums.plex.tv/t/download-issues-to-a-device/942983)
**Author:** [@wreuben](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wreuben)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/download-issues-to-a-device/942983 "2026-09-17T12:36:14Z")
ever since I purchased the lifetime pass, I am unable to download any movies or shows to my IOS devices. I get as far as going to the download option, but there after nothing happens. Does anyone know how to solve this? --- ## [Downloads disappeared on iOS – account created in 2015](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-disappeared-on-ios-account-created-in-2015/942846)
**Author:** [@simogoose](https://forums.plex.tv/u/simogoose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-disappeared-on-ios-account-created-in-2015/942846 "2026-09-14T11:41:00Z")
Hi, My Plex account was created in 2015, and I’m the owner of my Plex Media Server. Downloads previously worked on my iPad with this same account and server, but the Download option disappeared a few months ago. I’m c… --- ## [ALAC -\> OPUS Download Transcode Errors](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alac-opus-download-transcode-errors/942427)
**Author:** [@caveman878](https://forums.plex.tv/u/caveman878)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alac-opus-download-transcode-errors/942427 "2026-09-11T16:47:44Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: PlexAmp 4.50.3 (152) \ I am running into an error when attempting to … --- ## [iOS: Downloaded videos stops playing ~30 seconds after locking iPhone — streaming works normally](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-downloaded-videos-stops-playing-30-seconds-after-locking-iphone-streaming-works-normally/942721)
**Author:** [@RockyFacciolo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RockyFacciolo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-downloaded-videos-stops-playing-30-seconds-after-locking-iphone-streaming-works-normally/942721 "2026-09-10T01:54:14Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: 2026.17.0 iOS Version#: iOS 26.6.1 Device#: iPhone 15 Pro Issue: There appears to be a bug with background playback of content downloaded using Plex Downloads on iOS. W… --- ## [Download entire library or playlist in Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/download-entire-library-or-playlist-in-plexamp/646153)
**Author:** [@Quoth](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Quoth)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/download-entire-library-or-playlist-in-plexamp/646153 "2026-09-06T19:36:45Z")
I like to have my music stored offline so as not to be at the whim of my mobile coverage, such as when I’m in the air, on the underground, or travelling to the country. I have enough storage on my phone to contain my ent… --- ## [Plexamp Feature Request additional grouping in downloaded library //mod: structure downloads section](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feature-request-additional-grouping-in-downloaded-library-mod-structure-downloads-section/936543)
**Author:** [@bradleystainsby](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bradleystainsby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feature-request-additional-grouping-in-downloaded-library-mod-structure-downloads-section/936543 "2026-09-01T22:42:01Z")
Hi I work a lot in remote area’s of Australia where i don’t have phone service so i download my on Plexamp to play in my truck. but what is very annoying is that the music only show by album i love to be able to organize… --- ## [iOS app still streams downloaded content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app-still-streams-downloaded-content/942348)
**Author:** [@Francois\_B](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Francois_B)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app-still-streams-downloaded-content/942348 "2026-09-01T04:19:31Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: 2026.17.0 After downloading contents on the iOS app, then playing them from the main page, the app stream the media from the server instead of using the offline content. T… --- ## [Log in acces](https://forums.plex.tv/t/log-in-acces/942113)
**Author:** [@lisr15](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lisr15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/log-in-acces/942113 "2026-08-25T17:55:14Z")
Server Version#:13 Player Version#:2026.06.0 \ Not sure if all the info is correct. I can’t seem to connect my phone… --- ## [ETA for automaticatic unwatched downloads?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/eta-for-automaticatic-unwatched-downloads/941310)
**Author:** [@greg\_currie](https://forums.plex.tv/u/greg_currie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/eta-for-automaticatic-unwatched-downloads/941310 "2026-08-22T07:40:08Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: Hi I noticed the Downloads system on android has improved recently. Is there any expectation of when the automatic download of n unwatched episodes for a series will return to the ap… --- ## [Android Mobile App Bug: Downloads Completely Broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-app-bug-downloads-completely-broken/940178)
**Author:** [@4Nerrad](https://forums.plex.tv/u/4Nerrad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-mobile-app-bug-downloads-completely-broken/940178 "2026-08-21T06:46:49Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 2026.13.0 I am completely unable to use the Downloads feature on the latest version of the Android mobile app. Even after performing a complete app data/cache wipe, uninst… --- ## [MusicMind for Plex v3 is getting close!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/musicmind-for-plex-v3-is-getting-close/941271)
**Author:** [@Earthmonkey](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Earthmonkey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/musicmind-for-plex-v3-is-getting-close/941271 "2026-08-17T18:23:48Z")
I’ve been hard at work on v3, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest release yet.:tada: Some of the highlights include: :brain: Synapse — real audio analysis (tempo, key, danceability, instrumental detection) … --- ## [\[Private Beta\] Synctally: Self-hosted monitoring for Plex server administrators](https://forums.plex.tv/t/private-beta-synctally-self-hosted-monitoring-for-plex-server-administrators/941558)
**Author:** [@Synctally](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Synctally)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/private-beta-synctally-self-hosted-monitoring-for-plex-server-administrators/941558 "2026-08-13T15:14:00Z")
Hi everyone, I have been developing Synctally, a free self-hosted monitoring and communications dashboard designed for people who operate Plex servers. I am now looking for a small number of Plex administrators to test… --- ## [Smart Downloads? // Mod: prefer playing downloaded version if available](https://forums.plex.tv/t/smart-downloads-mod-prefer-playing-downloaded-version-if-available/937374)
**Author:** [@Paradox9](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Paradox9)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/smart-downloads-mod-prefer-playing-downloaded-version-if-available/937374 "2026-08-11T22:57:21Z")
Can we please have smart downloads again? And downloads organization? And smart downloads deletion? And the ability to simply play from the home screen and it playback the downloaded version so we don’t even have to navi… --- ## [Slow Downloads](https://forums.plex.tv/t/slow-downloads/941362)
**Author:** [@Tylerwhitsett](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tylerwhitsett)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/slow-downloads/941362 "2026-08-06T15:56:44Z")
Server Version#:1.43.3.10861 Player Version#:2026.13.0 (1835) Hello, I am having frustrating issue that I can’t seem to solve. My plex server is hosted on a Pi5 running headless pios. It’s been installed via CasaOS wh… --- ## [Downloads screen on Android is bugged](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-screen-on-android-is-bugged/941337)
**Author:** [@alvarogois](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alvarogois)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-screen-on-android-is-bugged/941337 "2026-08-06T12:48:54Z")
Plex player on Android (Google Pixel 6a) downloads screen is buggy. It doesn’t show the top line, no way to resume downloads. Server Version#: Player Version#: --- ## [Request to Restore Smart Episode Downloads](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-to-restore-smart-episode-downloads/934312)
**Author:** [@colinjstewart](https://forums.plex.tv/u/colinjstewart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-to-restore-smart-episode-downloads/934312 "2026-08-04T12:50:36Z")
Hello Plex team, I am a Plex Pass subscriber and use Plex extensively on my iPad for offline viewing. Until recently, the iOS app allowed me to automatically keep a set number of unwatched episodes downloaded (5, 10, 15… --- ## [Plexamp 4.12.4 – Download option missing on iPhone and iPad despite active Plex Pass](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-12-4-download-option-missing-on-iphone-and-ipad-despite-active-plex-pass/941167)
**Author:** [@Frankophone](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Frankophone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-12-4-download-option-missing-on-iphone-and-ipad-despite-active-plex-pass/941167 "2026-08-01T01:34:11Z")
Hello, I’m experiencing an issue where the Download option is completely missing in Plexamp. Environment Plexamp 4.12.4 Plex Media Server 1.43.2.10687 Synology DS218+ Active Plex Pass Same Plex account on both device… --- ## [Downloading from my Plex Pass Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloading-from-my-plex-pass-server/941147)
**Author:** [@D3Media](https://forums.plex.tv/u/D3Media)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloading-from-my-plex-pass-server/941147 "2026-07-30T05:38:21Z")
This is in regard to a self induced BUG created by the Plex team. My users are unable to download from my server. Because of some draconian joke, that they must ALSO have a Plex Pass. Why do y’all do things like this. … --- ## [\[Android\] Bug Report: Persistent "Cancelling" State for Downloads](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-bug-report-persistent-cancelling-state-for-downloads/940732)
**Author:** [@lodup29](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lodup29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-bug-report-persistent-cancelling-state-for-downloads/940732 "2026-07-23T15:46:49Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10828 Player Version#: 2026.13.0 (971050317) A download task has entered a “cancelling” state and remains stuck there indefinitely. This state prevents the user from initiating or managing other… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/downloads/189.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=downloads)