# \#ios-legacy

**URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/ios-legacy/35.md

[Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md)

---

## [Will Plex ever add a proper volume boost feature to the iOS app?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/will-plex-ever-add-a-proper-volume-boost-feature-to-the-ios-app/418231)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@mattbailey](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mattbailey)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/will-plex-ever-add-a-proper-volume-boost-feature-to-the-ios-app/418231 "2026-08-19T17:15:38Z")

</div>

I’ve been using Plex (as a Plex Pass subscriber) for many years now and in general I’m very happy with it. However, the one thing that I find very frustrating is the very low volume level compared to ALL the other apps/s…

---

## [Error al reproducir fuera del domicilio](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-al-reproducir-fuera-del-domicilio/939968)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@lgb42](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lgb42)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-al-reproducir-fuera-del-domicilio/939968 "2026-06-24T14:33:32Z")

</div>

Hola no puedo ver plex en mi iphone fuera del domicilio. He comprado plex remote pass y no me funciona

---

## [Plexamp feature request: pitch modification](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feature-request-pitch-modification/702334)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@AdministradoresAC](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AdministradoresAC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-feature-request-pitch-modification/702334 "2026-06-09T15:40:18Z")

</div>

Really enjoying this player, I only miss one thing… and that is to control the pitch: to make the song sound deeper or higher by semitones. Currently very few players do this in iOS.

---

## [\[FIXED\] File is Unplayable. DoVi (Profile 5) color space is not supported](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fixed-file-is-unplayable-dovi-profile-5-color-space-is-not-supported/897978)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Richard\_Hyde](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Richard_Hyde)\
**Replies:** 163\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fixed-file-is-unplayable-dovi-profile-5-color-space-is-not-supported/897978 "2026-05-23T02:48:47Z")

</div>

Hi, I started getting the message File is Unplayable. DoVi (Profile 5) color space is not supported when trying to playback a file. I usually watch on the AppleTV app, and on Wednesday (4th Dec) I got the error trying …

---

## [iOS/iPadOS 15 widget support for Plex app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-ipados-15-widget-support-for-plex-app/744794)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@d\_cav](https://forums.plex.tv/u/d_cav)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-ipados-15-widget-support-for-plex-app/744794 "2026-04-25T14:30:46Z")

</div>

Can we please get some (post-iOS 14) widget options for the Plex app now that iPad supports them too in iPadOS 15? Even just Continue Watching and Recently Added (for specified library) would be great, nothing too fancy…

---

## [Mobile Clients - Gesture support during video playback // MOD: e.g. play/pause, volume, brightness, skip](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mobile-clients-gesture-support-during-video-playback-mod-e-g-play-pause-volume-brightness-skip/72359)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jbule26](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jbule26)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mobile-clients-gesture-support-during-video-playback-mod-e-g-play-pause-volume-brightness-skip/72359 "2026-04-19T11:22:25Z")

</div>

Please consider adding gesture support when playing a movie on the device or using the iphone/ipad as a remote. I often find myself struggling to hit the play/pause buttons when in a hurry. I've seen gestures suc…

---

## [Cant remote stream on IOS without activation](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-remote-stream-on-ios-without-activation/937612)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Ted1289](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ted1289)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-remote-stream-on-ios-without-activation/937612 "2026-03-31T19:08:27Z")

</div>

Hey all I have a plex lifetime pass and everything seems to work fine for remote streaming for most users on my server. Recently however I have 2 users on IOS that are saying the play time is being limited and getting a …

---

## [Canopy — a kid-friendly Plex client for iPad/iPhone/Apple TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/canopy-a-kid-friendly-plex-client-for-ipad-iphone-apple-tv/937183)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@clamzz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/clamzz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/canopy-a-kid-friendly-plex-client-for-ipad-iphone-apple-tv/937183 "2026-03-24T12:32:18Z")

</div>

I’m a developer and dad who wanted to hand my daughter the iPad without her getting lost in Plex’s UI. She navigates YouTube Kids fine — big pictures, tap to play — but Plex’s menus were totally beyond her. I already had…

---

## [TV Shows - Playlist Play Order](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-shows-playlist-play-order/935287)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@BRYCEBLOOD](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BRYCEBLOOD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-shows-playlist-play-order/935287 "2026-01-08T16:37:06Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: 4.157.0 Issue with play order of shows within playlists. I have created a playlist of a few of my favorite shows that are crossover storylines. The idea is that I shoul…

---

## [Unable to connect to server securely with iOs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-to-server-securely-with-ios/934837)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@kimbe984](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kimbe984)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-connect-to-server-securely-with-ios/934837 "2025-12-27T01:15:45Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.42.2 Player Version#:16.6.2 \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> Some time ago I quit being able to access Plex remotely with my ipa…

---

## [Can't connect to plex on local network wifi, only working through ethernet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-connect-to-plex-on-local-network-wifi-only-working-through-ethernet/932591)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@bmwi63](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bmwi63)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-connect-to-plex-on-local-network-wifi-only-working-through-ethernet/932591 "2025-10-17T23:47:38Z")

</div>

Server Version#: v1.2.16 Player Version#: 18.6.2 I can’t connect to my plex server through wifi, only the ethernet connections are currently working. I am hosting plex through truenas community edition and the server i…

---

## [Bug app IOS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-app-ios/930519)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kevin43110](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Kevin43110)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-app-ios/930519 "2025-09-08T19:54:46Z")

</div>

Bonjour, J’ai un bug sur tous mes appareils iOS : lorsque je reçois un appel ou que je mets une vidéo en pause, la lecture ne reprend pas correctement, ou bien le film repart depuis le début. J’ai vu plusieurs sujets à…

---

## [How to downgrade](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-downgrade/925570)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@MidPredator](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MidPredator)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-downgrade/925570 "2025-07-11T11:39:33Z")

</div>

How to downgrade? I’m not happy with new plex app. Server Version#: Player Version#: 2025 20 0 \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\>

---

## [When will we get the proper apps back?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-will-we-get-the-proper-apps-back/925600)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@D3Media](https://forums.plex.tv/u/D3Media)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-will-we-get-the-proper-apps-back/925600 "2025-07-11T05:28:43Z")

</div>

No one likes the trash you have forced on everyone. Give us back the real apps. At minimum on iOS since we can’t roll that one back. Put your trash back in beta, it wasn’t even alpha when you made it live. Or the comm…

---

## [How can we backdate the apps (iOS, Android tv)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-can-we-backdate-the-apps-ios-android-tv/923656)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kaaizen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Kaaizen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-can-we-backdate-the-apps-ios-android-tv/923656 "2025-06-20T21:12:09Z")

</div>

So my iOS and tv have updated the apps and the new apps are extremely buggy and honestly the new design is so UGLY. But putting the back look aside (ugly). The new apps are buggy as hell. On iOS the app won’t play a good…

---

## [Searching on iOS misses many matches](https://forums.plex.tv/t/searching-on-ios-misses-many-matches/923675)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@djnoah](https://forums.plex.tv/u/djnoah)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/searching-on-ios-misses-many-matches/923675 "2025-06-21T01:11:35Z")

</div>

Server Version#: Player Version#: \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> How do I enable logging? Searching on iOS misses many matches. Some of these vi…

---

## [iOS Plex app via tailscale not recognizing server (auto and manual)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-plex-app-via-tailscale-not-recognizing-server-auto-and-manual/907578)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@alex\_mu41](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alex_mu41)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-plex-app-via-tailscale-not-recognizing-server-auto-and-manual/907578 "2025-06-15T07:23:49Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.41.4.9463 Player Version#: Version 8.45 On my iPhone can’t connect to Plex server via the app but it works fine on the iPhone browser. Both player and server are connected to Tailscale networks. Se…

---

## [\[BUG\] Plex iOS - Transcoding instead of Direct Playing Version](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-plex-ios-transcoding-instead-of-direct-playing-version/906357)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@nS.Gecko](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nS.Gecko)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-plex-ios-transcoding-instead-of-direct-playing-version/906357 "2025-06-12T12:26:43Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.41.4.9463 Player Version#: 8.45 Hi, I discovered a bug in Plex iOS that’s extremely disturbing. Situation I have a movie in 2 versions: 4K 60 Mbps HDR10 with TrueHD 7.1 Audios and PGS Subtitles 1…

---

## [iOS allows background downloads, why doesn’t Plex enable it](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-allows-background-downloads-why-doesn-t-plex-enable-it/799557)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@lacedup](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lacedup)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-allows-background-downloads-why-doesn-t-plex-enable-it/799557 "2025-06-11T20:54:32Z")

</div>

The downloads feature is severely crippled by the app needing to be open

---

## [Older IOS plex app paywalled for remote streaming, while server has a plex pass](https://forums.plex.tv/t/older-ios-plex-app-paywalled-for-remote-streaming-while-server-has-a-plex-pass/916341)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@michiel621](https://forums.plex.tv/u/michiel621)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/older-ios-plex-app-paywalled-for-remote-streaming-while-server-has-a-plex-pass/916341 "2025-06-09T22:14:34Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 4.145.1 Player Version#: 8.45 One of my users has an older ipad with IOS 15, plex client version 8.45. The user is getting the ‘one time payement’ message, streams are limited to 1 minute. The server o…

---

## [Unable to Load a specific Libraries Recommended Page on iOS/AppleTV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-load-a-specific-libraries-recommended-page-on-ios-appletv/905188)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@michael\_766](https://forums.plex.tv/u/michael_766)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-load-a-specific-libraries-recommended-page-on-ios-appletv/905188 "2025-06-09T17:37:17Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.41.3.9314-a0bfb8370 Player Version#: 1.1.14 & 1.1.15 Server: TrueNAS Scale - ElectricEel-24.10.2 \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\>…

---

## [The iOS app crashes a few seconds into playback when using the new player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-ios-app-crashes-a-few-seconds-into-playback-when-using-the-new-player/910340)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@FelixII](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FelixII)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-ios-app-crashes-a-few-seconds-into-playback-when-using-the-new-player/910340 "2025-06-07T13:40:46Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 4.145.1 Player Version#: 8.45 The iOS app crashes a few seconds into playback when playing MKV files encoded with H.265. However, the issue does not occur when using the old player in settings. I can r…

---

## [Is the previous TestFlight going to be deprecated?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-the-previous-testflight-going-to-be-deprecated/911322)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@petercockroach](https://forums.plex.tv/u/petercockroach)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-the-previous-testflight-going-to-be-deprecated/911322 "2025-06-05T13:41:48Z")

</div>

I’ve been part of the TestFlight for many years that’s currently hosting v8.45 of the app. With v10, it sounds like there’s a new TestFlight program that’s now full. Is the existing TF program getting replaced with the …

---

## [Cannot cast to Gen 1 and google tv with iOS app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-cast-to-gen-1-and-google-tv-with-ios-app/920952)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Ip2much](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ip2much)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-cast-to-gen-1-and-google-tv-with-ios-app/920952 "2025-06-01T20:15:26Z")

</div>

Server Version#:1.41.7.9823 Player Version#:2025.17.0(1082) log-2025-06-01T20\_10\_34.942Z.zip (692.1 KB) plex-media-server-logs-2025-06-01-1748808723821.zip (4.2 MB) \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on ver…

---

## [Please release the old app as a "new" app (new app id)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-release-the-old-app-as-a-new-app-new-app-id/920452)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@SuperSecret](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SuperSecret)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-release-the-old-app-as-a-new-app-new-app-id/920452 "2025-05-29T03:07:39Z")

</div>

A while back I was talking briefly with @McWanke in another thread, which quickly got overrun. I would like to resurface this conversation in a dedicated thread to hopefully get what so many of us are asking for. @McWa…

---

## [iOS: sync to shared local file storage // mod: accessible for all other apps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-sync-to-shared-local-file-storage-mod-accessible-for-all-other-apps/626630)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@certuna](https://forums.plex.tv/u/certuna)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-sync-to-shared-local-file-storage-mod-accessible-for-all-other-apps/626630 "2021-03-05T18:41:24Z")

</div>

Currently the iOS Plex and PlexAmp apps sync music/video to their own sandboxed app storage, which makes the synced media inaccessible to other apps. With iOS 13 Apple has opened up local file storage so apps can store …

---

## [Apple Player Update Beta Testing - Archive](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-player-update-beta-testing-archive/908656)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@MrTemple](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MrTemple)\
**Replies:** 793\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-player-update-beta-testing-archive/908656 "2025-03-11T22:21:21Z")

</div>

Woohooo!! Sign me up to test it! PS: I’m wondering if this will enable the “reduce flashing lights” accessibility feature. The current version doesn’t support this (apps that use the built-in player all do). In our hou…

---

## [Apple TV and iOS cannot skip intros and credits anymore](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-and-ios-cannot-skip-intros-and-credits-anymore/919141)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Schicksal01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Schicksal01)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-and-ios-cannot-skip-intros-and-credits-anymore/919141 "2025-05-19T05:19:06Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.41.6.9685 Player Version#: 8.45 (9684) I cannot skip intros and credits anymore. Apple TV and iOS apps the same. Don’t know if it’s an app problem or a server problem. I don’t even know if the serve…

---

## [Can view media, but not view media libraries from Plex apps only](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-view-media-but-not-view-media-libraries-from-plex-apps-only/904850)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@spartyms2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/spartyms2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-view-media-but-not-view-media-libraries-from-plex-apps-only/904850 "2025-05-13T23:27:43Z")

</div>

Server Version#: 1.41.3.9314 Player Version#: Various Gateway/Router: AT&T Fiber BGW320 Server Hardware: Desktop running Windows 11 I have an interesting situation. When using certain Plex apps, I am unable to view m…

---

## [Both Mark/UnMark watch on partially watched](https://forums.plex.tv/t/both-mark-unmark-watch-on-partially-watched/917464)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Ta3m](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ta3m)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/both-mark-unmark-watch-on-partially-watched/917464 "2025-05-07T14:20:28Z")

</div>

Have the ability to mark/unmark a partially watched episode or movie from the menu. Currently have to mark as unwatched then watched again. I always reset to watched if I partially watch an episode so it doesn’t start h…

[Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/ios-legacy/35.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ios-legacy)
