Software Update: Plex Media Server 0.9.12.13

Version 0.9.12.13 of Plex Media Server has been released as a public release and not only for holders of a paid PlexPass subscription. Plex Media Server is an open source media server for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, OS X and various NAS devices. The software can serve content to clients on the same machine, within the local network or over the Internet. Client software is available for the aforementioned operating systems, but content can also be viewed on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Google TV and Chromecast, for example. However, the latter requires additional software to get the stream on the Chromecast.

The program includes its own software store where plug-ins can be exchanged. For example, content from various streaming services can be viewed via these plug-ins. In addition, there is PlexPass, a paid service that gives early access to new versions, in addition to discounts on ‘Premium features’. Since the previous public release, the following changes and improvements have been made:

Plex Media Server 0.9.12.13

Fixes

• Fix a new issue where background artwork wasn’t returned correctly in some cases.
• Sync: Fix an issue where sync item status wasn’t updated.
• In some cases, extras weren’t downloaded for movies.

Plex Media Server 0.9.12.12 (Plex Pass only)

New

• Upgraded the iLife channels (iTunes, iPhoto, and Aperture) so the new iOS app can use them.
• Add support for videos in iPhoto channel.

Fixes

• A handful of fixes for Plex Companion (remote control) proxy for big-screen apps.
• Sync: Fix a large memory leak when syncing (thanks, sa2000!)
• Sync: Fix an issue when content synced but then the libraries weren’t visible.
• Sync: Fix an issue when certain items failed to sync and got stuck at 50% (ie didn’t download).