Note: This feature required a Plex Pass subscription at the time, cementing the value proposition for paid users.
Modern Plex apps (on TV, phones) might have issues connecting to this older server. Conclusion
A new "Prune HLS and DASH segments" feature was added. This allowed the server to delete older, already-watched segments of a transcode when disk space was low, preventing playback failures due to insufficient storage. plex media server version 0.9.17.0
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: Version 0.9.17.1 introduced minor updates for certain devices like the NVIDIA SHIELD . Note: This feature required a Plex Pass subscription
Disclaimer: As of 2026, running software this old requires careful network security management. Always ensure your media server is protected.
: Modern Plex client applications (like the latest apps on Apple TV, Roku, or Android) cannot communicate with a 0.9.x backend. The communication APIs have changed completely. This allowed the server to delete older, already-watched
While version 0.9.17.0 is often discussed for what it left behind, it introduced foundational improvements to the Plex Transcoder and media management system: 1. Smart Transcoder Storage Management
