Plex Media Server and Plex Player on Android

[greig]

Hello Plex64 fans,

I managed to install Plex Media Server and the Player on the Pine64. It runs well, 1080p flawlessly, 4k, not so much.

Here's how to get it done:

1. Install Android 7 TV
   • Download android-7.0-pine-a64-tv-v1.11.0-r67.img.gz from https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-7.0/releases
     
   • Unarchive it
     
   • Burn it to an SD Card using https://etcher.io/
     
   • Boot Pine64
     
2. Install Plex for Android from the Play Store
   
3. Install Plex Media Server
   • Download the apk: https://apkplz.com/android-apps/plex-media-server
     
   • Copy it to a USB drive, plug it in the Pine
     
   • Open ES File Explorer on the Pine64 and install the app
     
   • Open Android Settings > Apps > Plex Media Server - "Open"
     
   • It will set itself up, ask for folders. Just follow the prompts.
     
   • Finally, it will tell you to open Plex Player you installed in Step #2. Do so.
     
   • Plex Player will ask you to link a Plex account on your PC by visiting https://plex.tv/link. Go ahead.
     
4. Setup Plex Media Server
   • On the Pine, go to Network Settings > Ethernet - jot down the IP address. e.g. 192.168.1.128
     
   • On a computer open that IP address to port 32400. e.g. http://192.168.1.128:32400
     
   • Your good old Plex Media Server interface will show up. 
     • Log in with your Plex Account
       
     • Set up media folders.
       
     • Enjoy.
       

You should be able to use any Android version (tested it on the official Android 6 release as well). Remix OS won't install the Plex Media Server.

Hope that helps

[Luke]

You posted in the linux section. I've seen a lot of questions regarding plex both on here and in the IRC, so I will move and sticky the thread in android general .