It actually copies the music to the phone, but it’s an automatic caching. As far as I’m aware you can’t access the files directly and the app will handle refreshing/replacing the cache when it gets full. You absolutely shouldn’t use it as a backup of any kind.
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Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 3 weeks agoDoes it pull the playlist data and still stream the music or does it actually make a duplicate copy of the music files on your phone?
remon@ani.social 3 weeks ago
MuttMutt@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It actually makes a copy on my phone of both the Playlist and Music it references.
However, Plex seems to be moving towards things other than local media so you may want to avoid it. The recent app design changes are putting streaming media and corporate profits ahead of the actual users. That is why I am looking to switch to Jellyfin.
Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Im using emby now for my main media hosing program but I don’t really like it or plex for music. On my mobile I use GoneMad but it doesn’t sync on its own.
MuttMutt@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I came across Symfonium last night and it looks like it will be a good alternative to plexamp and it’s supposed to work with multiple servers. I’ve used plex for around 10 years and have had a lifetime plexpass for nearly as long. The recent changes they have made pushing streaming first is the main reason why i am working to switch to something else.