Plex install worked in Amahi 7 on Fedora 19, one small prob

[jonathankonrad]

So I purchased, then installed the Plex App with one click. The journey was fairly smooth. Only one problem that I can see and it may not relate to Plex, might be a problem with my HDA. Since the app is in beta, here is a little more detail about what I did and then my small issue. After install I checked the install log and all looked good:

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======= app install begin @ 2013-12-25 12:53:26 -0700 ========== Installing app id y47iytek0u under /var/hda/platform/html ENV=production Your HDA services have been restarted. Your HDA services have been restarted. Reloading systemctl daemon Enabling plexmediaserver service Note: Forwarding request to 'systemctl enable plexmediaserver.service'. Starting plexmediaserver service Starting plexmediaserver (via systemctl): [ OK ] App: Plex Media Server installed ======= app install end @ 2013-12-25 12:54:05 -0700 ==========

Then, I checked and Plex showed up in the Home screen. When I click on the app it takes me to:

http://plexms.heritage.com/

Which immediately redirects me to:

http://localhost:32400/web/index.html

That just spins and fails, but when I change it to

http://192.168.28.10:32400/web/index.html

The Plex startup screen loads. I logged in with MyPlex account, it went on to the Basic setup screen. I entered my detals and clicked next. Now it just stopped and spun there. The URL reads: http://192.168.28.10:32400/web/index.html#!/setup

Not sure what to do next so I just reloaded http://192.168.28.10:32400/web/index.html and it looks OK. I added a source of video files (/var/hda/files/movies) and it recognized the files and added the extra media. I connected to the server using the Plex app for iOS and streamed a video. All looks good except connecting to the server from the Plex app button on the HDA home screen. Where can I change the "localhost" problem so I can reach Plex from the Home screen?

[bigfoot65]

Please file a bug. BTW, this app was not released LIVE for Amahi 7 so there may be bugs. We do not recommend users install BETA apps.

[jonathankonrad]

I totally understand that this is in beta. I thought you might want some feedback on how the install went incase it would be helpful as it moves out of beta. I was not expecting support, but felt like I could share and ask incase someone had a fix. I think, in this case, the problem was with my HDA install not correctly setting my FQDN. I'm not sure there is any problem with the plex app install at all, so I think I'll hold off adding a bug report just yet.

[bigfoot65]

Understand and sorry I did not intend to put you off. I just have to reinterate the status of apps as some users don't understand the path of app progression. Just because you can purchase it and install does not mean it works. I have been reminding users to check the status for the OS version they are using as if it's not LIVE, there is a good chance it may not work.

The best way to provide feedback on apps is via the bug tracker. That is our primary means of tracking and correcting problems with apps. Allows us to prioritize the workload and ensure the app is fully functional.

I would bet the problem you experienced with it is most likely due to the problem you had. If it is now fixed, the app should work correctly. It is on the list to be released LIVE soon. We just need to do a little more testing.

May I recommend you uninstall it, then reinstall to see if it works as designed. That will give us additional feedback we need to move this one forward.

[gino]

I'm fairly new to amahi and linux.

Should i also submit a bug report? I seem to be having the same issue.

Thanks

[bigfoot65]

As stated previously, this is a BETA app and may not work properly. Please understand continued use is at your own risk.

No need to file a bug as one already exists for this issue. There is no estimate as to when this will be corrected of the app being moved LIVE. There are some dependency issues being worked by the Plex Media Server folks to help resolve.

[jonathankonrad]

I made two changes on my HDA so I could launch Plex from the dashboard. These changes are completely a workaround and I would not recommend them. However, they do work.

First I found my ####-plexms.conf file in /etc/httpd/conf.d/ I then opened that file up in a text editor like vi or nano and removed the following two lines;

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ProxyPass / http://hda:32400/manage/ ProxyPassReverse / http://hda:32400/manage/

Next I created a text file called "index.html" and saved that file in /var/hda/web-apps/plexms/html The contents of the file is a simple redirect. It reads;

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<html> <head><meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=http://hda:32400/manage/" /> </head> <body> </body> </hmtl>

I then restarted httpd (or rebooted). I have tested this from a few clients and it works each time. I can now reach my plex install through the dashboard.

[bigfoot65]

That is an odd one, but hey if it works. If there is a place in the wiki, might be good to add it there. The more the better.

[jonathankonrad]

Done

https://wiki.amahi.org/index.php/Plex_M ... _Dashboard

[bigfoot65]

Thanks! Hopefully when we finish packaging Plex Media Server RPM for Amahi, this issue will go away.

We are testing now and close to a solution.