February 16, 20206 yr I'm having issues with PlexMediaServer on Unraid following an update. I just used the unraid webgui to do the update. I didn't notice any error during this process. It now says "up to date" under version. This is what the log looks like for PlexMediaServer now: Feb 16 15:42:00 Tower cron[21]: (CRON) INFO (pidfile fd = 3) Feb 16 15:42:00 Tower cron[21]: (CRON) INFO (Skipping @reboot jobs -- not system startup) setuser: user plex not found setuser: user plex not found (repeats indefinitely) Also, plex can no longer see my tower so I have no access to my media. Any advice would be appreciated as I could find my little info on this error.
February 16, 20206 yr Author I have stopped and restarted the container. I have also stopped and restarted the server. Same outcome.
February 16, 20206 yr 1 hour ago, asmithphd said: I have stopped and restarted the container. I have also stopped and restarted the server. Same outcome. I am experiencing the exact same behavior post-update. I am unable to connect to the webgui. Docker image: limetech/plex latest 720e7c5ffd7b 3 hours ago 576MB
February 16, 20206 yr i have the same issue after the upgrade...now plex container failed to start.... ErrorWarningSystemArrayLogin *** Running /etc/my_init.d/00_regen_ssh_host_keys.sh... *** Running /etc/my_init.d/10_syslog-ng.init... Feb 16 20:04:01 znas syslog-ng[11]: syslog-ng starting up; version='3.5.6' Feb 16 20:04:02 znas syslog-ng[11]: EOF on control channel, closing connection; *** Running /etc/rc.local... *** Booting runit daemon... *** Runit started as PID 17 Feb 16 20:04:02 znas cron[22]: (CRON) INFO (pidfile fd = 3) Feb 16 20:04:02 znas cron[22]: (CRON) INFO (Running @reboot jobs) setuser: user plex not found setuser: user plex not found setuser: user plex not found setuser: user plex not found
February 16, 20206 yr Community Expert 4 minutes ago, itsm00ps said: I am experiencing the exact same behavior post-update. I am unable to connect to the webgui. Docker image: limetech/plex latest 720e7c5ffd7b 3 hours ago 576MB The only person in the thread who even told us which plex container they are using, and they are using the deprecated and no longer supported limetech plex.
February 16, 20206 yr 21 minutes ago, trurl said: The only person in the thread who even told us which plex container they are using, and they are using the deprecated and no longer supported limetech plex. No offense, but I think this was the part where you could've offered some advice on which image we should be using, as we all apparently didn't get the memo. FWIW, logging into the running container and doing 'useradd plex' resolved the issue for me, temporarily at least UPDATE: I don't recall any warning about the deprecation, but apparently others did receive one: Edited February 16, 20206 yr by itsm00ps additional info
February 16, 20206 yr Community Expert You can go directly to the correct support thread for any of your dockers by simply clicking on its icon in the Unraid webUI and selecting Support. Fix Common Problems plugin would have warned you about the deprecated container, and probably some other things as well.
February 16, 20206 yr 1 hour ago, itsm00ps said: but I think this was the part where you could've offered some advice on which image we should be using, as we all apparently didn't get the memo. I'm quite sure that @trurl didn't mean anything by that. But, in cases such as this switching apps will always be the first answer. The "memo" does go out via Fix Common Problems, (and in the applicable support thread), but admittedly not everyone has that plugin installed.
February 16, 20206 yr I had the same issue, didn't realize I was using a depreciated docker. I switched to LSIO and didn't lose a thing. Thanks for the Common Errors plugin tip. Edited February 16, 20206 yr by darcon
February 17, 20206 yr 8 hours ago, trurl said: You can go directly to the correct support thread for any of your dockers by simply clicking on its icon in the Unraid webUI and selecting Support. Fix Common Problems plugin would have warned you about the deprecated container, and probably some other things as well. @trurl I just installed the FCP plugin. Thanks for the tip. But I still question why my Unraid server would prompt me to update a limetech/plex docker image that is deprecated and no longer supported by limetech, not to mention an image that is actually broken for existing limetech/plex users. Admittedly, I'm an Unraid noob, but we all forked out money for Unraid for a reason, rather than going with free options. Not asking for perfect software by any means, but would be nice to get support from this channel rather than "simply" criticism. Edit: After re-reading, I want to add that I regret the negative vibe I've put forward here. No ill will towards Unraid/limetech nor @trurl whatsoever. I freaking LOVE my Unraid server overall. I know what it's like dealing with noob users of software that I've created. I always think they're dumb I get it Edited February 17, 20206 yr by itsm00ps
February 17, 20206 yr I too updated my limetech Plex docker this morning and it first wouldn’t start, then started but was broken with the “setuser: user plex not found” error repeating in the log. After reading this thread I decided to install the “Fix Common Problems” plugin per one of the comments. It produces this message: "PlexMediaServer (limetech/plex:latest) has the following comments: Deprecated in favour of one of the other Plex containers (linuxserver, binhex, or the official Plex container). This does not mean that you have to switch to another version of Plex. Only new installations of this version are blocked. This application has been deprecated from Community Applications for that reason. While still functional, it is no longer recommended to utilize it." The part that caught my eye was: “Only new installations of this version are blocked.” Why is any Unraid user seeing docker updates for this container? Shouldn't that all stop if it's deprecated? Thank you SpaceInvader for the pointer to the video. I guess I have something to do today.
February 17, 20206 yr Author Thx to all who responded. I was impatient and figured out that the version of PMS that I was using was deprecated. Not realizing that I could download a new version and point to my old database (per instructions posted above), I deleted my database and had to rescan all libraries. It was a PITA. Highly recommend following instructions, updating to non deprecated PMS and point to your old database so you don't have to go through fixing matches again (like I'm doing now). Regardless, my problem is fixed.
February 17, 20206 yr Community Expert 43 minutes ago, Abe677 said: Thank you SpaceInvader for the pointer to the video. All credit to @SpaceInvaderOne for all of the great videos. You should check out his whole Youtube channel, lots of great Unraid tutorials there. However, I am the one that posted the "pointer to the video".
February 17, 20206 yr 4 hours ago, trurl said: All credit to @SpaceInvaderOne for all of the great videos. You should check out his whole Youtube channel, lots of great Unraid tutorials there. However, I am the one that posted the "pointer to the video". So sorry. My mistake. Thank you for the pointer!
February 18, 20206 yr Thanks for creating the thread, OP. I just updated Plex and had the same error. Didn't realize I was running a deprecated container! Switched to LSIO without any issue.
February 19, 20206 yr Thanks for this thread and @Constructor for linking the video. Help me fix this issue very quickly.
February 20, 20206 yr Community Expert 9 hours ago, Ntouchable said: Thanks for this thread and @Constructor for linking the video. Help me fix this issue very quickly. Your welcome "Member"
February 20, 20206 yr On 2/17/2020 at 8:00 AM, Abe677 said: Why is any Unraid user seeing docker updates for this container? Shouldn't that all stop if it's deprecated? It's probably all automated as new versions come out
February 28, 20206 yr On 2/17/2020 at 6:01 AM, asmithphd said: I'm having issues with PlexMediaServer on Unraid following an update. I just used the unraid webgui to do the update. I didn't notice any error during this process. It now says "up to date" under version. This is what the log looks like for PlexMediaServer now: Feb 16 15:42:00 Tower cron[21]: (CRON) INFO (pidfile fd = 3) Feb 16 15:42:00 Tower cron[21]: (CRON) INFO (Skipping @reboot jobs -- not system startup) setuser: user plex not found setuser: user plex not found (repeats indefinitely) Also, plex can no longer see my tower so I have no access to my media. Any advice would be appreciated as I could find my little info on this error. Got this issue after update also, I ended up changing to the "Official Plex Repository" https://rawgit.com/Squidly271/AppsThread/master/forumpost0.html Copied URL and Repository Name details to the broken/same plex docker container and I was back up and running in minutes... Repository: plexinc/pms-docker Docker Hub URL: https://hub.docker.com/r/plexinc/pms-docker/ Icon URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/plexinc/pms-docker/master/img/plex-server.png WebUI: http://[IP]:[PORT:32400]/web
February 28, 20206 yr 33 minutes ago, cyrix253 said: https://rawgit.com/Squidly271/AppsThread/master/forumpost0.html I sincerely hope that you're not regularly using that thread / post to look for any apps. It's a legacy thread that I only update on the rare occasions that it pops into my head, and doesn't take into account moderation, errors, blacklisting, etc. Use CA
February 28, 20206 yr 4 minutes ago, Squid said: I sincerely hope that you're not regularly using that thread / post to look for any apps. It's a legacy thread that I only update on the rare occasions that it pops into my head, and doesn't take into account moderation, errors, blacklisting, etc. Use CA Ok, it's like the first link on the "Community Applications" "Note: To view the application lists before installing unRaid, click HERE" Just saying...
February 28, 20206 yr 4 minutes ago, cyrix253 said: Ok, it's like the first link on the "Community Applications" "Note: To view the application lists before installing unRaid, click HERE" Just saying... And that post says Quote Why are you looking at this thread? Save yourself a ton of aggravation and install Community Applications. I'll pay $$ to anyone who has a valid reason to NOT install it If you already are running unRaid, then there is ZERO reason to ever look at this thread. Install Community Applications and be done with it. and the actual list is prefaced with Quote The best way to install applications on unRaid is with the Community Applications plugin Note that this list is a raw output. Community Applications moderates the entries so that any incompatible / non-functional apps will not appear (and it looks a lot better also If I could convince the limetech gods to un-sticky that thread, I would delete it in a heartbeat. (Thus far no one has ever come up with a reason to not have CA installed)
February 28, 20206 yr Heheheh... Yeah I see what your saying, I read that first line clicked and didn't go back to read the rest of the post... But I have now also installed the CA plugin & it kicks ass... Thank you
March 10, 20206 yr Thanks everyone! I updated, and then went to watch a show and no plex server! Argh! I have to admit I'm slack these days at updating (too many projects on the go like 3D printing and Christmas light displays) so this saved me a ton of fiddling. Also discovered a great new app on that youtube video for moving files., Krusader! That made the task a lot easier! :)
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