Update Plex RPM File: A Comprehensive Guide for Users
Are you a Plex user looking to update your RPM file? Updating your RPM file is a crucial step to ensure that your Plex media server is running smoothly and efficiently. In this detailed guide, I will walk you through the process of updating your Plex RPM file, covering various aspects such as prerequisites, the update process, and troubleshooting common issues. Let’s dive in!
Understanding RPM Files
RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) files are used to install, update, and remove software packages on RPM-based Linux distributions, such as Fedora, CentOS, and openSUSE. Plex RPM files are specifically designed for these distributions and are essential for installing and managing the Plex media server.
Prerequisites for Updating Plex RPM File
Before updating your Plex RPM file, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:
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Access to your Linux machine with administrative privileges.
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Root access or sudo privileges.
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Current RPM file for Plex.
Updating Plex RPM File
Follow these steps to update your Plex RPM file:
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Open a terminal on your Linux machine.
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Check the current version of Plex installed on your system using the following command:
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plex-media-server --version -
Download the latest Plex RPM file from the official Plex website or a trusted source.
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Install the new RPM file using the following command:
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sudo rpm -Uvh /path/to/plex-.x86_64.rpm -
Verify the installation by checking the version again using the command mentioned in step 2.
Updating RPM Files from a Repository
For users who prefer to update their RPM files from a repository, follow these steps:
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Subscribe to the Plex repository by adding the following line to your /etc/yum.repos.d/plex-repo.repo file:
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[plex] -
name=Plex Repository -
baseurl=http://repos.plex.tv/repo/centos/7/x86_64/ -
enabled=1 -
gpgcheck=1 -
gpgkey=http://repos.plex.tv/repo/centos/RPM-GPG-KEY-Plex -
Update your package lists using the following command:
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sudo yum makecache -
Install or update Plex using the following command:
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sudo yum install plex-media-server
Common Issues and Troubleshooting
Here are some common issues you may encounter while updating your Plex RPM file and their respective solutions:
