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[BUG] Android Jellyfin app locks to video if I choose to cast during playback #7380

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opened 2026-02-07 04:52:41 +03:00 by OVERLORD · 1 comment
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-07 04:52:41 +03:00
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Originally created by @L1512191 on GitHub (Sep 30, 2025).

Description of the bug

If I start a video in the Jellyfin app, but during playback I decide to cast the video to a larger screen using a Chromecast connected to my TV, then the Jellyfin Android app is still locked to that video.

If I then press the back button the playback on the Chromecast stops, just as Jellyfin would have stopped the video if it was still playing locally on the Android device.

Reproduction steps

  1. Open Jellyfin on your Android device
  2. Start a video file on your local device screen, using the Jellyfin app
  3. Wait for the playback to start
  4. Press the Cast icon (top right)
  5. Choose your Chromecast device (3rd gen for me)
  6. Wait for TV to play your video
  7. Press the back button on your Android device (or gesture, if that is your way)
  8. Video is stopped on the Chromecast

What is the current bug behavior?

Jellyfin app is locked to the current video, even though the video is playing on a Chromecast

What is the expected correct behavior?

Jellyfin app should let the user navigate the app UI, whitout stopping the video on the Chromecast.

Just like it works if you choose a cast device before starting video playback.

Jellyfin Server version

10.10.0+

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10.10.7

Environment

- OS: Debian 12
- Linux Kernel: 6.1.0-37-amd64
- Virtualization: Proxmox VM
- Clients: Android 14 (Jellyfin 2.6.3)
- Playback Method: Chromecast
- Hardware Acceleration: None
- Plugins: None
- Reverse Proxy: No
- Base URL: Default (http://<server-IP:8096/)
- Jellyfin Data Storage: Local VM disk (M.2 NVM)
- Media Storage: Mounted SMB share
- External Integrations: None

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Originally created by @L1512191 on GitHub (Sep 30, 2025). ### Description of the bug If I start a video in the Jellyfin app, but during playback I decide to cast the video to a larger screen using a Chromecast connected to my TV, then the Jellyfin Android app is still locked to that video. If I then press the back button the playback on the Chromecast stops, just as Jellyfin would have stopped the video if it was still playing locally on the Android device. ### Reproduction steps 1. Open Jellyfin on your Android device 2. Start a video file on your local device screen, using the Jellyfin app 3. Wait for the playback to start 4. Press the Cast icon (top right) 5. Choose your Chromecast device (3rd gen for me) 6. Wait for TV to play your video 7. Press the back button on your Android device (or gesture, if that is your way) 8. Video is stopped on the Chromecast ### What is the current _bug_ behavior? Jellyfin app is locked to the current video, even though the video is playing on a Chromecast ### What is the expected _correct_ behavior? Jellyfin app should let the user navigate the app UI, whitout stopping the video on the Chromecast. Just like it works if you choose a cast device before starting video playback. ### Jellyfin Server version 10.10.0+ ### Specify commit id _No response_ ### Specify unstable release number _No response_ ### Specify version number _No response_ ### Specify the build version 10.10.7 ### Environment ```markdown - OS: Debian 12 - Linux Kernel: 6.1.0-37-amd64 - Virtualization: Proxmox VM - Clients: Android 14 (Jellyfin 2.6.3) - Playback Method: Chromecast - Hardware Acceleration: None - Plugins: None - Reverse Proxy: No - Base URL: Default (http://<server-IP:8096/) - Jellyfin Data Storage: Local VM disk (M.2 NVM) - Media Storage: Mounted SMB share - External Integrations: None ``` ### Jellyfin logs ```shell Which one do you want? ``` ### FFmpeg logs ```shell ``` ### Client / Browser logs _No response_ ### Relevant screenshots or videos ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4833dfeb-184b-4917-bddd-e834c48c2779) ### Additional information _No response_
OVERLORD added the bug label 2026-02-07 04:52:41 +03:00
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-07 04:52:44 +03:00
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@L1512191 commented on GitHub (Nov 12, 2025):

Reposted as #1850 in the Android repo

@L1512191 commented on GitHub (Nov 12, 2025): Reposted as [#1850](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-android/issues/1850#issue-3615321578) in the Android repo
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