Emby Theater 3.0.20 hang on Splash Screan

[scottpro 10]

38 minutes ago, scottpro said:

I've got the splash screen hang as well.  Was working fine yesterday.  There were no server updates or theater updates.  Is ET phoning home and causing the hang?  Do I have to use the Windows Store version now?

The web client works just fine.

ET version: 3.0.21.0

Server version: 4.8.11.0

Edited April 5, 2025 by scottpro

[scottpro 10]

OK, I installed the Microsoft Store version 2.222.2.0 and it seems to be working fine.  In general the UI looks the same with a new splash screen but the App Settings configuration has a lot of changes.  The install location is now under the Program Files\Windows Apps folder instead of the AppData\Roaming folder.  It also appears that this version doesn't use Electron.

I'll give this version a thorough test drive and see how I like it.

@LukeIs this now the official release of ET or will the original version still be supported (3.0.21.0 and later)?

 

BTW, I'm also using a custom build of the mpv.dll with Dolby TrueHD fixes (pops and skips) which is now located at the root of the EmbyTheater folder.

[mcflyator 0]

La Nouvelle version autorise t elle les lecteurs externes? 

Dans mon cas, emby est utilisé sur un pchc, avec lecteur externe pour madvr (pot player).

Je veux bien installer la nouvelle version à cette seule condition, qui faisait d'ailleurs partie du paiement pour emby première. 

[TheLaceySods 3]

9 hours ago, Theodore said:

That isn't a solution because, as I specifically said, this is an HTPC and you don't login to them or use a mouse to interact with it. 

Agreed, ET creates a very familiar interface for long time users of HTPC's  I don't want to have to pick up any mouse to use or interact with, and it's NOT the 10 ft interface that Bill Gates introduced with WMC, Emby Theatre was perfect.

If this is Embys attempt to force us onto the new version, then it's back to Kodi I go.

[scottpro 10]

59 minutes ago, scottpro said:

OK, I installed the Microsoft Store version 2.222.2.0 and it seems to be working fine.  In general the UI looks the same with a new splash screen but the App Settings configuration has a lot of changes.  The install location is now under the Program Files\Windows Apps folder instead of the AppData\Roaming folder.  It also appears that this version doesn't use Electron.

I'll give this version a thorough test drive and see how I like it.

@LukeIs this now the official release of ET or will the original version still be supported (3.0.21.0 and later)?

 

BTW, I'm also using a custom build of the mpv.dll with Dolby TrueHD fixes (pops and skips) which is now located at the root of the EmbyTheater folder.

Well, I knew this was going to be an issue.  Since the Windows Store version of ET installs in the WindowsApp folder it has special TrustedInstaller rights and can't be modified even with administrator rights so copying an updated mpv.dll is not possible.  Not sure what to do at this point.

[scottpro 10]

15 hours ago, DonDuck said:

I am having this too. Even if you leave it open an hour nothing happens. As far as I can tell, when you open it, it tries to connect to 173.230.139.54:443(tv.emby.media) and gets a response. Then I can't catch it doing any other network traffic after that. Accessing tv.emby.media in a browser just brings up Emby Connect

I think you are correct.  When I redirect tv.emby.media (173.230.139.54) to localhost (127.0.0.1) it hangs ET with no splash screen at all.  So it must be related to EmbyConnect services.

[TheLaceySods 3]

5 minutes ago, scottpro said:

I think you are correct.  When I redirect tv.emby.media (173.230.139.54) to localhost (127.0.0.1) it hangs ET with no splash screen at all.  So it must be related to EmbyConnect services.

Wouldn't this cause a problem with the Android app, which is currently unaffected?

[Mahinepua 81]

@scottproboot with a Linux usb and replace mpv.dll with the fixed Truehd version. 

 

[scottpro 10]

4 minutes ago, Mahinepua said:

@scottproboot with a Linux usb and replace mpv.dll with the fixed Truehd version. 

 

I can boot into safe mode if needed but it's just more of a inconvenience to update. 

[scottpro 10]

11 minutes ago, TheLaceySods said:

Wouldn't this cause a problem with the Android app, which is currently unaffected?

I think Windows (non-store) version of ET is the only app that is affected by this issue.  The web client, iOS and other apps work fine with the localhost redirect.

[pwhodges 2012]

2 hours ago, scottpro said:

Is this now the official release of ET or will the original version still be supported (3.0.21.0 and later)?

The new store version is now the only supported Windows client.  The old electron-based desktop client remains available for download while the new client is missing some features (e.g. external players), but will have no further development.

Paul

Edited April 5, 2025 by pwhodges

[DonDuck 0]

12 minutes ago, scottpro said:

I think Windows (non-store) version of ET is the only app that is affected by this issue.  The web client, iOS and other apps work fine with the localhost redirect.

Linux flatpak is too

[Volodesi 11]

Same. Worked fine last night. Hangs on splash screen this morning. 

 

So confused on how Emby Theater even updates. There's no indication when it does or a way to control it.

[anacondo 4]

They better fix this soon or I'm finally switching to Jellyfin. I paid a premium membership precisely to avoid this kind of thing, I just wanted to set it up once for my family and forget about it forever, and I was hoping Emby would provide this. If I'm going to have to be tinkering for it to work then I don't see the point.

[Theodore 136]

It appears I spoke to soon as ET is once again hanging on the splash screen for me. It worked for a bit last night but this morning it is back to hanging.

[padanagua 1]

Same problem here. Emby Theater crashed on second launch and refuses to load since then.

If i click on the Electron icon showing up on the taskbar i get the following... Nothing suspicious in AppData\Roaming\Emby-Theater\logs.

I don't want to use the native Windows app as it is not compatible with external players and i need MPC-BE to enjoy MadVR on my projector.

Edited April 5, 2025 by padanagua

[padanagua 1]

Even though Emby Theater hasn't received any updates on GitHub since 2023, the program seems to update itself from https://api.github.com/repos/MediaBrowser/Emby.Theater.Windows/releases and i believe something has broken since the last update. Everything works fine from the browser so Emby Server is not a suspect here.

[GernerGuest 1]

I have the same issue here on Linux Ubuntu started yesterday stuck on splash screen

[darkassassin07 652]

6 hours ago, scottpro said:

Well, I knew this was going to be an issue.  Since the Windows Store version of ET installs in the WindowsApp folder it has special TrustedInstaller rights and can't be modified even with administrator rights so copying an updated mpv.dll is not possible.  Not sure what to do at this point.

WOW.

I didn't know you couldn't modify apps from the windows store... That's some horseshit that I will never tolerate.

I've hated pretty much every change Microshaft has made since win 11+ and that's pushed me to purge windows from my systems and move to Debian.

 

I tend to just use the web app on PC. If I was forced to use the windows store version, I'd move to Jellyfin first.

[Riezel 33]

ah yes, i thought it's only my end
the ET is the only saving grace for me, to implement custom mpv-1.dll (for SVP, so i can go full high FPS) hope it will fixed soon

[Sercho 1]

Same problema here. It was working fine just yesterday.

[Lessaj 467]

15 hours ago, Lessaj said:

It is launching for me now.

Well, it was, not anymore. But currently broken on Linux as well.

Edited April 5, 2025 by Lessaj

[Luke 42077]

 Hi guys, sorry the fix got reverted somehow. It's on it's way up again. Apologies for the disruption. Thanks.

[Volodesi 11]

49 minutes ago, Luke said:

 Hi guys, sorry the fix got reverted somehow. It's on it's way up again. Apologies for the disruption. Thanks.

How do we force it to update? The setup file is missing from the Emby Theater page now(Which is how I used to force the updates) and it is not updating when I launch it.

Edited April 5, 2025 by Volodesi

[padanagua 1]

Thanx Luke !

It will work upon your second launch Volodesi.