Add an option to set black background when playing videos on mobile (fix transparent wallpaper issue)

[ZhangD 0]

Hello Emby team,

I am a loyal Emby user on mobile (Android 15, HyperOS 2.0, 23113RKC6C).

While playing videos the blank spaces on the sides show my phone's wallpaper through a transparent background, which heavily impacts the viewing experience.

I suggest adding an option under the playback settings, such as:

"Background fill color during playback"

"Force black background instead of transparent"

This would greatly improve the experience for users who prefer a clean, immersive look without visual distractions.

To make it easier to understand, I have attached a screenshot, showing how the phone's wallpaper is visible on both sides during video playback.

I hope this helps to better illustrate the current experience issue.

Thank you very much for considering this feature request. Emby is an amazing app!

 

Edited April 27, 2025 by ZhangD

[visproduction 315]

Zhang,

Check to see if your phone is doing this.  I have Android version 13 using Chrome browser and I do not see the mobile background at all when playing any Emby video in a browser.  Your screenshot looks like you are using a browser access.  Are you using an Android Emby app?

[Luke 42077]

Hi, what version number of the Emby app is that?

[ZhangD 0]

3 hours ago, visproduction said:

Zhang,

Check to see if your phone is doing this.  I have Android version 13 using Chrome browser and I do not see the mobile background at all when playing any Emby video in a browser.  Your screenshot looks like you are using a browser access.  Are you using an Android Emby app?

Yes, I'm using Emby app, seems like it works fine in the old version of Android

[Luke 42077]

HI, what version number of the app?

[ZhangD 0]

8 hours ago, Luke said:

HI, what version number of the app?

Sorry for not replying to you in time! I tried 3.3.95 and 3.4.62. Both of these two versions have this problem

[Luke 42077]

OK we’ll take a look at it. Thanks.