Can I stay on an Emby version without updating indefinitely?

[Daftpunkmx12 3]

Hi everyone, I have a question. Can I stay on an Emby version (4.8.11.0) that has been working well for me indefinitely, possibly forever? With the last update (4.9.3.0), I had problems with excessive RAM consumption by the Emby service. The Emby service alone was using up to 4.98GB out of 5.78GB, and the server would crash even with two devices watching without transcoding, just direct play. This didn't happen with the previous version. Fortunately, I made a backup of the server before updating and was able to revert to the previous version (4.8.11.0). My server is very basic; I use it at home or when I'm out with my family. Can I stay on the latest version without updating indefinitely? Because with the latest version, even without any devices watching, Emby alone was using almost 50% of the RAM.

I hope someone can help me with this question. Thanks and regards.

 

Version 4.9.3.0 with 2 devices watching 

 

Versión 4.8.11.0 with 3 devices watching 

[GrimReaper 4740]

9 minutes ago, Daftpunkmx12 said:

Can I stay on an Emby version (4.8.11.0) that has been working well for me indefinitely, possibly forever?

Theoretically yes, but that will also preclude not updating client apps, as they have minimum server version that increases gradually and will eventually surpass 4.8.11.0. And that will be very hard to control for all users, as number (or all) of them will certainly have auto-update enabled. 

Edited 1 hour ago by GrimReaper

[Daftpunkmx12 3]

2 minutes ago, GrimReaper said:

Theoretically yes, but that will also preclude not updating client apps, as they have minimum server version that increases gradually and will eventually surpass 4.8.11.0. And that will be very hard to control for all users, as number (or all) of them will certainly have auto-update enabled. 

Hmm, I see. The only problem I have is the excessive RAM usage, which changed with the last update. I haven't seen any updates or threads about it, or if it's a glitch/bug or some error that could be fixed later.

[GrimReaper 4740]

There are number of related topics around the forum (thought that was mostly solved - guess not for all). 

You can join any of the existing topics or open your own. 

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Edit: AFAIK this is the biggest ongoing topic:

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by GrimReaper
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