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v1.0.0-0-g81e5f314 (51)
Published May 28, 2026
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Android 6.0+
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armeabi-v7a
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AI summary
Open-source Android TV client for Jellyfin with a Plex-inspired UI built from scratch. Supports ExoPlayer and MPV playback engines, Jellyseerr integration, customizable layouts, PIN-protected profiles, and Live TV/DVR. Version 1.0 adds per-user language selection and grid or list library views. Note: requests broad storage and install permissions plus audio recording.
What's New
This v1.0 update brings stability and performance improvements as well as many bug fixes! New features: Choose different user interface languages per user Choose grid or new list layouts for libraries Note: Continue watching & next up rows are combined by default, you can customize the home page to split them
Description
Wholphin - an OSS Android TV client for Jellyfin "Never half-phin two jellies. Always wholphin one jelly." Wholphin is an open-source Android TV client for Jellyfin. It aims to provide a different app UI that's inspired by Plex for users interested in migrating to Jellyfin. This is not a fork of the official client. Wholphin's user interface and controls have been written completely from scratch. Wholphin supports playing media using either ExoPlayer or MPV. Features User interface A navigation drawer for quick access to libraries, favorites, search, and settings from almost anywhere in the app Integration with Jellyseerr to discover new movies and TV shows Option to combine Continue Watching & Next Up rows Show Movie/TV Show titles when browsing libraries Play theme music, if available Customize subtitle style for plain text subtitles Search & download subtitles (requires compatible server plugin such as OpenSubtitles) Customize layout grids for libraries Multiple app color themes Protect user profile switches with PIN code Playback Different media playback engines: ExoPlayer w/ optional extra audio & AV1 software decoding MPV for direct playing anything plus ASS subtitle support Plex inspired playback controls: Using D-Pad left/right for seeking during playback Quickly access video chapters & queue during playback Optionally skip back a few seconds when resuming playback Live TV & DVR support Auto play next episodes with pass out protection Option for automatic refresh rate & resolution switching on supported displays Trickplay support Subtly show playback position along the bottom of the screen while seeking w/ D-Pad
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