For now, disable autoplay and open each next episode manually from the series page. This is the safest workaround because it restores the episode context Stremio needs to display the title and update watched status, without deleting your account or app data.
The reported issue affects the Android app on a Samsung tablet: the first episode behaves normally, but episodes started by autoplay have no title when paused and are not marked as watched. There is not yet enough evidence to confirm a universal fix, so work through the following steps in order.
Why autoplay may lose the episode title and watched status
The missing title and missing watched update probably share the same cause. When autoplay moves to the next video, Stremio may be starting the stream without correctly attaching the next episode's metadata or library identity. Playback can continue, but the app may not know which episode should receive the progress update.
That explanation is plausible rather than officially confirmed. The problem could be limited to a particular Android app release, device configuration, player handoff, series catalog, or stream provider.
External players can introduce a separate limitation: Stremio may not receive complete playback progress after handing a video to another app. However, the affected user reported trying different players without success, so changing players alone is not an established fix for this case.
1. Confirm that manual episode selection works
Before changing anything, run this quick test:
- Open the affected series in Stremio.
- Select an episode directly from its season list.
- Play enough of it for normal progress tracking to occur.
- Pause and check whether the episode title appears.
- Return to the series page and check whether progress or watched status was saved.
- Select the next episode manually instead of allowing autoplay to start it.
If both manually opened episodes retain their titles and progress, autoplay is the likely trigger. Keep autoplay disabled and select episodes from the series page until the app behavior is corrected.
If manually selected episodes also fail to save progress, the issue is broader than autoplay. Check that you are signed into the intended Stremio account and continue with the cache and account checks below.
2. Restart the app and tablet
A stuck playback session can survive after closing the player. Fully stop Stremio before testing again:
- Open the Samsung tablet's Settings.
- Go to Apps and select Stremio.
- Tap Force stop.
- Restart the tablet.
- Open Stremio and test one manually selected episode followed by one autoplayed episode.
This is low risk and does not remove your account data.
3. Reset the autoplay preference
If your installed Stremio build shows an autoplay-next-episode option, turn it off, close the app, and then enable it again. Setting names and locations can change between app releases, so do not worry if the wording is slightly different.
Test with a short episode transition. While diagnosing the issue, avoid a long viewing session because later episodes may still need to be marked manually.
If there is no visible autoplay option in your build, skip this step rather than changing unrelated playback settings.
4. Test Stremio's built-in player
Use the built-in player for one controlled test. An external player may play the video successfully but return incomplete progress information to Stremio.
The useful comparison is:
| Test | Title shown after autoplay? | Watched status saved? | Likely interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual selection works; autoplay fails | No | No | Autoplay is losing episode context |
| Built-in player works; external player fails | Varies | No | Player handoff may be involved |
| Every method fails | Varies | No | App state, account sync, or metadata may be involved |
| Only one series fails | Varies | Varies | Catalog or episode metadata may be involved |
Do not repeatedly switch players if they all produce the same result. The original report indicates that changing players did not resolve the problem.
5. Clear only the Stremio cache
A damaged or stale cache can affect metadata and playback transitions. On a Samsung tablet, the path is generally:
Settings → Apps → Stremio → Storage → Clear cache
Clear cache, not data, at this stage. Reopen Stremio, manually start an episode, and let autoplay advance once.
If the title and watched status are still missing, continue to the next check.
6. Compare another series or stream source
Test a different series for which you have a legitimate streaming source. This helps determine whether the failure is global or tied to one catalog entry.
If only one series is affected, its season or episode metadata may not line up correctly. If the failure occurs only with streams supplied by one community addon, test another authorized source where available. Community addons are independently operated; Stremio does not control their availability, metadata quality, or stream behavior.
If every series fails immediately after autoplay, an app-level problem is more likely than a single metadata mismatch.
7. Verify the installed app build
Open Stremio's app information and record the exact version number. Do not rely only on the Play Store saying the app is current, because staged rollouts and device compatibility can affect which build is offered.
Check the Play Store for an available update. If none appears, avoid installing unofficial APK files as a troubleshooting shortcut. Continue using manual episode selection and report the exact installed version so the problem can be reproduced more accurately.
8. Clear app data or reinstall only as a final test
Clearing app data is more disruptive than clearing the cache. It signs the app out and removes local app state, so make sure you know your Stremio login details first.
Use one of these options, not both at once:
- Go to Settings → Apps → Stremio → Storage → Clear data, then sign in again.
- Uninstall Stremio and reinstall it from the Play Store.
Afterward, test autoplay before changing player settings or installing additional community addons. This creates a cleaner comparison.
Account-synced library information may return after sign-in, but do not assume every addon or external service stores its configuration in the same way. Independently operated addons may require separate setup.
What worked for affected users
No confirmed fix was included with the report. The affected user said that switching players did not help and that they had to return to the episode list and mark autoplayed episodes as watched manually.
Based on the reported symptoms, manually opening each next episode is the most practical temporary workaround because it avoids the faulty autoplay transition. Disabling autoplay is therefore recommended as a fallback, not as a verified permanent repair.
When to report the problem
If the issue remains after a restart, built-in-player test, and cache clear, send Stremio support a concise reproduction report containing:
- Exact Stremio version number
- Samsung tablet model
- Android and One UI versions
- Whether the built-in or an external player was used
- Whether manual episode selection saves progress
- Whether the problem affects every series or only one
- Whether the paused screen loses the episode title immediately after autoplay
A short screen recording can help, but remove account details, notifications, and other personal information first. Mention the episode using season and episode numbers without sharing unauthorized stream links.
Last reviewed: August 27, 2026
FAQ
Why does the video play if Stremio does not know the episode title?
The stream and the episode's catalog identity are separate pieces of information. Playback may begin successfully even if the autoplay transition fails to preserve the metadata used for the title and watched tracking.
Will manually marking episodes as watched repair future autoplay?
No evidence shows that it repairs autoplay. It only corrects your viewing history for episodes that were not tracked.
Should I keep trying different external players?
Not if the built-in player and several external players behave identically. Use the built-in player for diagnosis, then rely on manual episode selection while waiting for an app-side fix or further confirmed guidance.