Jellyfin 10.11 migrates to EF Core, boosts speed, drops 32-bit ARM support

Jellyfin 10.11 introduces a major backend overhaul with a migration to Entity Framework Core, replacing raw SQLite calls. The new system improves data handling, delivers faster queries and simpler schema migrations, and lays the groundwork for future database options like PostgreSQL.

Administrators now have a built-in Backup and Restore tool to create and recover metadata snapshots, addressing one of the most requested features. The release also improves performance with in-memory caching that speeds up navigation in large libraries while automatically managing RAM usage. Updated database locking reduces contention on busy servers, resulting in smoother operation and faster search performance.

This version drops 32-bit ARM (armhf) support, requiring 64-bit systems going forward. It adds a Startup UI and Log Viewer for monitoring migrations and upgrades through the browser, along with expanded admin stats. Media handling is upgraded with FFmpeg 7.1, offering better codec support, HDR tone mapping for Intel and Rockchip devices, AV1 hardware decoding on Apple platforms, and improved subtitle rendering. Interface updates refine navigation and introduce splash-screen branding customization.