[Bug]: App stuck on not connected screen on first launch #1219

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opened 2026-04-24 23:54:12 +02:00 by adam · 1 comment
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Originally created by @NoaHimesaka1873 on GitHub (Jun 2, 2025).

I have verified that the bug is not already awaiting release

Yes

What was the Problem?

Can't login; app stuck in not connected screen, can't open hamburger menu too

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Steps to Reproduce the Issue

  1. Install
  2. Launch

What was Expected?

Login screen

Phone Model

HiBy RS6

Phone OS

Android 9

Audiobookshelf App Version

Android App - 0.9.81

Installation Source

Other (List in "Additional Notes")

Additional Notes

Tested on GitHub released apk and Play Store release
Also, issue template falsely assumes everything is a phone when it's not.

Originally created by @NoaHimesaka1873 on GitHub (Jun 2, 2025). ### I have verified that the [bug is not already awaiting release](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20label%3A%22awaiting%20release%22) Yes ### What was the Problem? Can't login; app stuck in not connected screen, can't open hamburger menu too ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1d4918ca-a36f-497c-af58-029ee19d7452) ### Steps to Reproduce the Issue 1. Install 2. Launch ### What was Expected? Login screen ### ~~Phone~~ Model HiBy RS6 ### ~~Phone~~ OS Android 9 ### Audiobookshelf App Version Android App - 0.9.81 ### Installation Source Other (List in "Additional Notes") ### Additional Notes Tested on GitHub released apk and Play Store release Also, issue template falsely assumes everything is a phone when it's not.
adam added the bugandroid labels 2026-04-24 23:54:12 +02:00
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@ArtCodesArt commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2025):

In case it helps, I had a similar issue but running the app on iOS Apple iPhone. The strange thing was that it worked before then it stopped.

Can you login/connect from the browser instead?

The clue for me was that I could connect from browser but not app. The solution was to turn on local network permission in the audiobookshelf app settings.

For Android: https://developer.android.com/privacy-and-security/local-network-permission

Screenshot for iOS, which I know is not the same as Android, but in case it helps others.

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@ArtCodesArt commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2025): In case it helps, I had a similar issue but running the app on iOS Apple iPhone. The strange thing was that it worked before then it stopped. Can you login/connect from the browser instead? The clue for me was that I could connect from browser but not app. The solution was to turn on local network permission in the audiobookshelf app settings. For Android: https://developer.android.com/privacy-and-security/local-network-permission Screenshot for iOS, which I know is not the same as Android, but in case it helps others. ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/73446fb7-6f3b-4c4b-9ccd-50b62f32d6c0) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/416d1fd0-39ed-49d1-b829-8952679666a4)
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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#1219