[Bug]: Extreme Load Times on Long App Close When Loading From A Close Screen #1325

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2026-04-24T23:57:22+02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:22 +02:00

Originally created by @Paradonas on GitHub (Dec 25, 2025).

I have verified that the bug is not already awaiting release

Yes

What was the Problem?

When I close my phone and have Audiobookshelf running the screen stays gray and I have to wait sometimes close to 20 seconds to 5 seconds for the currently playing audiobook and controls to be displayed.
Sure I could just use the widget to go back a few second or my earbud controls but for some reason that doesnt always work and the widget is slower presumably or it should be if the app is already open.

Steps to Reproduce the Issue

Play an audiobook leaving the screen on the cover and controls menu
Play for a good amount of time with a closed screen
Open the app and wait 20 seconds

What was Expected?

Quick load on refocus of the app

Phone Model

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Phone OS

EMUI 11 (Android 11)

Audiobookshelf App Version

Android App - 0.11.0

Installation Source

Google Play Store

Additional Notes

No response

Originally created by @Paradonas on GitHub (Dec 25, 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? When I close my phone and have Audiobookshelf running the screen stays gray and I have to wait sometimes close to 20 seconds to 5 seconds for the currently playing audiobook and controls to be displayed. Sure I could just use the widget to go back a few second or my earbud controls but for some reason that doesnt always work and the widget is slower presumably or it should be if the app is already open. ### Steps to Reproduce the Issue 1. Play an audiobook leaving the screen on the cover and controls menu 2. Play for a good amount of time with a closed screen 3. Open the app and wait 20 seconds ### What was Expected? Quick load on refocus of the app ### Phone Model Huawei Mate 20 Pro ### Phone OS EMUI 11 (Android 11) ### Audiobookshelf App Version Android App - 0.11.0 ### Installation Source Google Play Store ### Additional Notes _No response_

adam added the bug label 2026-04-24 23:57:22 +02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:22 +02:00

@nichwall commented on GitHub (Dec 26, 2025):

I'm confused as to what exactly you are experiencing. Is the app showing it is waiting for data from the server? When first opening the app, you need to wait for the app to connect to the server and get information to display anything not downloaded locally. The only way around this is to use the app in offline mode, which will not sync progress with the server or allow streaming media.

@nichwall commented on GitHub (Dec 26, 2025): I'm confused as to what exactly you are experiencing. Is the app showing it is waiting for data from the server? When first opening the app, you need to wait for the app to connect to the server and get information to display anything not downloaded locally. The only way around this is to use the app in offline mode, which will not sync progress with the server or allow streaming media.

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:23 +02:00

@danzig666 commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026):

I get the same gray screen as you, but if I touch the gray screen the controls appear immediately. Weird behavior.

@danzig666 commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026): I get the same gray screen as you, but if I touch the gray screen the controls appear immediately. Weird behavior.

adam referenced this issue

2026-04-24 23:59:16 +02:00

[PR #1325] [MERGED] Translations update from Hosted Weblate #1557

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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#1325