[Bug]: iOS - 0.11.0-beta - Downloads are very slow on iOS app #1334

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2026-04-24T23:57:29+02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:29 +02:00

Originally created by @sallan2000 on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026).

I have verified that the bug is not already awaiting release

Yes

What was the Problem?

Downloading a 30 minute podcast file can take upwards of 10 minutes to download in 0.11.0-beta

Earlier versions download files very quickly

When doing so, the phone gets very hot.

Steps to Reproduce the Issue

Go to library page
select any book or podcast episode
click download
go to the downloads page
wait

What was Expected?

Files to download in a short period of time

Phone Model

iPhone 16

Phone OS

iOS 26.3 public beta

Audiobookshelf App Version

iOS App - 0.11.0

Installation Source

Testflight

Additional Notes

No response

Originally created by @sallan2000 on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026). ### 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? Downloading a 30 minute podcast file can take upwards of 10 minutes to download in 0.11.0-beta Earlier versions download files very quickly When doing so, the phone gets very hot. ### Steps to Reproduce the Issue Go to library page select any book or podcast episode click download go to the downloads page wait ### What was Expected? Files to download in a short period of time ### Phone Model iPhone 16 ### Phone OS iOS 26.3 public beta ### Audiobookshelf App Version iOS App - 0.11.0 ### Installation Source Testflight ### Additional Notes _No response_

adam added the bug label 2026-04-24 23:57:29 +02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:30 +02:00

@nichwall commented on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026):

Related/duplicate of https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/issues/1341

@nichwall commented on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026): Related/duplicate of https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/issues/1341

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:30 +02:00

@sallan2000 commented on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026):

Related/duplicate of #1341

I think it might be but the terrible speed of downloading to local storage is a decidedly different symptom.

@sallan2000 commented on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026): > Related/duplicate of [#1341](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/issues/1341) I think it might be but the terrible speed of downloading to local storage is a decidedly different symptom.

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:31 +02:00

@WillGunn commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026):

I have been experiencing the slow downloads issue for the past 2 months or so, there weren't any problems before that. I wasn't sure if it was an app problem or my server until I downloaded a different ios app that supports connecting to the audiobookshelf server (called 'Still') and it's download speed was back to where this app was a few months ago. For instance it was able to download a 1.3GB audiobook in about a minute, whereas the ABS app took 2 hours for the same book.

iPhone 16 Pro Max
iOS 18.7.2

ABS-app 0.11.0-beta
ABS Server v2.32.1

@WillGunn commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026): I have been experiencing the slow downloads issue for the past 2 months or so, there weren't any problems before that. I wasn't sure if it was an app problem or my server until I downloaded a different ios app that supports connecting to the audiobookshelf server (called 'Still') and it's download speed was back to where this app was a few months ago. For instance it was able to download a 1.3GB audiobook in about a minute, whereas the ABS app took 2 hours for the same book. iPhone 16 Pro Max iOS 18.7.2 ABS-app 0.11.0-beta ABS Server v2.32.1

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:32 +02:00

@sallan2000 commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026):

I have been experiencing the slow downloads issue for the past 2 months or so, there weren't any problems before that. I wasn't sure if it was an app problem or my server until I downloaded a different ios app that supports connecting to the audiobookshelf server (called 'Still') and it's download speed was back to where this app was a few months ago. For instance it was able to download a 1.3GB audiobook in about a minute, whereas the ABS app took 2 hours for the same book.

iPhone 16 Pro Max iOS 18.7.2

ABS-app 0.11.0-beta ABS Server v2.32.1

Hi Will,

Does your iPhone get very hot during downloading too?

Thanks!

@sallan2000 commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026): > I have been experiencing the slow downloads issue for the past 2 months or so, there weren't any problems before that. I wasn't sure if it was an app problem or my server until I downloaded a different ios app that supports connecting to the audiobookshelf server (called 'Still') and it's download speed was back to where this app was a few months ago. For instance it was able to download a 1.3GB audiobook in about a minute, whereas the ABS app took 2 hours for the same book. > > iPhone 16 Pro Max iOS 18.7.2 > > ABS-app 0.11.0-beta ABS Server v2.32.1 Hi Will, Does your iPhone get very hot during downloading too? Thanks!

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:32 +02:00

@WillGunn commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026):

I have been experiencing the slow downloads issue for the past 2 months or so, there weren't any problems before that. I wasn't sure if it was an app problem or my server until I downloaded a different ios app that supports connecting to the audiobookshelf server (called 'Still') and it's download speed was back to where this app was a few months ago. For instance it was able to download a 1.3GB audiobook in about a minute, whereas the ABS app took 2 hours for the same book.
iPhone 16 Pro Max iOS 18.7.2
ABS-app 0.11.0-beta ABS Server v2.32.1

Hi Will,

Does your iPhone get very hot during downloading too?

Thanks!

It gets warm, but I'm not sure if thats from the download or because you need to keep the screen on and the app in focus for the download to continue and so I don't want to assume they are related.

@WillGunn commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026): > > I have been experiencing the slow downloads issue for the past 2 months or so, there weren't any problems before that. I wasn't sure if it was an app problem or my server until I downloaded a different ios app that supports connecting to the audiobookshelf server (called 'Still') and it's download speed was back to where this app was a few months ago. For instance it was able to download a 1.3GB audiobook in about a minute, whereas the ABS app took 2 hours for the same book. > > iPhone 16 Pro Max iOS 18.7.2 > > ABS-app 0.11.0-beta ABS Server v2.32.1 > > Hi Will, > > Does your iPhone get very hot during downloading too? > > Thanks! It gets warm, but I'm not sure if thats from the download or because you need to keep the screen on and the app in focus for the download to continue and so I don't want to assume they are related.

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:33 +02:00

@WillGunn commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026):

So I had the same issue on my iPad running os 26. I deleted the app to clear everything out, redownloaded it, and downloads are faster, not as fast as they should be compared to a few months ago/the other app, but much faster than ABS-app on my iPhone which I've had installed for quite a while.
Is it possible that the locally saved data/database (maybe some corruption or leftovers from errors download sessions?) are exacerbating the issue?

@WillGunn commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026): So I had the same issue on my iPad running os 26. I deleted the app to clear everything out, redownloaded it, and downloads are faster, not as fast as they should be compared to a few months ago/the other app, but much faster than ABS-app on my iPhone which I've had installed for quite a while. Is it possible that the locally saved data/database (maybe some corruption or leftovers from errors download sessions?) are exacerbating the issue?

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:33 +02:00

@phildrysdale1 commented on GitHub (Feb 25, 2026):

Just want to give this a bump as it is very much still an issue for me on 0.12-0 beta on an iPhone 12

It can take me anywhere from 10-60mins to download an audiobook via all the following:

Local
Tailscale
Remote https via Caddy

I figured it would be my setup but the thing is Plappa downloads the same books in 1-5 minutes.

@phildrysdale1 commented on GitHub (Feb 25, 2026): Just want to give this a bump as it is very much still an issue for me on 0.12-0 beta on an iPhone 12 It can take me anywhere from 10-60mins to download an audiobook via all the following: - Local - Tailscale - Remote https via Caddy I figured it would be my setup but the thing is Plappa downloads the same books in 1-5 minutes.

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:34 +02:00

@sallan2000 commented on GitHub (Feb 25, 2026):

Just want to give this a bump as it is very much still an issue for me on 0.12-0 beta on an iPhone 12

It can take me anywhere from 10-60mins to download an audiobook via all the following:

Local

Tailscale

Remote https via Caddy

I figured it would be my setup but the thing is Plappa downloads the same books in 1-5 minutes.

I have the same experience, 3rd party apps work fine...

@sallan2000 commented on GitHub (Feb 25, 2026): > Just want to give this a bump as it is very much still an issue for me on 0.12-0 beta on an iPhone 12 > > It can take me anywhere from 10-60mins to download an audiobook via all the following: > > * Local > * Tailscale > * Remote https via Caddy > > I figured it would be my setup but the thing is Plappa downloads the same books in 1-5 minutes. I have the same experience, 3rd party apps work fine...

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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#1334