If my phone is having difficulty connecting to my server, the AA app will display the Download Tab and show any audiobooks locally on my phone but there doesn't appear to be a way to navigate away from that tab once my phone has successfully connected to my server.
Steps to Reproduce the Issue
disable wifi and/or cellular connection.
connect to AA and activate ABS app
app will open to Download
enable WIFI and/or cellular connection.
What was Expected?
App should automatically connect to server and update the AA display and allow user to 'browse' away from Download tab
Phone Model
galaxy S22
Phone OS
android stock
Audiobookshelf App Version
Android App - 0.11.0
Installation Source
Google Play Store
Additional Notes
No response
Originally created by @cloudycloud47 on GitHub (Feb 10, 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?
If my phone is having difficulty connecting to my server, the AA app will display the Download Tab and show any audiobooks locally on my phone but there doesn't appear to be a way to navigate away from that tab once my phone has successfully connected to my server.
### Steps to Reproduce the Issue
disable wifi and/or cellular connection.
connect to AA and activate ABS app
app will open to Download
enable WIFI and/or cellular connection.
### What was Expected?
App should automatically connect to server and update the AA display and allow user to 'browse' away from Download tab
### Phone Model
galaxy S22
### Phone OS
android stock
### 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 23:57:41 +02:00
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Originally created by @cloudycloud47 on GitHub (Feb 10, 2026).
I have verified that the bug is not already awaiting release
Yes
What was the Problem?
If my phone is having difficulty connecting to my server, the AA app will display the Download Tab and show any audiobooks locally on my phone but there doesn't appear to be a way to navigate away from that tab once my phone has successfully connected to my server.
Steps to Reproduce the Issue
disable wifi and/or cellular connection.
connect to AA and activate ABS app
app will open to Download
enable WIFI and/or cellular connection.
What was Expected?
App should automatically connect to server and update the AA display and allow user to 'browse' away from Download tab
Phone Model
galaxy S22
Phone OS
android stock
Audiobookshelf App Version
Android App - 0.11.0
Installation Source
Google Play Store
Additional Notes
No response
@nichwall commented on GitHub (Feb 10, 2026):
Looks like https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/issues/1081 is back
@cucumberwater1337 commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2026):
have the same issue with my pixel8pro. Android 16.