[Bug]: Network change causes streaming playback to stop with error #1346

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2026-04-24T23:57:41+02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:41 +02:00

Originally created by @anakinsleftleg on GitHub (Feb 6, 2026).

I have verified that the bug is not already awaiting release

Yes

What was the Problem?

This piggybacks on issue #1537 with respect to connectivity causing streaming to fail.

Steps to Reproduce the Issue

When I'm streaming and walking around outside, depending on where I am, WiFi will connect or disconnect and cellular data will kick in. Streaming works fine when on one or the other fully, but when a switch happens, the end of the stream buffer is reached and the app returns a "Playback Issue: Source Error" and the location isn't synced to the server and so starts a ways back when forced to start streaming again.

What was Expected?

It really should be that when the network changes, the app would resync the current stream and continue on uninterrupted. One shouldn't have to download the audio in order to handle this very typical occurrence. The connection to the library of course reestablishes automatically, but the stream stops. The stream should continue. The only reason it should stop is if there is no network connection at all, or connection to the server of course.

Phone Model

Pixel 8

Phone OS

Android 16

Audiobookshelf App Version

Android App - 0.11.0

Installation Source

Google Play Store

Additional Notes

No response

Originally created by @anakinsleftleg on GitHub (Feb 6, 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? This piggybacks on issue #1537 with respect to connectivity causing streaming to fail. ### Steps to Reproduce the Issue When I'm streaming and walking around outside, depending on where I am, WiFi will connect or disconnect and cellular data will kick in. Streaming works fine when on one or the other fully, but when a switch happens, the end of the stream buffer is reached and the app returns a "Playback Issue: Source Error" and the location isn't synced to the server and so starts a ways back when forced to start streaming again. <img width="1080" height="2400" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/932e0d80-bb5a-4ad8-b383-9a2866609c56" /> ### What was Expected? It really should be that when the network changes, the app would resync the current stream and continue on uninterrupted. One shouldn't have to download the audio in order to handle this very typical occurrence. The connection to the library of course reestablishes automatically, but the stream stops. The stream should continue. The only reason it should stop is if there is no network connection at all, or connection to the server of course. ### Phone Model Pixel 8 ### Phone OS Android 16 ### Audiobookshelf App Version Android App - 0.11.0 ### Installation Source Google Play Store ### Additional Notes _No response_

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adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:42 +02:00

@anakinsleftleg commented on GitHub (Feb 9, 2026):

After a Force Close and restart and re-login to the server on the app, I cannot get the behavior to repeat.

@anakinsleftleg commented on GitHub (Feb 9, 2026): After a Force Close and restart and re-login to the server on the app, I cannot get the behavior to repeat.

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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#1346