[Bug] Android app loses connection over von - leads to unfinished downloads and app crashes #1350

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opened 2026-04-24 23:57:45 +02:00 by adam · 1 comment
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Originally created by @ursoos on GitHub (Feb 10, 2026).

I have verified that the bug is not already awaiting release

Yes

What was the Problem?

When Android app doesn't have connection to my server and I try to play downloaded book, it crashes the app.

Steps to Reproduce the Issue

  1. Download the book from my server
  2. Disconnect Tailscale (my solution to access my server remotely)
  3. Try to play downloaded book
  4. App crashes

What was Expected?

To play offline book.

Phone Model

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Phone OS

16

Audiobookshelf App Version

Android App - 0.11.0

Installation Source

Google Play Store

Additional Notes

Logs:

02/10/2026 18:58:30.568 [INFO] mounted: fully initialized
02/10/2026 18:59:18.192 [INFO] playLibraryItem: Received play request for library item local_73e5840f-91b6-4f8a-8735-1c7154c142cd
02/10/2026 18:59:18.203 [INFO] prepareLibraryItem: lid=local_73e5840f-91b6-4f8a-8735-1c7154c142cd, startTimeOverride=null, playbackRate=1.0

Originally created by @ursoos 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? When Android app doesn't have connection to my server and I try to play downloaded book, it crashes the app. ### Steps to Reproduce the Issue 1. Download the book from my server 2. Disconnect Tailscale (my solution to access my server remotely) 3. Try to play downloaded book 4. App crashes ### What was Expected? To play offline book. ### Phone Model Pixel 9 Pro XL ### Phone OS 16 ### Audiobookshelf App Version Android App - 0.11.0 ### Installation Source Google Play Store ### Additional Notes Logs: 02/10/2026 18:58:30.568 [INFO] mounted: fully initialized 02/10/2026 18:59:18.192 [INFO] playLibraryItem: Received play request for library item local_73e5840f-91b6-4f8a-8735-1c7154c142cd 02/10/2026 18:59:18.203 [INFO] prepareLibraryItem: lid=local_73e5840f-91b6-4f8a-8735-1c7154c142cd, startTimeOverride=null, playbackRate=1.0
adam added the bug label 2026-04-24 23:57:45 +02:00
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@ursoos commented on GitHub (Feb 15, 2026):

I checked from home network and it works fine. It seems the problem is with audiobookself poor management of broken downloads when I connect to my server via vpn

@ursoos commented on GitHub (Feb 15, 2026): I checked from home network and it works fine. It seems the problem is with audiobookself poor management of broken downloads when I connect to my server via vpn
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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#1350