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[Bug]: Download Timeout #1361

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opened 2026-04-24 23:57:50 +02:00 by adam · 4 comments
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:57:50 +02:00
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Originally created by @GothNinja on GitHub (Mar 31, 2026).

I have verified that the bug is not already awaiting release

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What was the Problem?

When downloading books for offline listening the download stalls when the app isn't running in the foreground. I have unrestricted battery usage turned on for the app.

If I am listening to something while downloading I do not have this issue.

Steps to Reproduce the Issue

  1. Initiate download
  2. Switch apps on device for a few minutes
  3. Return to ABS app
  4. Download is now frozen and doesn't resume unless the app is closed, reopened and the download is reinitiated.

What was Expected?

The app to retain server connection in the background until download completion.

Phone Model

Pixel 9 pro

Phone OS

Android 16

Audiobookshelf App Version

Android App - 0.12.0-beta

Installation Source

Google Play Store

Additional Notes

Could a download progress notification be added to Android to ensure that connection is retained in the background?

Originally created by @GothNinja on GitHub (Mar 31, 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 downloading books for offline listening the download stalls when the app isn't running in the foreground. I have unrestricted battery usage turned on for the app. If I am listening to something while downloading I do not have this issue. ### Steps to Reproduce the Issue 1. Initiate download 2. Switch apps on device for a few minutes 3. Return to ABS app 4. Download is now frozen and doesn't resume unless the app is closed, reopened and the download is reinitiated. ### What was Expected? The app to retain server connection in the background until download completion. ### Phone Model Pixel 9 pro ### Phone OS Android 16 ### Audiobookshelf App Version Android App - 0.12.0-beta ### Installation Source Google Play Store ### Additional Notes Could a download progress notification be added to Android to ensure that connection is retained in the background?
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adam commented 2026-04-24 23:57:50 +02:00
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@Zageron commented on GitHub (Mar 31, 2026):

I've been meaning to report this for ages and ages. Thanks for reporting it. 😂
I encounter this almost daily.

@Zageron commented on GitHub (Mar 31, 2026): I've been meaning to report this for ages and ages. Thanks for reporting it. 😂 I encounter this almost daily.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:57:51 +02:00
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@dedors commented on GitHub (Apr 2, 2026):

I do have the same problem. I also noticed an issue where a download finishes, but the post-processing phase (which can take several minutes) is interrupted if the app is not in the foreground. This shortens the total book length, causing playback to end prematurely. To fix that, it must be deleted and redownloaded. Currently, keeping the app open in the foreground with the screen active seems to be the only reliable way to prevent this.

Also Pixel 9 Pro, A16, 0.12.0-beta

@dedors commented on GitHub (Apr 2, 2026): I do have the same problem. I also noticed an issue where a download finishes, but the post-processing phase (which can take several minutes) is interrupted if the app is not in the foreground. This shortens the total book length, causing playback to end prematurely. To fix that, it must be deleted and redownloaded. Currently, keeping the app open in the foreground with the screen active seems to be the only reliable way to prevent this. Also Pixel 9 Pro, A16, 0.12.0-beta
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:57:51 +02:00
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@WhiteSockedDancer commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2026):

I've got the same since forever.
On Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

My workaround: Screen timeout to 10min for the download.
When forgotten and interrupted: Kill the app and restart download.

@WhiteSockedDancer commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2026): I've got the same since forever. On Samsung Galaxy S21 FE My workaround: Screen timeout to 10min for the download. When forgotten and interrupted: Kill the app and restart download.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:57:51 +02:00
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@jcrmit commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2026):

I can confirm this is an issue for me too. Pixel 9. Downloads do not continue if the app is not open and in the foreground. Leaving the app, stalls the download and the app needs to be closed and reopened to restart the download.

@jcrmit commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2026): I can confirm this is an issue for me too. Pixel 9. Downloads do not continue if the app is not open and in the foreground. Leaving the app, stalls the download and the app needs to be closed and reopened to restart the download.
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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#1361