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Android 8 Crashes Orbi
I've been tracking down an issue where my Orbi just suddenly drops wifi and reboots. I've isolated it to be associated with an Android device running 8.0 or higher. And I've proven it turning off w...
Yes I an having the same issue, where whenever my Pixel 2 XL wakes up my Orbi reboots disconnecting all my devices. It is very annoying. I have not seen it happen though on my original Pixel XL, both of which are in 8.0 with the November security patch. I was wondering if it was an app doing it but haven't had much chance to troubleshoot further yet. I don't remember it happening when I first got the phone, but not positive. I have noticed some times it is fine, I don't get any reboots for the day, then it reboots and it will keep rebooting everytime I wake my phone up.
Yes!! Definitely happens when waking the phone up. Almost guaranteed to happen in that situation.
I know that it doesn't happen on Android 7. I've confirmed that.
Super annoying! I've had to leave my wifi off in order not to drive the family crazy!
I just upgraded my Orbi to 2.1. I've turned my Pixel wifi back on to see if the issue still exists. In guessing it does. Will test over the next few days.
I know that it doesn't happen on Android 7. I've confirmed that.
Super annoying! I've had to leave my wifi off in order not to drive the family crazy!
I just upgraded my Orbi to 2.1. I've turned my Pixel wifi back on to see if the issue still exists. In guessing it does. Will test over the next few days.
- Yes it is still happening for me on 2.1, and 2.1 seems to have an issue with WiFi passwords, possibly ones that have a $ sign in them, when it reboots none of my devices will connect anymore. I have to change the password to something else using the web interface and then change it back using the app, then it is fine till the next reboot. So for now I just have forgot the network on my phone.
So far I haven't had any reboots on 2.1 but I'm sure they are coming - just a matter of time. It almost ALWAYS happens first thing in the morning when I first pick up my phone. So I'm expecting a reboot tomorrow morning.
But it's been stable all day since updating to 2.1.
I am not having a problem with an original Pixel running 8.1 Beta crashing the Orbi router.
I am also not having a problem with a Nexus Player android TV running 8.0 doing anything either. But I'm not sure if that one ever really goes to sleep and wakes up the same as a smartphone.
The Pixel is on 8.1 BETA, but it keeps trying and failing to install a further small update to 8.1 BETA, not sure if that is related to the lack of interferring with the Orbi.
