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ORBI App does not ask for Local Network access permission with IOS 14.2 so can't use the app at all
It appears that there is a problem with IOS 14.2 either as a new OS issue for asking for Local network access or the app is not doing it. Can not use the app at all because of this.
- Reinstalled several times with the same issue. BUT, I stumbled upon a fix: I installed the nighthawk app and when I installed it did ask for permission for local network access. Because I don’t have a nighthawk, I got the same error/issue but then when I deleted the nighthawk app and reinstalled the orbi app, it worked and asked for local network access. So, my problem is solved and maybe this will work for someone else.
This worked for me too!
Ok. I have tried EVERYTHING deleting nighthawk app, deleting Orbi app, rebooting modem/router, I can get through the allowing network access but the app will NOT verify my phone as a trusted device therefore won’t open the app to me. Fells really insecure? And so crazy that you can not message the developer through the app. I am not happy with the lack of support from this company. 😒
- Restart your phone when all else fails
I have restarted my phone. I have rebooted my phone. I have tried EVERYTHING that has been suggested. nothing has worked.
and getting these stupid badges for being a 'poster' when I am just on here trying to find a solution to an app issue is just insulting.
I wish I could say your comment was helpful.
and the comment wasn't helpful because? I posted pretty much the same thing you said in your next post? ok. thanks for the feedback.
When it prompts you to add the phone as a trusted source, skip that part by saying "no" and it will then get you past that point.