[4.5.0.18] Android apps lose connection after network change

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#1

Since the 4.5 update (4.5.0.16 already) the android layer has long forgotten connectivity issues on my X10II.

REPRODUCIBILITY: always
OS VERSION: 4.5.0.16/18
HARDWARE: xperia 10 II
UI LANGUAGE: german
REGRESSION: yes

DESCRIPTION:

when the network changes, android loses network, be it a browser, chat apps or other. It happens when 4G is lost shortly and reconnects or when leaving a wifi into 4G.

it seems not to happen reproducibly when switching from mobile to wifi or after calls when the phone reconnects from 2G to 4G.

PRECONDITIONS:

regular usage.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

  1. connected to a wifi, 4G active
  2. shut off wifi or leave its range
  3. try using an android app which needs internet connection

ACTUAL RESULT:

no connection possible unless android is restarted manually. The disconnected state persists for hours, not only for some minutes. I don’t think there is a mechanism which tries to rebuild connectivity or maybe the system just doesn’t detect the issue.

MODIFICATIONS:

microG

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Android Mobile Data Connectivity Broken
#2

An additional question: If this issue persists, I would consider resetting/reverting, since it is really a dealbreaker. I am currently restarting the Android layer several times a day, whenever I have been in an elevator, a basement or the like, since the phone seems to be online but often enough is not. Otherwise I am missing important messages since the system.

Would a SailfishOS reset help or should it be a revert and reflash in this case?