Random reboots due to (probably) the new 7.8 update

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Are all devices/builds affected? Or is the kernel only used in some specific devices?

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No, just just the devices listed here : Motorola G32, G42, probably G52, and Pixel 5. They are all based on kernel version 4 which received an upgrade from the same upstream repo, which will be discarded in the upcoming builds.

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A hotfix build has been pushed for devon, hawao, rhode, redfin that hopefully solve the random reboots issue. Please send some feedback asap, especially for unexpected problems !

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I ran a Seedvault backup – which triggers the issue for me – just before and after installing the hotfix. I observed a reboot before the installation, but none afterwards. I therefore believe the issue has been resolved. I haven’t noticed any particular regressions with the hotfix so far.
Thanks for your prompt response!

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iam not having any reboots any more on my g32. thanks for the update :grinning_face:

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Same here : no more reboot.

Thanks a lot :folded_hands:

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Ok thanks for the feedback. So issue seems to be solved for Motorola (all 3 devices share the same kernel) and Pixel 5. Good !

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I confirm after 2 hours + Syncthing-Fork running & synchronizing : no reboot on my Pixel 5 :+1:

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Also my Devon device is stable again. Thanks for this super fast help

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For now, on my Motorola G42 that looks good after the hotfix. Thanks a lot! :folded_hands:

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sorry for stupid question: how to install the fix? i do not see any update in updater app.

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I did it via adb sideload. Boot into recovery mode, select “Apply update”, “Apply from ADB” (from memory) and on your computer spezify adb sideload "

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thanks for responding. i think it also works via updater, what confused me is that you don’t see that the release changed both are version 7.8, only build date differs. maybe a 7.8.1 would have been clearer.

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The initial build was dated 2 September; the hotfix is dated 6 September. As you say, only the date has changed in the updater.

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Hi everyone,

For me the problem is also fixed on my pixel 5. I’d like to thank everyone who contributed.

I have one issue now though: I factory-reset my phone before the fix was available, and now (with the fixed 7.8 version) whatsapp refuses to register. Anyone else here having this - or similar - issues?

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I also have the issue on FP5 since upgrade to 7.8

It happens also w/o any interaction. I left the phone alone and after 30 minutes it was stuck in the “press button to boot" screen.

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There are some other threads on this, it could be permissions. But please follow up on the other threads for WhatsApp or start a new one.

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@ufo you “liked” this comment do you have FP5 random reboots after 7.8 upgrade too?

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Congrats to the iode team for the reactive fix ! Always a pleasure to use your OS !