Feedback for v3.0

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All: With reference to the issue faced by some devices post update to v3.0 as you are aware we have stopped the release.

  • The team has identified the issue and is releasing v3.0.1: the issue is a 3.0 regression from Advanced Privacy for all users who enabled the “Hide my IP” feature with “Always-on” VPN flag.

  • v3.0.1 will go out for all devices, even those that have no issues with v3.0
    The reason is we want to avoid other devices facing the same bug in the future.

  • It is important that you update to the v3.0.1 to remain in sync with the upcoming releases

  • We shall update when the v3.0.1 release will be published.

  • The v3.0.1 build will need to be sideloaded on the devices when they are published. This is specific to devices which had an issue. For those devices which did not have an issue with v3.0 normal OTA will work.

  • Sideloading will help avoid overwriting existing user data.

  • Also note the v3.0.1 and v3.0 builds had the security patches updated so do not try to downgrade to older version as this can cause issues on the devices.

For those who are facing the issue after flashing v3.0 we have a workaround. Please be warned that it might not work for all the devices. The steps are as under:

  1. please read all the steps carefully before starting
  2. connect your phone via USB to a PC
  3. When you arrive on the recovery mode with the error tap “Try again”
  4. Disconnect the USB cable
  5. Wait for SIM pin request
  6. Type your PIN code and validate
  7. Reconnect the USB cable
  8. Unlock your screen
  9. Quickly go to Settings > Network and Internet > VPN > gear icon next to Advanced Privacy > Always on VPN
  10. Tap to disable “Always on”
  11. Tap on “Forget VPN” at the bottom of the screen and “Forget” in the dialog which opens
  12. Disable “Hide my IP” in the Advanced Privacy widget

Attaching a video ( sorry it is in french ) of these steps Murena

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