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[GH-ISSUE #2891] [Android] 5.0.0.5 version doesn't work on Android 9 #1314

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opened 2026-10-13 20:40:00 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 7 comments

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Originally created by @Ruby-Engine on GitHub (Jul 28, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/2891

Describe the bug
A black screen appears for a moment and then app "crashes" to the app drawer.

To Reproduce

Install 5.0.0.5 version
Open app.

Expected behavior
The app should launch and work normally.

Smartphone:

Device: HUAWEI Y6S
OS: Android 9

Additional context
Works fine on the other phone with Android 12.

Originally created by @Ruby-Engine on GitHub (Jul 28, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/2891 **Describe the bug** A black screen appears for a moment and then app "crashes" to the app drawer. **To Reproduce** 1. Install 5.0.0.5 version 2. Open app. **Expected behavior** The app should launch and work normally. **Smartphone:** - Device: HUAWEI Y6S - OS: Android 9 **Additional context** Works fine on the other phone with Android 12.

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@toimine commented on GitHub (Jul 28, 2026):

It doesn't run on my phone either (Redmi 8A running Android 10).
I had tried reinstalling the client from Google Play, which reset its settings, yet the issue remains; the app still crashes after showing the initial greeting screen for a split second.

@toimine commented on GitHub (Jul 28, 2026): It doesn't run on my phone either (Redmi 8A running Android 10). I had tried reinstalling the client from Google Play, which reset its settings, yet the issue remains; the app still crashes after showing the initial greeting screen for a split second.

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@toimine commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2026):

I did some more testing, and it looks like the change that broke the app was between 4.8.21.0 and 5.0.0.2, as the former version still works, while neither of the 5.0.0.x releases do.

@toimine commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2026): I did some more testing, and it looks like the change that broke the app was between 4.8.21.0 and 5.0.0.2, as the former version still works, while neither of the 5.0.0.x releases do.

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@joeuge commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026):

Redmi 9C running Android 10 - the same behavior

@joeuge commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026): Redmi 9C running Android 10 - the same behavior

bsakaguchi commented

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@mchubar-dev commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026):

I can confirm that AmneziaVPN 5.x does not launch on Android TV 9.0.

Device information:

Device: Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro
Operating system: Android TV 9.0
CPU architecture: armeabi-v7a

Affected versions:

AmneziaVPN_5.0.0.5_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk — does not launch
AmneziaVPN_5.0.0.2_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk — does not launch

Steps to reproduce:

Install one of the affected AmneziaVPN versions.
Open the Android TV application list.
Select and launch AmneziaVPN.

Expected behavior:
The AmneziaVPN application should open normally.

Actual behavior:
The application does not open at all. No splash screen, black screen, error message, or application interface appears. After selecting the AmneziaVPN icon, the device remains on the Android TV launcher.

The APK installation completes successfully and the AmneziaVPN icon appears in the application list, but the application cannot be launched.

Previous working version:

AmneziaVPN_4.8.21.0_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk works correctly on the same Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro.
Version 4.8.21.0 launches normally and can be used on this device.

The issue is present in both versions 5.0.0.2 and 5.0.0.5, while version 4.8.21.0 works correctly. This suggests that the regression was introduced somewhere between versions 4.8.21.0 and 5.0.0.2.

@mchubar-dev commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026): I can confirm that AmneziaVPN 5.x does not launch on Android TV 9.0. Device information: - Device: Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro - Operating system: Android TV 9.0 - CPU architecture: armeabi-v7a Affected versions: - AmneziaVPN_5.0.0.5_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk — does not launch - AmneziaVPN_5.0.0.2_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk — does not launch Steps to reproduce: 1. Install one of the affected AmneziaVPN versions. 2. Open the Android TV application list. 3. Select and launch AmneziaVPN. Expected behavior: The AmneziaVPN application should open normally. Actual behavior: The application does not open at all. No splash screen, black screen, error message, or application interface appears. After selecting the AmneziaVPN icon, the device remains on the Android TV launcher. The APK installation completes successfully and the AmneziaVPN icon appears in the application list, but the application cannot be launched. Previous working version: - AmneziaVPN_4.8.21.0_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk works correctly on the same Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. - Version 4.8.21.0 launches normally and can be used on this device. The issue is present in both versions 5.0.0.2 and 5.0.0.5, while version 4.8.21.0 works correctly. This suggests that the regression was introduced somewhere between versions 4.8.21.0 and 5.0.0.2.

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 20:40:03 +00:00

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@onadein commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026):

I can confirm that AmneziaVPN 5.x does not launch on Android TV 9.0.

Device information:

Device: Xiaomi Mi Box
Operating system: Android TV 9.0
CPU architecture: armeabi-v7a

Affected versions:
AmneziaVPN_5.0.0.5_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk — does not launch
AmneziaVPN_5.0.0.2_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk — does not launch

Steps to reproduce:
Install one of the affected AmneziaVPN versions.
Open the Android TV application list.
Select and launch AmneziaVPN.

Expected behavior:
The AmneziaVPN application should open normally.

The APK installation completes successfully and the AmneziaVPN icon appears in the application list, but the application cannot be launched.

Previous working version:
AmneziaVPN_4.8.21.0_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk works correctly on the same Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro.
Version 4.8.21.0 launches normally and can be used on this device.

The issue is present in both versions 5.0.0.2 and 5.0.0.5, while version 4.8.21.0 works correctly. This suggests that the regression was introduced somewhere between versions 4.8.21.0 and 5.0.0.2.

@onadein commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026): I can confirm that AmneziaVPN 5.x does not launch on Android TV 9.0. Device information: Device: Xiaomi Mi Box Operating system: Android TV 9.0 CPU architecture: armeabi-v7a Affected versions: AmneziaVPN_5.0.0.5_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk — does not launch AmneziaVPN_5.0.0.2_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk — does not launch Steps to reproduce: Install one of the affected AmneziaVPN versions. Open the Android TV application list. Select and launch AmneziaVPN. Expected behavior: The AmneziaVPN application should open normally. Actual behavior: The application does not open at all. No splash screen, black screen, error message, or application interface appears. After selecting the AmneziaVPN icon, the device remains on the Android TV launcher. The APK installation completes successfully and the AmneziaVPN icon appears in the application list, but the application cannot be launched. Previous working version: AmneziaVPN_4.8.21.0_android9+_armeabi-v7a.apk works correctly on the same Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. Version 4.8.21.0 launches normally and can be used on this device. The issue is present in both versions 5.0.0.2 and 5.0.0.5, while version 4.8.21.0 works correctly. This suggests that the regression was introduced somewhere between versions 4.8.21.0 and 5.0.0.2.

bsakaguchi commented

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@DeadEnd819 commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2026):

I can confirm the same issue on a Redmi 8A running Android 10.

AmneziaVPN 5.0.0.5 (armeabi-v7a) installs successfully, but the app does not launch. It immediately closes / fails to open.

An older version, 4.8.21.0, works on the same device, but Amnezia Free requires updating to the latest version, so downgrading is not a usable workaround.

@DeadEnd819 commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2026): I can confirm the same issue on a Redmi 8A running Android 10. AmneziaVPN 5.0.0.5 (armeabi-v7a) installs successfully, but the app does not launch. It immediately closes / fails to open. An older version, 4.8.21.0, works on the same device, but Amnezia Free requires updating to the latest version, so downgrading is not a usable workaround.

bsakaguchi commented

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@Ruby-Engine commented on GitHub (Aug 24, 2026):

Fixed in 5.0.1.5 version.

@Ruby-Engine commented on GitHub (Aug 24, 2026): Fixed in 5.0.1.5 version.

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