Ranger Disconnects from Android App. Won't Reconnect


  • Hi all,

    Just purchased a Ranger and updated firmware to 2.6.11. Also installed the Meshtastic app on my Android phone.

    I can get them to Bluetooth pair and connect, but at some point (I haven't been able to catch it when it does this) it will disconnect and I will not be able to re-establish a connection. If I try to restart the Ranger, I get the "green screen of death" loop and the unit will not restart. I can get things to normalize by forgetting the BT connection on my phone and finally getting the Ranger to the Home Screen. I try to re-pair, and maybe it will, maybe it won't. If irt does, it still will not connect.

    Our ham radio group is getting into meshtastic to supplement our emergency communications, and I want to get one for my wife so we can keep in touch off grid if necessary. To be honest, this is getting to be more time and effort than I want to put into this, unless there is an absolute solution to this problem. I can't depend on this to work when/if I need it.

    Anybody have any input so I don't throw more good money after bad?

    Larry Monroe



  • Hello Larry,

    Our customers have experienced issues with the 2.6.11 firmware, which is why your Ranger shipped with 2.6.10. Please roll back the firmware to 2.6.10 and let us know if the issue persists.


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