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June 3, 2021
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Sonos Controller crashing Version 13.1.1

  • June 3, 2021
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Just updated the controller for Mac and evertime I try and use the search bar it just crashes. It didn't have this problem yesterday. Also my Ones seemed to have automatically unpaired themselves twice today as well but I was able to repair them back to stereo. Have both these issues been happening for anyone else?

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Best answer by James L.

Hey folks,

 

Thank you so much for your patience. We’ve just released version 13.1.2 that should resolve the crashing issue when using the search box on Windows and Mac controllers. Please update your desktop controllers by pressing Manage → Check for Software Updates to get the fixed version. :smiley: Anyone who continues to experience issues should contact our Customer Care team.

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Ken_Griffiths
Ken_Griffiths
June 3, 2021

No, but I’ve seen such an issue mentioned here in the ‘distant’ past and I think the answer was to uninstall the App, download it again from HERE and reinstall …and on launch choose the option to connect to the "existing" Sonos system. 

So perhaps see if that fixes it for you.

Matthew1471!
Lyricist III
June 4, 2021

It’s the same on Windows. The bug seems to only exhibit if you type quickly in the search box, typing in the search box slowly (and letting the search results update before pressing another key) will not cause it to crash (so likely some sort of threading issue). I think this was just a dodgy release.

Here are the links for V13.1 however which did not have this issue (you will likely have to uninstall V13.1.1 before it will let you install the older version):

Mac : https://update-software.sonos.com/software/mac/mdcr/SonosDesktopController131.dmg
Windows : https://update-software.sonos.com/software/pc/dcr/SonosDesktopController131.exe

I have tried telling Sonos Support via webchat but they are US based and I am UK. Sonos Support asked me to uninstall and reinstall which made no difference. They don’t have a controller to test on their end so needed to screenshare with me to further test. The UK office won’t be open until after the weekend. My case ref is #02965200

As of writing there is also no release notes for V13.1.1 (V13.1 is the latest shown at https://support.sonos.com/s/article/3521?language=en_US)

V13.1 works fine in the meantime.

The Windows Controller V13.1.1 crash (for those Googling) appears in Event Viewer as:

Fault bucket .., type 5
Event Name: BEX
Response: Not available
Cab Id: 0

Problem signature:
P1: Sonos.exe
P2: 6.0.0.34230
P3: 453d4bd8
P4: sclib-csharp.DLL
P5: 0.0.0.0
P6: 60aeaf42
P7: 0091fa62
P8: c0000409
P9: 00000005
P10: 

Attached files:
..

These files may be available here:
..\AppCrash_Sonos.exe_.._..._..

Analysis symbol: 
Report Id: ..
Report Status: ..
Hashed bucket: ..
Cab Guid: 0

 

    Pade2204
    Lyricist III
    June 5, 2021

    I reported this error yesterday as well in the Danish support. Also with remote control and event logs. Same errors as described here. Buggy release. 

      Anonymous
      June 7, 2021

      Thanks @Matthew1471! same problem here, typing a fast search crashes the app, especially if a search is mistyped. Happens when searching Radio especially. Only started happening since I updated to the newer build. Usual unhelpful responses, check your firewall, reinstall, reload etc etc. Will try the older version you posted.

      Anonymous
      June 7, 2021

      Here are the links for V13.1 however which did not have this issue (you will likely have to uninstall V13.1.1 before it will let you install the older version):

      Mac : https://update-software.sonos.com/software/mac/mdcr/SonosDesktopController131.dmg
      Windows : https://update-software.sonos.com/software/pc/dcr/SonosDesktopController131.exe

       

       

      Error on that Windows version.

       

      James L.
      James L.
      Retired Community Staff
      June 7, 2021

      Hey everyone,

       

      Thanks for raising this. We are aware of an issue causing desktop apps to crash when using the search bar and are working on a solution for a future controller update. We can suggest two workarounds in the meantime:

       

      1. If mobile controllers are available, use them, though we appreciate that’s not ideal for everyone.
      2. Download and install version 13.1, but do not update the controller, thereafter.
        Direct download links are available here:
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        Anonymous
        June 7, 2021

        Thanks @James L. that seems to work.

          James L.
          James L.Answer
          Retired Community Staff
          June 8, 2021

          Hey folks,

           

          Thank you so much for your patience. We’ve just released version 13.1.2 that should resolve the crashing issue when using the search box on Windows and Mac controllers. Please update your desktop controllers by pressing Manage → Check for Software Updates to get the fixed version. :smiley: Anyone who continues to experience issues should contact our Customer Care team.

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            Jimmy C
            Prominent Collaborator II
            June 8, 2021

            Hey folks,

             

            Thank you so much for your patience. We’ve just released version 13.1.2 that should resolve the crashing issue when using the search box on Windows and Mac controllers. Please update your desktop controllers by pressing Manage → Check for Software Updates to get the fixed version. :smiley: Anyone who continues to experience issues should contact our Customer Care team.

            Its been nearly a week since 13.1.1 was released and there are still no Release Notes available for that firmware revision. Can you pass along a request to have this info posted?

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              Ken_Griffiths
              Ken_Griffiths
              June 8, 2021

              Hey folks,

               

              Thank you so much for your patience. We’ve just released version 13.1.2 that should resolve the crashing issue when using the search box on Windows and Mac controllers. Please update your desktop controllers by pressing Manage → Check for Software Updates to get the fixed version. :smiley: Anyone who continues to experience issues should contact our Customer Care team.

              Its been nearly a week since 13.1.1 was released and there are still no Release Notes available for that firmware revision. Can you pass along a request to have this info posted?

              I don’t think ‘minor’ updates are usually posted by Sonos - it would likely just say ‘bug fixes’ anyway, that’s my guess.

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