Enthusiast I

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Emergency! Must downgrade new app ASAP

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
May 9, 2024
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I just upgraded to the new Sonos app, what an AWFUL, AWFUL mistake that was!

I need to get the APK for the previous version. Please somebody send me a link.

The new app does not allow quick easy control of the volume and EQ settings from the main volume slider. Everything about the new UI is just incomplete or missing. Although I could probably get over how psychologically jarring the new change is (I even lose the app icon now its color has changed), basic features are just missing.

I can’t accept the inability to quickly control the sound I hear from a system designed for playing sound. Not fit for function any more! It’s got to go, will downgrade and block future updates.

Sad to say Sonos, bitterly disappointing.

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stevepow

Prominent Collaborator I

You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear it worked.

I presume that now I have the ipa file, putting it back on the phone would be very easy (I have iMazing) if I DO accidently let the app update?

TBH, if they sort local library searching, I’ll put up with the rest of the app as I’ve not has some of the issues that others are seeing with connectivity etc, but the old app is a breath of fresh air by comparison (and that’s something I never thought I’d say).

Take a look at the SonoPhone app - it’s better than S2 was in many ways.

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ainsley002

Renowned Enthusiast I

You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear it worked.

I presume that now I have the ipa file, putting it back on the phone would be very easy (I have iMazing) if I DO accidently let the app update?

TBH, if they sort local library searching, I’ll put up with the rest of the app as I’ve not has some of the issues that others are seeing with connectivity etc, but the old app is a breath of fresh air by comparison (and that’s something I never thought I’d say).

Take a look at the SonoPhone app - it’s better than S2 was in many ways.

I’ve got both the Sonophone and Sonopad apps and they both work flawlessly for finding and playing local library files, but, of course, they don’t do any of the things the Sonos app can do around controlling your system.

CronoCX

Enthusiast II

Hey!

Just did this for kicks and to make sure I have a backup copy just in case and tossed it into iMazing. It does indeed say 16.1, but the icon is still black, at least under the Windows iTunes display…….same for anyone else?

The file size is def smaller then the new one, and opening it up an Pacifist suggests that it’s the App from March, so I assume it worked.

--Brian

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ainsley002

Renowned Enthusiast I

Hey!

Just did this for kicks and to make sure I have a backup copy just in case and tossed it into iMazing. It does indeed say 16.1, but the icon is still black, at least under the Windows iTunes display…….same for anyone else?

The file size is def smaller then the new one, and opening it up an Pacifist suggests that it’s the App from March, so I assume it worked.

--Brian

Mine has reverted to the gold icon on the phone but was black in iTunes, so seems to be Ok. Certainly works exactly as you’d expect on the phone (and as it did before the nightmare began). I wonder how long it will be before Sonos stop 16.1 working?

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ainsley002

Renowned Enthusiast I

Well that didn't take long 😡

CronoCX

Enthusiast II

What’s your firmware? All of mine are still on 16.1.1, build 78152020.

press250

Prodigy III

I’ve got both the Sonophone and Sonopad apps and they both work flawlessly for finding and playing local library files, but, of course, they don’t do any of the things the Sonos app can do around controlling your system.

Good to hear @ainsley002! A little added color for anyone considering this route: you can install the Sonophone app side-by-side with the new Sonos app and both will work. That gives you the stability and functionality (plus reduced frustration) of Sonophone while you play with the (slowly improving) new Sonos app.

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ainsley002

Renowned Enthusiast I

What’s your firmware? All of mine are still on 16.1.1, build 78152020.

16.2 as I’d already done that update, unfortunately. I presume that's the problem although it did work fine for almost a whole day ! Just caught up, I imagine.

CronoCX

Enthusiast II

I’ve got both the Sonophone and Sonopad apps and they both work flawlessly for finding and playing local library files, but, of course, they don’t do any of the things the Sonos app can do around controlling your system.

Good to hear @ainsley002! A little added color for anyone considering this route: you can install the Sonophone app side-by-side with the new Sonos app and both will work. That gives you the stability and functionality (plus reduced frustration) of Sonophone while you play with the (slowly improving) new Sonos app.

So at least we know that there’s no technical reason WHY Sonos can’t bring that functionality back to their App. If another App is doing all of it before their App, they can’t say its impossible :-P

AlexPermit

Prodigy I

What’s your firmware? All of mine are still on 16.1.1, build 78152020.

16.2 as I’d already done that update, unfortunately. I presume that's the problem although it did work fine for almost a whole day ! Just caught up, I imagine.

That’s unfortunate. Your assumption about 16.2 is probably correct. Strange it gave you a grace period before complaining. It makes me wonder if the system somehow “phoned home” to discover the “incompatability”. Did you turn off “check for updates” in the Sonos App when you originally installed it?

I’m guessing you already tried closing the Sonos App then restarting it.

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