Roon ARC stuck on logo screen after installation (ref#51E0EI)

What’s happening?

· I'm having trouble with Roon ARC

What best describes your issue with ARC

· I can't log into ARC but I can log into Roon

How can we help?

· None of the above

Other options

· Other

Describe the issue

I can install the software, but when I try to start Ron Arc the software gets stuck on the "logo", I have tried to reboot the phone and uninstall and reinstall the software, no luck.

Describe your network setup

Tele 2 router C4, from that I have an ethernetcable to my macmini where the Roon Server is installed (I have no problem with my apple equipment, just the Android on)

Hello @Bernt_Mansson,

Thank you for reaching out to Roon Support.

To help us troubleshoot further, could you please let us know the phone model you’re using and the operating system version it’s running?

Looking forward to your reply.

Hello again,

I have a Google Pixel 8 A, with Android 16 (latest version)

Hi @Bernt_Mansson,

Have you noticed any difference in ARC’s behavior when you launch it while still connected to your Wi-Fi? Also, could you please share a screenshot of your Roon SettingsARC page so we can take a closer look?

Hello again,

It doesn’t matter if I just use the wifi (or 5g) and use Roon ARC

What is interesting is that if I use my iPad mini on the Wifi, with the latest version of that OS. I don’t have any problems at all.

Enclosed is my setting

Hi @Bernt_Mansson,

Thanks for giving that a try! As a next step, could you review any Android-related battery-optimization settings that may be enabled on the device?

Since you’re seeing a purple check mark in your Roon Arc settings, the issue isn’t between connecting Arc with your ISP, but more so with the phone itself. Here are a few areas to check:

Make sure mobile data is enabled:

  • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network
  • Toggle Mobile data to ON
Also check:
  • Data Saver is off (Settings > Network & Internet > Data Saver)
  • ARC may be restricted if Data Saver is enabled

Ensure Roon ARC has permission to use data in the background:

  • Go to Settings > Apps > Roon ARC > Mobile data & Wi-Fi
    • Toggle "Background data" to ON
    • Toggle "Unrestricted data usage" to ON (especially if Data Saver is on)

Disable aggressive battery management:

  • Go to Settings > Battery > Battery usage
  • Tap Roon ARC
    • Set Battery optimization to Not optimized
    • Set Allow background activity to ON
This ensures ARC can maintain long-lived network connections when backgrounded.
  • If using Private DNS, try disabling it temporarily:
    • Settings > Network & Internet > Private DNS → Set to Off
  • If using a VPN, try disabling it to test ARC connectivity

Check that Roon ARC has appropriate permissions:

  • Settings > Apps > Roon ARC > Permissions
    • Allow Network, Storage (optional), and other basic access

Let me know if any of the above help - thank you! :raised_hands:

I’ve check the settings that you mentioned and changed some… nothing new happened.

Then I tried to empty the software’s cache… nothing
Then I removed the apps app data. Now stuff is happening:
I have logged in to my Roon Server account and it found the server,
Now we are toggling at “Syncing with Roon Server for the first time”.
So far we haven’t got to ever on this machine.
And now I am logged in, on my wifi
And now… what do you know… it works on the 5G network, too.

Hi @Bernt_Mansson ,

Thanks for letting us know that the clean up app data helped resolve the issue on your end, this is wonderful news, happy listening!

…there is only one little snag left :wink:
If I listen to music with my wifi on in Roon ARC
, I will get the music streaming in “high quality” if I am out and about and listning with my phones 5G I only get “Lossy”.
I have an unlimited cap for my 5G, and my download/upload is 100 mips.
How can I change that?

Hi @Bernt_Mansson ,

You can change this option in ARC Settings → Streaming quality. Hope this helps!

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