[Bug]: Fresh android install crashes on launch

[tpgoosman]

MeshChatX version

4.7.2

Operating system

Android

OS details (if Other)

Android 16 One UI 8.5

How did you install MeshChatX?

Android APK

What happened?

Uninstalled a previous release that also crashed. Then installed 4.7.2 using Obtainium. On launch it reaches 2 of 120 and crashes immediately. Phone is Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with ample memory and storage. No other apps running.

Steps to reproduce

1. Launch Meshchatx 4.7.2 on android S26 Ultra

Logs or error output

Checklist

• I searched existing issues to avoid duplicates
• I included my MeshChatX version and operating system

[Sudo-Ivan]

Hello can you try the latest pre-release: https://github.com/Quad4-Software/MeshChatX/releases/download/nightly-2026.07.10-be285ed/app-release-signed.apk

[tpgoosman]

That fixed it, I am up and running now! Thank you! - Tom Goosman K6TPG/WRKS926 ***@***.*** 858-717-2640 Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.

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[tpgoosman]

Guess I spoke too soon, all worked well for almost a day and then got a message saying:
Disconnected from backend
Mesh network unavailable. The app is still running so you can fix interfaces without wiping data.: Application is initializing or switching identity.
MeshchatX stopped responding, so I closed all apps and restarted phone. After restart, launching MeshChatX results in a red error log coming up with MechChatX backend failed: Tried uninstall/reinstall but nothing happens other than the same error. I will upload some screenshots in case it helps.

[tpgoosman]

[tpgoosman]

[tpgoosman]

[Sudo-Ivan]

Thank you for these screenshots I will look into and fix this.