Spotify Issues with 4.4.4 - T-Mobile HTC One (M8)

So ever since the update to 4.4.4, my spotify no longer works over cellular. It only works over WiFi now. Checking on tmobile forums, it appears that it's an issue that a good number of m8 users on tmobile are having after this update. Is there a way to roll back to 4.4.3 until they get this sorted out? I'm on stock, not rooted.

TriBeard said:
So ever since the update to 4.4.4, my spotify no longer works over cellular. It only works over WiFi now. Checking on tmobile forums, it appears that it's an issue that a good number of m8 users on tmobile are having after this update. Is there a way to roll back to 4.4.3 until they get this sorted out? I'm on stock, not rooted.
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It sucks but I'm glad it's not just me. I switched over to Google Play Music premium for the time being. I have actually noticed this problem in the past too only with Spotify. But now it seems like it wont work at all on cellular unless i'm listening to a downloaded playlist.

Paging Dr B said:
It sucks but I'm glad it's not just me. I switched over to Google Play Music premium for the time being. I have actually noticed this problem in the past too only with Spotify. But now it seems like it wont work at all on cellular unless i'm listening to a downloaded playlist.
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I reached out to spotify support, and they said that it was a known issue that they're working on. What has worked for me so far, at least somewhat, is creating a new APN with the same settings as the stock one, but setting the APN mode to IPV4 only. I also changed the mode from GSM/HSPA/LTE to just GSM/HSPA, and so far, it works most of the time like this. I never had LTE in my area anyway, which makes it a little more strange that the last part would have any effect, but it seems to have helped some. I hope they update it soon though. I started checking out rdio, but didn't like it nearly as much, and I can't endorse google play music with their 10 authorizations in a year thing.

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Telus - Limited internet connection

Ok, I'm not sure what's going on or how to fix this. Yesterday, I couldn't connect to the market, it kept telling me it was a network error. I could still browse the internet no problem. Then I notice that Facebook wasn't updating, so it is a connection issue. It's weird that I could still browse the internet and Google+ would load my streams as well as upload photos that were taken. I decided to do a full wipe (data/cache/dalvik) and re-install Oxygen2.1.6.
The re-install went fine, but now I still cannot connect to the Market so my apps aren't re-installing. Any ideas what might fix this since a full wipe didn't help?
Nothing had changed between the connection working and it not working. The phone wasn't rebooted, nothing changed in my APN settings either. Connection bars are all green.
Everything works fine when I'm connected to wifi.
*Restoring a previous backup doesn't work either and whenever I try to re-flash 2.1.6 I get a bootloop. So confused.
Nobody knows?
Really don't want to flash the RUU and re-root/s-off again if I don't have to. Just seems weird to me that this was working one evening then suddenly not working the next day with no re-boot or anything different installed in between.
I'm not using a desire but rather a nexus s.. but I'm having the exact same issue. I've tried just about everything except unrooting to fix it.
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I'm going to try flashing a different radio when I get home but I can't really see that fixing it as it's been working with no issues since I first rooted it a while back.
I tried several radios with no success. Its so strange. Gmail, xda, browser work.. but no market, Facebook, or twitter widget updates from launcher pro. I'm so confused.
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Yea, all the same here. My YouTube app doesn't work either.
I've been experiencing the same problems. I've been researching and tinkering and I've found some interesting things out.
First off I am going to assume that you two are on the TELUS network, you never said but that is what I am on and I have heard no information about it occuring on other networks
I noticed it yesterday and initiated several re-flashes and radio updates, none of which helped. Today I went into TELUS and they told me that they have been having alot of people with the telus bravo encountering similar issues. So instead of frowning and walking out I decided to ask if I could speak to the technician.
According to him the issue is not a connection to the network, rather that either the phones radio or the network is dropping the connection partway through data transfer. Therefore you can get through the connection, DNS and handshake processes, but it will fail during the transfer of data, but at no specified time. So I could use Grasscities Tapatalk app because it was just transferring text and other light data, but downloading large amounts of data winds up failing, which is why you can’t get market to work. TELUS does not know if the issue is only affecting desires (looks like it’s wider than just that) or if it is happening on any other network. They are in the information gathering phase and still waiting on a reply from HTC’s technical team to see if it is a problem affecting the radios.
I’ve spent most of the last 48 hours trying to solve this problem with no luck. TELUS has assigned me top level case advisement so I will update this thread as I know more about the problem. In the meantime, and I know how much it sucks, you will have to stick with wifi (as will I T_T)
Yeah, I'm on Telus. That would explain why a friend with a Nexus S on Rogers had no problems at all. I sure hope Telus figures this out soon. For now, I'm subscribing to this thread and hoping you hear something back. I'll update if I notice my data connection has returned to normal. Thanks for the info!
Also on Telus. Thanks so much for the update. I was thinking it was something on their part and have been meaning to call them but I'm at work. Just kinda assumed it wasn't their fault since some data did work, but it's good to have an answer.
Now I just need to figure out why my phone keeps bootlooping on a fresh 2.1.6 Oxygen install.
No problem guys, I know how frazzled you feel; I’ve been the exact same way for the last 48 hours.
Though I must say I am surprised that the forums are not all aflutter with discussion about this. The way the technician at TELUS was talking it sounded like they were getting a lot of calls about this. But dear freaking god I hope they get this solved soon… and if not then they had better let me out of my contract.
glad to hear it's not just me.. this has been happening since I went and saw U2 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto Monday night.. Every time I tried to upload pics I was taking at the concert it would just pause on the upload, or fail out completely.. my signal was dropping to nothing there as well.. I thought, being at the "Rogers" centre, that perhaps they'd set up a Telus signal blocking station
But then the problems have continued through to today. Some stuff kinda works.. I can get FB and Twitter updates from my Colorize Widgets, but can't actually use the FB app. twitter.com works, but facebook.com doesn't. google works sometimes.. but most pages time out in the manner mentioned above.
Quite annoying.
That's weird. This has been happening since yesterday for me, but last night it had no problems Instant Uploading pictures to Google+.
Some functionality has returned for me. Market still won't load.. but Facebook half-loads and the twitter widget in launcherpro is loading again. They must be working on it. I hope they fix it all soon.
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Still all down on my end. Hope it gets resolved by tomorrow.
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All function has been restored for me. Hope you guys are good too.
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Everything is working here too now.
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Yeah, I just downloaded from the market and accessed facebook
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[Q] GPS Not Connecting...

I am on my 3rd GS3. The issue I am having is that my Navigation programs (default and telenav) will search and search for satellites, but won't connect. But when I restart my phone, it will work fine for a day or two then back to no connection.
I have spoken to Sprint and this is an unreported problem... until me. So, Sprint will replace my device. I am unrooted and completely stock. I know that Sprint is in Nashville, TN working on installing the 4gLTE towers. It isn't live yet, but they will turn on and off periodically.
I have searched these threads and I have not heard of any others with this issue. My first GS3 was rooted, but I have not done the two replacements. This has only occurred on an unrooted device.
Has anyone heard of this issue and know a resolution? I am considering rooting again to see if that is a fix. This is not a horrible issue, it is much better than a device that won't boot, but any help is greatly appreciated.
Bdozier said:
I am on my 3rd GS3. The issue I am having is that my Navigation programs (default and telenav) will search and search for satellites, but won't connect. But when I restart my phone, it will work fine for a day or two then back to no connection.
I have spoken to Sprint and this is an unreported problem... until me. So, Sprint will replace my device. I am unrooted and completely stock. I know that Sprint is in Nashville, TN working on installing the 4gLTE towers. It isn't live yet, but they will turn on and off periodically.
I have searched these threads and I have not heard of any others with this issue. My first GS3 was rooted, but I have not done the two replacements. This has only occurred on an unrooted device.
Has anyone heard of this issue and know a resolution? I am considering rooting again to see if that is a fix. This is not a horrible issue, it is much better than a device that won't boot, but any help is greatly appreciated.
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Currently Rooted running the people's rom (3.06) GPS works flawlessly. I have tested and used Scout (By Telenav) Telenav, and Google Maps with no issues at all (tested in FL, MS, And parts of AL during my drive there and back) Haven't had any issues tho.
Mine worked fine while unrooted but started not initializing for startup apps that needed it after i rooted it. I would have to go to the app directly for it to start the GPS. Otherwise the app would continuously look for location. Unfortunately I haven't been able to narrow it down to any one Rom or kernel. Any one else with this issue?
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I have the same issue but haven't been able to figure out the cause either. Notice it mostly when I set my destination from my house, and wifi connected, then change location after leaving, and phone has kicked over to 3G.
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Before I returned my phone for another replacement, I decided to delete all of the apps that I had downloaded. I then rebooted my phone. After 2 days, it worked fine. I then began installing apps one by one. I figured the problem had to be app specific and only apps that use gps. There was one of two apps I decided was the culprit: Facebook or JuiceDefender. I installed Facebook and it worked fine for 2 days. Ample time for the issue to appear. I have figured out that all along JuiceDefender is the problem. It is shutting off GPS like it is supposed to, but not turning it on when it is supposed to. The problem started when I reverted to stock and took the OTA Android update. I am just embarrassed that it took until now to look at the apps as the problem and not the phone. I am going to contact JD and let them know what I have found. I hope there can be a fix, JD really works well... except for my gps!
Anyways, look at apps first as the problem child before running to a repair shop (like I did!) .
Hope this helps others...
Bdozier said:
Before I returned my phone for another replacement, I decided to delete all of the apps that I had downloaded. I then rebooted my phone. After 2 days, it worked fine. I then began installing apps one by one. I figured the problem had to be app specific and only apps that use gps. There was one of two apps I decided was the culprit: Facebook or JuiceDefender. I installed Facebook and it worked fine for 2 days. Ample time for the issue to appear. I have figured out that all along JuiceDefender is the problem. It is shutting off GPS like it is supposed to, but not turning it on when it is supposed to. The problem started when I reverted to stock and took the OTA Android update. I am just embarrassed that it took until now to look at the apps as the problem and not the phone. I am going to contact JD and let them know what I have found. I hope there can be a fix, JD really works well... except for my gps!
Anyways, look at apps first as the problem child before running to a repair shop (like I did!) .
Hope this helps others...
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JD is designed to disable data connection to conserve battery, You can set it for a threshold where it will keep the connection alive if it's transmitting information back and forth.. (Must have Ultimate for that i believe) So if your disabling the data connection, then it'll kill GPS.
It is set on balanced. That is why I didn't think of juice defender first. Never had this issue until android updated.
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I am having the same problem. My GPS will work, but for me, it's only for about 15 mins or so (while in an App that starts it). Then, if I stay in the app, it will just lose connection. If I exit the App, and the GPS turns off, then when I go back it, it will not turn on again. It isn't like it is searching and it doesn't get a signal...it never turns on. The only thing to bring it back is to reboot. I noticed it while on a custom ROM (TPR) and thought it must be that, so I flashed back to stock. Still the same thing. I then tried doing a factory reset. Still not working properly. Anyone have any other ideas?
Thanks in advance.
same here
hotwired34 said:
I am having the same problem. My GPS will work, but for me, it's only for about 15 mins or so (while in an App that starts it). Then, if I stay in the app, it will just lose connection. If I exit the App, and the GPS turns off, then when I go back it, it will not turn on again. It isn't like it is searching and it doesn't get a signal...it never turns on. The only thing to bring it back is to reboot. I noticed it while on a custom ROM (TPR) and thought it must be that, so I flashed back to stock. Still the same thing. I then tried doing a factory reset. Still not working properly. Anyone have any other ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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I took it in to Sprint they said it was the bad antenna and will give me a refurbish phone. This phone is less than a month old and why I will take a refurbish phone. Like I bought a brand new car and come in for a fix and they took me to the use car lot for a factory certificated car.
So I sent to Samsung and they claimed replacing a part and got the phone back, same problem is still happening.
Anyone can help us on this. It seems a common issue to a few of us.
Here is a simple GPS fix that works well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201668

Serious issue with mobile data

I'm having issues with mobile data right now. Some websites load fine, but when I try to access Google or YouTube, I keep getting 504 gateway timeouts. I tried factory reseting and reflashing my ROM (jedimaster11) with no dice. I tried resetting the radio settings in service mode (found out how when I screwed it up when I first got the phone) and that didnt work. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I'm having issues with mobile data right now. Some websites load fine, but when I try to access Google or YouTube, I keep getting 504 gateway timeouts. I tried factory reseting and reflashing my ROM (jedimaster11) with no dice. I tried resetting the radio settings in service mode (found out how when I screwed it up when I first got the phone) and that didnt work. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I think T-Mobile is having network issues. You went through some pretty extreme steps before thinking about things on their end.
in Los Angeles, and I'm having the same issue right now. I went to bed about 3 hours ago and everything was fine, but had no Google services this morning. Call T-Mobile, complain and get a service credit.
I know how much it sucks, I'm 100% invested in the Google ecosystem myself, but your phone is likely 99.9% not the problem.
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I think T-Mobile is having network issues. You went through some pretty extreme steps before thinking about things on their end.
in Los Angeles, and I'm having the same issue right now. I went to bed about 3 hours ago and everything was fine, but had no Google services this morning. Call T-Mobile, complain and get a service credit.
I know how much it sucks, I'm 100% invested in the Google ecosystem myself, but your phone is likely 99.9% not the problem.
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I ended up calling them before reading this. I figured it was something on thier end, but I was messing with stuff that could have messed things up on my end so I exhausted all my options first just in case. I didnt make a complaint for free credit, but ended up having them put in a work order for the area.
I just verified this by setting up a VPN on my phone. Google services work wonderfully through VPN but not at all directly through T-Mobile's network. Looks like T-Mobile is almost certainly the culprit.
I can't guarantee your issue is my issue, but given the similarities, the timing, and our geographic proximity, I'd be willing to wager real money we're suffering the same problem.
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[Q] Google Play Music Issue (SOLVED!)

Hello all...
Has anyone else been having buffering issues at the beginning of Google Play Music streaming songs? The music will go for a second, stop, go for another couple of seconds, stop, and then play fully. This is on Normal quality and is in places where I can do a speedtest at over 10mbit/sec. Often it's 20mbit or more. It seems like this started happening when the new 3.x firmware was released. I never had buffering before.
I've tried everything from uninstalling/clearing data to clean flashing ROMs. Same thing, and it shouldn't be happening with the bandwidth I have available.
Thanks.
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Ive noticed this as well. Have not noticed any difference in quality of music but i have noticed it start, buffer, play, buffer, play..
I also am in a strong cellular spot with LTE and often 15+mb down. So i am convinced its not a thru put issue. I have not noticed it on WiFi so ill keep a look out for that.
Alpione said:
Hello all...
Has anyone else been having buffering issues at the beginning of Google Play Music streaming songs? The music will go for a second, stop, go for another couple of seconds, stop, and then play fully. This is on Normal quality and is in places where I can do a speedtest at over 10mbit/sec. Often it's 20mbit or more. It seems like this started happening when the new 3.x firmware was released. I never had buffering before.
I've tried everything from uninstalling/clearing data to clean flashing ROMs. Same thing, and it shouldn't be happening with the bandwidth I have available.
Thanks.
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I've had GPM problems as well. Sometimes what you describe, sometimes the song starts, plays a few seconds then stops completely. All on good data connections, sometimes happens on WiFi. I also have the latest FW but I flashed right after I got the phone so I have nothing to compare it to.
While we're on the subject of music, does anyone experience crackling when moving the 3.5mm jack during playback? Sometimes the crackling really bothers me when I'm walking.
No crackling that im aware of on my unit.
From past experience that crackling can be from dirty connectors or a bad connection. What your hearing is the arching or electrical components momentarily loosing then regaining contact with each other. OR if it is securely connected in its possible the connector is being stressed to much and possibly coming loose from the board.
The last alternative is your headphones were not made very well and the crackling is coming from damaged or poorly soldered connection inside the male plug.
To test this out try a different cable or different wired headphones with a different cable. IF the crackling stops its your cable and not your phone connector.
I have had these start/stop issues at the beginning of tracks using both my cellular network and Wi-Fi...very strange.
I'm also experiencing this issue. It's very distracting. ARHD 21.0 on latest firmware.
Good to hear that I'm not the only one. I did a support chat with Google Play's support techs and they couldn't figure it out. Frustrating.
I've had the issue on ARHD and Venom. I was using the default modem/radio in the new international firmware and tried changing it to the latest AT&T radio. I got significantly better speeds on the AT&T radio but the skipping problem was still there.
Weird.
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Ok, so I finally solved this after trying a ton of things.
I've got the AT&T variant and, like many of us, had been using the international firmware and ROMs (ARHD, Venom, etc.) This Google Play buffering problem seemed to start when I upgraded to the latest 3.x firmwares. I decided to test out that theory by going back to AT&T-specific firmwares and used this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
I first tried wiping everything and flashing the 3.28.1540.5 firmware and ROM, which is 4.4.4 not officially released by AT&T but apparently for the identical Dev edition. Didn't work. Buffering problem was still there.
I decided to go back to total stock and flashed the officially released AT&T 4.4.3 version - 2.22.1540.4. Eureka! Everything works great now, and LTE speeds have jumped from 10-20mbit down to 30-40. That's especially interesting because I had already tried swapping out the international modem/radio with AT&T's 1.16 version. That only got me to 20. Flashing the whole firmware and stock ROM got me to 40.
So this is a good lesson - even though the phone hardware is identical and we complain about the carriers taking forever for updates, there obviously is value in what they do to optimize these ROMs for their own network.
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I decided to go back to total stock and flashed the officially released AT&T 4.4.3 version - 2.22.1540.4.This is still us developer build:silly:. If using the build in my thread it has been modified for ATT specifically. All firmwares in my thread are for the US Developer device, but are modified for ATT as thats my carrier.
Alpione said:
Ok, so I finally solved this after trying a ton of things.
I've got the AT&T variant and, like many of us, had been using the international firmware and ROMs (ARHD, Venom, etc.) This Google Play buffering problem seemed to start when I upgraded to the latest 3.x firmwares. I decided to test out that theory by going back to AT&T-specific firmwares and used this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
I first tried wiping everything and flashing the 3.28.1540.5 firmware and ROM, which is 4.4.4 not officially released by AT&T but apparently for the identical Dev edition. Didn't work. Buffering problem was still there.
I decided to go back to total stock and flashed the officially released AT&T 4.4.3 version - 2.22.1540.4. Eureka! Everything works great now, and LTE speeds have jumped from 10-20mbit down to 30-40. That's especially interesting because I had already tried swapping out the international modem/radio with AT&T's 1.16 version. That only got me to 20. Flashing the whole firmware and stock ROM got me to 40.
So this is a good lesson - even though the phone hardware is identical and we complain about the carriers taking forever for updates, there obviously is value in what they do to optimize these ROMs for their own network.
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
I decided to go back to total stock and flashed the officially released AT&T 4.4.3 version - 2.22.1540.4.This is still us developer build:silly:. If using the build in my thread it has been modified for ATT specifically. All firmwares in my thread are for the US Developer device, but are modified for ATT as thats my carrier.
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Ha! Too damned many versions.
Regardless, I'm good to go for now.
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[Q] VUDU Movies and TV APP not working

After installing the App and restarting, uninstalling and reinstalling a few times still not working. I can launch the App just fine browse the collection but once you load your Movie it will launch like it's about to Play but won't. The Vudu Movies and TV screen will show and then will sign me out of the login. Anyone else use this App or have issues.
I didn't know I had an issue until I read this post. I checked it out on my phone, and Video is not playing. It starts loading and the the app restarts.
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I have the same issue as well. Usually don't watch movies on my phone but just tried and it doesn't work. Hmm.
Sprint G4.
I contacted VUDU about the issue and this was their reply:
Hello,
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We are currently experiencing issues with the Lollipop software. It appears that the issue is affecting playback on all devices with this software, due to a clash between the software and our VUDU app. We are actively working on a release that will remedy this bug for our customers.
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I have done some playing around with the app and noticed that after a few tries, it will eventually work for me. I also noticed, when I un-installed and re-installed the app, I had success with playback the first few tries. Nonetheless, there is an issue with the app that we’re looking to resolve. Just wanted to supply a bit of feedback from my personal experience.
*Vudu support
So, it looks like there's a bug, they're aware of, and working on it. Until a fix is found, playback will be hit and miss.
Sent from my Sprint G4(LGLS991), Stock
Ok good to know I have 2 G4 and both have that issue but didn't have another phone with Lollipop software besides them . I'm on Tmobile I haven't forced tried it though. Flixter App works fine though.
my other issue is Netflix now. Phone #1 worked with Wifi calling Phone #2 doesn't after go back and forth between Netflix and Tmobile and did everything we can think of still nothing now Phone #1 doesn't work either with Wifi calling.
It does work with Wifi calling but it has to be set to Cell instead of Wifi Preferred (unless no cell service) option. Which is stupid since it worked before and on my Note 2. Tmobile then tried to say something about the Wifi calling feature demands more data or something and that's why. After Master resetting phone's etc a few times I find the issue to be when you first Log in to Netflix and Google Services wants a update. Since it did work on both after the Master resets but it will force the update on it's own.
I wasn't aware of the lollipop issue with VUDU, but like mentioned by BDestroyer8418, Flixster does work.
I double checked on the Netflix, and that plays fine as well.
As long as I was checking on these, I went ahead and verified HBO Go, Showtime Anytime, EPIX, the CW, and FXNow. All seem to play fine.
I rarely watch any of the services on my phone, since I usually just push to the Chromecast. So, as long as that all works, I will be content (until VUDU comes up with a solution).
LG-VS986
Netflix starts video playback almost immediately on my wifi. So, I don't have an issue there.
I can still use vudu with my phone and chromecast without issue, so at least there's that.
Sent from my Sprint G4(LGLS991), Stock
The problem is Tmobile Wifi Calling for Netflix. I'm not not sure if other carriers offer that feature Tmobile has. They add it in Tmobile software on Devices. They might have it but not sure you guy's would know for sure.
For Vudu doesn't seem like it matter's what Carrier your own most likely No unless you can force it work temp til they update it. Since Tmobile, Sprint and Verizon users reported the same Restart Loop.
Sprint has wifi calling, but it doesn't matter if I have it on or not, I have no issues with Netflix. So it may be just isolated to t-mobile.
Sent from my Sprint G4(LGLS991), Stock
So after looking around some more I found this http://www.reddit.com/r/LGG3/comments/32kowb/tmobile_lg_g3_lollipop_with_wifi_calling/
Looks like same issue on Tmobile LG G3 on Lollipop with the Netflix problem with Wifi Calling. This is most likely Tmobile problem then ? Something in the Wifi Calling feature.

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