Google is patching a bug that slows down Wi-Fi networks connected to both Android and Chromecast devices

From Verge


Google is rolling out a patch today which will fix a bug that slows down Wi-Fi networks connected to both Android and Chromecast built-in devices. According to a blog post, Google said a bug in its Cast software on Android phones may incorrectly send a large amount of network traffic, which can slow down or temporarily impact Wi-Fi networks. The company notes that the impact to the network depends on which router you’re using. People with an Android phone and a Chromecast device, like Google Home, on the same Wi-Fi network are impacted by the bug.

Google says it has identified the issue, and the fix will be issued via a Google Play service update. The company says users experiencing the problem should reboot their phones and check that their Wi-Fi router has been updated with the latest firmware.

Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/19/16909352/google-patch-wi-fi-bug-chromecast-devices

Hopefully this will fixes those network hiccups I get from time to time that I could have sworn had something to do with my phone.

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