Cant install apps on Homey Pro (early 2019)?

Just did an update to version 12.9.0.

However, i noticed that i’m unable to install any apps? Not sure if this is related to the update or not?

As I had issues with Alexa app (Jamie Peake) - i uninstalled this, and tried a reinstall. Despite the default message that it’ll be installed shortly….i never does?

I have tried restarting the unit a few times….but still no joy?

I’ve tried initiating other app installs i.e. myVaillant (Pallieter Verhoeven) etc. But same issue, i get the default message that it’ll be installed shortly but nothing happens?

Can someone please advise? Is there a known issue just now? or something related to 12.9.0 update or what?

Aee you useing some protection on your Wifi/lan like a pi-hole for DNS service.

No i dont have anything blocking things…

Like i said, i just successfully ran a download/update on the homey pro to v12.9. If there was something blocking the update would not have completed.

Homey has been having many issues with app installation the last few weeks, so perhaps you should contact support: https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/articles/360015784034-Submitting-a-support-request

Yes I have reported the issue….

Can you confirm that you are also having problems with app installs as we speak?

Homey Status - There are no reported problems with app installs today or even the last few days? Can you confirm this issue? or are you just guessing?

No,
installed both apps on a Homey Pro 2018.

Just asking. We are trying to help isolate the issue.

Pls note system updates and App installation use different architecture.
We know of others with fe exotic DNS or at least not default configuration to have issues with installing apps.

Update: also verified on a Homey Pro 2018 with original v12.9.0 as the first test was on a newer alpha firmware. So Two Homey’s the install verified.
Also if it was something many users would have issue’s with, you would read that here and on Slack. You are afaik now the only one reporting an issue installing Homey apps..

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Thanks for confirming the app installs.

That sounds to me something is broke after i did the 12.9.0 update on my Homey Pro (Early 2019)? Great….everything else appears to work ok, but i just cant seem to install any apps anymore?

hmmm not sure what to try now, already restarted the unit multiple times - also did a hard power down for 1-2mins….but still no joy?? sigh…

Maybe try to restart you router and/or WiFi access points.

im afraid i already tried this….

I can’t imagine it’s due to updating to v12.9.0 but, cutting the power for at least 10 minutes (not 1) solved the weirdest after update issues.

But to me this sounds like the IPv6 bug.
If possible:

I’ve 2 Pro 2019’s, v12.9.0 and did not experience the “not installed/installable apps” bug (ever).
And I (de-)install apps almost on a daily basis.

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Good point from Peter_Kawa

Pls check your connectivity using a phone or laptop conneted to the same wifi here: https://test-ipv6.com/

It should report no issue’s

When there are issue’s you could try to solve them or test like Peter says temporarily disable IPv6 on your router.

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I tried unplugged the homey unit for over 10mins as suggested this morning.

Unfortunately it still did not make any difference? When requesting an app install i.e. better logic etc. I get the usual popup window stating that i’ll be installed shortly….Nothing happens though?

In regards to IPv6, i’ve already got this disabled on the router. This is what i get after trying the link from Dijker below.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks for that test link. The only issue is that IPv6 is unavailable as its disabled. So i assume completely rules out the IPv6 bug?

Any other suggestions?

It’s a far stretch and maybe a little impractical, but in order to rule out an issue with your internet connection: would you be able to set up a hotspot on your phone with the same WiFi SSID/network name and password as your router and check (after a restart) whether your Homey is able to connect to the internet via that route?

Of course you would temporarily need to disable WiFi on your router (as you will be using the same SSID). Also your phone needs to connect to its mobile data connection (3G/4G etc.), not the WiFi.

But again, this is somewhat impractical, so I understand if this is not an option :blush:.

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Guys,

I managed to get it working!

Following on from my last set of actions this morning (1 and 2 below):

  1. Power down of the unit for over 10 mins.

  2. I had reviewed my router settings but no changes were made as I had confirmed that IP6V was already disabled.

After the above (and waiting for the unit to settle as everything loaded up) i proceeded to try and App installs again - unfortunately this did not work. Tried both homey desktop and the mobile app to initiate an install. Both cases, the usual popup message that the app will install shortly but nothing happens.

Following that i did the following (3 and 4):

  1. Reviewed some of the installed Apps - and decided to disable 2 specifics apps

i) Home Community Store

ii) Location and Presence

I don’t believe i was using these so wanted to save on some memory usage?

  1. I accessed the https://tools.developer.homey.app/ - and this time, I tried a restart of the unit via this UI. Previously I restarted using the homey desktop or mobile app.

After the system came back online…..i tried installing Apps again - via homey desktop and mobile.

Finally it seems to kick into action and worked!?

I honesty can’t figure out what made it work? I do wonder if it was the power down of the unit, and then just a further restart after a period of time? I can’t imagine disable some apps would have resolved it….or whenever a restart from the developer tools made that difference? I never restarted via the dev tools before - always restart via the homey app?

Thanks for everyone’s support! I got there in the end….

Long story short, I only did the update and app re-installs because of a problem with Alexa App :joy: i.e. Alexa connection → error: error not defined

Despite all this the Alexa app still doesnt work when connecting i.e. error: error not defined! :rofl:

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Glad you managed to solve it! :+1:

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Good to hear it’s solved with some magic, specific moon and star positions :winking_face_with_tongue:

Some thoughts:

Correct. I’ve also a 0/10 result, IPv6 is disabled here as well.

No. Restarting is restarting.

Hehehe, sounds like the Widows error “Install failed successfully - press OK”

I"ve also no clue what the cause was.
Regarding the disabling of some apps as a possible cause:
On my 2019 I can install apps beyond the 1GB RAM limit, it’ll just begins to use the swap partition (not recommended of course).

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Had the Homey Pro for about 4-5 years now, and its been solid until now. Not had a single issue in the past! :slight_smile:

I noticed that i only had about 60-75 MB left of memory at one point, so decided to disable some apps (like Homey Community Store - HCS) in case the lack of memory was causing an issue i.e. unable to install apps? But who knows, very much a black box this device! :sweat_smile:

Just curious is HCS no longer being used or supported? I’m pretty sure i used HCS to install the Nuki Direct App which i still use.

Thanks for your support btw :+1:

Good to hear.

Maybe it was bitrot?

In case you didn’t know already, HCS is now Homey Community Space; no app needed anymore, the Nuki direct app is still available https://homeycommunity.space/store/nuki.homey

It’s very quiet though.