The GmsClient: unable to connect to service: com.google.android.gms.auth.api.signin.service.START on com.google.android.gms happens on v0.2.23.214816
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Description
When trying to login with your google account on a native app you get the error The GmsClient: unable to connect to service: com.google.android.gms.auth.api.signin.service.START on com.google.android.gms
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Install 9gag
- Login with google account
Expected behavior
Should login with the configured google account
Screenshots
Hard to make a screenshot since you see a screen flashing for a few ms
System
Android Version: 11
Custom ROM: Lineage 18.1 microG (guacamole)
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the Google login failure on Android 11 with Lineage 18.1 microG, following the listed 9gag login steps and observing the GmsClient error. Done means a configured Google account can complete login without the service connection failure.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, java
- Domain
- authentication, mobile
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100