Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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Hi,

I just upgraded my phpbb forum from 3.0.9 to 3.0.14, and then to 3.2.1, following all the update steps.
Everything worked fine.

I have two problems since my forum is in 3.2.1. Both issues occure on my mobile phone.

From my computer, I can access the Admin panel just fine.
However, from my mobile phone, it's impossible.

Each time I click on the Admin link at the top of the page (next to the FAQ link) or at the bottom of the page, I get an HTTP ERROR 401 error in a blank page.

If I try to disconnect from my account, I get a message saying "You were not disconnected because the request doesn't match your session ID. Contact an administrator" ... If I try to disconnect twice very fast (click username => disconnect => get above error => click username again => disconnect), it works ...

The only MOD I have installed is the "Board Announcements" official MOD, which I have deactivated thinking it was the root cause of the issues, but it isn't...

Any ideas ?
Thanks.
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Have you tried to delete the board cookies when you are on mobile?
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Re: Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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Support Request Template
What version of phpBB are you using? phpBB 3.2.1
What is your board's URL? No answer given
Who do you host your board with? 1and1
How did you install your board? I used the download package from phpBB.com
What is the most recent action performed on your board? Update from a previous version of phpBB3
Is registration required to reproduce this issue? Yes
Do you have any MODs installed? No
Do you have any extensions installed? Yes
What version of phpBB3 did you update from? phpBB 3.0.14
What extensions do you have installed? Board announcements official extension.
What styles do you currently have installed? Prosilver custom
What language(s) is your board currently using? French
Which database type/version are you using? MySQL 5
What is your level of experience? New to PHP and phpBB
What username can be used to view this issue? No answer given
What password can be used to view this issue? No answer given
What actions did you take (updating your board; installing a MOD, style or extension; etc.) prior to this problem becoming noticeable? Problem was always there since upgrading to 3.2.1
Please describe your problem. From mobile phone, when clicking the admin panel link at the bottom of the page, I get a 401 error message.
The user account used is the administrator /creator of the forum.
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The issue is when I try to access the admin panel from my mobile phone. Seems that the redirect and auto login isn't working well when on mobile phone.

I tried deleting the cookies as suggested, using the delete cookies link at the bottom of the board and the issue is still replicated.

The Board Announcements extension I installed is deactivated.
Should I try to delete it from the server all together?
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Re: Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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What is your board's URL?
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Espoir-vie-cancerdusein.fr/forum/

I can't give you any access as firstly the issue is with an admin account, secondly, it is a medical board.
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Are you using any web accelerators on your phone (like Google's Data Saver)?
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Re: Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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Hi,
No, I'm not using anything special on my phone. Just Chrome.
Wether I'm on LTE network or WiFi, I still have the issue.

I'll try with another phone to make sure.

My current phone is a OnePlus 3T Android Oreo.
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I tested on another phone, using Chrome as well and it worked fine...

I tried on my phone with another browser (Dolphin) ans it also worked...

I tried to clear the password saved in my Chrome profile but it didn't change anything...

Not sure what is wrong with my Chrome browser on my phone...
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I'm on PHPBB version 3.2.1 from the moment it came out and exact same thing here on my phone since yesterday on both of my forums.

Yesterday I updated the phone to Android 8.0.0. Phone is a Oneplus 5.
Chrome is version 63.0.3239.111, i think the problem has to do with this Chrome version related to the session ID. I emptied Chromes cache allready and all the cookies, no luck.
Other browsers work fine.

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Re: Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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Coming back to this thread after the holidays ...

Glad to hear I'm not the only one !!!

My phone is a OnePlus 3T, with Android 8.0.0 and I'm also using Chrome 63.0.3239.111.

I've discovered something while checking my Chrome version.

When I'm on my phpbb forum, and go into the Chrome options (three vertical dots on the top right corner), there is an option called "Desktop version" (not of the translation in english).

I tried to check this option, and login to my Admin panel on the forum and it worked.

While on the admin panel, I tried to uncheck the option, and the page directly reloaded with a 401 error.

At least I don't have to rely on another browser on my phone to access the Admin Panel anymore ... but it still sucks ...
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Re: Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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Not, however, a phpBB issue.
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Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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Hello,
I'm facing the exact same issue with my 2 boards.
Just upgraded my OnePlus 5T to Android O and since then I'm disconnected from the forum each time I open a topic with many pictures. It occurs only with Chrome (62, 63, 64, Beta, Dev) app.
Using Opera or Samsung Browser will work ok.
I decided to open a poll few days ago on my board and the only users facing the same issue are the one with OnePlus devices on Android O.
Il will report a bug on OnePlus forum since I'm convinced it's a OnePlus Android Oreo related issue and not a Phpbb issue.
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I had the same problem, turning off data save option in chrome fixed it for me, hope it helps someone else.
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Re: Can't access Admin on mobile error 401

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same here....it is so annoying.....all other sites work just fine on my server....only phpbb3 has a problem......and they admins dont know why is this happening
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