This Thursday (18) Google began releasing the update to fix the problems caused by some of its devices on WiFi routers. The error had been confirmed by the company earlier this week, and according to reports it could cause instabilities on the Wireles network, including in some cases causing it to crash.
The fix on Android will be done through an update to Google Play Services. Google also recommends that routers be updated to the latest firmware available from manufacturers.
At first there were indications that the error only affected TP-Link routers, but manufacturers such as Netgear and Asus have also released updates for their devices. Around here there are reports that modems used by some operators, such as Arris and Technicolor, were also affected.
Is your WiFi bad? The problem could be Google Cast The problem was caused by Cast, technology used to transmit videos and photos over the WiFi network. When in standby, the devices would send data packets to the router, thus maintaining the internet connection. The problem, however, was that some error caused the number of packets to be sent excessively in this process, causing an overload on the router, causing the connection to become unstable and even in some cases to stop working. To solve the problem it was necessary to reset the device.
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