Bug 513516

Summary:	Google Fiber Router - MDNS Discovery Required
Product:	[Applications] kdeconnect	Reporter:	10000macs
Component:	android-application	Assignee:	Albert Vaca Cintora <albertvaka>
Status:	RESOLVED DUPLICATE
Severity:	normal	CC:	andrew.g.r.holmes, ilikefoss
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Other
OS:	Other
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description 10000macs 2025-12-17 23:01:12 UTC

SUMMARY
KDE Connect does not work on any of my Android devices without enabling MDNS Discovery in the settings.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Attempt Discovery without MDNS

OBSERVED RESULT

No devices found until enabling MDNS discovery. The affected devices include a Pixel 6 Pro, a Pixel 6a, and a MediaTek Tablet.
EXPECTED RESULT
Devices should show on the list.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Android 16
KDE Connect 1.34.4

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Comment 1 John 2025-12-18 11:48:19 UTC

I think the developers should just switch to Avahi as there are lots of this kind of bug reports here.

Comment 2 Albert Vaca Cintora 2025-12-21 22:29:38 UTC

MDNS discovery was removed in 25.12, since it was causing conflicts with Avahi. We will change the implementation (so it makes use of Avahi instead) and add it again in the next version.

Comment 3 Albert Vaca Cintora 2025-12-21 22:29:42 UTC


*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 512138 ***