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Last Updated on 2024-01-31 by Sophos

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Summary of Sophos Problems 😠👌🔥

- Needs better integration with iOS for background syncing

- Causes Mobile Control server to flag devices as non-compliant

- LastPass integration issue after latest update

- Need to enter OTP twice after latest update

- Location services not working after latest update, causing non-compliance with company policy.

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Common Sophos Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

Complete guide to troubleshoot Sophos app on iOS and Android devices. Solve all Sophos app problems, errors, connection issues, installation problems and crashes.

Table of Contents:

Sophos iPhone Issues and Solutions

Sophos iOS app crashes, not working, errors
Sophos iOS app network issues
Sophos on iOS has black/white screen

Sophos Android App Issues and Solutions

Sophos has errors/crashing/not working
Sophos server network connectivity issues
Sophos has black screen

Sophos iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever Sophos app keeps crashing or doesn't work as expected on your iPhone 14, 13,12,10,8,7,6, SE,XS,XR.

How to fix Sophos app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

Close and restart the Sophos app on iPhone
Update Sophos app to the Latest Version for iOS
Uninstall and reinstall Sophos iPhone app
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Fix Sophos on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve Sophos network issues, Reset phone network settings:
1. On iphone, Goto "Settings" » "General" » "Reset" » "Reset Network Settings".
2. Enter your device passcode. Then confirm "Reset Network Settings".

Turn off your VPN:
1. Goto "Settings" » "General" » "VPN".

Fix Sophos black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the Sophos iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

Sophos Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix Sophos not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent Sophos app issues:

Force Stop the Sophos App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click Sophos app. » click "Force Stop".

Update Sophos to the latest version on PlayStore

Clear Sophos App Cache and Data:
1. On your device, goto "Settings" » click "Apps" » select "Sophos app" » click "Storage" » click "Clear Data" option. This Clears both data and cache.
2. Relaunch Sophos.

Fix Sophos unable to contact server/ Sophos internet connection errors on Android:

This issue is usually caused by your network. Here is how to fix:

On android, goto "Settings" » "Apps" or "Manage Apps" tab.
Click Sophos » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got Sophos » "Mobile Data" » "Allow Background Data Usage".
Go back to "Settings" » "Connections" » "Mobile Network" » "Network Mode".
Now, put your network on 4G e.g. LTE/3G/2G (auto connect)
Relaunch Sophos on android.

Solve Sophos black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the Sophos android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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About this app

Only install Sophos if advised by your organization. • Trigger device synchronization with the this app Mobile management console. • Receive messages from the this app Mobile management console. this app Mobile is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution which allows companies to easily manage, control and secure iOS and other mobile devices. this app Mobile Control allows you to enroll your device with this app Mobile. Sophos can access the device’s location in the background to let your organization find the device when it’s lost or stolen. IMPORTANT: Sophos will not function without the appropriate this app management console in place. Your organization can then configure device policies, distribute apps and further secure your device. Sophos doesn’t routinely monitor or record your location.