Android 16 GSI reboots when try to install or update apps on Surface Duo 1

[Doric85]

Hello,

I successfully installed the Android 16 GSI on my Surface Duo 1 following the instructions from the repository. The installation went through without errors, and the device boots into the system.

However, after about 2 minutes of use, the system automatically reboots. This happens consistently, even after a clean installation and data wipe.

I am using the aosp-arm64-ab-gapps-16.0-20250626.img and have already ensured that both slots were prepared according to the instructions.

Could anyone provide guidance on what might be causing these reboots and how to fix them? Are there additional steps or logs I should check to diagnose this issue?

Thank you very much for your help!

[Doric85]

Suggestion: it seems that it has something to with app update. I noticed this behavior later only when i try to update the current installed google apps.

[Bredgeo]

Hello.... well, I had gotten that, as well (way before I messed up and had it go into its boot-loop). The only way one seems to be able to have it work/not reboot and stay on correctly is to reinstall the original OS via ADB. Hope this helped. 👋👋👋

[R-j-walker]

Seeing the same thing on my SD1

[R-j-walker]

It seems to settle down once apps from the playstore have updated.