Updater keeps crashing for some users with 1.14

• /e/ version: e-1.14-rc-T-deb
• Device model(s): Beryllium
• Developer mode enabled: no (tested with and without developer mode activated)
• Device rooted: no
• Trackers blocker enabled: yes

Summary

The updater (>settings>updater) does not open at all and keeps crashing.

The problem

Steps to reproduce

no particular preparation to see it crashing (install A14/T goto settings>updater)

What is the current behavior?

The updater is not opening at all.

What is the expected correct behavior?

the updating dialogue window opening without crashing

Technical information

Relevant logs (adb logcat)

518_A14-updatercrashing.txt

Relevant screenshots

Solutions

Workaround

The workaround is to clear the updater cache.

from User Interface:

• Settings > Apps > See all apps > triple dots on top right > Show system
• Search for Updater app > Navigate into it
• Storage and cache > Clear storage
• Launch the updater app from Settings > Updater and check for updates

or from command line:

adb shell pm clear org.lineageos.updater

Possible fixes