Goal:
Guide users to resolve the “HandshakeException” login error in the Inistate mobile app by resetting the server settings.
Description:
Some Inistate mobile users may encounter the following error message when attempting to log in:
HandshakeException: Handshake error in client (OS Error: “CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED: application verification failure (handshake.cc:393)”)
Platform: Inistate Mobile App (Android / iOS)
Module: Login Screen
State: Before Login
Flow: User login process
Integrations: App-server connection
Steps / Instructions:
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On the Login screen, tap the Settings icon at the top left. Select Switch from Inistate.
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In the Settings menu, select icon Reset Servers.
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Return to the Login screen.
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Attempt to log in again with your usual credentials.
Tips / Notes:
- Resetting the server will refresh the app’s connection to the backend server without deleting any saved data.
- If the issue persists after resetting, try the following:
- Check your internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
- Update the Inistate mobile app to the latest version.
- Restart your device and try again.
- If none of the above works, contact Inistate Support with a screenshot of the error message for further troubleshooting.