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MOTOROLA WIFI ROUTERS BRICKED AFTER APP SHUTDOWN

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SUN, JUN 7, 2026

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Motorola has effectively disabled its entire WiFi router lineup after shutting down the MotoSync Plus app without warning. Users report devices no longer function properly following the app's removal.

Motorola discontinued the MotoSync Plus application, which many of its WiFi routers depend on for basic functionality. The shutdown has rendered the affected devices largely unusable for numerous customers. The company provided no advance notice or migration path for users reliant on the app. Affected router models include popular consumer and prosumer lines that were still in active use. Users have taken to forums and social media expressing frustration over the lack of communication. Some report their routers are completely non-functional, while others experience severely degraded performance. Motolab has not issued an official statement explaining the decision or outlining plans to restore service. The incident raises questions about hardware longevity when manufacturers discontinue supporting software without alternatives. This situation highlights the risks consumers face when IoT devices depend on cloud-based services or proprietary applications for core operations.

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