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+name: Bug report
+about: How to Submit an Issue for the squeezelite-esp32 Project
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+### Describe the bug
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+
+To help us resolve your issue as quickly as possible, please follow these guidelines when submitting an issue. Providing all the necessary information will save both your time and ours.
+
+### Preliminary Information
+
+1. **Firmware Version**: Specify the version of the firmware you are using.
+2. **Plugin Version**: Mention the version of the plugin installed on your LMS (Logitech Media Server).
+
+### Hardware Details
+
+Please describe your hardware setup:
+
+- **ESP32 Module**: For example, ESP32 WROVER, ESP32-S3, etc.
+- **Board Type**: If applicable, e.g., ESP32 audio kit, etc.
+- **DAC Chip**: Specify the DAC chip you are using.
+- **Additional Hardware**: Include details about any other hardware like rotary controls, buttons, screens (SPI, I2C), Ethernet, IO expansion, etc.
+
+### NVS Settings
+
+Follow these steps to share your NVS settings:
+
+1. Open the web UI of your device.
+2. Click on the "Credit" tab.
+3. Enable the "Show NVS Editor" checkbox. This allows you to view or change the NVS configuration even when not in recovery mode.
+4. Navigate to the "NVS Editor" tab.
+5. Scroll to the bottom and click "Download Config".
+6. Share the downloaded content here.
+
+### Logs
+
+To share logs:
+
+1. Connect your player to a computer using a USB cable. Use a built-in Serial-USB adapter if your player has one, or an external USB adapter otherwise.
+2. Go to the [web installer](https://sle118.github.io/squeezelite-esp32-installer/).
+3. Click "Connect to Device".
+4. Select the appropriate serial port.
+5. Click "Logs And Console".
+
+#### Type of Logs to Share
+
+- **If the problem occurs soon after booting**: Share the full log until the issue occurs.
+- **If the problem occurs later during playback**: Trim the logs to include information just before and after the problem occurs.
+
+6. Download the logs and share them here. Please remove any sensitive information like Wi-Fi passwords or MAC addresses.
+
+#### Example Log
+
+Here's an example log for reference. Make sure to obfuscate sensitive information like Wi-Fi passwords, MAC addresses, and change IP addresses to something more generic.
+
+\`\`\`plaintext
+[Your obfuscated log here]
+\`\`\`
+
+### Issue Description
+
+1. **Observed Behavior**: Describe what you think is wrong.
+2. **Expected Behavior**: Describe what you expect should happen.
+3. **Steps to Reproduce**: Provide a step-by-step guide on how to replicate the issue.