This appears to have been fixed in the Google VR Services version 1.17.2017118074

To reproduce:

1. Download and open attached "repro956911.zip" project.
2. Build and run on a Daydream compatible phone.
3. When application loads go to VR settings and change headset from Daydream View to Google Cardboard(I/O 2015)
4. Go back to the application.
5. Press the button to exit VR mode.
6. Press the button again to enter VR mode.

Expected result: After re-entering VR mode everything renders correctly in VR view.
Actual result: After re-entering VR mode screen goes black and sometimes app crashes.

Reproduced with: 2018.1.0a1, 2017.3.0b4, 2017.2.0f3, 2017.2.0b3.
Not reproduced with: 2019.1.0a1, 2018.3.0b1, 2017.2.0b2, 2017.1.2p1, 5.6.4p1.
Regression introduced in: 2017.2.0b3.

Devices under test:

Reproduced with:
Google Pixel*, OS:8.0.0, CPU:arm64-v8a, GPU:Adreno (TM) 530,
Build:google/sailfish/sailfish:8.0.0/OPR3.170623.007/4286350:user/release-keys

Google Pixel XL*, OS:8.0.0, CPU:arm64-v8a, GPU:Adreno (TM) 530,
Build:google/marlin/marlin:O/OPP2.170420.019/4021594:user/release-keys

Not reproduced with:
Samsung SM G950F*, OS:7.0, CPU:arm64-v8a, GPU:Mali-G71,
Build:samsung/dreamltexx/dreamlte:7.0/NRD90M/G950FXXU1AQEB:user/release-keys

Notes: This only happens with newest Google VR services version, after uninstalling newest Update everything worked as expected.
Google VR Services version : 1.10.170928015. After uninstalling the newest Update everything works as expected.