[BBC Sport] Bbc sport app saying there is no connection but there is a connection on mobile android phone

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david hartley
7 months ago In BBC Sport
bbc sport app saying there is no connection but there is a connection on mobile android phone

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7 months ago

Hi! I understand that your BBC Sport app on your Android phone shows no connection error, even though your mobile data connection is working fine. Let's work through some steps to try to get it back online.

First, can you please tell me:
- Are you using WiFi or mobile data when you see this issue?
- Have you tried restarting your phone yet?
- Have you checked if the app has any updates available in the Google Play Store?

Meanwhile, here are some straightforward steps we can try right away on your Android device:

1. Restart your device: This refreshes the system and network connections.
2. Check for app updates: Open Google Play Store → Search for BBC Sport app → Tap Update if available.
3. Clear app cache and data:
- Go to Settings → Apps → BBC Sport → Storage → Tap 'Clear Cache' first.
- If that doesn’t help, tap 'Clear Data' (this resets the app but won’t delete your login).
4. Toggle network connection: Switch off WiFi and turn on mobile data or vice versa to see if the app connects.
5. Reinstall the app: Uninstall BBC Sport app from your phone, then reinstall from the Play Store.

If after these steps you still see the no connection message, there might be other causes such as VPN interference, firewall restrictions, or even temporary BBC server issues.

Could you give these a try and let me know the outcome? If needed, I can guide you through checking VPN settings or WiFi router settings as next steps.

Are you happy to proceed with these troubleshooting steps?

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