Hello! I see your Wuthering Waves game keeps kicking you out on your iPhone XR running iOS 18.7.1. I’d love to help you get back to enjoying your gameplay smoothly. Can you tell me a bit more? For example, does the crash happen at a specific moment—like during combat, when the device heats up, or when your internet connection fluctuates? Also, have you tried any fixes so far?

While you share that, I'll outline some steps that often help with app crashes on devices like yours:

1. Close background apps: Double-click the Home button (or swipe up and hold, depending on iPhone model) to see running apps. Swipe up and close all unnecessary ones to free up memory.

2. Restart your iPhone: A simple restart can clear temporary glitches.

3. Check for updates: Make sure your Wuthering Waves app is updated to the latest version via the App Store. Also, ensure your iOS version is fully updated (you mentioned 18.7.1, which sounds ready, but a quick check won’t hurt).

4. Clear app cache: Unfortunately, iOS doesn’t offer direct cache clearing for apps, but you can try offloading the app (Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Wuthering Waves > Offload App). This frees space but keeps your data, then reinstall it from the App Store.

5. Reduce device temperature: If your phone feels warm, playing can make it hotter; app crashes sometimes occur when devices overheat. Play in a cooler environment or take breaks to let it cool.

6. Check network connection: High ping or unstable Wi-Fi can cause problems in games. Try switching between Wi-Fi and cellular data or reset your network settings (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings).

If you’ve already done some of these or the crashes happen under particular conditions, please let me know so I can dive deeper into solutions specific to your case.

Are you comfortable trying these steps, or would you like me to guide you through them one by one?

I've tried everything, but nothing has changed. I even deleted the game and reinstalled it, which took me a whole day because my network is terrible. And yes, my phone keeps kicking me out whenever my ping gets too high. I've been trying to find a way to reduce it, but I haven't found one yet.

Thank you for the additional info! It sounds like your Wuthering Waves crashes are closely tied to high ping or unstable network conditions, which is a known challenge for some mobile players, especially on fluctuating connections like yours.

Since you've already reinstalled the game, let me offer some focused steps to help reduce ping spikes and improve stability on your iPhone XR:

1. Use a More Stable Network When Possible
Even if your network isn't great, try connecting to a more stable Wi-Fi network temporarily or use a mobile data connection that tends to be steadier. Avoid public or crowded Wi-Fi networks, as they often cause unstable ping.

2. Optimize Network Settings
- Reset network settings on your iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This clears potentially corrupted Wi-Fi or cellular configurations.
- Turn off Bluetooth and VPN services temporarily while playing. Sometimes these can add overhead or routing delays that increase ping.

3. Close Background Apps Using Network or Resources
Ensure no other apps are running that may consume bandwidth or processing power, especially streaming or cloud apps, as these can spike ping levels.

4. Lower In-Game Settings
Some users report that reducing graphics settings and disabling background downloads in the game can help reduce the strain on your device and avoid crashes related to network lag.

5. Consider Using a Gaming VPN or Service to Reduce Ping
There are third-party apps like "NoPing" that optimize your connection routes to game servers, potentially reducing ping spikes. These may help stabilize your connection even on less reliable networks.

6. Keep your iOS Updated
While you're on iOS 18.7.1, also watch for incremental updates, as system patches sometimes improve network stack performance.

7. Avoid Overheating
Playing with high ping can cause repeated disconnects and reloads, heating your phone and worsening crashes. Keep your phone cool and avoid gaming under direct sunlight or heavy case covers.

Since many players report similar issues related to ping spikes causing app crashes on Wuthering Waves, these network-focused optimizations are often the best way to reduce crashes rather than purely device-side fixes1 2.

If you want, I can guide you step-by-step on how to reset network settings or evaluate VPN options. Would you like to proceed with that? Also, let me know if the crashes happen at any other times or only when ping spikes high.