[AppAdvice] App doesn’t open

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4 months ago In AppAdvice
App doesn’t open

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Benjamin Carter

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4 months ago

Hi there! I see that the AppAdvice app on your iPhone isn’t opening. I’d like to help you get this sorted out. Could you please tell me a bit more about what happens when you try to open the app? For example, does it crash immediately, freeze, or just not respond at all?

Meanwhile, here are some initial steps we can try to get the app working again:

1. Close and Reopen the App
Double-click the Home button (or swipe up from the bottom on iPhones without a Home button) to bring up the app switcher. Find the AppAdvice app and swipe it away to close it completely. Then, try opening it again.

2. Restart Your iPhone
Restarting can clear temporary glitches. Press and hold the power button and either volume button, then slide to power off. After it’s off, press the power button to turn it back on.

3. Check for App Updates
Open the App Store and go to your profile (top right). Scroll to see if there’s an update available for AppAdvice and install it if there is.

4. Delete and Reinstall the App
If it still won’t open, try deleting the app: press and hold the app icon until it wiggles, then tap the “X” or choose “Remove App,” and confirm. After that, reinstall it from the App Store.

Since you’re using iOS 15.5, these steps should apply smoothly. Let me know if you’ve already tried some of these or if anything unusual happens during these steps. That will help me guide you further!

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4 months ago

Removed app and reinstall it and still same issue. Won’t open

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4 months ago

Thanks for letting me know you’ve already removed and reinstalled the app but it still won’t open. Since the usual reinstall method didn’t work, let’s try some other steps that can help address this kind of issue on iOS 15.5:

1. Restart Your iPhone Again
Sometimes a fresh restart after reinstalling an app helps clear any temporary glitches at the system level.

2. Check Available Storage
Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and ensure you have enough free space. Low storage can prevent apps from loading properly.

3. Check for Software Updates
Although you're on iOS 15.5, it's worth verifying if there’s a newer update, as some app compatibility issues get fixed with OS patches. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.

4. Reset Network Settings
Sometimes, network issues affect app functionality, especially if the app needs to connect online. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will remove Wi-Fi passwords, so have them handy.

5. Check for Restrictions/Screen Time Settings
Ensure the app is not restricted:
- Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions and verify app permissions.

6. Check App’s Permissions
Some apps won’t launch if they lack key permissions (like location, notifications). Check via Settings > AppAdvice and toggle necessary permissions on.

7. Try Opening the App While Connected to Wi-Fi
Sometimes apps require an internet connection initially to verify licenses or download content.

If none of these work, I’m wondering if there might be a specific compatibility or server-side issue with the app itself. To check this, do you see the app icon briefly and then it closes (crashes) immediately, or does it just not respond at all when tapped?

Let me also check if there are any known widespread issues with the AppAdvice app not opening currently. Give me a moment.

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