Hi! I understand your Jodel app is shutting down after about 30-60 seconds on your iPhone running iOS 18.7. Let’s get to the bottom of this so you can enjoy Jodel without interruptions.

First, a couple of quick questions to better diagnose this:
- Did the app start crashing recently after an update or change in settings?
- Have you tried restarting your phone or closing and reopening the app before the crash?
- Is your Jodel app updated to the latest version from the App Store?

Meanwhile, I’ll walk you through some steps that often help fix crashing apps on iPhones:

1. Force Close and Restart Jodel
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or double-click the home button if your iPhone has one) to open the app switcher.
- Find the Jodel app and swipe it up off the screen to close it completely.
- Then reopen Jodel and see if it runs better.

2. Restart Your iPhone
- Press and hold the power button with either volume button until the “slide to power off” slider appears.
- Slide it to turn off, wait 30 seconds, then press the power button again to turn back on.
This refreshes the system and clears temporary glitches.

3. Update the Jodel App
- Open the App Store, tap your profile icon, and check if Jodel has an available update.
- Install any updates to ensure you have the newest bug fixes.

4. Reinstall Jodel
- Tap and hold the Jodel app icon until a menu appears, then tap “Remove App” > “Delete App” > confirm.
- Go to the App Store and install Jodel fresh.
This resets the app data and removes potential corrupted files.

5. Check iOS Version Compatibility
- Although you’re on iOS 18.7 (which is recent), sometimes app compatibility issues arise temporarily after OS updates.
- Make sure both your OS and Jodel are updated; if they are, the reinstall often helps.

6. Free up Storage and Close Background Apps
- Low storage or many apps running in the background can cause crashes.
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to see if you have enough free space.
- Close other apps running in the background that might be using memory.

If you’ve already tried some of these or if the problem continues even after these steps, let me know. We can then explore more advanced options or check if there might be a wider app issue affecting users.

Are you comfortable starting with these steps? I’m here to guide you through any part.

I have ios 26.1, latest jodel. Tried all above but still not working

Thanks for the update and letting me know you’re on iOS 16.1 with the latest Jodel version, and that the basic troubleshooting didn’t resolve the crashes.

Since the usual fixes haven’t worked, let's try a few additional things specific to your setup:

1. Check App Permissions:
Sometimes apps crash if they don’t have the required permissions on iOS 16.1. Go to Settings > Jodel and verify that permissions like Location, Notifications, and Background App Refresh are enabled.

2. Clear Cache (If Possible):
Jodel itself doesn’t provide a direct cache clear option in iOS, but reinstalling usually resets cache and temporary data thoroughly. Since you’ve done that, this likely isn’t the issue.

3. Reset Network Settings:
Network issues can cause app crashes if data can’t load properly. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Note this will erase saved Wi-Fi passwords, so have those handy to reconnect.

4. Check for Known Issues or Outages:
Sometimes app crashes can be due to server-side problems or bugs affecting specific iOS versions. I recommend checking the official Jodel Support Hub for any alerts or reaching out via their support email at [email protected] for direct assistance.

5. Try Using Jodel on a Different Network or Device:
If possible, try running Jodel on a different Wi-Fi or cellular connection to rule out network interference. Also, if you have access to another iOS device, testing there can help isolate if the problem is device-specific.

6. Look for iOS Updates or Beta Profiles:
Since you mentioned iOS 26.1 earlier (which might have been a typo), ensure you aren’t running any beta or unauthorized iOS versions that could conflict with app stability.

If after these steps the app continues to shut down unexpectedly, it might be an issue for Jodel’s developers to address in an update. You can also report the crashes directly through the app by going to your profile > Settings > Report a Bug, which helps them prioritize a fix.

Would you like me to assist you with the network reset or verifying permissions? Or is there anything else you noticed about the crashes—for example, any error messages or patterns when it shuts down?