[Subway] Subway app keeps crashing despite software update, app update, reboot phone, delete and redownload.

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Robby
1 month ago In Subway
Subway app keeps crashing despite software update, app update, reboot phone, delete and redownload.

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1 month ago

Hi there! I see you’re having trouble with the Subway app crashing on your iPhone despite updating the software and app, rebooting, and even deleting and reinstalling. That’s definitely something we can work on together.

To start, could you tell me if the app crashes immediately after opening, or does it happen during a specific action like placing an order or browsing the menu? Also, are you connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data when this happens?

Meanwhile, here are some additional steps we can try that go a bit deeper than the usual fixes:

1. Check Network Connection: Sometimes, unstable or slow internet can cause the app to crash. If you’re on Wi-Fi, try switching to cellular data or vice versa to see if the problem continues.

2. Reset Network Settings: On iOS 15.8.8, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This won’t delete your data but will reset Wi-Fi passwords and network preferences. Sometimes this clears corrupted network-related settings affecting app behavior.

3. Clear App Cache via Offload: While iOS doesn't offer manual app cache clearing like Android, offloading the app will remove app data but keep documents. Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > locate Subway app > tap Offload App and then reinstall it from the same screen.

4. Check for iOS Updates: Although you mentioned your phone is updated, it’s worth double-checking under Settings > General > Software Update for any minor patches.

5. Turn Off Background App Refresh: Sometimes, apps running in the background interfere. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle it off for Subway.

6. Check for App Permissions: Subway app needs permissions like Location or Notifications. Go to Settings > scroll down to Subway app settings and ensure permissions are enabled appropriately.

If the app still crashes after these, it could be due to server-side issues or incompatibilities that sometimes follow updates. I can look into whether there’s any known widespread issue reported recently.

Would you like me to check that for you? Also, if you could let me know more about when the crash happens, that’ll help narrow things down.

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Robby
1 month ago

It crashes as I open the app.

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1 month ago

Thanks for letting me know the Subway app crashes as soon as you open it. That definitely helps narrow it down.

Since you’ve already updated iOS, updated the app, rebooted, and reinstalled, here are a few more targeted steps to try specifically for crashes on launch:

1. Offload and Reinstall the App: On iOS, offloading removes the app but keeps its documents and data, which helps clear corrupted app data that simple reinstall may miss.
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > find Subway app > tap Offload App, then reinstall from the same screen.

2. Reset Network Settings: Even though the app crashes at launch, sometimes network settings interfere with app initialization.
- Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings (Wi-Fi passwords will be cleared, but no data loss).

3. Disable Background App Refresh for Subway: Sometimes background refresh causes conflicts, especially with apps that manage dynamic content.
- Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and switch off Subway.

4. Check App Permissions: If the app launches but crashes immediately due to denied permissions (like location), it might fail to load.
- Go to Settings, scroll down to Subway, and make sure it has required permissions enabled.

5. Free Up Storage: Low iPhone storage sometimes causes apps to malfunction. Ensure you have at least a few hundred MB free.

If after trying these you still face crashes at launch, this could be related to an issue in the latest update of the app or incompatibility with iOS 15.8.8 specifically. Sometimes developers release patches shortly after a problematic version. I can check if there is a known issue or a forthcoming fix.

Would you like me to verify if there are current reports or fixes available for Subway app crashing on iOS? Also, have you recently updated the app version before this crash started happening, or has it been stable until now?

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