Hi there! I'm here to help you with your BARD app issue. Could you please provide a bit more detail about what's happening? For example, are you encountering any error messages, or is the app simply not playing audiobooks but seems to open and function otherwise? Any extra information will help me guide you through this!

The app has been working fine for years until now. Now when I touch the play bar (green - off) it turns red (playing) for a split second and then returns to green.

Thanks for the details! It sounds like the BARD app recognizes your tap on the play bar but isn't able to sustain playback. Let’s try a few things to troubleshoot this.

1. Restart the App: Sometimes, simply closing and reopening the app can resolve temporary glitches. Make sure to fully close the app from your task manager before reopening it.

2. Check for Updates: Ensure your BARD app is updated to the latest version. Open the app, go to settings, and look for an update option. If there's an update available, please install it.

3. Clear Cache (if applicable): If your app has a built-up cache, it might be causing issues. Go to your device settings, find the BARD app, and clear the cache. Note that this won’t delete any content you’ve downloaded.

4. Reboot Your Device: Restarting your device can rectify any underlying issues affecting the app's performance.

5. Check Your Network Connection: A weak or unstable internet connection could interfere with playback. Try switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data (or vice versa) to see if that helps.

If none of these steps work, we might need to dive deeper. Just let me know how it goes, and we can move onto more specific troubleshooting if necessary! Are you satisfied with the solution I provided so far?