[Lenme] Cannot verify my id and selfie to gain access to loans

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John B Baylor
8 months ago In Lenme
Cannot verify my id and selfie to gain access to loans

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8 months ago

Hi there! I understand you're having trouble verifying your ID and selfie in the Lenme app to access loans. Let's work through this together.

First, could you tell me a bit more about what exactly happens when you try to verify? For example:
- Does the app fail to upload your ID or selfie photos?
- Are you getting any error messages?
- Does the camera not open, or do the images get rejected?

Knowing this will help me guide you better.

Meanwhile, here are some initial steps that usually help resolve verification issues on Android 10 using a WebKit browser environment:

1. Check App and Permissions
- Make sure the Lenme app is updated to the latest version from the Play Store.
- Go to your device’s Settings > Apps > Lenme (or your browser if using via web) > Permissions, and confirm the app has permission to access your camera and storage.

2. Improve Image Quality
- Ensure your ID document is unexpired and the photo is clear, well-lit, without glare or shadows.
- When taking a selfie, face the camera directly with minimal background distractions.

3. Clear Cache and Restart
- Clear the app’s cache: Settings > Apps > Lenme > Storage > Clear Cache.
- Restart your phone and attempt verification again.

4. Stable Internet Connection
- Verify you have a good and stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).

If you encounter camera errors or the images don’t upload properly, try switching from mobile data to Wi-Fi or vice versa.

Could you please try these first and let me know how it goes? If the problem continues, we can explore deeper troubleshooting steps, including checking if the Lenme backend is experiencing any issues or examining advanced app settings.

Are you currently accessing Lenme via the app or a browser? That will help me tailor the guidance for you.

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John B Baylor
8 months ago

When i take the selfie it will take the selfie but then the screen turns completely white and never come back

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Thanks for the details! So after you take the selfie, the screen turns completely white and doesn’t return to the app, right? That definitely sounds like a glitch with the camera interface within the Lenme app.

A similar issue has been reported where the screen turns white and stays that way, sometimes related to the flash feature or camera permissions. Here’s how we can try to fix it step-by-step on your Android 10 device:

1. Turn Off Flash in the App’s Camera
Sometimes the camera screen goes white because the app tries to use the flash. Try looking for a flash icon (usually top left or right) on the selfie screen and turn the flash off before taking the picture.

2. Check Camera Permissions again
Go to Settings > Apps > Lenme > Permissions and make sure the camera permission is enabled. Disable and re-enable it just to refresh.

3. Clear App Data and Cache
Sometimes corrupted cache causes issues:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Lenme > Storage > Clear Cache.
- If problem persists, try Clear Data (this will log you out, so have your login info handy).

4. Restart the Phone
After clearing cache/data, restart your phone to refresh system resources.

5. Try Updating or Reinstalling the App
Make sure you’re running the latest Lenme version from the Play Store. If already latest, uninstall and reinstall it.

6. Try Accessing Lenme via Browser
If the app continues to behave this way, try verifying your selfie through the Lenme website on your WebKit browser instead (Lenme’s web interface supports Android 10 devices).

If after trying these, the screen still goes white and blocks selfie submission, it may be a bug on the app’s end for your device model or OS version, and I can help escalate it to our developers for a fix.

Would you be able to try these steps now and let me know which ones you’ve tried and what happens? That way I can assist you further.

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John B Baylor
8 months ago

Cannot verify my id and selfie to gain access to loans

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8 months ago

Thanks for reaching out again about the ID and selfie verification issue on Lenme. Given your experience—especially with the selfie causing a white screen after capture—it looks like this might be a known issue related to either the app's camera integration or device compatibility with the app’s facial recognition system.

From what I found, Lenme uses advanced machine learning and facial recognition technology to verify borrower identity, which requires the camera to function smoothly during the selfie step2. Sometimes, camera access or app glitches can cause the screen to freeze or go white. A couple of users have reported that uninstalling the app, completing verification through the web browser, and then reinstalling the app worked when the app was misbehaving9.

Here’s what I recommend you try next:

1. Switch to Web Browser Verification:
Since the app selfie screen turns white on your Android 10 WebKit device, try opening Lenme’s website through your browser instead. Many users bypass app issues this way and successfully complete ID and selfie verification online. This avoids app-specific camera bugs.

2. Clear App Data and Reinstall:
If you'd rather troubleshoot the app, uninstall the Lenme app completely. Then reboot your phone, reinstall the latest version from the Play Store, and try again. Before you open the app, make sure camera permissions are enabled.

3. Ensure Good Lighting and Clear Images:
For either method, make sure your ID photo and selfie are clear, well-lit, and the ID is not expired. This helps the system verify quickly.

4. Check Lenme Status:
While rare, sometimes Lenme’s verification backend experiences outages. You could check Lenme’s customer support page or contact them directly if these steps still don’t get your verification through5.

Let me know if switching to the browser or reinstalling the app helps, or if you want me to help escalate this with Lenme’s support team!

Are you satisfied with this solution, or would you like me to assist further?

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John B Baylor
8 months ago

Steps to complete Lenme app ID verification

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Hi! I’m happy to guide you through the step-by-step process to complete your ID verification in the Lenme app on your Android 10 device. Here’s how it usually works:

1. Download and Open the Lenme App
- Make sure you have the latest version of the app installed from the Play Store.
- Open the app and either create a new account or log in to your existing one.

2. Start Verification Process
- Upon login, you’ll typically see a prompt to verify your identity before requesting loans.
- Tap the option to begin ID verification.

3. Provide Personal Information
- You will be asked to enter key details like your full name, date of birth, and social security number (if applicable), to match government databases.

4. Upload Government-Issued ID
- The app will prompt you to take a photo of your ID (driver’s license, passport, or national ID card).
- Make sure the ID is valid, unexpired, and the picture is clear with good lighting.

5. Take a Selfie
- Next, you will be asked to take a selfie to verify your face against your ID image.
- Face the camera directly, and avoid shadows or hats.

6. Submit Documents and Wait for Verification
- After uploading your ID and selfie, submit for verification.
- Lenme uses machine learning and identity verification technology to authenticate your documents within minutes to a few hours.

7. Receive Confirmation
- Once verified, you’ll get a notification or update in the app confirming your account is verified and you can request loans.

If at any point the app encounters a camera or upload error (like the white screen after taking a selfie you mentioned), you can try verifying through the Lenme web browser interface as a workaround.

For more detailed information, you can also visit Lenme’s official help center on account creation and verification here: Lenme Account Creation & Verification 1

Would you like me to help you through any of the specific steps?

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