Mahesh Makvana - Online Tech Tips https://www.online-tech-tips.com Computer Tips from a Computer Guy Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:56:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Fix It When YouTube Won’t Open in New Tab https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/youtube/how-to-fix-it-when-youtube-wont-open-in-new-tab/ https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/youtube/how-to-fix-it-when-youtube-wont-open-in-new-tab/#disqus_thread Mahesh Makvana]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.online-tech-tips.com/?p=101445

Are you trying to launch a YouTube video in a new web browser tab, but it doesn’t open? Either YouTube is experiencing issues or your web browser has a problem. […]

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Are you trying to launch a YouTube video in a new web browser tab, but it doesn’t open? Either YouTube is experiencing issues or your web browser has a problem. Luckily, there are a few ways to get around this problem, and open your videos in new web browser tabs on your computer. We’ll show you what those ways are.

Sometimes, YouTube doesn’t let you open videos in a new tab because your web browser has a faulty extension or adblocker, your web browser cache is corrupted, or your web browser configuration is faulty.

Use an Alternate Way to Open Videos in New Tabs

There isn’t only one way to launch YouTube videos in a new tab; you have at least two ways. When one method doesn’t work, use the alternate one.

The first method is to press and hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and Left-Click the video you want to open in a new browser tab. This key and click combination tells your browser to open the selected link (video, in this case) in a new tab.

If you’ve tried that method but to no avail, the alternate method is to right-click the video and select Open link in new tab. This launches the selected video in a new tab.

"Open link in new tab" highlighted for a YouTube video in Google Chrome.

Turn Off YouTube’s Video Previews

If you’ve noticed, YouTube plays video previews when you hover over a video. Sometimes, this causes the site not to open videos in new tabs. In this case, turn off video previews and see if your issue is resolved.

  1. Launch your web browser and go to YouTube.com.
  2. Select your profile icon in the top-right corner and choose Settings.
  3. Select Playback and performance in the left sidebar.
  4. Turn off Video previews on the right pane.
  1. Try launching a video in a new tab.

Use Another Web Browser

If the issue persists, try using another web browser on your computer and see if you can open videos in new tabs. This method can help you identify any problems with your current web browser.

If you’re currently with Edge, switch to Firefox, open YouTube, and see if you can open videos in new tabs. If the problem persists, use the following troubleshooting tips in your current and previous browsers.

Turn Off the Web Browser Extensions and Adblockers

If you’ve installed ad blockers and extensions in your web browser, they might interfere with YouTube and break some of the site’s functionality. Verify that by turning off all your browser’s installed extensions and adblockers.

In Google Chrome

  1. Select the three dots in the top-right corner and choose Extensions > Manage Extensions.
  2. Turn off the toggles for all the extensions.
  1. Close and relaunch Chrome, then try opening a video in a new tab.

In Mozilla Firefox

  1. Select the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner and choose Add-ons and themes.
  2. Disable all the installed add-ons.
  1. Quit and re-open Firefox, then try launching a video in a new tab.

In Microsoft Edge

  1. Choose the three dots in the top-right corner and select Extensions > Manage extensions.
  2. Deactivate all the installed extensions.
  1. Quit and relaunch Edge, then try accessing a video in a new tab.

Clear Your Browser’s Cache and Cookies

If your web browser’s cache or cookies are corrupted, you might be unable to open YouTube videos in new tabs. In this case, clear the cache and cookies for YouTube and Google in your web browser.

In Google Chrome

  1. Select Chrome’s address bar, type the following, and press Enter:
    chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
  2. Select All time from the Time range drop-down menu, enable Cached images and files, and choose Clear data.
  3. Open YouTube.com, select the View site information icon beside the address bar, choose Cookies and site data > Manage on-device site data, and select the trash can icon next to each entry in the Data from the site you’re visiting section.
  1. Repeat the above step for Google.com.

In Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open YouTube.com and select the padlock icon beside the address bar.
  2. Choose Clear cookies and site data.
  1. Select Remove in the prompt.

In Microsoft Edge

  1. Launch YouTube.com, select the padlock icon beside the address bar, and choose Cookies.
  2. Select a cookie on the list and choose Remove.
  1. Repeat the above step until all cookies are cleared.
  2. Go to Google.com and remove all the cookies.

Reset Your Web Browser

If your web browser’s configuration is faulty, that might be the reason you can’t open videos in a new tab. This usually happens when a browser option is misconfigured.

You can fix that by resetting your Chrome, Firefox, or Edge web browser. This will restore all the browser settings options to their default values.

Contact YouTube Support

If you still have the issue, reach out to YouTube’s support team to see if they can help.

  1. Launch a web browser and head to the YouTube Help site.
  2. Scroll down the page and select Contact us.
  1. Follow the on-screen instructions to send YouTube a message.

Temporary Workaround: Manually Paste the Video Link in a New Tab

A temporary workaround you can use to open videos in new tabs is to copy the video link and manually paste the link into a new browser tab. This launches your selected video in a new tab of your web browser.

You can copy a YouTube video’s link by right-clicking the video and selecting Copy link address. Then, open a new tab, select the address bar, paste the copied link, and press Enter.

"Copy link address" highlighted for a YouTube video in Google Chrome.

Of course, this method isn’t as convenient as the Ctrl + Left-Click or the context menu method, but at least you have something to use until your issue is fixed.

Force YouTube to Launch Videos in New Web Browser Tabs

YouTube fails to load videos in new browser tabs for various reasons. If the issue persists, apply the methods outlined above to resolve the problem.

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Instagram’s Notes feature allows you to leave notes for your friends to read and reply to. If you don’t see this feature in Instagram on your iOS or Android device, your app may be faulty, or you may be using an old app version on your phone. A few other reasons you can’t access the Notes feature are that you’ve turned off Activity Status, you’re using a VPN on your phone, your recent app update was faulty, and more.

We’ll show you how to fix those issues and access the Notes feature.

Update Instagram to the Latest Version on Your Phone

When you can’t access a feature in your app, the first action to take is to update your app. Doing so allows you to get access to newer features in your app. This can fix your Notes not showing in the Instagram app.

On Android

  1. Open Google Play Store on your phone.
  2. Search for Instagram.
  3. Select Update next to the app to update your version of Instagram.
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On iPhone

  1. Launch App Store on your phone.
  2. Select Updates in the bottom bar.
  3. Tap Update next to Instagram.
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Clear Instagram’s App Cache on Android

If your Instagram app’s cache files are corrupted, that may be why you can’t access the Notes feature and create new notes. One way to fix your app’s bad cache is to remove the cache. Doing so doesn’t delete your account data, and your app will rebuild this cache as you use the app features.

Note that you can’t clear an app’s cache on an iPhone. You must remove and reinstall the app to delete the app’s cache.

  1. Locate Instagram in your phone’s app drawer, tap and hold on the app, and select App info.
  2. Choose Storage usage on the following screen.
  3. Select Clear cache to delete the app’s cached files.
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  1. Launch the app.

Enable Activity Status to Fix Instagram Notes Not Appearing

Activity Status in Instagram allows your friends to see when you’re online and also lets you see when your friends are online. User reports suggest that enabling this feature can help restore the Notes option in the app.

  1. Launch Instagram on your phone.
  2. Select your profile icon in the bottom bar.
  3. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
  4. Select Messages and story replies on the following screen.
  5. Tap Show activity status.
  6. Turn on Show Activity Status.
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Turn Off the VPN on Your Phone

If you’re using a VPN on your smartphone, turn that feature off and see if Instagram’s Notes feature works. This is because the app may have restricted your access to the feature due to the VPN usage.

You can turn off your VPN service by launching your VPN app and toggling off the main toggle. Then, launch Instagram and see if you can access the feature.

Sign Out and Back Into Your Instagram Account

If your Instagram login session has a problem, that can cause certain app features not to work. In this case, log out and back into your account in the app to possibly fix your issue.

You’ll need your Instagram logins to log back in, so keep those details handy.

  1. Open Instagram on your phone.
  2. Select your profile picture in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
  4. Scroll to the bottom and tap Log out [Username].
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  1. Sign back into your account.

Uninstall Instagram’s App Updates on Android

If you had access to the Notes feature, but you lost access after updating the app, your recent app update was faulty. In this case, roll back the update, and your issue should be resolved.

Note that you can only remove app updates on Android; the iPhone doesn’t allow you to do that.

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer or home screen and select App info.
  2. Select the three dots in the top-right corner and choose Uninstall updates.
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  1. Select OK in the prompt.
  2. Launch the app.

Remove and Reinstall Instagram on Your Phone

If you still can’t use the Notes feature, your app may be faulty. This can make various app features unavailable to users. In this case, uninstall and reinstall the app to fix your issue.

Note that you don’t lose your account data when you reinstall the app.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer and select Uninstall.
  2. Choose Uninstall in the prompt.
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  1. Open Google Play Store, find Instagram, and select Install.

On iPhone

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram on your home screen.
  2. Select Remove App > Delete App in the menu.
  3. Open App Store, find Instagram, and tap the download icon.

Wait Until Instagram Rolls Out the Feature in Your Region

If you can’t access the Notes feature despite following all the above troubleshooting tips, Instagram may have yet to roll out the feature in your region. The platform states on its website that Notes isn’t available to everyone.

In this case, wait until the platform makes the feature available in your region.

Use Instagram Notes Feature on Your iPhone or Android Phone

If you see your friends sharing notes on Instagram but you don’t have access to that feature, use the methods outlined above to gain access to the feature. Tweaking a few options here and there should make the feature available to you.

We hope the guide helps you access the feature so you can start sharing your thoughts with your friends on this social media network.

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Gmail works great except when it doesn’t. If you’re facing issues sending emails with this email provider, check if the service is down or if your web browsers or apps have a problem. We have a few solutions that you can use to resolve the outgoing email issue with Gmail on your desktop computer, iPhone, and Android phone.

Some reasons Gmail fails to send emails are that your internet connection is faulty, the entered recipient email address is invalid, your web browser cache is corrupted, the Gmail app on your phone is problematic, and more.

On Both Desktop and Mobile

Whether on a desktop computer or a mobile phone, follow the following tips to resolve the Gmail email issue.

Check Your Internet Connection

When Gmail doesn’t send emails, ensure your internet connection is active and stable. An inactive connection prevents Gmail from establishing a connection with the company’s email servers, failing to send outgoing emails.

You can check your internet connection by opening a web browser on your device and loading a site. If the site loads, your internet connection is working. In this case, use the following troubleshooting tips. If the web browser fails to load the site, your connection is the culprit. In this case, restart your router, give your device a reboot, fix the network adapter problems, or contact your internet service provider (ISP).

Check if Gmail Is Down

After ensuring your internet connection is working, check if Gmail’s servers are down. This might be why you can’t send emails.

You can check if the servers are down by visiting Gmail’s page on the Downdetector site. This site tells you if an online service is experiencing problems

Gmail's page on the Downdetector site.

If the site says Gmail is down, wait until Google brings the servers back up.

Check Recipient’s Email Address

Gmail (like all other email providers) requires a valid email address to send emails to. Check the email address you’ve typed in the To field and ensure it’s valid and correct. If needed, fix the email address before pressing the send button.

If you’re sending an email to someone who has given you their email address using another medium, ask them to re-check the email address and ensure it’s correct. An invalid or incorrectly typed email address might be why you can’t send emails.

On Desktop

If you’re on a Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook computer, the following troubleshooting tips will help fix your Gmail issue.

Clear Your Web Browser’s Cache

Your web browser’s cache might be corrupted, causing the Gmail site not to load as expected. As a result, this prevents you from sending emails. In this case, clear your web browser’s cache files, and your issue will be resolved.

We have a guide on how to clear the cache in various web browsers, like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, so check that out to learn how to perform the process.

Log Out and Back Into Your Gmail Account

It’s possible a minor login session problem is causing Gmail not to send emails. In this case, sign out and back into your Gmail account to possibly fix the issue. Keep your Gmail login details handy, as you’ll need these details to log back in.

  1. Open the Gmail site in your web browser.
  2. Select your profile icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Choose Sign out or Sign out of all accounts.
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  1. Close and relaunch your web browser.
  2. Launch the Gmail site and sign in to your account.

Use Another Web Browser

If the problem persists, use another web browser and see if you can send Gmail emails. This helps you verify if your current web browser has issues.

If you’re with Chrome, for example, open Firefox and see if you can send emails with Gmail. If you can, your previous web browser was likely faulty. If you still can’t send emails, your newly launched web browser might have problems. In either case, clear your web browser’s saved data and see if the issue is fixed. You can also reset your web browser to the default settings to fix the problem.

On iPhone and Android

If you’re on an iPhone or Android phone, the following solutions will help fix the Gmail not sending email issue.

Use the Official Gmail App

If you’re using Gmail in a third-party email client like Outlook, switch to the official Gmail app for iPhone or Android and see if you can send emails. Your third-party email client might be experiencing issues, preventing you from sending emails.

Update the Gmail App

If you’re using the official Gmail app, ensure the app is up to date. Your phone might have an older app version, likely having bugs. In this case, simply update the app, and your issue will be resolved.

On iPhone

  1. Launch the App Store on your iPhone.
  2. Select Updates in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose Update next to Gmail.
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On Android

  1. Launch Google Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find and select Gmail.
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  1. Tap the Update button.

Clear Gmail’s Cache on Android

If the issue persists, clear the Gmail app’s cache files on your Android phone. This deletes the app’s temporary files, which sometimes helps fix many app problems. Note that you can only perform this procedure on an Android phone.

  1. Launch your phone’s app drawer, find Gmail, tap and hold on the app, and select App info.
  2. Select Storage usage on the following screen.
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  1. Choose Clear cache to delete the app’s cached files.
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  1. Launch the app and send your email.

Uninstall and Reinstall Gmail

If nothing works, your last resort is to remove and reinstall the Gmail app on your phone. This deletes all the existing app files, some of which might be faulty. You don’t lose your email data when you delete the app, as the app can resync your emails when you sign back in.

Note that Gmail is a stock app on most Android phones, so it’s very likely your phone won’t let you remove the app. In this case, simply disable and re-enable the app to fix the issue.

On iPhone

  1. Tap and hold on Gmail on your iPhone’s home screen.
  2. Select Remove App > Delete App in the menu.
  3. Open the App Store, find Gmail, and tap the download icon.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Gmail in your app drawer and select App info.
  2. Choose Uninstall or Disable, depending on the option you find.
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  1. Select OK if you chose Uninstall or Disable app if you chose Disable.
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  1. If you uninstalled the app, open Google Play Store, find Gmail, and select Install. If you disabled the app, choose Enable.

Get Gmail to Send Your Emails Without Any Issues

Gmail’s email issues are rare, but if you’re experiencing one, the methods above will help you fix the problem. More often than not, it’s a simple tweak that resolves the problem and lets you start exchanging emails with your favorite email provider. Good luck!

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Can’t Post an Instagram Comment? Here’s How to Fix It https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/instagram/cant-post-an-instagram-comment-heres-how-to-fix-it/ https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/instagram/cant-post-an-instagram-comment-heres-how-to-fix-it/#disqus_thread Mahesh Makvana]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.online-tech-tips.com/?p=100949 Stylized instagram logo on black background

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Are you trying to post a comment, but Instagram doesn’t let you do that? There are various reasons this issue occurs, from your app being outdated to your comment going against the platform’s guidelines. We’ll show you how to fix those and a few other items to resolve your problem and post your comment successfully. Let’s get started.

Check Your Phone’s Internet Connection

When you can’t post a comment, check and ensure your phone’s internet connection is working. Instagram requires an active internet connection to allow users to add comments.

You can check your phone’s internet connection status by opening a web browser and launching a site. If your site doesn’t open, your connection is faulty. In this case, toggle off and back on your cellular data, disconnect and reconnect to your Wi-Fi network, or restart your router. If your issue isn’t fixed, reach out to your internet service provider.

Check if Instagram Is Down

After checking your internet connection, ensure Instagram isn’t down. The platform’s servers being down can cause your comment not to go live.

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You can check if the platform is down by visiting the Instagram page on Downdetector. This site tells you if an online service is facing an outage. If you find that Instagram is down, wait until the company fixes the issue and brings the service back up.

Update the Instagram App on Your Android or Apple iPhone (iOS)

Instagram recommends updating the app version if you can’t add a comment on the platform. This is because the app’s bugs might be preventing your action, which a newer version of Instagram can fix.

On Android

  1. Launch Google Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find Instagram.
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  1. Tap Update next to Instagram to update the app to the latest version.

On iPhone

  1. Open the App Store on your phone.
  2. Tap Updates in the bottom bar.
  3. Find Instagram on the app list and choose Update next to the app.
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Make Sure Your Comment Adheres to Instagram’s Community Guidelines

Instagram has specific community guidelines that each comment must follow. If your comment goes against these rules, the platform will prevent you from adding that comment.

The guidelines say that your comment must not have more than five mentions. The comment must not contain more than 30 hashtags. You can’t post the same comment multiple times (including emoji). In addition, your comment must not contain words blocked by the platform.

You can tweak your comment if it doesn’t meet the guidelines to fix your posting issues.

Clear Instagram’s Cache on Your Android Device

Instagram’s cache files allow the app to improve your experience by preloading certain content. It’s possible this cache has become corrupted, causing you to be unable to post comments. In this case, clear the app cache to resolve your issue. Note that you don’t lose your account data when you do this.

You can only clear an app’s cache on Android; the iPhone doesn’t allow you to do that.

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer or home screen and choose App info to open the app settings.
  2. Select Storage usage on the following screen.
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  1. Choose Clear cache to delete the app’s cached content.
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  1. Relaunch the app on your phone.

Log Out and Back Into Your Instagram Account

If your issue is unresolved, sign out and back into your account in the app to fix your issue. This is because the Instagram app might have a login-session problem, which you can resolve by signing out and back in.

Keep your Instagram logins handy, as you’ll need those credentials to log back into your account.

  1. Launch Instagram on your phone.
  2. Select your profile icon in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
  4. Scroll to the bottom and select Log out [Username].
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  1. Sign back into your account.

Fix Instagram Comment Issue by Using a VPN

One reason Instagram restricts your comment is that the platform has banned your IP address. This usually happens when the platform detects malicious activity from your IP. To verify this, toggle your phone’s VPN on or off.

If you’re already using a VPN, your VPN’s IP might be banned. In this case, turn off your VPN service and see if you can post your comment.

If you aren’t using a VPN, get a VPN app and turn on the service. Then, see if Instagram allows you to add your comment. Enabling a VPN service hides your IP address from Instagram, lifting the platform’s restrictions on your IP, if any.

Note that Instagram doesn’t keep an IP address blocked forever. So, if your IP is banned, the platform should unblock it in a few days.

Remove and Reinstall Instagram on Your Phone

If Instagram still doesn’t let you post a comment, your app itself might be faulty. In this case, remove and reinstall the app to resolve your issue. Uninstalling the app deletes all the app files, some of which might be faulty and causing your problem.

Note that you don’t lose your account data when you remove the app. The app syncs back your data when you sign into the app.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your phone’s app drawer.
  2. Select Uninstall in the menu.
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  1. Choose Uninstall in the prompt.
  2. Open Google Play Store, find Instagram, and tap Install.

On iPhone

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer.
  2. Select Remove App > Delete App in the menu.
  3. Launch the App Store, find Instagram, and tap the download icon.

Wait for 48 Hours Before Trying to Post a Comment

If the above methods fail to fix your issue, Instagram might have restricted your account. In this case, you have no option but to wait about 48 hours until the company lifts the restrictions from your account.

There are various reasons Instagram restricts an account. You might have posted content that Instagram deems spammy, resulting in a temporary ban.

Troubleshooting Instagram’s Comment Issue

Not being able to post comments means not being able to share your thoughts about specific posts on the platform. If Instagram restricts your comments and you don’t know why, the guide above lists the possible reasons and offers ways to get around the problem.

Once you’ve followed the methods in the guide, your issue should be resolved. You can then post your comments without problems on this social media network.

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How to Access and Use My AI in Snapchat https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/snapchat/how-to-access-and-use-my-ai-in-snapchat/ https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/snapchat/how-to-access-and-use-my-ai-in-snapchat/#disqus_thread Mahesh Makvana]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.online-tech-tips.com/?p=100938 Stylized Snapchat logo floating against black background

Snapchat’s My AI chatbot allows you to ask questions and get answers right inside the app. This chatbot is powered by ChatGPT and boasts some great artificial intelligence. It’s quick […]

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Snapchat’s My AI chatbot allows you to ask questions and get answers right inside the app. This chatbot is powered by ChatGPT and boasts some great artificial intelligence. It’s quick and easy to access and use My AI in Snapchat on your iPhone, Android phone, or computer. We’ll show you how.

Once you access the chatbot, you can start asking questions, change the chatbot’s outfit and behavior, remove it from your Chat feed if you don’t want the tool there, and even clear your data stored with it.

Access My AI in Snapchat for iPhone and Android

Accessing My AI in Snapchat on an iPhone or Android phone is as easy as starting a chat with a friend. Here’s how you get access to the chatbot.

  1. Launch Snapchat on your phone.
  2. Tap the Chat option (a speech bubble icon) in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose My AI on the Chat page.
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Access My AI on Snapchat’s Website

You can access and use My AI on a Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook computer from the Snapchat web version.

  1. Launch your preferred web browser on your computer and open Snapchat for Web.
  2. Log in to your Snapchat account on the site.
  3. Select My AI in the left sidebar to start interacting with the chatbot.
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How to Customize My AI’s Outfit and Behavior

Snapchat allows you to customize My AI’s look and behavior, letting you make the chatbot truly yours. You can change the chatbot’s avatar, tweak various skin features, apply various clothing options, and even change how the chatbot behaves. The ability to change My AI’s behavior is only available to Snapchat+ subscribers, though.

Change My AI’s Appearance

  1. Launch Snapchat on your phone and select Chat in the bottom bar.
  2. Choose My AI and select My AI at the top.
  3. Select Customize and choose Avatar.
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  1. Select your preferred avatar. Certain appearance changes are only available for specific avatars.
  2. Use the various on-screen customization options to change My AI’s appearance. Then, save your changes by tapping Save in the top-right corner.
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Change My AI’s Behavior

If you have a Snapchat+ subscription, you can change how My AI behaves. You can add a bio to My AI telling the chatbot what personality to use. For example, you can ask the chatbot to be a serious person, and the chatbot will then seriously answer your questions.

  1. Launch Snapchat on your phone, select Chat, choose My AI, and select My AI at the top.
  2. Select the Bio option on My AI’s profile page.
  3. Tap the Bio box and enter the instructions for how My AI should behave. For example, you can type “You are a serious person” if you want the chatbot to be serious when answering your queries.
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  1. You can get a random bio by tapping the Random Bio option if you want.

What Can You Ask Snapchat’s My AI?

You can ask Snapchat’s My AI various questions. You can ask the chatbot trivia questions, get suggestions for gifts, ask for advice about various life events, get trip and food-related suggestions, and more.

As My AI is powered by ChatGPT, there are lots of things you can do with the chatbot. As long as your questions don’t violate Snapchat’s community guidelines, you will get answers from the chatbot.

What Should You Do If You Don’t Find My AI in Snapchat?

If you don’t find My AI on Snapchat’s Chat page, your app version might be outdated, or the company might not have rolled out the feature in your region. In the former case, you can update your app version to possibly bring My AI.

On Android

  1. Launch the Google Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find Snapchat.
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  1. Tap Update next to the app.

On iPhone

  1. Open the App Store on your phone.
  2. Tap Updates in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose Update next to Snapchat on the list.
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If you still don’t find My AI, wait until Snapchat rolls out the feature in your region.

How to Unpin My AI on Your Snapchat Chat Screen

If you’re a Snapchat+ subscriber, you can unpin My AI from your Chat screen so the chatbot doesn’t appear at the top of your feed.

  1. Launch Snapchat and tap the Chat icon in the bottom bar.
  2. Tap and hold on My AI and select Chat Settings.
  3. Choose Unpin Conversation to unpin the chatbot on your Chat page.

How to Delete Your Data With Snapchat My AI

Snapchat’s My AI chatbot keeps your conversations stored until you manually delete that data. If you’d like to erase the data My AI has on you, here’s how you do that.

  1. Launch Snapchat on your phone.
  2. Select your profile icon or Bitmoji in the top-left corner.
  3. Choose Settings (a gear icon) in the top-right corner.
  4. Scroll down to the Account Actions section and tap Clear My AI Data.
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  1. Select Confirm in the prompt.

Enhance Your Snapchat Experience With My AI Chatbot

Snapchat’s My AI chatbot aims to improve your app experience by letting you ask questions and get those questions answered from within the app. There are a plethora of questions you can ask the chatbot. The chatbot is free to use, and you can add it to your app by following a few steps, as explained above.

We hope you enjoy your time with this AI-enabled chatbot in Snapchat on your phone.

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Can’t Add Captions to Instagram Posts? Here’s How to Fix It https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/instagram/cant-add-captions-to-instagram-posts-heres-how-to-fix-it/ https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/instagram/cant-add-captions-to-instagram-posts-heres-how-to-fix-it/#disqus_thread Mahesh Makvana]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.online-tech-tips.com/?p=100889 closeup of person using instagram on smartphone

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Can’t add captions to Instagram posts? Either your captions don’t meet the platform’s guidelines, or your app has a problem. You’ll have to fix the underlying faulty item to resolve your issue, and we’ll show you how to do just that on your iPhone (iOS) or Android phone.

Some reasons you can’t post captions on Instagram are that your app’s cache is corrupted, your app is outdated, your login session in the app is faulty, and more.

Ensure Your Captions Meet Instagram’s Guidelines

Before applying fixes, ensure your caption text meets Instagram’s rules for posting content. Your caption may not be meeting these rules, causing the platform to reject your captions.

The first rule is that your caption must not have more than 2,200 characters. You must also not use more than 30 hashtags in your post, which is the hashtag limit. In addition, the caption must follow the platform’s community guidelines.

If your caption doesn’t meet the above rules, tweak the caption.

Refresh Your Instagram Feed

It’s possible you’ve successfully added your caption to your post, but Instagram’s feed isn’t correctly refreshed. This causes the app to display an older version of your post. In this case, refresh your feed to fix your issue.

You can do that by accessing your home screen or profile screen in Instagram and pulling down from the top of the feed. You’ll then see your post with your captions.

Related: Learn how to troubleshoot why you can’t post a comment on Instagram.

Edit the Post and Re-Add the Caption

If the caption is still missing, edit your post and add the caption again. It’s possible Instagram failed to save your text the previous time, leading to a published post without captions.

  1. Launch Instagram on your phone and tap your profile icon in the bottom bar.
  2. Choose your post on your profile page, select the three dots in the top-right corner, and choose Edit.
  3. Tap the caption field and type your text.
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  1. Save your added caption by tapping the checkmark icon in the top-right corner.
  2. Pull down from the top of your profile feed to see the updated post.

Fix Instagram’s Caption Problem by Closing and Relaunching the App

Closing and relaunching Instagram helps fix many minor app glitches, which can help resolve issues with the captions feature.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer or home screen and select App info.
  2. Choose Force stop on the following page.
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  1. Select Force stop in the prompt.
  2. Tap Instagram on your home screen or app drawer to relaunch the app.

On iPhone

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of your phone’s screen and pause in the middle.
  2. Find and swipe up on Instagram in the app switcher to close the app.
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  1. Relaunch the app by tapping the app’s icon on your home screen.

Clear Instagram’s Cache on Android

Instagram caches various files to optimize your app experience. Sometimes, these cached files become corrupted, leading to multiple functionality problems in the app. In this case, you can clear the app cache to resolve your issue.

Clearing your Instagram cache doesn’t delete your account data or log you out of your account. Your phone will rebuild this cache as you use the app. Note that you can’t clear an app’s cache on an iPhone.

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer or home screen and select App info.
  2. Choose Storage usage on the following screen.
  3. Select Clear cache to remove the app’s cached data.
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  1. Relaunch the app.

Update Instagram on Your Phone

If your Instagram version is outdated, that might be the reason you can’t add captions to your posts. Older app versions are known to have bugs, and you can patch those bugs by updating your app. Updating the app also possibly adds new features.

On Android

  1. Launch Google Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find Instagram.
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  1. Tap the Update button to update the app.

On iPhone

  1. Open App Store on your phone.
  2. Select the Updates tab in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose Update next to Instagram.
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Sign Out and Back Into Your Instagram Account

A login session problem in your Instagram app can cause various issues. This is rare, but it happens. In this case, log out and back into your account in the app to fix your problem.

Keep your Instagram username and password handy to sign back in quickly.

  1. Launch Instagram on your phone.
  2. Select your profile icon in the bottom bar.
  3. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
  4. Scroll to the bottom and choose Log out [Username].
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  1. Log back into your account.

Remove and Reinstall Instagram

If your Instagram app itself is faulty, that might be why you can’t add captions. In this case, the only solution you can use is to uninstall and reinstall the app on your phone. Doing so deletes all the app’s problematic files and brings new working files.

You don’t lose your account data when you do that.

On Android

  1. Open your phone’s app drawer, tap and hold on Instagram, and select Uninstall.
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  1. Choose Uninstall in the prompt.
  2. Open Google Play Store, find Instagram, and tap Install.

On iPhone

  1. Locate Instagram on your phone’s home screen.
  2. Tap and hold on the app and choose Remove App > Delete App.
  3. Launch App Store, find Instagram, and tap the download icon.

Use Instagram on the Web

If Instagram’s mobile app doesn’t let you add captions no matter what, use Instagram’s web version to create or edit posts and add captions. You’ll need a Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook computer to do this.

  1. Launch your preferred web browser on your computer and open Instagram.com.
  2. Log in to your account on the site.
  3. Select Create in the left sidebar to create a new post with your content. Or edit an existing post on your profile page.
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  1. Select Next twice to reach the caption screen.
  2. Select the Write a caption box, type your caption, and choose Share.
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Resolve Your Instagram Caption Issue With Ease

If you think your Instagram posts are incomplete without captions and the app doesn’t let you add text, the methods above will help you fix the problem. Various items can cause the social media app not to save your captions, but you have ways to solve the problem. Enjoy!

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Your Steam library not loading can occur for various reasons. Your Steam client might be glitchy, or your Steam web browser data might be corrupted. You can fix those and a few other items to resolve your problem. We’ll show you how to do that on your Windows PC.

Other reasons Steam doesn’t let you access your library are that the app’s hardware acceleration feature is faulty, your login session is problematic, your download cache is corrupted, and more.

Fully Close and Re-run Steam

When you can’t access certain menus in Steam, a basic fix to apply is to quit or force quit and re-open the app. Doing so allows the app to reload all the in-app components, fixing items that might be causing your issue.

Here’s how to restart Steam:

  1. Select X in Steam’s top-right corner to close the app window.
  2. Right-click Steam in your system tray and choose Exit Steam.
  1. Wait for Steam to shut down.
  2. Open the Start menu, find Steam, and launch the app.

You can use Task Manager to force quit Steam if the app refuses to close.

Update Steam to Resolve a Black Screen Issue

If your Steam version is outdated, that may be why you can’t access your library. Steam’s older versions have bugs, which you can patch by updating your app to the latest version. An updated app version often brings new features.

  1. Launch Steam on your computer.
  2. Select Steam > Check for Steam Client Updates in the menu bar.
  1. Allow Steam to check for the available updates.
  2. Download and install the updates.
  3. Restart your Steam client.

Turn Off GPU Acceleration in Steam

GPU acceleration enhances your Steam experience, but sometimes, this feature causes some issues. You can turn off this feature to see if that resolves your library not loading issue.

  1. Launch your Steam client.
  2. Select Steam > Settings from the menu bar.
  3. Choose Interface in the left sidebar.
  4. Turn off Enable GPU accelerated rendering in web views (requires restart) on the right.
  1. Select Restart Now to quit and re-open your app.

Log Out and Back Into Your Steam Account

If Steam still fails to load your game library, your login session in the app might be faulty. Such issues prevent the app from loading various sections in the app. In this case, sign out and back into your account in the app to fix your problem.

Keep your login details handy, as you’ll need those details to sign back in.

  1. Open Steam on your computer.
  2. Select Steam > Sign Out from the menu bar.
  1. Choose Confirm in the prompt.
  2. Log back into your account using your login credentials.

Remove Steam’s Web Browser Data

One way to fix a Steam library not loading issue is to clear the app’s browser data. User reports suggest deleting this data helps resolve the issue.

  1. Launch Steam on your machine.
  2. Select Steam > Settings in the menu bar.
  3. Choose In Game from the left sidebar.
  4. Select Delete next to Delete Web Browser Data on the right.
  1. Choose Confirm in the prompt.
  2. Close and re-open Steam.

Fix Steam Library Issues by Clearing the Download Cache

Steam recommends clearing your download cache when you have trouble using the app. User reports suggest that removing this cache helps fix the issue that prevents you from accessing your game library.

Note that you don’t lose your downloaded games or other data when you clear the download cache. You’ll have to log back into your account when you’ve removed the cache, so keep your login credentials handy.

  1. Launch Steam on your computer.
  2. Select Steam > Settings in the menu bar.
  3. Choose Downloads in the left sidebar.
  4. Select Clear Cache next to Clear Download Cache.
  1. Choose Confirm in the prompt.

Remove the Contents of the “steamui” Folder

Some user reports suggest clearing the files inside the steamui folder resolves the Steam game library not loading issue. This folder contains your Steam user interface customizations. These files may be corrupted, causing the library screen not to open.

Close Steam on your computer and then follow the following steps to empty the folder.

  1. Open the Start menu, find Steam, right-click the app, and select Open file location.
  2. Right-click Steam in the open folder and choose Open file location.
  3. Access the steamui folder.
  4. Select all files by pressing Ctrl + A.
  5. Right-click a selected file and choose Delete.
  1. Close File Explorer and launch Steam.

Remove and Reinstall Steam to Fix a Black Screen Problem

If nothing else works, your last resort is to delete and reinstall Steam on your computer. Doing so removes all the app files, fixing any issues caused by faulty app files. Note that you lose your downloaded games when you uninstall Steam. You can preserve your games by copying the steamapps folder from your Steam directory to another location on your computer.

On Windows 11

  1. Open Settings by pressing Windows + I.
  2. Select Apps in the left sidebar.
  3. Choose Installed apps on the right pane.
  4. Find Steam, select the three dots next to the app, and choose Uninstall.
  1. Select Uninstall in the prompt.

On Windows 10

  1. Open Settings using Windows + I.
  2. Select Apps in Settings.
  3. Find Steam, choose the app, and select Uninstall.
  1. Choose Uninstall in the prompt.

Reinstall Steam by visiting the Steam website, downloading the app installer, and running the installer on your computer.

Troubleshooting a Steam Library Black Screen Problem

Steam fails to load your game library for various reasons. Depending on the cause, you can use one or more of the above methods to resolve your problem. Once you’ve applied these fixes, Steam will display your library content, allowing you to pick and play your favorite games.

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Can’t React to Messages With Emojis on Instagram? 9 Ways to Fix It https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/instagram/cant-react-to-messages-with-emojis-on-instagram-9-ways-to-fix-it/ https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/instagram/cant-react-to-messages-with-emojis-on-instagram-9-ways-to-fix-it/#disqus_thread Mahesh Makvana]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.online-tech-tips.com/?p=100569

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Instagram allows you to react to received messages with various emojis. If you can’t use this feature in Instagram on your iPhone (iOS) or Android phone, your app may be experiencing issues, or your phone’s system may have minor glitches. Either way, you’ll have to fix those issues to get access to the feature. We’ll show you how to do just that in this guide.

Some other reasons you can’t use reaction emojis are that Instagram is down, your app’s cache files are corrupted, your app’s core files are damaged, and more.

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1. Check Your Internet Connection

When you can’t use a feature in a web-enabled app like Instagram, ensure your phone’s internet connection is working. Your connection may be inactive or unstable, causing the emoji reaction feature not to work as expected.

You can check if your connection is faulty by opening a web browser and launching a site. If your site fails to load, you have connection issues. You can try to resolve your internet problems by disconnecting and reconnecting to your Wi-Fi network, restarting your router, turning your mobile data off and back on, or contacting your internet service provider.

2. Check If Instagram Is Down

If your internet connection is working, check if Instagram’s servers are down. This is because your app features will be unavailable if the platform’s servers are facing an outage.

You can check if Instagram is down using the Downdetector site. If this site tells you the platform is experiencing issues, wait until the company fixes the problems and brings all services back up.

3. Force Close and Relaunch Instagram on Your Phone

One possible reason you can’t use emoji reactions is that your Instagram app has minor glitches. In this case, force-quit and re-open the app to resolve your issue. Doing this turns off and back on all your app features, resolving many minor app problems.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer or home screen and select App info.
  2. Choose Force stop on the following page.
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  1. Select Force stop in the prompt.
  2. Re-open the app from your app drawer or home screen.

On iPhone

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of your phone’s screen and pause in the middle.
  2. Swipe up on Instagram to close the app.
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  1. Relaunch the app by tapping the app icon on your home screen.

4. Update Instagram on Your Phone

Instagram’s old app version can cause many issues, and this may be the case with you. You can resolve your app’s many bugs by updating your app to the latest version.

On Android

  1. Open Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find Instagram.
  3. Select Update next to the app.
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On iPhone

  1. Launch App Store on your phone.
  2. Choose Updates in the bottom bar.
  3. Select Update next to Instagram.
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5. Clear Instagram’s Cache Files on Android

One way to fix a broken emoji reaction feature in Instagram’s Direct Messages is to clear your app’s cache files. This is because your app’s cached data may be corrupted, breaking your feature. Deleting this faulty data should resolve your problem.

Note that you don’t lose your account data when you clear your app cache. Also, you can only perform this procedure on Android; the iPhone doesn’t allow you to delete an app’s cache.

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer or home screen and select App info.
  2. Choose Storage usage on the following screen.
  3. Select Clear cache to delete the app’s cached files.
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  1. Relaunch your Instagram app.

6. Restart Your iPhone or Android Phone to Fix the Instagram DM Issue

If your issue isn’t fixed, your iPhone or Android phone’s system may have a problem. Such system-level issues can cause your installed apps to malfunction. In this case, give your phone a reboot to see if that fixes your issue.

On Android

  1. Press and hold down the Power button on your device.
  2. Choose Restart in the menu.
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On iPhone

  1. Press and hold down either Volume button and Side button.
  2. Drag the slider to turn off your phone.
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  1. Turn on your phone by pressing and holding down the Side button.

7. Log Out and Back Into Your Instagram Account

Sometimes, you can’t access certain app features because your login session has problems. You can resolve such login-related issues by signing out and back into your account in the app.

Keep your Instagram login credentials handy, as you’ll need those details to log back in.

  1. Open Instagram on your phone.
  2. Select your Instagram profile icon in the bottom bar.
  3. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
  4. Scroll down to the bottom and choose Log out [Username].
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  1. Log back into your account in the app.

8. Uninstall and Reinstall Instagram on Your Phone

If the above methods fail to fix your issue, your Instagram app itself may be faulty. You can fix such app-level corruption by removing and reinstalling the app on your phone. Note that you don’t lose your account data when you reinstall the app.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram in your app drawer.
  2. Select Uninstall in the menu.
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  1. Choose Uninstall in the prompt.
  2. Launch Play Store, find Instagram, and tap Install.

On iPhone

  1. Tap and hold on Instagram on your home screen.
  2. Select Remove App > Delete App in the menu.
  3. Open App Store, find Instagram, and select the download icon.

9. Use Instagram’s Desktop Site to React to Messages With Emojis

If nothing fixes your issue, your last option is to use Instagram’s desktop version to react to your specific messages with emojis. Instagram’s desktop website offers pretty much the same features as the Instagram mobile app.

  1. Launch a web browser on your desktop and access Instagram.com.
  2. Sign in to your account and select Messages in the left sidebar.
  3. Find the message to react to and double-click the message to add a heart emoji reaction.
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  1. Select the emoji icon next to your message if you want to use different emojis for the reaction. You’ll see a list of emojis.

Get Started Reacting to Instagram Messages With Emojis on Your Phone

Instagram’s emoji reaction feature allows you to express your feelings about your messages with emojis. If this feature isn’t working on your device, the guide above will help you fix and restore the function. You can then react to any received message on this social media network with your chosen emoji. Enjoy!

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How to Fix YouTube’s “Something went wrong” Error https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/youtube/how-to-fix-youtubes-something-went-wrong-error/ https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/youtube/how-to-fix-youtubes-something-went-wrong-error/#disqus_thread Mahesh Makvana]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.online-tech-tips.com/?p=100528

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If you’ve encountered a “Something went wrong” error on YouTube, you’re probably frustrated as you can’t access your favorite content. Many items can cause this platform to display that error, including the platform being down. Luckily, you can resolve the issue if it’s caused by your device. We’ll show you how to get around this YouTube problem on your desktop, iPhone, or Android device.

A few other reasons you get the above error are that your web browser cache is corrupted, your browser extensions are faulty, your mobile app is glitchy, and more.

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Check If YouTube Servers Are Down

The first item to check when you can’t access YouTube is if the platform’s servers are down. If this is the case, you won’t be able to use other troubleshooting tips to fix your error, as YouTube itself has caused the problem.

You can check if YouTube is down using the Downdetector site. This site will tell you if users are experiencing issues using the platform. If the platform is indeed down, wait until the developers fix the problem and bring the service back up.

Related: Find out what to do when YouTube won’t open properly in a new browser tab.

On Desktop

If you’re experiencing YouTube’s “Something went wrong” error on your desktop, use the following troubleshooting tips.

Reload the YouTube Site

When you can’t access your favorite content, reload your current YouTube web page and see if that fixes your issue. This is because your web page or web browser may be experiencing minor glitches, which you can resolve by refreshing the page.

You can do that by selecting the refresh icon beside the address bar in your web browser.

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Clear Your Web Browser’s Cache Files

Your web browser’s corrupted cache files can cause many problems. Your current error may be the result of a bad browser cache. In this case, clear your browser’s cache files, and your issue will be resolved. Check out our guide on that topic to learn how to do it.

Turn Off Your Web Browser Extensions

If you use extensions in your web browser, turn them off and see if that resolves your issue. This is because one or more extensions may be interfering with YouTube, causing the site not to work.

You can turn off Google Chrome extensions by selecting the three dots in the top-right corner, choosing Extensions > Manage Extensions, and disabling all extension toggles.

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In Mozilla Firefox, select the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner, choose Add-ons and themes, and disable all add-ons.

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In Microsoft Edge, select the three dots in the top-right corner, choose Extensions > Manage extensions, and deactivate all extensions.

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Use a Different Browser

If your issue isn’t fixed, use another web browser installed on your computer and see if YouTube works there. Your current web browser may be faulty, which you can verify by accessing the YouTube site in another web browser.

If YouTube works fine in another web browser, reset your current browser’s settings to possibly fix your issue.

On Apple iPhone (iOS) and Android

If you’ve received the “Something went wrong” error in YouTube’s iPhone or Android app, the following troubleshooting tips will help.

Force Close and Relaunch YouTube

When YouTube doesn’t work as expected, force close and re-open the app to possibly fix your error. Doing this turns off and back on all the app features, fixing minor problems.

On iPhone

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of your phone’s screen and pause in the middle.
  2. Find and swipe up on YouTube to close the app.
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  1. Relaunch the app from your home screen.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on YouTube on your home screen or app drawer and select App info.
  2. Select Force stop on the following page.
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  1. Choose Force stop in the prompt.
  2. Re-open the app from your app drawer or home screen.

Turn Airplane Mode On and Back Off

Another fix to apply is to enable and disable your phone’s airplane mode and see if that fixes your issue. Turning on the mode disconnects your phone from all networks, and turning off the mode restores those connections. This helps fix the connection issues that may be causing your problem.

On iPhone

  1. Open Settings on your phone.
  2. Turn on Airplane Mode.
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  1. Wait for 10 seconds.
  2. Turn off Airplane Mode.

On Android

  1. Pull down twice from the top of your phone’s screen.
  2. Select Airplane mode in the menu.
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  1. Wait for 10 seconds.
  2. Tap Airplane mode to turn off the mode.

Turn Off Your VPN

If you’re using a VPN on your phone, turn off that service and see if you can access YouTube. This is because certain platforms restrict what content VPNs can access, and this may be the case with YouTube on your device.

How you turn off your VPN depends on what app you’re using. In most apps, you can launch the app and disable the main toggle to deactivate the service.

Update YouTube

If you’re using an outdated YouTube app, that may be the reason you can’t access content in the app. In this case, update your app version, and your issue should be fixed.

On iPhone

  1. Launch App Store on your phone.
  2. Select Updates in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose Update next to YouTube.
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On Android

  1. Open Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find YouTube.
  3. Select Update to update the app.
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Restart Your Phone

Sometimes, a minor issue on your phone can cause YouTube not to work as expected. In this case, turn off and back on your phone to possibly fix your error. Restarting the phone often helps fix many minor system problems.

On iPhone

  1. Press and hold down Volume Up + Side or Volume Down + Side.
  2. Drag the slider to power off your phone.
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  1. Power on your phone by pressing and holding down the Side button.

On Android

  1. Press and hold down the Power button on your phone.
  2. Select Restart in the menu to reboot your phone.
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Remove and Reinstall YouTube

If YouTube still isn’t working, uninstall and reinstall the app to possibly fix your issue. Note that you can’t remove YouTube on some Android phones. In this case, you can disable and re-enable the app.

On iPhone

  1. Tap and hold on YouTube on your phone’s home screen.
  2. Select Remove App > Delete App in the menu.
  3. Launch App Store, find YouTube, and select the download icon.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on YouTube on your home screen or app drawer and select App info.
  2. Select Disable on the following screen.
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  1. Choose Disable app in the prompt.
  2. Select Enable to enable the app.

Reset Your Phone’s Network Settings

If your problem persists, reset your phone’s network settings. This is because your phone’s network settings may be incorrectly specified, causing YouTube not to connect to its servers.

On iPhone

  1. Launch Settings on your phone.
  2. Select General > Reset in Settings.
  3. Choose Reset Network Settings and follow the on-screen prompts.
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On Android

  1. Open Settings on your phone.
  2. Select System settings > Back up and reset > Reset phone in Settings.
  3. Choose Reset network settings and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Getting Rid of the YouTube Error to Watch Your Favorite Videos

YouTube’s “Something went wrong” error prevents you from playing your favorite YouTube videos on your desktop or mobile device. If the error doesn’t go away on its own, the methods outlined above will help you fix the problem.

Once you’ve applied these fixes, YouTube will start working as expected, letting you watch all your favorite items.

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How to Fix “Cannot resize GIF” Error on Discord https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/discord/how-to-fix-cannot-resize-gif-error-on-discord/ https://www.online-tech-tips.com/social-media/discord/how-to-fix-cannot-resize-gif-error-on-discord/#disqus_thread Mahesh Makvana]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.online-tech-tips.com/?p=100509

Have you encountered a “Cannot resize GIF” error while trying to upload a GIF image using Discord’s desktop, web, or mobile app? There’s a good chance your GIF is above […]

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Have you encountered a “Cannot resize GIF” error while trying to upload a GIF image using Discord’s desktop, web, or mobile app? There’s a good chance your GIF is above the platform’s allowed file size or dimension limit. There are other reasons this error occurs and prevents you from uploading your animated images. We’ll show you how to fix this issue on your device so you can start uploading your pictures.

Some other reasons Discord rejects your GIF are that your Discord app has a minor glitch, your login session in the app is problematic, your app version is obsolete, your app’s core files are corrupted, and more.

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Close and Relaunch Your Discord App

One reason Discord displays a GIF error is that your app has a minor glitch. In this case, you can close and re-open your app to possibly fix your issue.

On Android

  1. Press the Recents button on your phone to access your open apps.
  2. Find and swipe up on Discord to close the app.
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  1. Relaunch the app from your app drawer or home screen.

On iPhone

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen and pause in the middle.
  2. Find and swipe up on Discord to quit the app.
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  1. Tap the app on your home screen to relaunch the app.

On Windows

  1. Select X in Discord’s top-right corner to close the app.
  2. Right-click Discord in your system tray and choose Quit Discord.
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  1. Open your PC’s Start menu, find Discord, and select the app.

On Mac

  1. Select Discord in the app’s menu bar.
  2. Choose Quit Discord in the open menu.
  3. Press Command + Spacebar, type Discord, and launch the app.

Reduce Your GIF’s File Size to Fix the Discord GIF Issue

Discord only supports GIFs that are 256 KB or smaller in size. If your image surpasses this file size limit, that’s the reason you can’t upload your image. In this case, reduce your image’s size so it’s under the allowed limit, and you can upload it on the platform.

One way to optimize your GIF image is to use a web-based tool like Ezgif.

  1. Open a web browser on your device and access the Ezgif site.
  2. Select Choose File on the site, select your GIF image, and choose Upload.
  3. Select Optimize GIF on the following screen.
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You can play around with various optimization options on the site to ensure your image size is within Discord’s allowed GIF size limit.

Change Your GIF Image’s Dimensions

Another limitation Discord has for GIF images is that your images must be 128 x 128 pixels or smaller in dimensions. Any GIFs larger than this can trigger a “Cannot resize GIF” error.

In this case, you can resize your image to follow Discord’s dimension guidelines. You can use a tool like Ezgif to do that.

  1. Open a web browser on your device and launch the Ezgif site.
  2. Select Choose File, add your GIF image, and select Upload.
  3. Enter the preferred width and height for your GIF on the following screen.
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  1. Select Resize image.

Clear Discord’s Cache on Your Device

If your GIF image’s size and dimensions are under Discord’s allowed limit, but the app keeps displaying the above error, your app’s cache files may be corrupted. These cache files help the app improve the user experience, but you can run into various issues if these files become corrupted.

One way to fix that issue is to clear your Discord cache. Doing so doesn’t delete your account data. Note that you can’t clear an app’s cache on the iPhone; you must uninstall the app to delete the app’s cached data.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Discord in your app drawer or on your home screen and select App info.
  2. Choose Storage usage on the following screen.
  3. Select Clear cache to delete the app’s cached data.
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On Windows

  1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R.
  2. Type the following in the box and press Enter: %appdata%discord
  3. Select the following folders in the open directory:

    Cache
    Code Cache
    GPUCache
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  1. Right-click a selected folder and choose Delete.

On Mac

  1. Open a Finder window and select Go > Go to Folder from the menu bar.
  2. Enter the following in the open box and press Enter: ~/Library/Application Support/discord/
  3. Select the following folders in the open folder, right-click a selected folder, and choose Move to Trash.

    Cache
    Code Cache
    GPUCache

Sign Out and Back Into Your Discord Account

If clearing the cache didn’t resolve your issue, your login session in the Discord app may have a problem. In this case, log out and back into your account in the app to fix your issue.

On Android and iPhone

  1. Launch Discord on your phone.
  2. Select your account option in the app’s bottom bar.
  3. Choose Log Out on the following page.
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On Windows and Mac

  1. Open Discord on your computer.
  2. Select the gear icon in the app’s bottom-left corner.
  3. Choose Log Out in the left sidebar.
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  1. Select Log Out in the prompt.

Update Your Discord App

If you’re using an old version of Discord, that may be why you have trouble uploading GIF images. Old app versions can cause various issues, including preventing you from adding new content, breaking the search function, and so on.

In this case, update your app version, and your issue should be fixed.

On Android

  1. Open Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find Discord.
  3. Tap Update to update the app.
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On iPhone

  1. Launch App Store on your phone.
  2. Tap Updates in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose Update next to Discord.
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On Windows and Mac

  1. Press Ctrl + R (Windows) or Command + R (Mac) while you’re inside the Discord app. This checks for available app updates.
  2. Fully close and relaunch your Discord app to apply the available updates.

Remove and Reinstall Discord on Your Device

If you still have trouble uploading GIFs on Discord, your app’s core files may be damaged. Such damage can cause various app features not to work. In this case, uninstall and reinstall your app to fix your issue.

Note that you don’t lose your account data when you reinstall the app.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Discord in your app drawer and select Uninstall.
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  1. Choose Uninstall in the prompt.
  2. Open Play Store, find Discord, and select Install.

On iPhone

  1. Locate Discord on your home screen.
  2. Tap and hold the app and select Remove App > Delete App.
  3. Launch App Store, find Discord, and tap the download icon.

On Windows

  1. On Windows 11, navigate to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select the three dots next to Discord, and choose Uninstall > Uninstall.
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  1. On Windows 10, head into Settings > Apps, select Discord, and choose Uninstall > Uninstall.
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  1. Head to the Discord site to download and install the app.

On Mac

  1. Launch Finder and select Applications in the left sidebar.
  2. Right-click Discord and choose Move to Trash.
  3. Open the Discord site and download and install the app on your Mac.

Contact Discord Support

If nothing else works, your last option is to contact Discord’s support team and seek a solution. This is because there may be an issue on Discord’s end, preventing you from uploading your GIF files.

You can reach out to Discord by visiting the Discord support site, filling out the given form, and submitting the form. Discord should get back to you with a resolution of your issue.

Upload GIFs Without Errors on Discord

Sharing animated GIFs is a great way to make your conversations interesting on any platform, including Discord. If you have problems uploading animated images on your Discord server or DM, use the guide above to fix your issue. The above methods ensure your GIF follows the platform’s guidelines and your app has no technical problems. Enjoy!

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If you have trouble using Spotify’s search feature on your Windows, Mac (macOS), iPhone (iOS), or Android device, there’s a good chance your app is experiencing technical issues. Your internet connection being faulty can also cause the search feature to stop working. We’ll show you how to fix those and a few other items to resolve your search problem.

Other reasons your Spotify search function isn’t working are that the platform’s servers are down, Spotify doesn’t have access to your phone’s camera, your app’s cached files are corrupted, your app is old, and more.

1. Check Your Internet Connection

When you have problems using an internet-enabled app like Spotify, check and ensure your internet connection is working. Your connection may be inactive, causing Spotify’s search feature not to work.

You can check if your connection is working by opening a web browser and launching a site. If your site doesn’t load, your connection is faulty. In this case, try to resolve your internet connection problems by restarting your device, rebooting your router, fixing your network adapter problems, or contacting your internet service provider (ISP).

2. Check if Spotify Is Down

One reason Spotify’s search feature isn’t working is that the platform’s servers are down. In this case, you can’t use various app features as the servers providing those features are unavailable.

You can check if Spotify is down using the Downdetector site or the Spotify Status account on X (formerly Twitter). If these sites say Spotify is down, wait until the company fixes the issue.

3. Turn Off Spotify’s Offline Mode

Spotify offers an offline mode that allows you to listen to your downloaded music when you aren’t connected to the internet. If you’ve enabled this mode, that may be why you can’t use the search function.

You can resolve your issue by turning off your app’s offline mode.

On Android and iPhone

  1. Launch Spotify on your phone.
  2. Select your profile icon in the app’s top-left corner and choose Settings and privacy.
  3. Turn off the Offline mode option.

On Windows and Mac

  1. Launch Spotify on your computer.
  2. Select File > Offline Mode (Windows) or Spotify > Offline Mode (Mac) from the menu bar to disable the mode.

4. Give Spotify Access to Your Phone’s Camera

If you’re trying to scan a code using Spotify’s search feature, ensure you’ve given the app access to your phone’s camera. This is because the app can’t scan codes without camera access.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Spotify in your app drawer or home screen and select App info.
  2. Select Permissions on the following screen.
  3. Tap Camera.
  4. Enable the Allow only while using the app option.

On iPhone

  1. Launch Settings on your phone.
  2. Scroll down and tap Spotify.
  3. Turn on the Camera option.

5. Clear Spotify’s App Cache

Spotify caches various content to improve your app experience. If this cache becomes corrupted, you experience various issues in the app. This may be the case with your Spotify app.

Luckily, you can fix your app’s bad cache by deleting the cache. This doesn’t delete your account data in the app.

On Android and iPhone

  1. Open Spotify on your phone.
  2. Select your profile icon in the top-left corner and choose Settings and privacy.
  3. Scroll down the open page and select Clear cache.
  1. Choose Clear cache in the prompt.
  2. Quit and re-open your Spotify app.

On Windows and Mac

  1. Launch Spotify on your computer.
  2. Select your profile icon in the top-right corner and choose Settings.
  3. Select Clear cache next to Cache.
  1. Close and relaunch your Spotify app.

6. Log Out and Back Into Your Spotify Account

If your search issue persists, your app may have a login session problem. In this case, you can sign out and back into your account in the app to resolve your issue. Note that you’ll need your Spotify login credentials to log back in, so keep those details handy.

On Android and iPhone

  1. Open Spotify on your phone.
  2. Select your profile icon in the top-left corner and choose Settings and privacy.
  3. Scroll the open page to the bottom and tap Log out.
  1. Sign back into your account in the app.

On Windows and Mac

  1. Launch Spotify on your computer.
  2. Select your profile icon in the top-right corner and choose Log out.
  1. Log back into your account in the app.

7. Update Spotify to Fix a Spotify Search Not Working Issue

If you have an old Spotify version, that may be why you can’t utilize the search feature. Old software versions often have many issues, and you can patch those problems by updating your app to the latest version.

It’s quick and easy to update Spotify on your mobile and desktop devices.

On Android

  1. Launch Google Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find Spotify.
  3. Tap Update to update the app.

On iPhone

  1. Launch App Store on your phone.
  2. Select the Updates tab in the bottom bar.
  3. Tap Update next to Spotify on the list.

On Windows and Mac

  1. Launch Spotify on your computer.
  2. Select File > Help > About Spotify (Windows) or Spotify > About Spotify (Mac) from the menu bar.
  3. Select Click here to download to download the latest Spotify version.

8. Remove and Reinstall Spotify on Your Device

If your issue still isn’t resolved, Spotify’s core files may be corrupted. In such a case, your only option to fix the problem is to uninstall and reinstall the app. Doing so deletes all the existing app files, some of which are faulty.

Note that you don’t lose your created playlists and other account data when you reinstall Spotify.

On Android

  1. Tap and hold on Spotify in your app drawer and select Uninstall.
  1. Choose Uninstall in the prompt.
  2. Open Google Play Store, find Spotify, and select Install.

On iPhone

  1. Find the Spotify app on your phone’s home screen.
  2. Tap and hold on the app and select Remove App > Delete App.
  3. Launch App Store, find Spotify, and tap the download icon.

On Windows

  1. On Windows 11, head into Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select the three dots next to Spotify, choose Uninstall, and select Uninstall.
  1. On Windows 10, navigate to Settings > Apps, select Spotify, choose Uninstall, and select Uninstall.
  1. Head to the Spotify website and download and install the latest app version.

On Mac

  1. Open a Finder window and select Applications in the left sidebar.
  2. Right-click Spotify and choose Move to Trash.
  3. Launch the Spotify website, download the app, and install the app on your Mac.

9. Use the Spotify Web Player

If nothing fixes your issue and you can’t find your favorite music, use Spotify’s web player that allows you to access all your favorite music from your device’s web browser. This web-based Spotify works pretty much the same way as your desktop Spotify app, allowing you to sign in to your account, access your playlists, find music tracks, and listen to your favorite songs.

You can launch a web browser on your device and open the Spotify Web Player site to access the tool.

Restore Spotify’s Broken Search Functionality

Spotify’s search function stops working for various reasons. If you’ve run into this problem and can’t find a way to fix it, use the methods outlined above. These methods resolve issues with the items that can potentially cause your problem, allowing you to restore your favorite music player’s find function. Good luck!

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8 Ways to Fix a “Connection problem or invalid MMI code” Error on Android https://www.online-tech-tips.com/google/android/8-ways-to-fix-a-connection-problem-or-invalid-mmi-code-error-on-android/ https://www.online-tech-tips.com/google/android/8-ways-to-fix-a-connection-problem-or-invalid-mmi-code-error-on-android/#disqus_thread Mahesh Makvana]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.online-tech-tips.com/?p=100406

Have you encountered a “Connection problem or invalid MMI code” error while dialing a code on your Samsung Galaxy or another Android phone? Chances are your network connection has issues. […]

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Have you encountered a “Connection problem or invalid MMI code” error while dialing a code on your Samsung Galaxy or another Android phone? Chances are your network connection has issues.

You can’t dial a code on your phone because your phone has a minor glitch, your device’s secondary SIM is causing the problem, a malicious app on your phone, your phone’s network settings are incorrect, and more. Luckily, you have a few ways to fix that problem and use your codes without issues. We’ll show you what those fixes are.

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1. Add a Comma at the End of Your Code

One quick way to fix your issue is to suffix the code you want to dial with a comma. This comma tells your phone to ignore errors and continue executing your code. You can use this tip with any code you want to dial on your phone.

For example, if you want to dial *123#, you’d type *123#, (note the comma at the end). This dials your code, ignoring any errors that may appear.

2. Enable and Disable Your Phone’s Airplane Mode

Another way to fix your code issue is to turn on and back off your phone’s airplane mode. Enabling the mode turns off all network connections on your phone, and disabling the mode restores those connections. This helps fix connectivity issues on your phone.

  1. Pull down twice from the top of your phone’s screen.
  2. Select Airplane mode in the open menu to turn on your phone’s flight mode.
  1. Wait for 10 seconds.
  2. Turn the mode off by tapping Airplane mode in the same menu.
  3. Dial your code.

3. Restart Your Android Phone

If toggling on and back off airplane mode didn’t fix your issue, give your Android device a reboot and see if that resolves your problem. Doing so fixes many minor glitches with your device, possibly resolving your code dial error.

  1. Press and hold down the Power button on your phone.
  2. Select Restart in the menu to turn off and back on your phone.
  1. Dial your code when your phone turns on.

4. Turn Off the Secondary SIM on Your Dual SIM Phone

If your Android phone offers multiple SIM slots, disable the secondary SIM and see if that resolves your issue. This is because your secondary SIM may interfere with your primary SIM, causing your MMI code problem.

  1. Go to Settings on your Android phone.
  2. Select Mobile network in Settings.
  3. Choose your secondary SIM on the open page.
  4. Turn off the Enable option.
  1. Quit Settings and dial your code.

5. Manually Select Your Service Provider on Your Mobile Phone

Sometimes, your phone has trouble connecting to the appropriate network provider, preventing you from dialing your codes. In this case, manually set the correct carrier on your phone to resolve your issue.

  1. Access Settings on your phone.
  2. Select Mobile network in Settings.
  3. Choose your SIM card on the list.
  4. Select Carrier on the following screen.
  5. Turn off the Auto select option.
  1. Select your carrier from the network operators list.
  2. Dial your code.

6. Use Safe Mode on Your Android Phone

Like Microsoft’s Windows operating system, Android offers a safe mode to isolate your phone’s third-party tools. This lets you turn on your phone where your third-party apps aren’t loaded, allowing you to verify if those items are causing your problem.

You can use this mode when you have trouble dialing codes on your device.

  1. Press and hold down the Power button on your phone.
  2. Tap and hold on Power off in the open menu.
  3. Select OK in the prompt to boot your phone in safe mode.
  1. Dial your code when your phone is in safe mode.

If your code dials successfully in safe mode, one or more of your installed apps are the culprit. In this case, remove those apps from your phone to resolve your issue.

  1. Open Settings on your phone.
  2. Select Apps > App management in Settings.
  3. Find and tap the suspicious app on the list.
  4. Select Uninstall to remove the app.
  1. Choose OK in the prompt.

7. Reset Network Settings on Your Phone

Your Android phone allows you to customize various network settings. If you or someone else has incorrectly configured an option, that may be why you can’t dial codes on your phone.

In this case, you can reset your phone’s network settings to resolve your issue. Doing so erases your custom network configuration and lets you set up those settings from scratch.

  1. Open Settings on your phone.
  2. Select System settings > Back up and reset > Reset phone in Settings.
  3. Choose Reset network settings.
  1. Dial your code when you’ve reset the settings.

8. Replace Your Physically Damaged SIM Card

If nothing else works, your last resort is to replace your current SIM card with a new one. This is because your current SIM card may be physically damaged, preventing you from dialing codes on your phone. The above methods not working indicates your SIM card is the culprit.

You can contact your cellular provider and request a new SIM card. Your new card should work fine and let you dial your codes without errors.

Troubleshooting an Invalid MMI Code Error on Android

Android’s “Connection problem or invalid MMI code” error prevents you from dialing your network-specific codes and getting relevant information. If the issue persists even after multiple attempts to run your code, use the fixes outlined above and dial your codes without issues.

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Is your Windows PC cursor disappearing on Google Docs documents? If so, your web browser may be faulty, your mouse cursor settings aren’t configured, or something else may be wrong […]

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Is your Windows PC cursor disappearing on Google Docs documents? If so, your web browser may be faulty, your mouse cursor settings aren’t configured, or something else may be wrong on your system. Regardless, you can fix the underlying item to resolve your problem, and we’ll show you how to do just that on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.

Close and Relaunch Your Web Browser

The first fix to apply when your cursor disappears on Google Docs is to quit and re-open your web browser. This helps resolve minor glitches with your browser, some of which may be causing your cursor problem.

Make sure you’ve saved your unsaved work before quitting your browser.

You can restart your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or another browser by selecting X in the browser’s top-right corner. Then, open your PC’s Start menu, find your browser, and select it in the search results. If a browser refuses to quit, use the Task Manager to force-close your browser.

Prevent Windows From Hiding Your Cursor When You’re Typing

Windows offers an option that allows you to hide your cursor when you’re typing something on your computer. You or someone else may have enabled this option, causing the cursor to disappear while typing on Google Docs.

In this case, turn off that option, and your issue should be resolved.

  1. Open the Start menu, find Control Panel, and select the item with that name.
  2. Choose Hardware and Sound in Control Panel.
  3. Select Mouse in the Devices and Printers section.
  4. Open the Pointer Options tab.
  5. Disable the Hide pointer while typing option.
  1. Select Apply followed by OK at the bottom.

Turn Off Hardware Acceleration in Your Web Browser

The hardware acceleration feature enhances your web browser’s performance, but sometimes, this feature causes issues. This option being enabled may be the reason your cursor disappears on Google Docs.

In this case, turn off the feature and see if that resolves your cursor issue.

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome, select the three dots in the top-right corner, and choose Settings to access Chrome settings.
  2. Select System in the left sidebar.
  3. Turn off Use hardware acceleration when available on the right.
  1. Close and relaunch your web browser.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Launch Firefox, select the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner, and choose Settings.
  2. Select General in the left sidebar and scroll down to the Performance section on the right.
  3. Turn off the Use recommended performance settings option.
  4. Disable the Use hardware acceleration when available option.
  1. Quit and re-open your browser.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge, select the three dots in the top-right corner, and choose Settings.
  2. Select System and performance in the left sidebar.
  3. Turn off Use hardware acceleration when available on the right.
  1. Close and re-open your browser.

Update Your Web Browser

If your web browser version is outdated, that may be why you have issues with the sites in your browser. Outdated browsers often have many bugs, which you can fix by updating your browser to the latest version.

Google Chrome

  1. Select the three dots in Chrome’s top-right corner and choose Help > About Google Chrome.
  1. Wait for Chrome to find and install the latest updates.
  2. Restart Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Select the three horizontal lines in Firefox’s top-right corner and choose Help > About Firefox.
  1. Allow the browser to check for and install the available updates.
  2. Restart your browser.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Choose the three dots in Edge’s top-right corner and select Help and feedback > About Microsoft Edge.
  1. Wait for Edge to find and install the latest updates.
  2. Close and re-open your browser.

Change Your Cursor’s Color on Windows

If your cursor remains invisible on Google Docs, change the cursor’s color so you can easily spot it on your screen. Note that this is a universal change, meaning you’ll see your cursor’s new color everywhere on your system and not just on Google Docs.

On Windows 11

  1. Open Settings by pressing Windows + I.
  2. Select Accessibility in the left sidebar.
  3. Choose Mouse pointer and touch on the right.
  4. Select Black, Inverted, or Custom. If you select Custom, choose your preferred cursor color.

On Windows 10

  1. Launch Settings using Windows + I.
  2. Select Ease of Access in Settings.
  3. Choose Mouse pointer in the left sidebar.
  4. Select Black, Inverted, or Custom on the right pane. If you choose Custom, select the custom color for your cursor.

Change Your Google Docs Document’s Page Background Color

One reason you can’t see your cursor on Google Docs is that both the Google Docs page background color and the cursor color are the same. In this case, if you don’t wish to change your cursor’s color, you can switch to a different page color on Google Docs to ensure your cursor remains visible.

  1. Launch your Google Docs document.
  2. Select File > Page setup from the menu bar.
  3. Choose Page color and select your preferred color.
  1. Select OK to apply your changes.

If you’ve changed your page’s color to black and your document’s text has become invisible, change your font color to see your text again.

Bring Back Your Disappeared Cursor on Google Docs

There are various reasons for your cursor errors when you’re working with Google Docs. You can try basic fixes like restarting your web browser to potentially fix your problem. If that doesn’t work, you have a few other ways to resolve your issue.

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Are you sick of Snapchat’s constant notifications on your iPhone or Android phone? If so, it’s easy to turn off this app’s notifications on your smartphone. You can disable all the app alerts or select the ones you’re not interested in. You can deactivate the Story and message notifications as well. We’ll show you how to do that all in Snapchat on your iOS or Android device.

Note that all the methods below are reversible, meaning you can turn any notification off and back on whenever you want. We’ve explained how to turn an alert back on in case you’re interested in receiving specific notifications on your phone.

How to Turn Off All Snapchat Notifications on Android

If you’re an Android user wishing to disable your Snapchat notifications, you can use your phone’s Settings app to turn off all the alerts. Android’s Settings app lets you deactivate notifications for any installed app on your phone, including Snapchat.

Note that the steps to disable your app alerts will vary slightly depending on your Android phone model.

  1. Launch Settings on your Android phone.
  2. Select Apps > App management in Settings.
  3. Choose Snapchat on the app list.
  4. Select Manage notifications.
  5. Turn off the Allow notifications option.

You can re-activate your app alerts in the future by turning on the Allow notifications option.

How to Disable All Snapchat Alerts on Apple iPhone

If you’re using Snapchat on an iPhone, you can use your phone’s Settings app to turn off all your app notifications. Like Android, iOS also lets you turn off all the notifications for any app using the built-in Settings app.

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Select Notifications.
  3. Find and tap Snapchat on the list.
  4. Toggle off the Allow Notifications option.

You can re-enable your app alerts in the future by toggling on the Allow Notifications option.

How to Turn Off Story Notifications for a Specific User on Snapchat

If you aren’t interested in receiving an alert when someone specific posts a Story on their Snapchat account, you have the option to disable such alerts. You can turn off Story notifications per-user in Snapchat on your iPhone or Android device.

  1. Launch Snapchat on your phone.
  2. Select your profile picture or Bitmoji in the top-left corner and choose My Friends.
  3. Select the friend whose Story alerts you don’t want to get.
  4. Choose the three dots in the top-right corner and select Story Settings.
  5. Disable the Story Notifications option.

You can re-enable the Story notifications anytime by turning on the Story Notifications option.

How to Disable Message Alerts for a Specific Person on Snapchat

If you don’t want Snapchat to alert you when someone specific sends you a message, you can turn off the message alerts for that user in your app. Again, you can control this setting on a per-user basis.

  1. Open Snapchat on your phone.
  2. Select the Chat option in the bottom bar.
  3. Tap and hold on the user who you want to disable the message notifications for.
  4. Select Chat Settings in the open menu.
  5. Turn off the Message Notifications option.

You can turn your message alerts back on at any time by activating the Message Notifications option.

How to Deactivate Selective Notifications in Your Snapchat App

If you’re looking to turn off other Snapchat alerts, such as the ones for mentions and memories, you have the option to do so.

  1. Launch Snapchat on your phone.
  2. Select your profile icon or Bitmoji in the top-left corner and choose Settings (a gear icon) in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Notifications on the following page.
  4. Review and turn on or off any notifications you want.

What to Do if Your Snapchat Notifications Aren’t Working?

If your Snapchat notifications aren’t working even after you’ve enabled them, your Snapchat app may be outdated, or your app’s cache files may be corrupted. Either way, you can resolve your issue and get your alerts working again in the app.

Update Your Snapchat App

One way to fix many issues with your app is to update your app. Doing so brings various bug fixes that patch the issues with your app. This can resolve your notification problem in Snapchat.

You can update Snapchat on an Android phone by visiting Google Play Store, finding Snapchat, and tapping Update next to the app.

You can update Snapchat on an iPhone by opening App Store, selecting the Updates tab, and choosing Update next to Snapchat.

Launch the updated app on your phone, and your issue should be fixed.

Clear Your Snapchat App Cache

If your Snapchat app’s cache files are corrupted, that may be why you aren’t receiving any alerts. In this case, clear your app’s bad cache, and your issue will be resolved.

Note that you don’t lose your account data when you clear your app’s cache. Also, you can only perform this procedure on an Android phone; the iPhone doesn’t allow you to delete an app’s cache files.

  1. Find the Snapchat app in your phone’s app drawer or home screen.
  2. Tap and hold on the app and select App info.
  3. Choose Storage usage on the following screen.
  4. Select Clear cache to remove the app’s cache files.
  1. Launch your app.

Disabling and Re-Enabling Your Snapchat App Alerts Is Easier Than You Think

Whether you’re sick of constant notifications or only looking to receive specific alerts from the app, it’s easy to manage various alert settings in the Snapchat app on your mobile phone. The app allows you to enable as well as disable any notification you want, as described above.

We hope the guide above helps you set the desired notification settings in Snapchat on your phone so you only get the alerts you’re interested in.

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Do you have trouble signing out of Facebook on your phone? It might be a technical issue, Facebook’s servers could be down, or for several other reasons. Here are a few ways to get around this problem in the Facebook app on your Apple iPhone (iOS) or Android phone.

Some other reasons you can’t log out of your account are that your Facebook app’s cache is corrupted, the app itself is damaged, your phone’s operating system has a minor glitch, and more.

Check if Your Internet Connection Is Faulty

One reason you can’t log out of your Facebook account is that your phone’s internet connection isn’t working. Facebook needs access to the internet to sign you out of your account, and an inactive connection prevents that from happening.

You can check if your connection is faulty by opening a web browser and launching a site. If your site fails to launch, your internet connection has issues. In this case, try to resolve your internet problems by rebooting your router or contacting your internet service provider (ISP).

Check if Facebook Is Down

If your internet connection is working, the next item to check is if Facebook’s servers are down. The company’s servers may be experiencing an outage, making all the services unusable.

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You can check if Facebook is down by visiting the Facebook page on the Downdetector site. This site will tell you if Facebook is experiencing any issues. If the platform is indeed down, wait until the company fixes the issue.

Clear Your Facebook App Cache

Another reason Facebook fails to log you out of your account is that your app’s cache files are corrupted. Such corrupted files can cause random issues in your app. Luckily, fixing the problem in this case is easy, as all you have to do is clear your app’s cache.

You don’t lose your account data when you do that, and the app will rebuild this cache. Note that you can only clear an app’s cache on Android; the iPhone doesn’t allow you to do that.

  1. Locate the Facebook app in your app drawer or on your home screen.
  2. Tap and hold on the app and select App info.
  3. Choose Storage usage on the following screen.
  4. Select Clear cache to delete the app’s cache files.
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  1. Launch the Facebook app and try to sign out of your account.

Roll Back Your Facebook App Update

If you started facing a sign-out problem after updating the Facebook app, your app update might be faulty. Such updates cause various issues in your app.

In this case, you can roll back your app update to possibly resolve your issue. Note that you can only downgrade apps on Android; you can’t uninstall app updates on an iPhone.

  1. Tap and hold on Facebook in your app drawer or on your home screen and select App info.
  2. Select the three dots in the top-right corner and choose Uninstall updates.
  3. Select OK in the prompt to begin removing the app update.
  4. Launch your downgraded app and see if you can log out of your account.

Update Facebook on Your iPhone or Android Phone

If your Facebook app is outdated, that may be why you can’t sign out of your account in the app. Obsolete app versions are known to cause issues, and this may be the case with your app.

In this case, update your app to the latest version, and your issue will be fixed.

Update Facebook on Android

  1. Open Google Play Store on your phone.
  2. Find Facebook in the store.
  3. Select Update next to Facebook to update the app.
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Update Facebook on iPhone

  1. Launch App Store on your phone.
  2. Select the Updates tab in the bottom bar.
  3. Choose Update next to Facebook on the list.
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Restart Your iPhone or Android Device

If your Facebook sign-out issue persists, your mobile phone’s operating system may be experiencing a problem. In this case, you can try to resolve those minor system glitches by rebooting your phone. Doing that turns off and back on all your phone features, possibly fixing your issue.

Restart an Android Phone

  1. Press and hold down the Power button on your phone.
  2. Select Restart in the open menu.
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  1. Launch Facebook when your phone restarts.

Restart an iPhone

  1. Press and hold down Volume Up + Side or Volume Down + Side on your phone.
  2. Drag the slider to power off your phone.
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  1. Turn on your phone by pressing and holding down the Side button.
  2. Open the Facebook app.

Uninstall and Reinstall Facebook on Your Smartphone

If you still can’t log out of your account on Facebook, your app’s core files might be corrupted. Such file damage can make various app features not work. In this case, your only solution is to remove and reinstall the app on your phone.

Reinstall Facebook on Android

  1. Tap and hold on Facebook in your app drawer and select Uninstall.
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  1. Choose Uninstall in the prompt.
  2. Open Google Play Store, find Facebook, and choose Install.

Reinstall Facebook on iPhone

  1. Tap and hold on Facebook on your phone’s home screen.
  2. Select Remove App > Delete App in the menu.
  3. Launch App Store, find Facebook, and tap the download icon.

Use Facebook’s Desktop Site to Log Out of Your Account on Your Phone

One way to log out of your account on your phone is by visiting Facebook’s desktop site and using the remote log-out option. This option allows you to log out of all sessions on all your devices.

  1. Launch a web browser on your desktop, open the Facebook Accounts Center site, and log in to your account if you haven’t already.
  2. Select Password and security in the site’s left sidebar.
  3. Choose Where you’re logged in on the right pane.
  4. Select the phone where you want to log out of your account.
  5. Choose Log out on the following page.
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You’re now logged out of your Facebook account on your selected phone.

Resolve the Facebook Log Out Problem to Sign Out of Your Account Successfully

Facebook’s sign-out bug prevents you from removing your account in the app on your phone. If this issue isn’t fixed even after multiple attempts to sign out of your account, use the methods described above. These methods fix the underlying items that may be causing your problem, allowing you to remove your account from this social media app successfully.

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