Having Issues with Words With Friends on Android - Help Needed!

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Seeking Help for My Words With Friends Android Problems

I’ve been having a tough time with the Words With Friends app on my Android device lately. It’s become quite frustrating, and I could really use some help from fellow players who might have experienced similar issues.

Here are some of the problems I’ve been facing:

  • App Crashes: The game tends to crash unexpectedly, especially when I’m in the middle of a game. I’ve tried reinstalling the app, but it still happens.
  • Connectivity Issues: There are times when I can’t connect to my games. It just hangs on ‘Loading’, and I have to restart my device to get it working again.
  • Login Failures: Occasionally, I find myself logged out of my account, and when I try to log back in, it shows an error message. I’ve ensured that my internet is stable, so it’s puzzling.
  • Gameplay Glitches: I’ve noticed minor glitches during gameplay, like the board not updating properly after making a move.

What I’ve Tried So Far:

  1. Clearing Cache: I cleared the app cache and data from my Android settings.
  2. Checking for Updates: I’ve made sure my app is updated to the latest version.
  3. Restarting my Device: A classic solution but sometimes it does the trick.

Questions:

  • Has anyone else experienced these issues?
  • What steps did you take to resolve them?
  • Any tips for keeping the app stable?

I’d really appreciate any insights or solutions you might have! Thanks in advance for your help!

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I’ve been experiencing crashes too! It seems to happen mostly when I try to start a new game. Has anyone found a fix?

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Same here! Frustrating when you’re in a zone and then it just freezes. Have you tried clearing the cache?

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I had issues with incorrect scoring recently. I thought I scored 50 points, but I got just 20. Anyone else facing this?

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Yes! This is super annoying. Sometimes I feel like the game just decides to cheat!

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I think it might depend on the Android version. On my old device, it crashed constantly but my new phone has fewer issues.

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I’ve heard that uninstalling and reinstalling the app helps with those freezing issues.

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That makes sense! Did you notice an improvement afterward?

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Yes! I did that last week and the app has been more stable. It might be worth a try for others!

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I still wonder why these bugs persist. Is it just lazy programming, or do they really not care about Android users?

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It’s a mix of both, I think. They prioritize iOS since it’s generally more stable. But come on, we Android users deserve better!

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I just want to keep playing with friends without these technical issues ruining our game nights. It’s like a bad joke!

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Exactly! If only the developers would listen to us, right?

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Honestly, I’m just here for the word battles, not all this drama. Can’t we just get through a game without a crash?

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Let’s hope they fix these issues soon. Meanwhile, I’m off to play Scrabble. At least it doesn’t crash on me!

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I’ve been having trouble logging in as well. Have you tried resetting your password? Sometimes that helps clear up those login errors.

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I did try that, but I’m still getting errors. It’s so frustrating! I even reinstalled the app with no luck.

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You might want to check your internet connection, too. Weak connectivity can cause issues like this when trying to log in.

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That’s a good point. I’m on Wi-Fi, but I’ll switch to mobile data and see if it makes a difference.

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If you’re not receiving the password reset email, check your spam folder. Sometimes it ends up there!