Tips and tricks for Android users

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Sometimes the app and/or device gets in a bad state. Here are some things to try.

  1. Reboot your phone or tablet.

  2. Make sure that you have the latest version of the app (check the Play Store by clicking here).

  3. Delete and reinstall the app following this procedure to clear the cache and data first. Note that if this works properly you will lose all the locations you added.

    • Go to Settings > 

    • Open Apps > 

    • Select Instant Weather > 

    • Press Force Stop > 

    • Press Storage > 

    • Press Clear Cache > 

    • Press Clear Data

    • Delete the app and resinstall it. Some people have found that they have better results if they turn the phone off and on again before they reinstall the app. Note that you will have to restore purchases if you have a subscription to remove ads/upgrade radar. To restore purchases click on the menu (three bars), then click on Upgrade Radar and press the green button labelled Restore Purchases.

  4. Turn Wifi off and on.

  5. Clear the partition cache especially after system updates can help. For an example of how to do this see the instructions on tis page https://www.howtogeek.com/414466/should-you-clear-the-system-cache-on-your-android-phone/

  6. Reset network settings on device. Note that after you do this you will need to reenter any wifi passwords. On and Android 8 device you find this under setting > Network & Internet and then click on the three vertical dots to find Network settings reset.

Still seeing ads and have the basic radar? If you have subscribed to remove ads and upgrade the radar you may need to click on Restore Purchases and reboot the app. To restore purchases click on the menu (three bars), then click on Upgrade Radar and press the green button Restore Purchases.

Having issues with the radar? Try switching the map provider to Apple Maps under settings in the app. We have found that Apple Maps works better for some devices.

Let us know if something else worked for you and we will add it to this list.