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Last Updated on 2021-12-29 by Tyson Oswald

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Summary of PHRemote Problems 😠👌🔥

- The app only accepts an IP address for the address of the pihole, which can be inconvenient.

- The app is rudimentary and could benefit from additional features.

- The app only controls one pihole, which may be a limitation for some users.

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Common PHRemote Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

Complete guide to troubleshoot PHRemote app on iOS and Android devices. Solve all PHRemote app problems, errors, connection issues, installation problems and crashes.

Table of Contents:

PHRemote iPhone Issues and Solutions

PHRemote iOS app crashes, not working, errors
PHRemote iOS app network issues
PHRemote on iOS has black/white screen

PHRemote Android App Issues and Solutions

PHRemote has errors/crashing/not working
PHRemote server network connectivity issues
PHRemote has black screen

PHRemote iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever PHRemote app keeps crashing or doesn't work as expected on your iPhone 14, 13,12,10,8,7,6, SE,XS,XR.

How to fix PHRemote app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

Close and restart the PHRemote app on iPhone
Update PHRemote app to the Latest Version for iOS
Uninstall and reinstall PHRemote iPhone app
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Fix PHRemote on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve PHRemote network issues, Reset phone network settings:
1. On iphone, Goto "Settings" » "General" » "Reset" » "Reset Network Settings".
2. Enter your device passcode. Then confirm "Reset Network Settings".

Turn off your VPN:
1. Goto "Settings" » "General" » "VPN".

Fix PHRemote black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the PHRemote iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

PHRemote Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix PHRemote not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent PHRemote app issues:

Force Stop the PHRemote App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click PHRemote app. » click "Force Stop".

Update PHRemote to the latest version on PlayStore

Clear PHRemote App Cache and Data:
1. On your device, goto "Settings" » click "Apps" » select "PHRemote app" » click "Storage" » click "Clear Data" option. This Clears both data and cache.
2. Relaunch PHRemote.

Fix PHRemote unable to contact server/ PHRemote internet connection errors on Android:

This issue is usually caused by your network. Here is how to fix:

On android, goto "Settings" » "Apps" or "Manage Apps" tab.
Click PHRemote » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got PHRemote » "Mobile Data" » "Allow Background Data Usage".
Go back to "Settings" » "Connections" » "Mobile Network" » "Network Mode".
Now, put your network on 4G e.g. LTE/3G/2G (auto connect)
Relaunch PHRemote on android.

Solve PHRemote black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the PHRemote android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

Contact Support

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