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Last Updated on 2025-01-14 by Daniel Supernault

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Common Pixelfed Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

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

Table of Contents:

Pixelfed iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

Pixelfed Android App Issues and Solutions

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

Pixelfed iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever Pixelfed 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 Pixelfed app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

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

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

To resolve Pixelfed 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 Pixelfed black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the Pixelfed iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

Pixelfed Android App Issues and Solutions

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

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent Pixelfed app issues:

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

Update Pixelfed to the latest version on PlayStore

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

Fix Pixelfed unable to contact server/ Pixelfed 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 Pixelfed » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got Pixelfed » "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 Pixelfed on android.

Solve Pixelfed black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the Pixelfed android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

Contact Support

Some issues cannot be easily resolved through online tutorials or self help. So we made it easy to get in contact with the support team at Daniel Supernault, developers of Pixelfed.

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E-Mail: hello@pixelfed.org

Website: 🌍 Visit Pixelfed Website

Privacy Policy: https://pixelfed.social/e/privacy

Developer: Daniel Supernault

About this app

Share your photography with a community that values creativity, authenticity, and privacy. this app is the ethical alternative to traditional social media platforms, putting you in control of your content and data.