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Published by Cumulus Media on 2023-06-05

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Reported Issues: 7 Comments

By Troy Nelson 1 year ago

I too am having issues with the program. Something is different between the format of the commercial messages and the program. The messages play fine then the program cuts out after a few seconds. This is not my computer because NPR plays just fine. Is this the LEFTs way of stifling the only voice of reason available to NOVA listeners?

By Bev Sedlacek 1 year ago

This appears immediately. The show doesn't even begin, only this message. THERE WAS PROBLEM PLAYING THE AUDIO Check your internet connection, disable any ad blockers, and try again. Try again MEDIA_ELEMENT_ERROR: Format error (Error code 4)

By Scott Mellinger 1 year ago

Trying to listen on iPhone. Used to work great, now disconnects every minute or two. Looks like the entire web page is refreshing. Seems like the pre-roll ads always work but it is frustrating listening to these every time the web site refreshes. End up listening to the ads more than the show. Same issue with Edge and Chrome apps on iPhone... Getting really tired of hearing hillsdale college and geico ads. Your troubleshooting guide does not work either.

By Sharon Kass 1 year ago

Never mind. I took a nap, woke up, and forgot it was Saturday.

By Sharon Kass 1 year ago

Am just getting some health infomercial on regrouping joint cartilege.

By Jane Strawser 1 year ago

For sometime when I listen to WMAL on I Heart, the program cuts off which rarely comes on by itself. What is the he problem?

By Terry Godwin 1 year ago

Not sure this is the correct forum for this but I listen on iHeart. The broadcast will repeat itself over and over. 30 second of show. 3 or 4 seconds of repeat and then show moves on just to repeat itself again. Chris Plante and Vince are the shows I try to listen to.

Common dislikes about WMAL app

- Application crashes and/or crashes the system

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Common WMAL Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

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

Table of Contents:

WMAL iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

WMAL Android App Issues and Solutions

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

WMAL iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

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

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

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

Follow the WMAL iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

WMAL Android App Issues and Solutions

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

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent WMAL app issues:

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

Update WMAL to the latest version on PlayStore

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

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

Solve WMAL black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the WMAL android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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