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Last Updated on 2018-07-01 by CBS Local

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Common CBS Local Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

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

Table of Contents:

CBS Local iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

CBS Local Android App Issues and Solutions

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

CBS Local iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

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

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

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

Follow the CBS Local iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

CBS Local Android App Issues and Solutions

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

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent CBS Local app issues:

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

Update CBS Local to the latest version on PlayStore

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

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

Solve CBS Local black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the CBS Local android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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About this app

This is the official mobile app for the network of CBS Local brands including: CBS 13 Baltimore, CBS 4 Boston, CBS 2 Chicago, CBS 4 Denver, CBS 62 Detroit, CBS 11 DFW, CBS 2 Los Angeles, CBS 4 Miami, CBS 4 Minnesota, CBS 2 New York, CBS 3 Philly, CBS 2 Pittsburgh, CBS 13 Sacramento, CBS 5 San Francisco, WJZ, WBZ, WBBM, KTVT, KCNC, WWJ, KCBS, WFOR, WCCO, WCBS, KYW, KDKA, KOVR, KPIX and more! Please note: CBSLocal features Nielsen’s audience measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, such as Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Select your city and personalize your front page for the ultimate coverage of stories that matter to you. CBS Local is constantly updated with the latest news, sports, weather and video. CBS Radio stations are no longer available to stream in this application. Additionally, we have removed the alarm functionality. To learn more about our digital audience measurement products and your choices in regard to them, please visit for more information.