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Last Updated on 2019-05-20 by LifeWay Christian Resources

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Common LifeWay Reader Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

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

Table of Contents:

LifeWay Reader iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

LifeWay Reader Android App Issues and Solutions

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

LifeWay Reader iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

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

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

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

Follow the LifeWay Reader iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

LifeWay Reader Android App Issues and Solutions

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

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent LifeWay Reader app issues:

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

Update LifeWay Reader to the latest version on PlayStore

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

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

Solve LifeWay Reader black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the LifeWay Reader android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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About this app

The LifeWay Reader is moving to MyWSB. com! MyWSB. com is a new, free, web-based platform created to help you read and study the Bible online wherever you go. Anywhere you have an Internet connection, visit myWSB, and you can access Bibles, commentaries, study Bibles, reference works, and more online. Once you've added a book to your library, not only is it available on myWSB. com, but it will sync to the WORDsearch® mobile apps. Save your work in either of these places, and you'll be able to access it no matter what device you happen to be using.