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Last Updated on 2024-04-23 by Alexander Johmann

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Common Couch Reader Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

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

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Couch Reader iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

Couch Reader Android App Issues and Solutions

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

Couch Reader iPhone Issues and Solutions

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

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

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

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

Follow the Couch Reader iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

Couch Reader Android App Issues and Solutions

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

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent Couch Reader app issues:

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

Update Couch Reader to the latest version on PlayStore

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

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

Solve Couch Reader black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the Couch Reader android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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About this app

Are you a user of the Pocket read later service and looking for a modern alternative app to using Pocket? Maybe you found what you were looking for. Couch is an alternative app for Pocket, developed for iOS/iPadOS 17 respecting the latest design guidelines.