Common Issues

Quick solutions to frequent problems

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Quick solutions to frequent problems. Most issues can be resolved in just a few steps. If you're still having trouble, check our other troubleshooting guides or contact support.

App Issues

App crashes on launch

  1. 1. Update to latest version from App Store
  2. 2. Restart your device completely
  3. 3. Check available storage space (need 100MB+)
  4. 4. Delete and reinstall if problem persists

Slow performance

  1. 1. Clear cache in Settings → Storage
  2. 2. Reduce photo quality in Settings → Media
  3. 3. Archive old entries (Settings → Data)
  4. 4. Check device storage (need 10% free)

Entry Problems

Entries not saving

  • • Check internet connection
  • • Verify iCloud status
  • • Ensure storage available
  • • Force close and reopen app
  • • Try airplane mode on/off

Missing entries

  • • Pull down to refresh
  • • Check date filters
  • • Verify sync status
  • • Look in other themes
  • • Check trash/archive

Photo & Media Issues

Photos not uploading

  • • Grant photo permissions in iOS Settings
  • • Check internet connection strength
  • • Verify available storage
  • • Try smaller file sizes

Videos won't play

  • • Update to latest app version
  • • Check video format compatibility
  • • Ensure sufficient device storage
  • • Try re-uploading the video

Voice recording fails

  • • Grant microphone permissions
  • • Check microphone isn't blocked
  • • Restart the app
  • • Test microphone in other apps

Login & Account

Can't log in

Reset password via email, check caps lock, verify email spelling

Face ID not working

Re-enable in Settings, update iOS, re-register face

Account locked

Wait 30 minutes, use password reset, contact support

Quick Fix Checklist

Try These First:

  1. ✓ Force close app and reopen
  2. ✓ Check internet connection
  3. ✓ Update to latest version
  4. ✓ Restart your device
  5. ✓ Check available storage
  6. ✓ Verify permissions granted
  7. ✓ Sign out and back in
  8. ✓ Clear app cache

Device-Specific Issues

iPhone Issues

  • • iOS 16+ required
  • • 100MB free space minimum
  • • All iPhone models supported
  • • Best on iPhone 8 or newer

iPad Issues

  • • iPadOS 16+ required
  • • Optimized for all sizes
  • • Split-screen supported
  • • External keyboard works

When to Contact Support

Contact us if you experience:

  • • Data loss after trying these steps
  • • Repeated crashes after reinstall
  • • Unable to access your account
  • • Billing or subscription issues
  • • Security concerns

Email: support@lifelight.me | Response within 24 hours

💡 Pro Tip

Most issues resolve with a simple app restart. If problems persist after trying our quick fixes, don't hesitate to reach out - we're here to help!

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