Mobile apps, just like computer apps, can sometimes fail to respond due to lack of storage, a system glitch, insufficient memory, or a slow processor.
Usually, a slow or disconnected internet connection can also stop your apps from responding properly. When this occurs, it can be extremely annoying, particularly if you use the app to carry out essential business.
To learn how to troubleshoot the Blick app freezing, as well as any other apps giving you trouble, try out the following:
How to Troubleshoot App Freezing on an Android Device
There are several methods to fix the apps that keep crashing on your smartphone. These methods may differ from one type of phone to another but are all similar.
Use these steps to troubleshoot on an Android Phone:
First, force-close the app. Force-closing an app and opening it again is one of the simplest methods to fix a regularly freezing app on your Android device.
Follow this procedure to resolve the problem quickly:
- Go to your phone’s settings and select the apps that are freezing.
- Tap on the app and then click “Force Stop.”
- Try opening the app to check if it works without issue.
Alternatively, you can restart your phone to accomplish the same thing. Restarting your device forces all apps to fully close and restart while also clearing out some memory for newly launched apps to work more efficiently.
Follow these steps to restart your phone:
- Press and hold the โpower button.”
- Tap on โPower Off.โ
- Press the power button.
- Your phone should start.
If you have tried to troubleshoot using the two methods above to no avail, consider clearing app data.
Clear App Data
- Go to โSettings.โ
- Select the app that’s giving you trouble.
- Tap on โClear Storageโ or โClear Data.โ
Remember that clearing app data deletes all data saved in it. When you start it back up, you’ll need to log in or re-add any settings you may have had.
Clearing app data is generally the most effective way to troubleshoot freezing apps, particularly the Blick app. That said, if clearing the app data doesn’t fix the issue, simply uninstall the app, download it from Google Play Store and reinstall it again.
You may also want to consider checking app permissions, especially if you’re using a newer Android version. Although apps generally can work even when denied permissions, some poorly coded apps may occasionally refuse to run if you deny them specific permissions. If an app is still freezing constantly, it may be best just to find another app that performs the same functions, but we don’t have to give up yet!
Check App Permissions
- Go to โSettingsโ
- Select the app in question
- Tap on โPermissions” and check whether or not the app is allowed
- Tap on โUpdate Your Appsโ or โClear Cache.โ
Many developers push out app updates pretty frequently, and oftentimes these updates are done to solve app-crashing problems. Updating apps regularly ensures that you’re safe, secure, and using the newest features available.
There are three different ways to update apps. These methods are automatic, manual, and individual.
Manually Update the App
- Open the Google Play Store
- Tap on โMenuโ
- Tap on โMy Appsโ and โGamesโ
- Tap on the app with an update available (usually marked “Update.”)
- Tap “Update.”
Update All Apps Automatically
Following this procedure:
- Open the Google Play Store
- Tap on โMenuโ
- Tap โSettingsโ
- Tap โAuto-update apps.โ
Select โover any networkโ to update apps or wait for a WiFi connection to proceed with the update.
You can also automatically update individual apps on your device.
Update Individual Apps Automatically
- Open the Google Play Store
- Tap โMenuโ
- Tap on โMy Appsโ and โGamesโ
- Select the app you want to update.
- Tap โMoreโ
- Tap โEnable auto-update.โ
Sometimes, clearing an app’s cache can fix freezing issues. Android apps are known for building up a large cache, depending on how frequently the app is used. You can improve the performance of your Android device by clearing cached data.
Remove Cached Data
- Go to โSettingsโ
- Tap on โStorageโ
- Tap on โCached Dataโ
- Tap โOkay.โ
You may consider removing the app, especially if all the options above prove futile. Some apps crash regularly; others are merely flawed. The only way to deal with such apps is to uninstall them.
Uninstall and Re-Install Faulty Applications on Your Android Device
- Open โSettings.โ
- Select โAppsโ and โNotificationsโ to see all the apps currently installed on the device.
- Select the app you want to uninstall.
- Click โUninstallโ
- Confirm you want to uninstall the app.
How to Troubleshoot App Freezing on an iPhone
Are you having trouble using some apps on your iPhone? Here are some tricks that may fix the issue:
First, try updating iOS. Whenever a new version of iOS drops, a bunch of apps become incompatible, so be sure to update all of them after! To update iOS:
- Go to โSettingsโ
- Tap โGeneralโ,
- Tap โSoftware Update.โ
If the problem is a connectivity issue, consider resetting your network settings. It’s not rocket science to change settings on iOS, but just in case you’re having some trouble:
- Go to “Settings”
- Tap โGeneralโ
- Tap “Reset”
- Tap “Reset Network Settings.”
Unfortunately, you’ll will lose any saved passwords, do be sure to have them stored somewhere safe.
In the event that all of these methods fail, there’s one last thing to try: Restoring your phone to its original state. However, updating iOS is the surest way to fix almost software on your iPhone. If you really need to reset things to factory settings, here’s how to do so:
- Open โSettingsโ
- Tap โGeneralโ
- Tap on โResetโ
- Tapโ Erase All Content and Settings.โ
Note that you can also reset your iPhone using iTunes on your computer.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve tried out all of the suggestions in this article and your apps still freeze, you may want to contact a specialist, as your phone could have a hardware issue. iPhone users can visit the Apple Store or contact Apple Support. Android users can reach out to the device manufacturer or contact their mobile provider for assistance.
With a little trial-and-error, you should be able to fix that pesky Blick app when it freezes, along with any other apps giving you trouble.
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