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General Troubleshooting Steps & How to Report a Bug

Learn how to troubleshoot common issues and share the right details if something isn’t working as expected.

Updated over a week ago

Various factors can affect the app's performance—like the app suddenly crashing, a session not playing or loading, or other unexpected behavior. This article provides troubleshooting steps to resolve common technical issues with the Hallow app and explains how to report bugs if the issue persists.

These troubleshooting steps can help resolve common technical issues with the Hallow app, including:

  • The app suddenly crashes or freezes

  • Sessions won't play or load

  • Content won't download

  • Features aren't working as expected

  • The app is running slower than usual- Time zone setting issues causing specific errors


If you’re using the Hallow mobile app (iOS or Android)

Let’s go through these basic steps to see if we can fix the issue together:

1. Update the App

Ensure you have the latest version of the Hallow app installed. Visit the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon App Store, search for "Hallow," and check if there’s an option to update the app.

⚠️The Update button may only appear when you tap into the full Hallow app page, not in search results. Make sure to tap on the app name to open the full app details page before checking for updates.


2. Check Your Internet Connection

Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Simply restarting your Wi-Fi or data connection can resolve many connectivity issues.

Check and note if the issue persists only when using the Wi-Fi or mobile data, or both.


3. Restart Your Device

Try turning your device off and back on.

To restart your device:

  • iPhone/iPad: Press and hold the power button, slide to power off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on

  • Android: Press and hold the power button, tap Restart or Power off, then turn it back on

  • Amazon Fire: Press and hold the power button, tap Power off, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on


4. Log Out and Log Back In

Sometimes, simply logging out of the app and logging back in can refresh your session and resolve minor issues.


5. Reinstall the App

If the issue persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. This step will not affect your prayer history, but it will delete your downloads. After reinstalling, log back into your account.

To reinstall:

  1. Delete the Hallow app from your device

  2. Restart your device

  3. Download Hallow again from your app store:

  4. Log back in using your original login method

These steps should solve a majority of technical issues experienced with Hallow. If you're receiving a specific error message, click the button below to see if we've already outlined the solution to your error.

For error messages like 'Request Adaption Failed' or 'Alamofire Adaption Failure,' ensure that your device's time zone is correctly configured.


Additional steps to try

If the basic steps above didn't resolve your issue, these additional fixes can help:

1. Close Background Apps

Running multiple apps simultaneously can slow down your device and affect Hallow's performance. Close unnecessary background apps to free up system resources.

To close background apps:

  • iPhone/iPad: Swipe up from the bottom (or double-click home button), then swipe up on apps to close them

  • Android: Tap the Recent Apps button (square icon), then swipe apps away to close them

  • Amazon Fire: Swipe up from the bottom, then swipe apps away to close them

2. Clear Storage Space

Adequate storage space is crucial for app performance. Check your device storage and delete unused apps or clear cached data if storage is low.

To check storage on your device:

  • iPhone/iPad: Settings → General → iPhone Storage

  • Android: Settings → Storage

  • Amazon Fire: Settings → Storage

If storage is low:

  • Delete unused apps

  • Clear cached data from other apps

  • Delete old photos or videos (back them up first!)

  • In Hallow, delete downloaded sessions you no longer need


If you’re using Hallow on the web (browser version)

If you’re accessing Hallow from a web browser, app-specific steps like updating or reinstalling the app do not apply. Instead, try the following:

  1. Refresh the page or fully close and reopen your browser

  2. Check your internet connection

  3. Open Hallow in an incognito or private browser window

  4. Clear your browser’s cache and cookies

  5. Try a different browser or device, if available


How to report a technical issue to Customer Support

If the troubleshooting steps above didn’t resolve the issue, please contact Customer Support.

You can reach us by:


Information to include in your report

Including the details below helps us investigate and resolve the issue faster.

Always include

  • The troubleshooting steps you already tried

  • The session title or feature where the issue occurs

  • How often the issue happens and when it started

  • Your device (Apple/iOS, Android, or web browser)

  • Your app version (found in the Me tab if using the app)

  • A screenshot or short screen recording, if available


Additional details for specific issues

The app isn’t working as expected

Examples: crashes, buttons not responding, features not loading, Trivia or The Word issues, or errors like “Request Adaptation Failed.”

Please also include:

  • What’s happening

  • Your device model and OS (for example, iPhone 13 on iOS 17.5)

  • Confirmation that your device’s time zone is set correctly


Content is missing or incorrect

Examples: incorrect text, mismatched audio, or missing content.

Please also include:

  • The content title

  • What’s incorrect or missing

  • When you first noticed the issue


Audio or playback issues

Examples: audio cutting out, wrong voice playing, or audio not playing.

Please also include:

  • The session title

  • What’s happening with the audio

  • When the issue started

  • A screen recording, if possible


❓ FAQs

What counts as a bug in Hallow?

A bug is a technical issue that continues after you’ve completed the troubleshooting steps above and prevents Hallow from working as intended.

Examples of bugs include:

  • The app or web player crashing repeatedly

  • Content not loading or playing after troubleshooting

  • Login issues that persist across multiple attempts

  • Error messages that appear consistently

If the issue goes away after troubleshooting, it’s likely a temporary or connectivity-related issue rather than a bug.


Will reinstalling the app delete my account or subscription?

No. Reinstalling the Hallow app does not delete your account or cancel your Hallow Subscription. You may need to log back in after reinstalling.


Should I report the issue even if it seems small?

Yes. If the issue continues after troubleshooting and doesn’t seem right, reporting it helps us track patterns and improve the experience for everyone.


We’re always here to help when you need it. You can reach out through this purple chat window on the bottom-right corner or e-mail us at support@hallow.app

God bless 🕊️

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