1. Your Notifications Are Off
If you have the notification settings disabled either in the BeReal application or on your phone as a whole, this will cause your notifications to not be shown accurately. This could also cause your notifications to not show up at all.
This can be frustrating as it could cause you to miss important messages or notifications that you would normally expect to pop up on your phone. Notifications on your device will have to be set to be allowed for most applications and in some instances, your phone’s notification settings might have been disabled.
When this happens, your notifications will be restricted and will not show up as they normally would. You should use the troubleshooting methods detailed below to help you resolve these types of issues.
Fix – Turn On Notifications In The BeReal App
You should consider turning on the notification settings in the BeReal application so that they will display properly. You can find the notification settings in the BeReal application by opening the application and entering into the main Settings menu.
In the main Settings menu, you will find the Notifications settings menu. In this menu, you can edit your notification settings to be enabled if for some reason they were not. This will allow your notifications to be displayed normally while in the application or have it running in the background.
The notification settings are default turned on when you install the BeReal application on your device. You should use the method detailed above if your application’s notification settings have been disabled for some reason.
Fix 2 – Turn On Notifications In Your Device Settings
You should also consider turning on the notification settings for your device in your phone’s notification menu.
You can access this menu by entering into the main Setting menu on your phone. Once in the main settings menu, you will see the Notifications menu. In the notifications menu, you will be able to change your notification settings accordingly.
You can edit all of the notification settings for all of the applications on your phone in this menu. You should ensure that the notification settings are enabled specifically for the BeReal application. This will allow the notifications that you receive on the application to be delivered properly to your phone.
2. Poor Internet Connection
A bad internet connection is one of the main causes of issues while using the BeReal application. BeReal depends on a stable internet connection to properly process all the people you attempt to add on the application.
A bad internet connection can be caused by a faulty router, internet outage, or damage after a recent storm. You should use the troubleshooting methods below to help resolve your internet issues.
If you cannot restore your internet access after using the troubleshooting methods listed below, you should consider contacting your internet service provider for more information.
Your internet service provider can provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding your internet outage, as well as an estimated timeframe for restoring your internet.
Fix – Turn Your WI-FI Off Then On
If your internet connection is not stable, you will likely experience issues trying to access the network features on BeReal. To fix internet issues, consider restarting your Wi-Fi or contacting your internet service provider for more information regarding your outage.
To reset your router, simply unplug it for at least sixty seconds. This will give your router time to completely power off and stop any latent functions occurring inside the device. Once you have powered your router back on, it will automatically begin the process of reestablishing a connection to your devices.
Fix 2 – Switch from WI-FI to Data
If you are experiencing issues with your BeReal application, you should consider switching your connection from Wi-Fi to your phone’s data. This can help you bypass any internet connection issues that your Wi-Fi is experiencing by using your phone’s data to connect to BeReal’s servers instead.
To switch from Wi-Fi to data on your phone, simply disconnect from the Wi-Fi and your phone will automatically begin using a data connection to access BeReal. You should continue to use your data to access the app until your standard home internet connection issues are resolved.
Fix 3 – Turn Off VPN
You should turn off your VPN if you are having messaging issues while using the BeReal application. BeReal has been reported to have compatibility issues with most VPNs.
VPNs are a great way to ensure your privacy and security while using web-based applications. That being said, if you are experiencing issues using the BeReal application while logged in with a VPN, you should consider disconnecting and accessing the BeReal app without it.
This can help resolve the account issues that could be causing your favorite button to not work correctly. It can be frustrating to not be able to use your VPN with your applications. In the future, BeReal will likely release an update that better supports usage with a VPN.
3. There’s A Bug
Bugs and glitches are common causes of all sorts of issues on the BeReal application. These types of errors are typically caused by runtime errors or application hang-ups that cause issues with functionality.
Bugs and glitches typically occur randomly and resolve themselves on their own, without any action needed from the user. That being said, in some cases, bugs and glitches can be persistent and need to be addressed before you will have full functionality of your BeReal application.
You should consult the list of troubleshooting methods found later in this guide to help you resolve these types of issues. As previously mentioned, persistent bugs and persistent glitches will need to be addressed before you can properly use BeReal and its features.
While your BeReal application is experiencing bug-related issues, it is possible that you will not be able to properly add people to your notification list on the app. This can be frustrating, but the troubleshooting methods contained later in this guide can help your resolve these issues.
Fix – Log Out Then Back In
Logging in and out of the BeReal application can help encourage the application to resolve any account issues you are facing that could be keeping your account from functioning correctly. Like any application, the BeReal application can get hung up due to bugs and glitches. These could cause your BeReal application to not work correctly.
Logging in and out of your account will refresh your application and encourage the resolution of any errors that your application could be experiencing. This can force account privileges to be reevaluated and processed correctly if they were experiencing issues due to some internal error the application is experiencing.
Fix 2 – Update BeReal to Get Rid Of Bugs
If you are having issues, it could be because the applications you are using are outdated. The BeReal application release periodic updates that improve the functionality and user experience on the app. The updates also serve to fix bugs and glitches that they have been made aware of.
Keeping your applications up to date is vital for an optimal experience. If you let your application fall behind on updates, you run the risk of encountering errors and bugs with your BeReal’s application functions more frequently.
To update the applications, you will need to navigate to the app store and find whichever application you are trying to update. On the application page in your phone’s app store, you can view any potential update files available for your application.
You will need to manually download and install the update file to apply to your phone. Once this has been done, you should close and reopen the application and you should have the most current version of the BeReal application.
Most phones can be set up to automatically download and install updates so that you do not have to search for them manually. You will need to check your phone’s update settings to enable these settings on your device.
Fix 3 – Clear Your Cache to Get Rid of BeReal Bugs
How you clear your BeReal cache will depend on the device you currently use to access the application. The list below will walk you through the process for popular mobile devices and web browsers that are most commonly used to access BeReal.
If you are using Google Chrome to access BeReal, you will first need to click the three dots at the top right corner of your screen. This will bring up a menu where you can find the More Tools tab.
In the More Tools tab, you will find the option to Clear Browsing Data. Click this option and choose the All-Time option. Finally check the Cached Images & Files box and click Clear Data. This will successfully clear your BeReal cache in Google Chrome.
If you are using Firefox, you will first need to open the Firefox menu at the top of the screen. Navigate to the History tab and you will find the option to Clear Recent History.
Click on Clear Recent History and approve the clearing of Everything and check the Cache box. Once this has been done click Clear Now and you will have successfully deleted your BeReal cache on Firefox.
If you are using an Android device to access BeReal, you will need to open your device’s Settings menu and then open the Apps menu. In the Apps menu, you will see the BeReal application. Tap into the BeReal application menu and select Storage.
In the Storage menu, you will find the option to clear all of your cache data related to the BeReal application.
If you are on an iPhone, you simply need to delete the BeReal application from your device and reinstall it to successfully clear the cache.
After successfully clearing your BeReal cache, the location issues you are experiencing have a good chance of being automatically resolved. Keep in mind that these files will immediately begin to be replaced by new cache files. You should consider clearing your cache periodically as it begins to grow larger in size.
Fix 4 – Uninstall and Reinstall the App
When you are having trouble with your BeReal applications, a reinstall can help encourage the resolution of these errors and restart the application running fresh. This is a good solution for many problems people encounter using the BeReal application.
To reinstall the BeReal application, you will need to delete the application from your device completely. Once you have done this, you will have to re-download the applications from the app store and reinstall them on your device.
This will replace all of the files associated with the applications with new ones. This process will remove any damaged or corrupted files that were potentially causing your issues. You will not lose any of your account information by deleting the application from your device.
All of your data is tied directly to your account, which means that as long as you can log in to the account you were previously using, all of your BeReal videos, messages, and comments you have saved will still be available for viewing.
This could also force an update of your application if the version of the application currently available in the app store is a more updated version than the one you had before.
Fix 5 – Contact BeReal Support
If you are experiencing many persistent issues with your BeReal application, you should consider contacting BeReal support so they can investigate your issue further.
You should only consider this once you have attempted all of the troubleshooting methods listed here, as BeReal support will likely suggest many of the methods on this list.
You can contact BeReal Support on their website or through the app. There you will find detailed instructions on how to report your issue. First, you will need to provide a detailed account of your problem which someone at BeReal Technical Support will then investigate.
BeReal Support will walk you through any potential troubleshooting methods that you might have missed and offer detailed suggestions on how to successfully solve your issue. This method requires some patience, as dealing with customer service on the phone can be frustrating. Rest assured that BeReal Support will do all they can to get your application functioning properly.
Fix 6 – Wait For Them To Come Out With A Fix
In some cases, you will simply have to wait for BeReal to release a fix for your issue. This is more common with widespread issues that affect a large group of users on the app. When this happens, BeReal will be made aware of the issue and immediately begin working on a fix to release that will resolve the issue.
It usually does not take long for BeReal to release a fix for an issue once it has been made aware of it. The fix will be rolled out in an update for the application that will fix the errors that you may be experiencing.
You will need to be on the lookout for the update containing the fix if you have become aware of a widespread issue that people are experiencing on the BeReal application. This can be frustrating, but as previously stated, these issues are generally rare and are resolved quickly.
4. BeReal Is Down
One main reason you could be experiencing issues with your BeReal application is server issues at BeReal. If the servers are down, you will likely experience many issues with connectivity and functionality while using the app, including not being able to properly use notifications.
Servers are what enable users to connect and communicate effectively through any type of social media application. Server outages are rare, however, and typically only happened during times of scheduled maintenance.
That being said, server overloads are possible and will cause you to not be able to access certain network features and will cause issues when trying to use the favorite button in the BeReal application. You can check the status of the BeReal servers on the website of their social media accounts.
Server outages are a widespread issue affecting many BeReal application users at once. You will have to wait for the server issues to be resolved before you will be able to use the BeReal application.
You will likely not be able to properly access your account during a server outage due to the application’s inability to gather accurate data that matches your account. This will cause you to not be able to log in or use notifications properly.
Fix – Wait For BeReal To Go Back Up
If the BeReal servers are currently down, the only thing you will be able to do is to wait for the issue to be resolved. BeReal server outages are rare and typically only happen during short periods of required maintenance.
That being said, server overloads and crashes are still possible. Keep an eye out on BeReal’s website or social pages for more information regarding any ongoing server outages or scheduled maintenance.
You can expect server outages to be resolved within two hours. More severe server issues could cause the downtime to greatly exceed this estimation. For server overloads, you can expect downtime around five to six hours.
During BeReal server outages, you will likely not be able to access your account or use notifications properly. Consider using another social media application in the meantime while BeReal works to resolve the server issues.
Final Thoughts
This guide has provided you with all of the information that you need to resolve issues with the BeReal application. Like any social media application, BeReal features notification features that allow you to keep up with your account activity. This guide can help you resolve issues that could be causing this feature to not function correctly.
All of the troubleshooting methods contained in this guide have been proven to resolve issues with the BeReal notification features. You should use this guide to help identify your issue so that you can apply the appropriate troubleshooting method.
BeReal is one of the newest applications gaining popularity with users. With its unique features and premise, BeReal is set to become one of the hottest new internet trends. Because of this, it is important to be able to use notifications on the application properly.
You should ensure that all of your notification settings on both your device and the BeReal application are enabled. This will allow any notifications that you get on the application to be received properly by your phone’s notification system.
If you are having trouble using the notification feature of the BeReal application, then the troubleshooting methods in this guide can help you resolve these issues.