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RIL Pro 2.2.0 crashes on startup

First reported 532 days ago in Version Read It Later Pro 2.2.0 Version: Read It Later Pro 2.2.0 Browser: Other

After I upgraded to version 2.2.0, RIL always crashed a few seconds after startup. When I launched it, a screen suggesting I review it appeared and then I was back at the springboard. I could dismiss that screen and get to the main screen of the application, but it would crash after a couple of seconds anyway.

I suspected it that it was happening because the existing data might be incompatible with the new version. So, I disabled the app in iTunes, then re-enabled it. That worked. It no longer crashes.

You might want to look into that though, since a crash during the screen asking to write a review is not good for business...

iPod Touch 1G, iOS 3.1.2

posted by eugene
Resolved with Instruction from the Developer:

This has been fixed in version 2.1.1 which is available now in the app store.

  • Nate

    Hey Eugene

    Thanks for reporting this.

    It's likely you are right, I did test the app on 3.1.3 without issues but it is possible there is a problem created by the new version on an older OS (< 3.2).

    Reinstalling was what I would have suggested, so I'm glad you gave that a try. Sorry for the inconvenience.

    Posted Aug 24 10 reply
  • Jason

    I'm experiencing the issue on 3.1.3.

    Posted Aug 24 10 Version: 3.1.3 Browser: Safari reply
    • Nate

      If you uninstall/reinstall does it resolve it?

      Also are you using Pro or Free?

      Posted Aug 24 10 reply
  • Nate

    Another possible solution worth trying before uninstalling/reinstalling:

    1. Set your phone to airplane mode and make sure wifi is turned off
    2. Open the app
    3. (Assuming it doesn't crash), wait about 10-15 seconds
    4. Close the app
    5. Reenable your internet connection
    6. Try the app again

    I'd be curious to know if this resolves it. I'm still digging in to see what is the cause.

    Thanks guys!

    Posted Aug 24 10 reply
  • Nate

    Okay here is the latest:

    The crash affects iPhone users with iOS 3.1. The crash occurs in two places:
    1. Immediately upon start-up after the upgrade
    2. Entering the 'Add' screen

    There are three possible fixes for #1 (the bigger problem) that will make the app usable again. They are ordered here (quickest to slowest):

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    Method 1:

    1. Set your phone to airplane mode and make sure wifi is turned off
    2. Open the app
    3. (Assuming it doesn't crash), wait about 10-15 seconds
    4. Close the app
    5. Reenable your internet connection
    6. Try the app again

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    Method 2:

    1. Uninstall the app
    2. Reinstall the app

    --

    Method 3:

    The other option is to upgrade your phone to the latest version of the iPhone/iPod operating system which is now version 4.0.

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    I've already submitted an update to correct this but unfortunately due to the app review process this will take about a week.

    Thanks for all that reported this. Sorry about the pain.

    Posted Aug 24 10 reply
  • Jason

    Method 1 worked for me. BTW, I'm using pro.

    Posted Aug 24 10 Version: 3.1.3 Browser: Safari reply
  • Nate

    This has been fixed in version 2.1.1 which is available now in the app store.

    Posted Sep 1 10 reply
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