Fix Microsoft Start errors on android

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Glitches
Words and images get distorted

🛠️ Adjust the display settings on your device. Go to Settings > Display > Font size and style, and try... show fix »
 
Screen
App goes black after opening articles

🛠️ Force stop the app by going to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Start > Force Stop, then reopen it. This... show fix »
Text does not utilize full screen in landscape mode

🛠️ Check the app settings for any display or layout options that can be adjusted to better utilize the... show fix »
 
Slow
Slow performance compared to other browsers

🛠️ Disable any unnecessary features or settings within the app that may be consuming resources. This ca... show fix »
 
Loading
Opens to a blank page

🛠️ Check your internet connection to ensure it is stable and strong, as a weak connection can cause pag... show fix »
Inconsistent article loading

🛠️ Ensure a stable internet connection, as inconsistent loading can often be due to connectivity issues... show fix »
 
Permissions
Overly broad permissions

🛠️ Review and adjust the app permissions by going to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Start > Permissions. D... show fix »
 
Customization
No copy and paste functionality

🛠️ Use the device's built-in screenshot feature to capture the text or image you want to copy, then use... show fix »
Poor font size options

🛠️ Adjust the device's overall font size settings by going to Settings > Display > Font size. This can... show fix »
Selective article curation

🛠️ Use the app's settings or preferences to customize the types of articles you want to see, if such op... show fix »
Content in categories is irrelevant

🛠️ Customize your content preferences within the app's settings to better align with your interests and... show fix »
 
UI
Video tab replaces news tab

🛠️ Check the app settings to see if there is an option to customize the tabs or the homepage layout. Ad... show fix »
Scrolling issues and unexpected jumps to new articles

🛠️ Ensure your device's screen is clean and free of debris, as this can affect touch sensitivity and ca... show fix »
Unusable UI changes

🛠️ Explore the app's settings to see if there are options to revert to a previous UI layout or customiz... show fix »
Touch response is poor

🛠️ Calibrate your device's touch screen by going to Settings > Display > Touch Sensitivity, if availabl... show fix »
 
Search
Searches for rewards points often fail

🛠️ Ensure you are logged into the correct account that is eligible for rewards points. Log out and log... show fix »
 
Compatibility
Display issues on Surface Duo 2

🛠️ Adjust the app's display settings specifically for dual-screen devices, if available, to optimize th... show fix »
 
Crashes
Frequent crashes and shutdowns

🛠️ Clear the app's cache and data by going to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Start > Storage > Clear Cache... show fix »
 
Duplicates
Duplicate apps for similar functions

🛠️ Identify and uninstall any duplicate apps that serve the same function as Microsoft Start to reduce... show fix »
 
Settings
Location-based news preferences not respected

🛠️ Check the app's location settings to ensure it has permission to access your location. Go to Setting... show fix »
 
Ads
Ads interfere with navigation

🛠️ Use an ad blocker app that is compatible with your device to reduce the number of ads displayed with... show fix »
 
Video
Video playback issues

🛠️ Ensure your internet connection is stable and fast enough for video streaming. Try switching between... show fix »
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Developer:
Microsoft Corporation
Email:
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 Private Data Microsoft Start collects from your Android
  1. find accounts on the device
  2. add or remove accounts
  3. read your contacts
  4. modify your contacts
  5. approximate location (network-based)
  6. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  7. read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  8. receive text messages (MMS)
  9. receive text messages (SMS)
  10. send SMS messages
  11. edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  12. read phone status and identity
  13. read the contents of your USB storage
  14. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  15. take pictures and videos
  16. record audio
  17. view Wi-Fi connections
  18. view network connections
  19. create accounts and set passwords
  20. full network access
  21. change your audio settings
  22. control Near Field Communication
  23. run at startup
  24. reorder running apps
  25. set wallpaper
  26. draw over other apps
  27. control vibration
  28. prevent device from sleeping
  29. read Google service configuration
  30. download files without notification
  31. read TV channel/program information
  32. write TV channel/program information
  33. receive data from Internet

 Breakdown of Software Ratings
Positive experience
76.6%

Negative experience
18.7%

Neutral
4.8%

~ from our NLP analysis of 269,565 combined software ratings.
  Cost of Subscriptions
  1. $20.00 per item