Fix Merlin Bird ID errors on android

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Audio
Audio identification feature struggles with quiet or distant calls

🛠️ Try to record audio in a quieter environment or closer to the bird. Use a directional microphone or... show fix »
Inability to adjust microphone gain

🛠️ Check if your device's audio settings allow for microphone gain adjustments. Go to your device's set... show fix »
 
UI
New interface requires excessive scrolling

🛠️ Familiarize yourself with the app's layout and features. Use the search function to quickly find spe... show fix »
Life list function lacks easy addition of identified birds

🛠️ Look for a quick add feature in the life list section. If available, use this to add birds as you id... show fix »
Hides results without location input

🛠️ Manually input your location if the app does not automatically detect it. Use GPS coordinates or a n... show fix »
Excessive drop-down menus complicate navigation

🛠️ Familiarize yourself with the app's navigation structure. Spend some time exploring the menus to und... show fix »
 
Settings
App does not remember user settings

🛠️ Check if there is an option to save settings in the app. Go to the settings menu and look for a 'Sav... show fix »
Inability to set location manually in offline mode

🛠️ Check if the app has a manual location input option in the settings or identification section. If av... show fix »
 
Loading
Slow loading times after updates

🛠️ Clear the app's cache to improve performance. Go to your device's settings, find the app in the appl... show fix »
 
Storage
Limited offline functionality despite large storage requirements

🛠️ Review the app's settings to ensure that all offline content is downloaded. Look for options to down... show fix »
 
Bugs
Inconsistent identification accuracy

🛠️ Cross-reference the app's identification results with a field guide or another reliable bird identif... show fix »
Difficulty distinguishing between similar bird species

🛠️ Use the app's comparison feature, if available, to view side-by-side images and descriptions of simi... show fix »
 
Features
No links to additional resources for bird information

🛠️ Utilize external resources such as birding websites, forums, or social media groups dedicated to bir... show fix »
 
Network
Sound ID feature hangs in low connectivity areas

🛠️ Before heading into low connectivity areas, download the necessary sound files while you have a stab... show fix »
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Developer:
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 Private Data Merlin Bird ID collects from your Android
  1. find accounts on the device
  2. add or remove accounts
  3. approximate location (network-based)
  4. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  5. read phone status and identity
  6. read the contents of your USB storage
  7. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  8. record audio
  9. view Wi-Fi connections
  10. view network connections
  11. pair with Bluetooth devices
  12. access Bluetooth settings
  13. change network connectivity
  14. connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  15. full network access
  16. run at startup
  17. prevent device from sleeping
  18. modify system settings
  19. receive data from Internet

 Breakdown of Software Ratings
Positive experience
97.9%

Negative experience
1.5%

Neutral
0.6%

~ from our NLP analysis of 101,012 combined software ratings.