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Bugs issue

Inaccurate book count

Fix: Check your bookshelves to ensure that all books are categorized correctly. Sometimes, books may be duplicated or misplaced. Go through your... ⇲

Bugs when moving books between shelves

Fix: If you encounter bugs, try closing the app completely and reopening it. This can sometimes resolve temporary glitches. OR As a workaround... ⇲

Page refresh issues when editing shelves

Fix: If you experience refresh issues, try clearing the app cache by going to your iPhone settings, selecting 'General', then 'iPhone Storage', f... ⇲
 
Customization issue

No half-star rating option

Fix: While you cannot rate with half-stars, consider using the full star rating system and adding a review to explain your thoughts. This way, yo... ⇲

Limited filtering options for recommendations

Fix: To improve your recommendations, make sure to rate more books and update your preferences in the settings. The more data the app has, the be... ⇲

Difficulty categorizing books on the app

Fix: Consider creating custom shelves that reflect your categorization preferences. Go to your shelves and create new ones based on your desired... ⇲

No DNF category

Fix: While there is no official DNF (Did Not Finish) category, you can create a custom shelf named 'DNF' to track books you did not finish. OR... ⇲

Lack of personalized recommendations

Fix: To improve personalized recommendations, actively rate and review books you read. The more you engage with the app, the better the recommend... ⇲

No option for personal notes

Fix: While there is no direct option for personal notes, you can use the review section of each book to jot down your thoughts and notes. OR A... ⇲

Inability to track re-read dates easily

Fix: To track re-read dates, you can create a custom shelf named 'Re-reads' and add books to it each time you re-read them, noting the date in th... ⇲
 
Notifications issue

Notifications not functioning properly

Fix: Check your notification settings in the app. Go to settings and ensure that notifications are enabled for all relevant categories. Also, che... ⇲

Inconsistent notifications for friend requests

Fix: Check your app and phone notification settings to ensure they are properly configured. Make sure that notifications for friend requests are... ⇲
 
UI issue

Cannot select multiple books for shelves

Fix: Currently, the app does not support selecting multiple books at once. As a workaround, you can create a new shelf and add books one by one.... ⇲

Old book covers displayed

Fix: Try refreshing the book cover images by going to the book's page and selecting 'Edit' to update the cover. You can also search for the book... ⇲
 
Security issue

Random likes and follows from spam accounts

Fix: You can block spam accounts by going to their profile and selecting the block option. This will prevent them from interacting with you in th... ⇲
 
Crashes issue

Frequent app crashes

Fix: Ensure that your app is updated to the latest version. Go to the App Store, search for Goodreads, and check for updates. Keeping the app upd... ⇲
 
Search issue

Limited search functionality

Fix: To improve search results, try using specific keywords or phrases related to the book you are looking for. This can help narrow down the res... ⇲
 
Messages issue

DMs are not user-friendly

Fix: To improve your experience with DMs, try keeping your messages concise and to the point. This can help streamline communication. OR If th... ⇲
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