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One of the significant drawbacks of Pinterest is its tendency to consume a large amount of storage on iOS devices. However, this article focuses on addressing the Pinterest Not Working Issue on iPhone and iPad without delving into the storage issue.
Fixing Pinterest Not Working Issue on iPhone, iPad
Method 1: Clearing Cache and Browsing History on Pinterest for iPhone, iPad
Step 1: Open Pinterest on your iOS device.
Step 2: Next, tap on the profile tab at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on the Settings icon located at the top right corner of the screen, as shown below:
In Step 4:, proceed by clicking on Edit settings.
Moving on to Step 5:, scroll down to locate and select Clear browsing history. Then, proceed to select Clear cache to erase your web browsing history and cache on Pinterest.
For Step 6:, restart your iPhone or iPad and reopen the Pinterest app. Verify if the app is functioning correctly. To troubleshoot the Pinterest Not Working issue, check out how to restart your iPhone here.
Alternative Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall the app
If the Pinterest glitch persists, causing the app to hang or temporarily 'freeze' more frequently, it's best to uninstall the Pinterest app. Afterward, head to the App Store to download the iPhone app and reinstall Pinterest once again. To uninstall an iPhone app, follow the steps previously outlined in Mytour's articles. If you're unsure, refer back to the Mytour guide on uninstalling iPhone apps.
Keep in mind that deleting an iPhone app also means deleting its data. Therefore, it's advisable to back up your data before uninstalling the app and downloading the iPhone app again.
Method 3: Disable App Background Refresh / Turn off Location Services
Even when you close an app, it continues to refresh in the background to ensure it remains active. Disabling app background refresh can help resolve the Pinterest Not Working Issue.
On your iOS device, open the Settings app => General => Background App Refresh and disable this option.
Additionally, turning off background app refresh also helps extend the battery life of your device and reduce data consumption.
Furthermore, you can enable GPS on your iPhone to fix the Pinterest Not Working Issue on iPhone or iPad. Enabling GPS on the iPhone is one of the solutions to prolong the battery life of your device.
Did the above solutions help you fix your Pinterest Not Working Issue on iPhone or iPad? If you discover other solutions or encounter issues during the Pinterest troubleshooting process, feel free to provide feedback, and Mytour will seek additional solutions to assist you.
If you haven't installed Pinterest on your device yet, you can download it here: Download Pinterest for iPhone
In addition to Pinterest, many other apps on iPhone may encounter non-functionality issues, especially the Google Maps app. If you face problems with this app, refer to the guide on how to fix Google Maps not working on iPhone, iPad here.
