Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
5 GHz Wi-Fi not showing
The 5 GHz radio may be disabled, using an unsupported channel, sharing one hidden band-steered name, or out of range for the device.
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AirPods connected, no audio
Audio output may be routed elsewhere, one AirPod may not be detected or charged, automatic switching may move the connection, or the pairing state may be stuck.
AppleOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
Fire TV stuck on logo
A weak power supply, storage problem, failed update, accessory conflict, or software corruption can keep Fire TV on its startup logo.
Amazon Fire TVOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
Android Bluetooth connected, no audio
Media audio may be disabled for the device, output may be routed elsewhere, another device may hold the connection, or the Bluetooth profile may be stuck.
AndroidOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
Android battery drains quickly
High screen use, poor signal, background apps, location, heat, a recent update, or an aging battery can increase power use.
AndroidOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
Android SIM not detected
The SIM or eSIM may be disabled, poorly seated, damaged, unprovisioned, carrier-locked, or affected by a phone radio or software problem.
AndroidOpen guide
Computers & printers5 min
Unable to Print 46Brother Unable to Print 46
On many Brother inkjet models, “Unable to Print 46” is associated with the internal ink absorber or purge system reaching its service limit.
BrotherOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
Too many redirects
The website is sending the browser through a redirect loop. Conflicting cookies, HTTP-to-HTTPS rules, login state, proxy settings, or the website configuration can cause the loop.
WebOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
192.168.1.1 not opening
The router may use another gateway address, the device may not be connected locally, HTTPS may be required, or a VPN, browser, or management restriction may block the page.
Router administrationOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
5100Canon printer 5100 error
Error 5100 on many Canon inkjet printers indicates that the carriage cannot move or be positioned normally because of an obstruction, paper scrap, packing material, or carriage mechanism fault.
CanonOpen guide
Computers & printers5 min
B200Canon printer B200 error
B200 on many Canon inkjet models points to a serious printhead or printhead-control condition, often involving abnormal temperature or electrical detection.
CanonOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAINChrome DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN
The DNS lookup did not return a usable address for the domain. The name may be mistyped, expired, temporarily unavailable, filtered, or failing through the current DNS resolver.
Google ChromeOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSEDChrome ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED
The destination was reached, but nothing accepted the connection on the requested service. The website may be down, blocked, misconfigured, or reachable only through a specific network.
Google ChromeOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
ERR_CONNECTION_RESETChrome ERR_CONNECTION_RESET
Chrome reached the network, but the connection was closed before the page finished loading. A router, VPN, security filter, proxy, browser state, or the website itself can reset the session.
Google ChromeOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
Chrome pages not loading
Other apps or browsers reach the internet, but Chrome cannot load pages because of extensions, proxy or DNS settings, profile corruption, security filtering, or a stuck browser process.
Google ChromeOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
NET::ERR_CERTChrome connection is not private
Chrome cannot validate the website certificate for the current connection. A wrong clock, expired certificate, captive portal, interception, or unsafe site configuration can trigger the warning.
Google ChromeOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
Chromecast not found
The phone and Chromecast may be on different networks, local-network permission may be blocked, isolation may be enabled, or the Chromecast may not be in setup mode.
Google ChromecastOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Dishwasher leaks underneath
A door-seal issue, loose hose, excess foam, overfilling, or an internal pump and sump leak can put water under a dishwasher.
DishwasherOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Dishwasher makes a grinding noise
Debris in the filter or pump area, a spray arm striking dishes, a dry pump, or a worn circulation or drain component can create grinding or rattling sounds.
DishwasherOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Dishwasher does not clean well
Blocked spray arms, incorrect loading, low water temperature, weak filling, poor detergent use, or a circulation problem can leave food and film on dishes.
DishwasherOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Dishwasher will not drain
A blocked filter, drain hose, air gap, disposer connection, or pump can leave dirty water in the bottom of a dishwasher.
DishwasherOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Dishwasher does not dry dishes
Cycle selection, rinse aid, loading, plastic items, low final-rinse temperature, or a heating and ventilation fault can leave dishes wet.
DishwasherOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Dishwasher will not fill
A closed supply valve, kinked hose, door-latch issue, stuck float, blocked inlet path, or failed inlet valve can prevent a dishwasher from filling.
DishwasherOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Dishwasher has a bad smell
Food debris, a dirty filter, standing water, poor drain-hose routing, or long periods with the door closed can cause musty, sour, or sewage-like odors.
DishwasherOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Dishwasher will not start
A power problem, unlatched door, control lock, delayed start, interrupted cycle, or failed switch or control can prevent a dishwasher from running.
DishwasherOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
0x97Epson printer 0x97 error
Error 0x97 on affected Epson inkjet models generally indicates an internal hardware or printhead-control fault that can appear during startup or printing.
EpsonOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
Ethernet connected with no internet
The cable link is active, but the router, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, authentication, or internet service is not providing usable access.
Ethernet connectionOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
Red LOS light on fiber modem
A red LOS light means loss of optical signal on many fiber ONTs or gateways. The fiber path, connector, provider network, or optical terminal is not receiving usable light.
Fiber ONT or gatewayOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
Chrome keeps crashing
Chrome can crash because of a damaged profile, incompatible extension, graphics acceleration issue, low memory, outdated build, or security software conflict.
Google ChromeOpen guide
Apps & accounts4 min
Google Maps shows wrong location
Weak GPS visibility, Wi-Fi or cellular positioning, disabled precise location, sensor calibration, VPN, cached maps, or account timeline confusion can place the device incorrectly.
GoogleOpen guide
Apps & accounts4 min
Play Store apps not downloading
A stuck queue, weak connection, low storage, account state, Play Store services, date/time, or device policy can leave downloads pending or failing.
GoogleOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
E4HP printer E4 error
On many HP DeskJet families, E4 indicates a paper-jam condition or paper-path obstruction. The exact display can differ by model, so use the full model number.
Apps & accounts4 min
Instagram code not received
The code may be sent to an old contact method, filtered as spam, delayed by the carrier or email provider, blocked by repeated requests, or intercepted by an account-security issue.
InstagramOpen guide
Apps & accounts4 min
Instagram Story upload stuck
Network instability, a large or unsupported media file, missing permissions, low storage, app cache, or an Instagram service issue can leave a Story processing or retrying.
InstagramOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
iPhone Bluetooth connected, no audio
Audio may still be routed to the iPhone, another device, a call profile, or a muted output even though the Bluetooth accessory shows connected.
AppleOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
iPhone Wi-Fi connected, no internet
The iPhone has joined the router, but the network, captive portal, VPN, Private Relay, DNS, or saved configuration is not passing internet traffic.
AppleOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
iPhone not receiving texts
Carrier service, blocked contacts, iMessage routing, Focus filtering, SIM or eSIM state, storage, or message settings can prevent SMS or iMessage from arriving.
AppleOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
iPhone microphone not working
Blocked microphone openings, Bluetooth routing, app permissions, a case, software state, liquid, or hardware damage can make calls or recordings silent or muffled.
AppleOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
Mesh node offline
A mesh node may lose power, backhaul signal, Ethernet link, firmware coordination, or account association with the main router.
Mesh Wi-Fi systemOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
Full signal but no mobile data
Signal bars can show radio coverage while mobile data is blocked by the plan, SIM provisioning, APN, roaming, data limit, outage, or phone network settings.
Mobile dataOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
Netflix black screen with sound
Audio can continue while the video path fails because of an app rendering issue, HDMI or HDCP problem, display mode conflict, screen mirroring limitation, or device software fault.
NetflixOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
Netflix not working on TV
The Netflix app may fail because of a temporary service issue, stale app state, TV software, network trouble, account state, or an unsupported device version.
NetflixOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
Netflix keeps buffering
Unstable bandwidth, Wi-Fi interference, congestion, device performance, VPN routing, or service-side trouble can interrupt Netflix playback even when a speed test looks acceptable.
NetflixOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
Nintendo Switch not charging
The Switch may be deeply discharged, using an incompatible adapter, have debris or damage in the USB-C port, be frozen, or have a battery or charging-circuit fault.
NintendoOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
Some websites load, others do not
DNS, IPv6, MTU, filtering, date/time, browser security, or a partial provider routing issue can make selected sites fail while others work.
Internet connectionOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
Phone camera black screen
The camera may be held by another app, blocked by permissions or privacy controls, frozen in software, covered physically, or damaged after impact or liquid exposure.
Smartphone cameraOpen guide
Phones & tablets4 min
Phone hot during charging
Fast charging, high ambient temperature, heavy use, a poor charger or cable, wireless charging losses, a damaged battery, or a stuck app can raise phone temperature.
SmartphoneOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
PlayStation HDMI no signal
The console may output an unsupported resolution, fail the HDMI handshake, use a damaged cable or port, or start without completing normal video output.
PlayStationOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
Printer will not print black
An empty or vent-blocked cartridge, dried nozzles, air in the ink path, incorrect media settings, or a printhead fault can leave black text blank or faint.
Inkjet printerOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
Printer prints blank pages
Blank pages can result from empty or sealed supplies, blocked nozzles, an incorrect paper path, driver output trouble, or a document that contains hidden or white content.
PrinterOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
Printer prints streaks or lines
Dirty or blocked nozzles, low supplies, damaged imaging parts, alignment trouble, unsuitable paper, or debris in the paper path can create repeated lines.
PrinterOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
Paper jam with no paper visible
A small torn scrap, dirty or stuck sensor flag, obstructed carriage path, incorrect paper loading, or a feed mechanism that did not return home can keep the jam warning active.
PrinterOpen guide
Computers & printers4 min
Printer is connected but offline
The computer may be using an old printer instance, wrong port, stale network address, paused queue, or a connection that exists physically but is not responding.
PrinterOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
Roku connected with no internet
Roku has joined the local wireless network, but the router, DNS path, captive portal, provider, or Roku network session is not reaching the internet.
RokuOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
DSL light blinking
A continuously blinking DSL light means the modem is trying to synchronize with the telephone-line service but has not established a stable DSL link.
DSL modem-routerOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
Red internet light on router
A red internet or WAN light usually means the router cannot establish a usable upstream connection to the modem or provider, but exact LED meanings vary by model.
RouterOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi4 min
Router restarts repeatedly
Unstable power, overheating, firmware crashes, failing hardware, a loop, or heavy load can make a router reboot without warning.
RouterOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
Spotify playing with no sound
The progress bar can move while audio is routed to another device, muted by the system or app mixer, controlled by Spotify Connect, or blocked by an audio driver or app state.
SpotifyOpen guide
TV & entertainment4 min
HDMI no signal on TV
The TV is on an HDMI input but does not detect usable video. A wrong input, sleeping source, cable fault, port issue, resolution mismatch, receiver, or handshake problem can cause the message.
HDMIOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Washing machine door is locked
A washer door normally remains locked while water is present, the drum is moving, the machine is hot, or the control has not completed its release sequence.
Washing machineOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Washing machine leaks underneath
A loose hose connection, overflowing detergent, a blocked drain path, a damaged door seal, or an internal hose or pump leak can produce water under a washer.
Washing machineOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Washing machine will not drain
A blocked filter or hose, a jammed pump, an installation problem, or incorrect cycle behavior can leave water in a washing machine after the cycle ends.
Washing machineOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Washing machine will not fill
Closed valves, low pressure, kinked hoses, blocked inlet screens, a door-lock issue, or a failed inlet system can prevent a washer from filling.
Washing machineOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Washing machine will not spin
An unbalanced load, retained water, an unlocked door, a selected no-spin option, or a drive-system fault can prevent the final spin.
Washing machineOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Washing machine shakes during spin
An uneven load, incorrect leveling, transport bolts, a flexible floor, or worn suspension can cause excessive movement during high-speed spin.
Washing machineOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Washing machine has a bad smell
Detergent residue, trapped moisture, low-temperature washing, a dirty gasket or filter, and a slow household drain can produce musty or sewage-like odors.
Washing machineOpen guide
Home appliances5 min
Washing machine will not start
A power issue, an open or unlocked door, control lock, delayed start, water-supply problem, or failed control component can keep a washer from beginning a cycle.
Washing machineOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
403 ForbiddenWebsite shows 403 Forbidden
The server understood the request but refuses to authorize it. Permissions, login state, region, IP reputation, security rules, or a private resource can produce HTTP 403.
WebOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
429 Too Many RequestsWebsite shows 429 Too Many Requests
The service is rate-limiting requests from the browser, account, app, or IP address. Repeated refreshes, automation, extensions, shared networks, or service limits can trigger HTTP 429.
WebOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
502 Bad GatewayWebsite shows 502 Bad Gateway
A gateway or proxy received an invalid response from an upstream server. The website, hosting platform, CDN, load balancer, or origin service is usually responsible for HTTP 502.
WebOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
503 Service UnavailableWebsite shows 503 Service Unavailable
The server is temporarily unable to handle the request. Maintenance, overload, failed dependencies, disabled application pools, or capacity limits commonly produce HTTP 503.
WebOpen guide
Internet & Wi-Fi5 min
504 Gateway TimeoutWebsite shows 504 Gateway Timeout
A gateway waited too long for an upstream service to respond. Slow database work, overloaded application servers, network faults, or timeout settings commonly cause HTTP 504.
WebOpen guide