10 Common Twitter Problems And The Best Ways To Fix Them

Twitter is one of the best social media platforms that allow users to share their thoughts, stay up-to-date on current events, and connect with people around the world. However, despite its ambition to promote global communication and engagement, it's no surprise that complications can arise. These issues can range from built-in features failing to work, to the mobile app crashing entirely.

While it may seem frustrating when the platform decides to misbehave, there's a good chance the problem you're experiencing is a common one. You may find that resolving the issue is as simple as adjusting an internal setting, adhering to a limitation, or conducting maintenance on the device you're currently using.

So, whether you're a seasoned Twitter user or a newcomer, being familiar with effective troubleshooting techniques can quickly restore your ability to interact with your followers. In the following article, we dive into the best fixes for common Twitter problems that may also equip you with the knowledge to tackle any future hiccups. Who knows, a solution to one might just be a solution to all!

Twitter notifications keep us updated with what's going on around us. However, when they are no longer being received, we may miss important information related to our account. With that said, notifications that have gone missing are often due to a change in your app or device settings.

Here's how to fix Twitter notifications that are no longer being received:

1. Push notifications: Twitter has push notifications that are sent to a user's device when the app is not open. These alerts are customizable, and range from notifications for likes and retweets to new followers and contacts who have recently joined Twitter. If you are not receiving the notifications you would want, open the Twitter app, select "Settings and privacy," and tap Notifications. Select the Preferences tab and then "Push notifications." You'll then be able to choose which notifications are missing and enable them for the future.
2. Device settings: Smartphones can override the settings and preferences we have within the Twitter app, including push notifications. While you may have asked to receive a notification for direct messages from Twitter, your phone may have notifications turned off altogether. To remedy this on Android, open Settings, and select Notifications, followed by "App notifications." Scroll down until you find Twitter, and make sure "Allow notifications" has been toggled on. As for iPhone users, the process is more or less the same. Open your iPhone Settings, and select the Twitter app. Scroll down to Notifications and ensure permissions are enabled.
3. Restart your device: If the problem persists, and you find that more apps are failing to send you notifications, it may be time to restart your iPhone or Android smartphone. A quick reboot may just fix any bugs or once-off glitches that may be present on your phone.

One of the most frustrating issues an Android or iOS user can face is when their Twitter app continues to crash. This may occur when they launch the app, or while they're browsing through their timeline. In light of this, it's best to find a solution quickly or risk losing mobile Twitter access altogether.

Here's how to fix the Twitter app if it continuously crashes:

1. Check for updates: The Twitter app may be crashing due to software-related issues. To remedy this, check whether your Twitter app is running the latest version of itself. Head over to the Google Play Store on Android or the App Store on iPhone, and see if any updates are available. 
2. Clear the Twitter app cache: Caching allows apps to store temporary data and files so things like your timeline and search results load faster. Unfortunately, as data and files accumulate, they can become corrupt over time, causing your Twitter app to crash. To maintain the best in-app performance, it's a good idea to frequently clear your cache. On Android, open Settings, Apps, Twitter, and Storage. There should be an option to clear the cache. Alternatively, if you're an iOS user, you'll need to clear the Twitter cache on the app itself. Open Twitter, and tap your profile photo, followed by "Accessibility, display, and languages." Select "Data usage," "Media storage," and "Clear media storage." Once finished, go back to "Data usage," and select "Web storage." Tap "Clear web page storage" and your cache will now be deleted.
3. Reinstall the Twitter app: When all else fails, try to reinstall the app. Delete Twitter from your mobile device and reinstall it via the Google Play Store or App Store. 

We've all experienced that moment of dread when we're unable to log into Twitter and the portal states that our password or email is incorrect. Our first thoughts often lean toward a compromised account and a possible invasion of privacy. But, before panicking, a few troubleshooting steps can get you back into your Twitter account.

Here's how to fix a Twitter account that won't let you log in:

1. Check your login details: While it might seem straightforward, check that you're entering the correct login details. Twitter logins are case-sensitive and won't allow you to access your account unless you've entered the exact username, password, or email.
2. Use a desktop instead of the app: If the Twitter app is experiencing a bug, you may have trouble logging in. Try to sign in on a computer and see if the problem resolves. Should the desktop version work, update or reinstall the Twitter app on your smartphone.
3. Try your username and email: If you have forgotten your username, then log in using your email, and vice versa. Additionally, you can also try using your phone number if you added it to your Twitter account.
4. Reset your password: Should your username, email, and phone number all be correct, yet Twitter continues to say that your login details are wrong, it may be time for a password reset. Go through the password reset form, and Twitter will send you new login credentials to access your account.
5. Contact support: In the event that you're still unable to sign into Twitter after a password reset, it might be time to contact support. Send through your username, the last date you accessed the account, and the email address associated with your account, and Twitter will provide further instructions.

Most will agree that Twitter is a social networking platform that allows users to connect with others in a more public space. But, like many virtual communities, a direct message feature exists to have private conversations with specific individuals or groups. Unfortunately, Twitter operates a bit differently from other platforms, and as such applies limitations and restrictions on its messaging system, which could prevent it from continuously working as you expect.

Here's how to fix direct messages on Twitter:

1. Direct messages limitation: If you have been chatting to someone frequently on Twitter, and you suddenly run into trouble, you may have reached the 500 direct messages limitation. Once this limit is reached, you'll then have to wait a day for your direct message privileges to unlock again.
2. Spam activity: Sending a duplicate message or link to multiple Twitter accounts via DM can result in your account being flagged or reported for spam activity. Whether that entails your messages being manually reported or the platform identifying suspicious activity, the result is a 30-minute messaging ban. You'll then have to wait, while also not attempting to directly message anyone in this time frame.
3. Receive Direct Messages from anyone: Generally, you can only receive direct messages from the accounts you follow on Twitter. If you'd like others to message you, but they are not followers, you can enable the "Receive Direct Messages from anyone" setting. On the Twitter app or website, go into "Settings and privacy," select "Privacy and safety," and toggle "Receive messages from anyone" within Direct Messages. You'll now be able to receive messages from anyone who opens your profile, but this does come at the expense of potential spam messaging.

Have you noticed that the images and videos you view on your Twitter app have changed from a high to low resolution? Well, the original image and video quality aside, Twitter's data-saving feature may be enabled, which reduces the amount of pixels and bitrate within a media file. Nonetheless, you can revert these changes via your account settings.

Here's how to fix low-quality images and videos on Twitter:

1. High-quality images: Twitter allows users to view images up to 4K on its mobile app. To ensure your timeline displays the highest quality images, open "Settings and privacy," select "Accessibility, display, and languages," and tap "Data usage." Scroll down until you see the Images sub-heading, and look for "High-quality images." You can now set it to view high-quality images when you're using the app on mobile data and Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi only, or never. Once you have chosen your preference, refresh your timeline and the images should return to high quality.
2. High-quality video: Similar to images, Twitter lets users view videos in their highest possible quality. Following the same sequence, open "Settings and privacy," select "Accessibility, "display, and languages," and tap "Data usage." Scroll down until you see the Video sub-heading, and look for "High-quality video." You can now set when you want videos to play at their highest quality setting on the app. Choose between mobile data and Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi only, or never. Additionally, you can also decide if you want videos to autoplay further below.
3. High-quality image and video uploads: As an added step, you may wonder why the images and videos you upload are appearing in low quality. Following the exact same steps above, look for "High-quality image uploads," and "High-quality video uploads," and select mobile data and Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi only, or never.