Known Issues & Bug Fixes
This page lists all currently known issues and bugs affecting the Ground News platform. Our development team is actively working on resolving these issues, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve your experience.
If you’re experiencing an issue not listed here, or if you have additional details to share, please contact our support team at feedback@ground.news
Bug: Subscriptions Not Syncing with Google Play Store
We’re currently investigating an issue affecting some Android subscribers where active subscriptions appear to be disconnected from the Google Play Store.
If your subscription isn’t being recognized, please follow the steps outlined in our Help Center guide: My subscription isn't recognized
Restore your subscription in the app.
Ensure that you're signed into the correct Ground News account.
If the issue persists, please reach out to us at feedback@ground.news with a copy of your Google Play Store receipt in your message, as this will help us investigate the issue further and connect you to your subscription promptly.
Current Status
Our team is investigating this issue and working on a fix.
Bug: Google Sign-In Stuck on Loading Screen
We were previously aware of an issue affecting some Google accounts on the Ground News Android App, where the sign-in process would get stuck on a continuous loading or spinning symbol. Our development team identified the cause and has now released a fix.
Current Status
This issue has been fixed in the latest version of the Ground News Android App 4.20.0. If you're still experiencing problems, please try updating the app to the latest version or reach out to us at feedback@ground.news.
Bug: Wrong Headline Appearing on Mobile Apps
We’re aware of an issue affecting the Compact Card mode on the Ground News iOS and Android Mobile App, where some readers may see a mismatch between the headline displayed on the Story Card and the main story’s headline in the Newsroom. Our development team has identified the cause and is actively working on a fix.
Quick Fix
To avoid this issue in the meantime, you can turn off Compact Card mode by following these steps:
Open the Ground News app.
Navigate to Profile.
Tap on Settings.
Locate Compact Cards and toggle the setting off.
Current Status
Our team is investigating this issue, and a resolution is planned for the next Ground News app update.
Bug: Account Data Deletion Form Not Working
We are currently experiencing an issue with our Account Data Deletion Form, preventing some readers from successfully requesting account deletions. Our development team is aware of the issue and actively working on a fix.
If you need to delete your account, please contact us directly at feedback@ground.news and we’ll assist you manually.
Current Status
Our team is investigating this issue and working on a fix.
We hope this article was helpful! If you have any concerns about this article and would like to leave a comment, we welcome your feedback – but please keep in mind feedback that is submitted on a Help Center article will not be responded to by our team. If you have an issue you would like resolved by our team, please contact the email address above.