Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab Problems
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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab App Troubleshooting Instructions.
If you have problems with Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab, try one of the below solutions:
App crashes can be due to various issues, including software bugs or insufficient device memory. Here’s how to fix it:
Steps:
- Restart Your Device: This can clear temporary issues.
- Update the App: Ensure you have the latest version installed.
- Clear Cache/Data:
- Android: Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Storage > Clear Cache/Clear Data.
- iOS: Reinstall the app.
- Free Up Space: Ensure your device has enough storage space.
- Check for OS Updates: Update your device's operating system.
Login issues can be caused by incorrect credentials or server problems. Here’s how to resolve it:
Steps:
- Check Credentials: Ensure you’re using the correct username and password.
- Reset Password: Use the “Forgot Password” feature.
- Check Server Status: Ensure the app’s servers are not down.
- Clear Cache: Clear the app’s cache to remove old data.
- Reinstall the App: Sometimes, a fresh install can resolve the issue.
Slow performance can result from heavy app usage or background processes. Here’s how to speed it up:
Steps:
- Close Background Apps: Free up resources by closing other apps.
- Clear Cache: Clear the app’s cache.
- Update the App: Ensure you’re using the latest version.
- Restart Device: Restart your device to refresh its memory.
- Free Up Space: Ensure there’s enough storage available on your device.
Notification issues can arise from misconfigured settings or connectivity problems. Here’s how to fix it:
Steps:
- Check Notification Settings:
- Android: Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Notifications.
- iOS: Settings > Notifications > [App Name].
- Ensure Do Not Disturb is Off: Check that Do Not Disturb mode is not enabled.
- Check Internet Connection: Ensure you’re connected to the internet.
- Update the App: Install the latest version.
- Reinstall the App: If all else fails, try reinstalling the app.
Update issues can be due to bugs or incomplete installations. Here’s how to resolve it:
Steps:
- Restart Your Device: This can help finalize the update.
- Reinstall the App: Uninstall and then reinstall the app.
- Check for Patches: Look for any new updates or patches.
- Clear Cache: Clear the app’s cache to remove old data.
- Contact Support: If the issue persists, contact the app’s support team.
Connectivity issues can be due to network problems or app settings. Here’s how to fix it:
Steps:
- Check Internet Connection: Ensure you’re connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- Restart Router: Restart your router if using Wi-Fi.
- Check App Permissions: Ensure the app has permission to access the internet.
- Clear Cache: Clear the app’s cache.
- Reinstall the App: If necessary, uninstall and reinstall the app.
Compatibility issues may arise from outdated OS versions or hardware limitations. Here’s how to resolve it:
Steps:
- Check System Requirements: Ensure your device meets the app’s requirements.
- Update Your OS: Ensure your device is running the latest operating system version.
- Free Up Resources: Close other apps to free up memory.
- Contact Support: If the issue persists, contact the app’s support team for assistance.
Installation issues can be due to insufficient storage or network problems. Here’s how to fix it:
Steps:
- Free Up Space: Ensure there’s enough storage on your device.
- Check Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
- Restart Your Device: Restart your device to clear temporary issues.
- Check OS Compatibility: Ensure your OS is compatible with the app.
- Clear App Store Cache:
- Android: Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear Cache.
- iOS: Restart the App Store app.
Loading issues can be due to app bugs or connectivity problems. Here’s how to resolve it:
Steps:
- Restart the App: Close and reopen the app.
- Check Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable connection.
- Clear Cache: Clear the app’s cache to remove old data.
- Reinstall the App: Uninstall and reinstall the app.
- Update the App: Ensure you have the latest version installed.
Feature malfunctions can be due to bugs or app settings. Here’s how to fix it:
Steps:
- Restart the App: Close and reopen the app.
- Update the App: Install the latest version.
- Clear Cache: Clear the app’s cache to remove old data.
- Check App Permissions: Ensure the app has the necessary permissions.
- Contact Support: If the issue persists, contact the app’s support team for assistance.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab Reports / Comments
Recent Reports
Every time I use the app it gets the ID wrong. I have better luck asking Google.
Newest update hides results unless you provide a location, even on old recordings, when it worked perfectly fine before. They claim that this new update makes it more "private and user friendly" when in fact it does exactly the opposite, especially when you need to be online to set a location. Upon doing so, it still failed to recognize birds, which is strange since it worked fully offline before without location. This app was great on initial install, but every update since has made it worse.
Honestly, every update for over a year now just makes this app more & more unusable. No audio when I I try to listen to bird song. Bad enough that I cannot update the bird packs.
this is a joke of an app tested it on 7 birds I know to test it. got all of them wrong both by photo or song. I doubt this thing could ID itself.
Doesn't work any more, disappointing. When I first got this a few months back it was hearing, finding and naming birds almost as quick as I could. Now it says it's hearing a bird but never identifies any unless it's a pigeon right next to me. I have no idea what's happened.
Terrible, can't even identify a simple sparrow but an iPhone inbuilt feature can. Plus it doesn't give you reference images of possible birds, only the name so you have to go search google images of each name to know if it's remotely close or not. Plus the detection is so bad a black colored bird will prompt the suggestion to give an image of a completely WHITE bird and say they're probably the same.
they know what they did in this last update... and that's why one star
I have been using this app before also. But earlier this app worked very well. Now when I use it and download a pack, once the download is complete, the install button comes back. Please update this app and I also used its Bird Photo id option but it could not recognize the photo of the bird.
App shows a limited number of birds for only a very specific location. Many birds are not even shown. The app can't identify a bird when one takes a picture of an unknown bird. Worse yet, it is inaccurate when trying to identify a bird by sound. App seemed like a great idea but fails badly. You can't even listen to bird sounds since the most recent update. Definitely not user-friendly and rates a failing grade.
Absolutely does NOT require a location to function. It even tells you it is hearing birds. It uses a downloaded database regardless. They will not show you birds unless you give them your location. Devs belong in China.
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