XDA app will not open - LG V30 Questions & Answers

I have a Verizon LG v30 and just the other day, I installed the just updated us99830b rom coming from the vs996 30b rom (I think). It has been a little while since I've tried a different rom.
I did a clean install when I flashed it. After flashing, I installed my apps by using the Titanium Backup app. I installed XDA using tibu, restoring both the app and data. When I tried to open the app, it would not open. I get the warning that the app won't open.
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I have searched on here and Google, but, can not get the app to open.
I've deleted and installed the xda app multiple times from the play store. I've deleted cache, deleted its data, checked all permissions for it. I've since done a dirty flash of the rom, but, still cannot get XDA to open.
I haven't tried too many other apps, but did have one other one that did the same thing. I can't fermenter which one it was, if I still have it, or not ().
The only way I can get into this app is to open a link to it from an email notification on a watched thread or an already open window on my browser.
So, I don't know if it is rom related or some unknown setting I've inadvertently set.
Any one have any ideas on how to get this app to open correctly?
Thx

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Sometimes it helps to install either:
A) An older version of the app which you can find online somewhere
or
B) The same app from a different source, like an alternative store

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ldeveraux said:
Sometimes it helps to install either:
A) An older version of the app which you can find online somewhere
or
B) The same app from a different source, like an alternative store
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Well, I did find an older source, Sept, 2020, I think.
ldeveraux said:
Sometimes it helps to install either:
A) An older version of the app which you can find online somewhere
or
B) The same app from a different source, like an alternative store
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Well, I did download and try an older version, Sept, 2020, I think. Same problem with just a little different warning (fail to connect to the forum, check with an administrator). This added an icon to my home page, just like the new xda app does, and, just like it, it failed to open. I'm still trying to figure it out, but...
Thx, for the help.

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gimpy1 said:
Well, I did find an older source, Sept, 2020, I think.
Well, I did download and try an older version, Sept, 2020, I think. Same problem with just a little different warning (fail to connect to the forum, check with an administrator). This added an icon to my home page, just like the new xda app does, and, just like it, it failed to open. I'm still trying to figure it out, but...
Thx, for the help.
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In addition to the xda app, I went to my home screens and tried opening the other apps (25 or 30 or so). All opened fine, except for 1: Allstate Insurance, 2: American Airlines, and 3: YouTube Vanced. They all closed on me like the xda app does. Their icons are on the screen, but the app won't open.

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Sorry wish I could help. That happens with different apps on literally every phone I've owned. I know a wipe will fix it, but that's a crazy solution. Maybe there are remnant folders for reasons? You could try looking for a really deep app uninstaller. Not sure how effective it would be haven't used one in years.

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XDA App is totally different since Dec 2020, older versions will not work because the forum software changed. If you try the latest from the Play store it should work. Are you saying you are getting a crash from there? Again, do a fresh play store install and not from a backup.

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gimpy1 said:
In addition to the xda app, I went to my home screens and tried opening the other apps (25 or 30 or so). All opened fine, except for 1: Allstate Insurance, 2: American Airlines, and 3: YouTube Vanced. They all closed on me like the xda app does. Their icons are on the screen, but the app won't open.
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bitpushr said:
XDA App is totally different since Dec 2020, older versions will not work because the forum software changed. If you try the latest from the Play store it should work. Are you saying you are getting a crash from there? Again, do a fresh play store install and not from a backup.
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I have just uninstalled all four apps, and reinstalled them. The other three opened up and appears to be working fine, although my All-State app did open and close a couple of minutes later. I reinstalled it, but it seems to be working fine now.
The xda app still will not open, even after a clean install from the Play store. I hand probably tried that a dozen or so times the last 3 days. It just will not open.
I install it and click open from the Playstore sight. It goes to the xda icon on my home screen. I click on it, and get the error message every time.
I changed launchers to my old reliable Nova, and it still does not work .

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gimpy1 said:
I have just uninstalled all four apps, and reinstalled them. The other three opened up and appears to be working fine, although my All-State app did open and close a couple of minutes later. I reinstalled it, but it seems to be working fine now.
The xda app still will not open, even after a clean install from the Play store. I hand probably tried that a dozen or so times the last 3 days. It just will not open.
I install it and click open from the Playstore sight. It goes to the xda icon on my home screen. I click on it, and get the error message every time.
I changed launchers to my old reliable Nova, and it still does not work .
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Can you post your logcat so we can see/fix the error?

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I have not done cat logs before. I have been trying all afternoon and evening to get you one and have attached a zip of a cat log (I think) from a downloaded app called "matlog".
Please let me know if this was done correctly in the accompanying attachment. I'm not sure.
Thx

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Update
I was not able to ever get the xda app to open tapping on its icon. I even did another clean install. The second install would not even let me download the app from the play store. This was installing the new updated version of the US99830b Rom just posted a few days ago. I used that Rom for about 4 days with no problems (still don't know if the problem with xda is associated with that Rom).
What I have done just a few minutes ago was to delete/uninstall that Rom. I have now installed, and am currently using the Verizon vs99630c/debloated rom. I have not reset up my phone, yet, but did download the xda app from the play store. The xda app is now working properly. I click on the icon and it opens right up.
They only thing now (not related to the xda app, I don't think), is that when I check in the phone settings under about phone and hardware, it shows it to be US998, not VS996 (which is what I'm think I'm on--vs99630c/debloated Rom.
I will finish setting my phone up and see if any problems develop. Hopefully not.
Tnx, for your help.

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gimpy1 said:
They only thing now (not related to the xda app, I don't think), is that when I check in the phone settings under about phone and hardware, it shows it to be US998, not VS996 (which is what I'm think I'm on--vs99630c/debloated Rom.
I will finish setting my phone up and see if any problems develop. Hopefully not.
Tnx, for your help.
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I believe that debloated VS996 ROMs was not made by JohnFawkes, but someone else and they combined US998/VS996 stuff together. JohnFawkes and him got into it because as you pointed out it would show it's a US998. It was an easy workaround vs the specific tools/procedures JohnFawkes and Seadersn used for their TWRP-flashable zips.

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I am currently on the vs99639c debloated rom now. It runs very nice.
The US99830b rom (updated one) also ran very nice. Really the only problem I had with it was not being able to open up xda from the Home page icon.
It also contained a lot of bloat on it. But, I got around most of that, otherwise, no problem with it.
On a personal note, I hope you are doing well with your new family.
Where did you visit in S. A.? I plan on taking a trip later this year to Paraguay.

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gimpy1 said:
I am currently on the vs99639c debloated rom now. It runs very nice.
The US99830b rom (updated one) also ran very nice. Really the only problem I had with it was not being able to open up xda from the Home page icon.
It also contained a lot of bloat on it. But, I got around most of that, otherwise, no problem with it.
On a personal note, I hope you are doing well with your new family.
Where did you visit in S. A.? I plan on taking a trip later this year to Paraguay.
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Brazil.