Pi Browser Not Opening: Why It Happens & Fix

Fix Pi Browser not opening or showing errors in a few easy steps

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Is Pi Browser not opening and showing errors like Invalid Code. Go back to the Pi Network App and tap the “Open Pi Browser” button again? Follow the guidelines below to fix it quickly

What can I do if Pi Browser is not working?

1. Sign in and open with Chrome

  1. Open the Pi Network mobile app.
  2. Tap on the three lines in the top left corner then select Pi Browser. open Pi Browser.
  3. Tap Sign in to Pi Browser. Tap sign in to Pi Browser.
  4. In the Open with pop-up, select Chrome.

For this solution, you need to have the Pi Network app and Chrome installed on your device. Users reported that when they sign in to Pi Browser through Google Chrome, the issue is solved and they can open Pi Browser without getting stuck on the welcome screen.

2. Check for updates

  1. Open the Google Play Store or Apple Store for iOS.
  2. Tap on your profile and select Manage apps & device. in your profile select manage apps and device.
  3. Under Updates available, tap See details to check if there is an update for Pi Browser. Under Updates select see details.
  4. Update Pi Browser if available.

Usually, when an application on your device is bugging out or has issues, it may be an indication that it needs to be updated. Check your app store regularly to keep your apps up to date and prevent issues.

3. Set Google Chrome as the default browser

  1. Open Settings on your mobile device.
  2. Scroll down and open Apps. In Settings click on Apps.
  3. Select Default apps.
  4. Tap on Browser app and change it to Chrome. Set Chrome as the default browser app.

For some reason, when Chrome is set as the default browser, Pi Browser will open and operate seamlessly. Try setting Google Chrome as the default and check if that solves the issue.

4. Force stop Pi Browser

  1. Open Settings on your mobile device.
  2. Scroll down and open Apps.
  3. Tap App management and search for Pi Browser. Search for Pi Browser.
  4. Select Force stop. Tap Force stop.
  5. Tap Force stop again. Select force stop again.

If you were receiving an error message in Pi Browser or it stopped responding, force-stopping the app may do the trick.

5. Clear cache and data

  1. Open Settings on your mobile device.
  2. Scroll down and open Apps.
  3. Tap App management. Open App management.
  4. Search for Pi Browser and select it.
  5. Tap Storage usage. Open storage usage.
  6. Select Clear data then Clear cache. Tap Clear data and then clear cache.

This will reset the app and remove any potential bugs or malware that could be causing Pi Browser to not work. Try opening the browser again after clearing the data and cache.

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Let us know in the comments which solution worked for you. If there is a solution that worked that is not listed above, also let us know.

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Megan Moore

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Megan is a Windows enthusiast and an avid writer. With an interest and fascination in all things tech, she enjoys staying up to date on exciting new developments in the computer and gaming world. When not falling down a rabbit hole of tech news and information, she enjoys painting, watching movies, and taking her dramatic husky for long walks.

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