Published by Vodafone Foundation on Oct 25, 2024

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About DreamLab - Powering Research

1. When you plug your phone in and power DreamLab, it downloads tiny parts of a huge research project from the cloud to calculate, and sends the results back to the research team.

2. Dreamlab supports cancer research globally, and is powered by the Vodafone Foundation. * A compatible handset is required.

3. DreamLab is a multi-award winning app that uses the collective power of smartphones to fast track cancer research.

4. By downloading, installing or otherwise using the DreamLab application on your Device, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions found at vodafone. com. au/dreamlab.

5. ***Temporarily, DreamLab is being used to support research to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19).

6. The more people who power DreamLab, the faster we can complete critical research.

7. Mobile data to use DreamLab is free for Vodafone customers on their local Vodafone network.

8. Once downloaded, DreamLab can be used when your device (i) is connected to a charging source and (ii) has mobile network or WiFi connectivity.

9. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms, you should not download, install or otherwise use DreamLab Application.

10. With cancer being one of the biggest causes of premature death worldwide, finding answers through medical research is incredibly important.

11. All you need to do is set up DreamLab once and it will get to work each time you plug your phone in.

DreamLab Customer Insights

1. I very much approve of this app.I'm unclear exactly how this thing works, and that concerns me a bit It fires up any time I put my phone on the charger... Day or night I am on my home wifi... I have yet to see if it turns on in the car when I plug the charger in... I never use all my data each month but that doesn't mean I want to risk it while driving I was under the impression the app only runs at night (I am in the US, if that matters)... But there is no way to set a schedule that allows it to run only during certain hoursHave used this app off and on since it first started.

2. Is there any on/off switch or setting of work between this time range only? If not it would make a huge improvement.Great app but why does it keep saying zero calculations after hours being on? I have looked in the help section of the site and am finding no answers on that issue.

3. What could be simpler than plugging in your charger, selecting a research project, and letting your phone handle the rest? It's great to see that apps and websites like exist.

4. After that one time, I do t have to touch it again until the next optimization.The idea is amazing and very productive, but I normally charge my phone on a regular basis, not only during the night, and cant prevent the app from working automatically.

5. The one nitpick I have with it, is if I optimize my phone with the Device Care, I will have to open the app manually next time to get it to work.

6. That's a good thing to prevent damage to the phone and/or battery, but perhaps throttle the CPU's a bit to allow some computation, rather than none at all due to the app being paused.

7. Not entirely sure how it works but know I can plug in and charge without data breach after all these years.Each user of this app is sent a small part of a problem.

8. Good concept, but execution could use some work.Premise of this app is great, but issues remain that detract from the experience.

9. This is a bit frustrating as sometimes i need my phone to charge fast and the app running doesnt allow it.

10. I first became aware with the Met office doing this with climate change computational investigation 20 years ago.

11. Help cure diseases by simply plugging in your phone.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix DreamLab Issues

1. Fix DreamLab Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart DreamLab: Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the DreamLab App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "DreamLab" » Open DreamLab - Powering Research » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for DreamLab » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear DreamLab - Powering Research app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from DreamLab servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "DreamLab - Powering Research" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check DreamLab app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, DreamLab might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall DreamLab. If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall DreamLab then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing DreamLab not working


2. Fix DreamLab Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make DreamLab be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to DreamLab not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, DreamLab may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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