Published by IDG Consumer & SMB on Sep 19, 2024

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PCWorld Digital Magazine (US) Customer Insights

1. So I know I have an account and subscription...I cannot restore my current subscription purchased thru Google Play.

2. Can only read current issue, anything else wants me to buy issue or subscribe, and then gives "unexpected error".

3. It says inside the app if I have a paid subscription that was purchased from Google play I can restore.

4. Well I tried many times and it will not.Does not allow you to access past/Archived issues of magazines once you subscribe.

5. Normal magazine apps allow you to do so, but not this one.Since update to Android 10 this app does not work.

6. I am prompted to buy it or get an "unexpected error." I often had issues with the previous version.

7. It is not clear to me that the content is worth the price and the hassle of the apps.Won't let me download.

8. I'm paying for a subscription that I can't access.

9. Right now, I can log in but cannot read the magazine.

10. Been a PC mag subscriber since very first isse.

11. I spent hours trying to resolve the problem.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix PCWorld Digital Magazine (US) Issues

1. Fix PCWorld Digital Magazine (US) Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


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


2. Fix PCWorld Digital Magazine (US) Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make PCWorld Digital Magazine (US) 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 PCWorld Digital Magazine (US) not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, PCWorld Digital Magazine (US) may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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