iOS
DOE iPad not working [Fixed]

The DOE (Department of education) has loaned internet-enabled iPads to students across New York City for remote learning. This is a great initiative and lots of DOE iPad Are available now for the students.
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DOE iPad not working |
But many students are not able to work on DOE iPad as this NYC DOE iPad are not working. The major issue is DOE iPad are not connecting to internet. Below are the step by step guide to fix if DOE iPadnot working.
How to fix DOE iPad Not working:
Troubleshoot connectivity issues on DOE iPad
Fix 1: Cancel the CrowdStrike app download
Check on your doe iPad if it is trying to download CrowdStrike app. If CrowdStrike app is stuck on download it can stall the internet connection of your doe iPad. Check for CrowdStrike app, if its grayed out it means it is trying to download.
- Look for the CrowdStrike app in DOE iPad. It’s red with a white falcon.
- If the app is grayed out, tap and hold the CrowdStrike app icon -> A menu will appear.
- Tap Cancel Download.
- Canceling the download will prompt other apps to update-> Allow all other apps to update.
- Now check internet connection on the iPad
Fix 2: Set up the Zscaler app
All doe iPad are pre installed with Zscaler app, the app will ensure content-filtering that ensures you use the iPad safely and in compliance with DOE policy. Zscaler will block many type of websites when active.
Make sure you turn Zscaler ON if doe iPad is not working.

- Locate and open Zscaler app.
- You will be automatically signed in to the app.
- Service Status will say “Connecting…”
- Now Wait until Service Status changes to “ON”. This may take a few minutes.
- Close Zscaler.
- Check internet connection

Fix 2: Reset internet connection
Toggle airplane mode in your DOE iPad, resetting the internet may help to fix internet not working on DOE iPad.
Go to Settings-> Find Airplane Mode -> Turn it on and leave it for 10 seconds -> Now turn off the Airplane mode-> Test connection now.

Fix 3 : Rest the iPad
If still doe iPad are not working, reset the iPad to default. This will erase all the data.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap General, located on the left hand side of the Settings menu.
- Tap Erase.
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
- Allow your iPad to reset.
- Set up the iPad again which will take 30-40 min.
Fix 4: Contact NYC DOE IT Helpdesk website
The Tech Helpdesk is available to staff, students, and parents during this COVID-19 shift to remote learning for technical support as needed (logging in, printing, smartboards, telephone problems, internet connectivity, etc.) Phone (718)-935-5100
iOS
STEAM “purchase for myself” link not working [Fix]

Many users are facing issue while making a purchase on STEAM. When you try to buy Valve complete bundle on Steam, it will not work. Also if you have few games in the cart and when you will press purchase for myself or purchase as a gift nothing happens, it will not work.
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Steam purchase link not working : 2021 |
Even if you have money in your wallet or you have a gift card the user is not able to purchase the game on steam. Even if you succeeds to purchase the game and bought a game but it will get stuck on pending transaction. Payment is still pending for my games.
For example While trying to buy life is strange episodes and rocket league , added them to cart and click on purchase for myself nothing happens , tried multiple time but not working. After clicking “Purchase for myself” button and see only “Login” title and white empty page
How to fix Steam purchase not working/ Payment Stuck 2021
Solution 1: Check Server Status
If you are also not able to make a purchase on STEAM then this could be issue with their server getting slow. You can check server status here at https://steamstat.us/ and it this show server in your region is not working properly then you might face issue like STEAM “purchase for myself” not working.
Solution 2: Try on different devices
If you are doing it in the app, do it in the browser, if you are in the browser do it in the app. Worked for me
Solution 3: Pay using Steam Wallet
This is a workaround which can help you to purchase game if Steam. First you should try adding money to steam wallet. Now try to make a purchase on steam. This may now work with better chances.
Hopefully this helps.
iOS
Gif file saved as normal photo on iPhone 12 [Solved]
Many iPhone user are facing issue with downloaded gif files. The downloaded gif files in the iPhone are saved as normal photo. Any GIF file downloaded from browser only save a photo of it and not the actual gif with multiple frames.
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Gif not playing iPhone |
The issue in happening on the latest iOS 14 as well. The issue is with only downloaded gif in the iPhone from internet using a web browser. There is no problem in downloading the GIF to google chrome but the problem is downloading a gif from chrome to your photo album on iPhone. In the iPhone Gif Animation is not playing. This can be issue with iOS version or with the GIF file itself.
If you are also facing this issue than we have listed below workaround for the issue. Please try these and let us know if it helps to fix the issue.
How to fix iPhone GiF Animation not playing : iOS 14/ iPhone 12, 11 Pro Max, XS,XR,8/7/6s Plus
If Gif in the iPhone album is saving as normal photo then this could be issue with the Chrome as other browsers are working just fine. In iPhone if a GIF are saving as normal photo then try changing the browser to download the GIF file. Like in Bing Browser or , Aloha browser etc works well. The GIF downloaded from these browsers opens normally in the iPhone album.
iOS
Why is Instagram not letting me like Phots/posts 2021?

Many a times you may face a situation where Instagram don’t let you like, comment or follow people. This is very common policy from Instagram. A very common reason is you have crossed the limits set to like posts. This may be limited to number of post sent in a day or rate at which you are liking the photos on Instagram.
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Unable to like Instagram posts |
While there are chances that Instagram is a Block distantly in this case you can try to send or contact them through their contact page.
So below are the possible reason if you are not able to like picture in Instagram:
- Using Autobots to like post – – Instagram have strict policy against Autobots. If it finds you are using Bots to like posts it may permanently disable your account. .
- You have crossed the limit of post in an hour. Same is the case or commenting and follow request.
- Instagram had mistakenly detected your account for spamming. You should contact Instagram with valid reasons.
- You are using a VPN. In this case also Instagram finds your request from suspicious IP address and may block your activities.
How to fix Unable to like post on Instagram on iPhone/Android/iPad/PC/Mac:
Quick Fix: Log Out/ Login or Uninstall Instagram and reinstall
If you are in hurry and can’t wait for Instagram team to reactivate all your ID access. First Try logging out from your Insta account and login back again. If still issue persists uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram app should help.
In general you should wait for some time or a day to reactivate all access of your account. If after couple of days your account is not working normally you should contact Instagram. Follow link to access help centre of Instagram https://help.instagram.com/
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