How to Solve the Find My Device Bug Linked with ‘Airtel Thanks’ App
In recent times, a significant issue has been reported by tech users regarding the 'Find My Device' feature on their mobile devices. This issue seems to predominantly affect devices that have the 'Airtel Thanks' app installed. In this article, we will delve into the two primary scenarios that this bug presents and provide detailed solutions for each.Case 1: Device with Security Measures Installed
For many users, the presence of security measures such as fingerprints, PINs, or passwords often serves as a first layer of protection against unauthorized access. In this scenario, the 'Find My Device' bug appears mainly when the 'Airtel Thanks' app is installed. Here’s what you need to do to resolve the issue:
Ensure that your device has a security measure in place, such as a fingerprint scanner or a PIN.
When the 'Find My Device' bug is triggered, you will have a brief window of a few seconds before your device reboots.
Within these few seconds, quickly uninstall the 'Airtel Thanks' app. This action is crucial as it can help resolve the bug immediately.
Do not wait for the device to restart on its own. Once the app is uninstalled, reboot your device manually to ensure that the bug is fully resolved.
We recommend taking preventive measures and regularly checking for app installations that could potentially interfere with your device’s functionality.
Case 2: No Security Measures Installed on Device
For devices that do not have any form of security measures like a PIN or fingerprint, the situation is more severe due to the rapid reboot process. Here’s what you need to do:
As soon as the 'Find My Device' bug is triggered, your device will restart very quickly, leaving you with no time to manually uninstall the 'Airtel Thanks' app.
To resolve this, you will need to delete all the data on your phone, including media files and apps, by using factory reset.
Factory resetting your device will erase all your personal data, but it is the only way to ensure that the 'Airtel Thanks' app is completely removed and the bug is fixed.
Follow the steps to perform a factory reset on your device: Go to Settings > Backup reset > Factory data reset. Confirm the reset process and wait for your device to restart and reconfigure itself to the factory defaults.
After the reset, reinstall the necessary apps and restore your backups to get back to your usual state of operation.
Conclusion
The 'Find My Device' bug, when linked with the 'Airtel Thanks' app, can be frustrating for users. However, with the right steps taken, the issue can be resolved either by quickly uninstalling the app during a brief window or by performing a factory reset to remove the app completely.
It is also important to keep your device’s software and app installations up to date. This can help prevent such bugs from occurring and ensure the seamless operation of all your apps.