How to fully close and reload the beta app
Quick answer
After a fix or update, fully close Expo Go and reopen Barterloo from the beta link. This clears many stale screens and old errors.
Platform
iOS, Android
Area
App Access & Beta Setup
Related system
Expo Go
Symptoms
If any of these match, this article is for you.
- Support says the issue is fixed but you still see the old screen.
- You are stuck on an old error after retrying.
- The app still shows an old plan, old verification state, or old feed behavior.
Step-by-step solution
On iPhone
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause to show open apps.
- Swipe Expo Go up / off the screen to fully close it.
- Open the Barterloo beta link again.
- If needed, log out and log back in.
On Android
- Open the recent apps screen.
- Swipe Expo Go away to fully close it.
- Reopen Expo Go.
- Open or paste the Barterloo beta link again.
If it still does not work
- Send support a screenshot taken after the reload.
- Include your login email so we can verify your account state.
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