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Apple

1. Check the mute switch:
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4. Ensure you are running the latest iOS software by visiting support.apple.com/kb/HT4623.
5. If none of these measures work, please contact us at apps@penguinrandomhouse.com. Please include the following information in your email to help us respond appropriately:
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Android

1. Ensure the mute control is turned off.
2. Check the volume control.
3. Ensure your device is compatible with the app you are trying to run. Google Play lists the Android version required to run the app. To check what Android version your device is running on, please check the Settings on your device or consult the website of the device manufacturer.
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Apple

1. If you are running iOS 4 or higher, you can shut down other apps that are running in the background to free up computing power on your device.
2. Try re-starting the device by powering it down completely, then powering it back up again.
3. Verify that you have the most up-to-date release of the app by checking for updates in the App Store or in iTunes.
4. Ensure you are running the latest iOS software by visiting support.apple.com/kb/HT4623.

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Android

1. Try re-starting the device by powering it down completely, then powering it back up again.
2. Verify that you have the most up-to-date release of the app by checking for updates in Google Play.
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5. If you have tried all of the steps listed above and your app is still crashing, please contact us at apps@penguinrandomhouse.com. Please include the following information in your email to help us respond appropriately:
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Apple

Please check the requirements listed for the app(s) in the iTunes App Store to ensure your device is compatible.

Android

Google Play lists the Android version required to run the app. To check what Android version your device is running on, please check the Settings on your device or consult the website of the device manufacturer.

Apple
Tap and hold the app you wish to delete until it shakes and then tap the “x” sign in the corner of the app.

Android
To delete a specific app from your device, please consult the device manufacturer’s support page or the device user manual.

Apple
You will NOT be charged for re-downloading an app if you have already purchased it, provided you use the same iTunes account you did to initially make the app purchase.

Android
Your application purchases are tied to your Google Account and can be installed an unlimited amount of times on any device, provided you use the same account. Paid apps can be reinstalled by visiting the My Apps section of Google Play. Note: free apps are not saved to My Apps after you remove them.

Apple
Once you’ve made an in-app purchase, you will always be able to re-download it again for free, provided that you use the same iTunes account you used to initially make the in-app purchase(s). The only exceptions to this rule are consumable in-app purchases like in-game currency or hints that run out as you use them.

How to restore your non-consumable in-app purchases:

1. Open the app you made the purchase in and look for an option to restore. You might find it in the Main Menu, Settings, Options, or In-App Store.
2. If there is no option to restore, you may need to contact the app developer.

Android
Google Play leaves this to the discretion of individual publishers. It is Penguin Random House policy to always make an in-app purchase available once it has been purchased.

Apple
At this time, all Penguin Random House applications are available in the U.S. Select apps are also available in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the European Union member states (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyrpus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland). If your home country is not included in this list, we hope to start selling apps in your country very soon!

Android
At this time, most Penguin Random House applications for Google Play are only available in the US though there are some exceptions. Hopefully we will be able to offer Penguin Random House apps in your country soon!

Apple
We would truly appreciate your feedback! Please let us know how we’re doing by writing a user review or by rating our apps in iTunes.

Android
We would truly appreciate your feedback! Please let us know how we’re doing by writing a user review or rating our apps in Google Play.

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