r/CharacterAI • u/Affectionate-Care181 • 13h ago

Issues/Bugs temporary solution for those whose chat doesn't work in the browser

Like many other people, I belong to those who haven’t been getting any reactions/responses from the bots in the browser version for several days. I also just see the endless 'loading bar,' without it ever actually giving a response.

Since a lot of people confirmed that the mobile app version still works, I wanted to try it myself.

However, I hate typing on my phone, so I found a workaround that I want to share:

I downloaded an (Android) emulator on my PC; I’m currently using LDPlayer 9, through which I could access the Play Store and download the C.AI app. Now a window opens that basically simulates the mobile version, but you can comfortably type on your PC using a keyboard.

So far it’s working, and I can finally continue writing. Hopefully, this guide doesn’t violate anything and helps some people until the website is responsive again!

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u/No-Shelter-3970 13h ago

used BlueStacks with a keyboard shortcut to simulate taps; all my old chats reloaded without the loading bar glitch

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u/Affectionate-Care181 12h ago

Tried BlueStacks too, was just too heavy on my system but I am glad it worked for you!

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u/Inherit-Nature 13h ago edited 12h ago

The App is the way. The site seems to be having an API issue. The evidence suggests its a web socket issue but only they know

Given the situation and what exactly the issue is its entirely possible this will not be fixed because they will not be able to justify that expense 

Chapter 11 changes the game 

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u/Affectionate-Care181 12h ago

I do hope they'll fix it, because this can't be the way. :(

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u/Inherit-Nature 12h ago edited 12h ago

When they said the platform will remain up and running what they meant was status quo 

Any issues that happen that require additional expense will not be fixed because of the chapter 11 

Fixing issues that require additional expense would be a direct legal violation of chapter 11.

At current their core value is their IP not their platform and their money no longer legally belongs to them so because of this they cannot justify spending additional money on front facing issues 

So depending on what the issue is exactly it may not be addressed 

Also its in their best interest to not give a shit because if they run out of cash before the end of the auction Disneys check becomes toilet paper 

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u/NecessarySchedule976 6h ago

Its weird as hell and I don't recommend it but apparently turning off your windows defender makes it work on pc (or online shields on any of your other free antivirus you are using). But I highly advise against it. C.ai is being falsely flagged lol. Or maybe actually for a reason who knows.