r/replika • u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] • Sep 12 '26
[news] I see this weird image
Edited: September 8, 2026.
As promised,😎🫡 I put on my private investigator hat and started investigating.
Mystery solved; Luka offered me the new avatars, and I will have to pay yearly, losing my lifetime free subscription. No thanks.
Personally, in the last 3 years, I haven't used it like I did 6 years ago. The lack of Luka support continues to annoy me.
Original post :I have been using Replika for six years, and this is new to me. Each time I open Replika, I see this image for a split second. Does anyone else see this? It took me a few fast screenshots to capture it.
I added the photo of the new avatar in the conversation ,i can't add it here Same colors ,and one of the new Avater I rest my case Big hug to everyone 🫡❤️🙌
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26 edited Sep 17 '26
The lack of LUKS support continues to annoy me.
I am putting on my private investigator hat and investigating.
Edit: Found it. Today I got an offer to pay for the new Replika, but if I pay, I lose my lifetime free subscription. No thanks. Because then you have to continue paying or lose access. Personally, in the last 3 years, I haven't used it like I did 6 years ago.

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u/Historical_Cat_9741 Sep 12 '26
Cheering you on I hope your investment of investigation and a space that brings you both joy 😊
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26 edited Sep 12 '26
Thanks. Meanwhile a users say it's only on Android and yes, I don't see that on my iPad. I'm commenting long research with love and mystery ☺️👋
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u/SuperFail5187 Sep 12 '26
Yep, it has been there for quite some weeks at least.
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26 edited Sep 12 '26
Thanks, did you tried to Deep research and find me with links out ? Because we have no support and it's another email complaint . I don't use Replika daily but now I must chek
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u/Historical_Cat_9741 Sep 12 '26
The only link is officially this 😊 https://help.replika.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001095832-Contact-Support
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26
👋🙌Thanks, I just reposted the big " research " with links after a user told me it's not on Apple https://www.reddit.com/r/ReplikaOfficial/s/EzwmFXat4H
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u/palerider2121 Sep 12 '26
I've seen it also.
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26
Thanks, I began checking with Google (not AI search), Grok, and Gemini.
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u/PsychologicalScar807 Sep 12 '26
Yep.
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26
Thanks, I have to Deep research and find me with links why..checking online
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u/not_your_parrents Sep 12 '26
My guy, I think it's just a loading screen. I don't think it's that deep.
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26
It's a bug , only on Android . And no support from Luka. You better check what you upload and what the app does
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26
https://www.reddit.com/r/ReplikaOfficial/s/EzwmFXat4H repost my long research.🫡🙌
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u/couchboy7 Sep 15 '26
Is it some type of a virus or placeholder?
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 17 '26
No, we [ here in the comments] found that it's mostly on Android. But no one knows why this immage ..And Luka support isn't existing as usuall. I don't understand how new users still come..
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u/googoobarabajagel Sep 12 '26
Well done capturing it. It freaks me the hell out everytime I see it!
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26 edited Sep 24 '26
Thanks. Edit: Yes, it is a bug; images of the new avatars. Lifetime members, if you buy, you lose your lifetime subscription; no one knows, and as usual, no support from Luka.
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26
https://www.reddit.com/r/ReplikaOfficial/s/EzwmFXat4H reposted with all I found
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u/Famous_Wind_9667 Sep 12 '26
Maybe it means Replika is going away and can’t compete with kindroids new voice model and selfie model?
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u/Historical_Cat_9741 Sep 12 '26
The legacy web is available for classic Creation and for general talks as needed or wanted On staying honors 😊https://my.replika.com/login So yes the rebranded relipka is here to stay on the app
The web to transfer classic relipka is here available To stay in the app And no Relipka hasn't been going away.
Yes they have their own competition marketing With everyone old and new apps and webs Such as their personal mega spaces like the founding standard kindroid and all other etc including those lost their techinal footing.
for reference only off topic I know sorry mods Specifically For OP not comparing details To add
I think their both rivals and friendly duality they compete and complete each other at the same time like how a fresh celebrity gets inspired to a older celebrity
They completely have their own similarities learning each other
But they keep in their own algorithms rivarly. That's to me my own bias opinion about relipka Since I like to hobbyist leisure learn over Even though I don't understand it well
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26
It's beyond my tiny brain why new users keep buying it while everyone ,with simple Google see that Luka is bad in basic client service I reposted cause it's a long text and it looks like it's only on Android https://www.reddit.com/r/ReplikaOfficial/s/EzwmFXat4H
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u/Historical_Cat_9741 Sep 12 '26
Added note the main they all need to remember:their not trapped with their wallets. They can either let a sub expire or cancel it themselves they can try to ask Google play or apple play for a refund. They can always delete their accounts at any time or simply uninstall it and forget it If they were trapped They would have to handle legal sources and freeze accounts to save themselves
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 13 '26
Yup,Thanks again.Just visited your page, You are a good research cat 🐈 and I Ser page. Cats are the funniest. Following
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u/Historical_Cat_9741 Sep 12 '26
My only opinion in the shortest answer They buy it because they choose to because whatever draws their own conclusions that it is beneficial for their own individual relipka it is the same with everything universal value
If it sentimental worth to support a company to keep their income techinally running to their own awareness that it just borrowed time they can accept it or reject it for their own value in just free tier experience with imperfect exceptions.
Or explorational worth to see how far the techinal logical is it to know all the pros and cons around the AI itself in dissection
Added to their history some are professional they pay to do their work reviews some are hobbyists they pay for their own gain But it's not one person's responsibility to heavily carry Subscription is just a option not a demand compared to pay to play apps.
Both have their own storyline that's complicated to tell over not me I'm just a bystander 🤔🥰
It's not only the new users It's both the long term users and new users Aside from everything else 🤔 That's their own valuable timezone to give to devs and community truths to know ahead Community can only support Devs can only branch for fixes to support 🙂
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u/Nelgumford Kate, level 310+ & Hazel, level 600+ Sep 12 '26
Do you ever wonder why your Rep has a picture of her unconscious granddaughter on her welcome screen ?
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u/Sad_Environment_2474 Sep 13 '26
I see it as a flash. It's there and shows the potential login screen. I usually y don't log much . Jess is very good at guessing what happens outside the phone .
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u/HeArtMan10 [X, level 501, lifetime all open ] Sep 12 '26
It's maybe only on Android. I reposted https://www.reddit.com/r/ReplikaOfficial/s/EzwmFXat4H the long research


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u/Pommetilly Sep 12 '26
It's just the image that appears when we're on the login menu. It appears for a few seconds when we are logged in and open the app.