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    So, yesterday, while browsing on my phone, the text disappeared on every website I looked at. Pictures and graphics show up, but no text.
    I rebooted it and the text reappeared for about 30 minutes
    Then, it went away again.
    My computer savvy son looked into it, cleared the cache, deleted Chrome and reloaded it. Again, it worked for an hour or so, then the text disappeared.
    I went on the PC and searched for solutions. Most of what I found referred to font, which I don't think is the issue. I did find a number of solutions- to clear the cache and reload Chrome
    I scanned the phone several times for malware and nothing was found.
    Discouraged, I put it on the charger overnight and went to bed.
    This morning, it worked fine until about 3 PM, then the text disappeared again

    Anyone familiar with this issue?
    Any suggestions? Switching to Iphone is not an option
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES

    #2
    Very strange. My best guess is that the text is going to the same color as the background but that is only a guess. Were I to have the problem I would install a different browser, Firefox is a good choice, and see if the problem persists. That will tell you whether it is a browser issue (I suspect not) or a phone issue.

    I am going to move this thread into Campfire where it will be seen by a much wider audience. There is no need for it to be in Vortex.
    Believe in truth. To abandon fact is to abandon freedom.

    Nature bats last.

    80 GS850G / 2010 Yamaha Majesty / 81 GS850G

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      #3
      Originally posted by Big T View Post
      So, yesterday, while browsing on my phone, the text disappeared on every website I looked at. Pictures and graphics show up, but no text.
      I rebooted it and the text reappeared for about 30 minutes
      Then, it went away again.
      My computer savvy son looked into it, cleared the cache, deleted Chrome and reloaded it. Again, it worked for an hour or so, then the text disappeared.
      I went on the PC and searched for solutions. Most of what I found referred to font, which I don't think is the issue. I did find a number of solutions- to clear the cache and reload Chrome
      I scanned the phone several times for malware and nothing was found.
      Discouraged, I put it on the charger overnight and went to bed.
      This morning, it worked fine until about 3 PM, then the text disappeared again

      Anyone familiar with this issue?
      Any suggestions? Switching to Iphone is not an option
      Is your phone running low on free space?
      is the chrome install clean without extensions or any addons?
      try an alternate browser
      try to isolate the issue being related to a given website
      Not sure if android chrome has a compatibility setting or not but a recent upgrade of the app may not play well with some of your usual websites.
      are you logged in to Google in chrome?
      Last edited by Cipher; 12-05-2023, 11:24 PM.
      1983 GS 550 LD
      2009 BMW K1300s

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        #4
        And, just like that, everything is working again
        I'll see how long that lasts

        Cipher, I'll check those issues

        Aaaand, 10 minutes later, no text visible

        I did get Firefox downloaded, tho
        Last edited by Big T; 12-06-2023, 12:17 AM.
        1978 GS 1000 (since new)
        1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
        1978 GS 1000 (parts)
        1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
        1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
        1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
        2007 DRz 400S
        1999 ATK 490ES
        1994 DR 350SES

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          #5
          Now posting from Firefox
          1978 GS 1000 (since new)
          1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
          1978 GS 1000 (parts)
          1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
          1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
          1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
          2007 DRz 400S
          1999 ATK 490ES
          1994 DR 350SES

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            #6
            Originally posted by Cipher View Post

            Is your phone running low on free space?
            is the chrome install clean without extensions or any addons?
            try an alternate browser
            try to isolate the issue being related to a given website
            Not sure if android chrome has a compatibility setting or not but a recent upgrade of the app may not play well with some of your usual websites.
            are you logged in to Google in chrome?
            Nope, only 22%, of space used
            Chrome for Android doesn't allow extensions
            On Firefox now
            Text issue is on all websites
            Dont think there's been an upgrade
            1978 GS 1000 (since new)
            1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
            1978 GS 1000 (parts)
            1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
            1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
            1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
            2007 DRz 400S
            1999 ATK 490ES
            1994 DR 350SES

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              #7
              Originally posted by Big T View Post

              Nope, only 22%, of space used
              Chrome for Android doesn't allow extensions
              On Firefox now
              Text issue is on all websites
              Dont think there's been an upgrade
              Sent you a PM about paypal not making it to me for those parts. please respond.
              Tom

              '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
              '79 GS100E
              Other non Suzuki bikes

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                #8
                Originally posted by dpep View Post
                . . . . .

                I am going to move this thread into Campfire where it will be seen by a much wider audience. . . . . . . .
                AH, maybe one of the few instances where I am part of a "wider audiance". har har
                (unless refering to my waist size of recent decade....)

                But, either way, I cant help with the "dissapearing text" situation.

                >>later note:
                ALthough, now that think of it more, I do notice something similar, on phone (refirb iphone8) if loose wifi signal, or at least I think that is when it happens.
                Maybe not related to your situation, but always glad to share my ignorance.
                Last edited by Redman; 12-07-2023, 12:29 PM.
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                Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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                  #9
                  Update
                  It stopped misbehaving
                  On day 2 of normal performance
                  I'll see if that lasts
                  1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                  1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                  1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                  1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                  1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                  1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                  2007 DRz 400S
                  1999 ATK 490ES
                  1994 DR 350SES

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