Fix: Reddit app not loading and showing thumbnails on Android

This step-by-step tutorial will show you what to do when the Reddit app isn't loading and showing thumbnails.

1. Check if thumbnails are set to 'always show' in the Reddit app

1. Open the Reddit app on your Android smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on your profile icon (avatar) located in the top right corner.
   
3. Tap on Settings located at the bottom of the menu.
   
4. Scroll down to the 'View options' section.
5. At Thumbnails, you make sure that Always show is selected.
   

Close the Reddit app, open it again, and check if the thumbnails are showing.

2. Clear the cache of the Reddit app

1. Open your phone's or tablet's settings.
   
2. Open Apps.
   
3. Tap on Reddit.
   
4. Tap on Storage.
   
5. Tap on Clear cache located at the bottom.
   

Open the Reddit app and check if the thumbnails are showing.

Depending on how often you use the Reddit app, you may have to repeat these steps every 1 or 2 weeks.

3. Change DNS settings on your phone or tablet

1. Open your phone's or tablet's settings.
   
2. Tap on Connections or Network & internet.
   
3. Tap on Private DNS. If you don't see the 'Private DNS' option, you may have to tap on More connection settings or Advanced.
   
4. Tap on Private DNS provider hostname to enable this option.
   
5. Enter dns.google or one.one.one.one (Cloudflare) or 1dot1dot1dot.cloudflare-dns.com or dns.quad9.net or dns.adguard.com in the field below Private DNS provider hostname. You may need to test these DNS providers to see which one works best for you in terms of speed.
6. Tap on Save.
   

Open the Reddit app and check if the thumbnails are showing.

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