How to Fix Issues with the QRS Mobile App

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

  • How to fix issues with the QRS Mobile app if you're unable to set up your D-Link device with it or it's not working as intended.

2. Connect Mobile for Setup

In order to set up your range extender, you'll need to connect your mobile device to its Wi-Fi setup network first.

You should be able to find the range extender's default Wi-Fi credentials on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card received within the package or on a sticker on the rear of the range extender.

D-Link Wi-Fi Configuration Card.

Use the illustrations below to help you choose the type of device you are using:

Android

Android Home Screen

iOS

iOS Home Screen

3. Connect Android

Depending on your exact device (Smartphone or Tablet), and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.

  1. Open Settings.
Android Settings
  1. Select Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi
  1. Select the dlink-xxxx Wi-Fi network from the list.
Network name highlighted in Wi-Fi list on Android.

  1. The network is unsecured; this is normal. You will be using it to set up the device only. After, you will be using the device over a secured wireless connection.

4. Power Cycle

  1. Unplug your range extender from the power outlet.
Range extender being unplugged from power outlet.
  1. Wait ten seconds.
Wait 10 Seconds
  1. Plug your range extender back into the power outlet.
Range extender being plugged into power outlet.
  1. Make sure the indicator light turns on.
Status light highlighted on front of D-Link range extender.
  1. Wait one minute for the range extender to start back up fully.
Wait 60 Seconds

5. Close Running Apps

  1. Tap Recent Apps at the bottom of the screen.
Home screen with the Recent Apps button highlighted.
  1. The Recent Apps button may be located on either the bottom left or bottom right as either an onscreen button or a physical button. If you're unsure which button it is, please refer to the user manual of your android device.
  2. Either tap the X or swipe to the side to close an app.
Recent Apps screen with arrows indicating to swipe to the right on an app to close it.

6. Restart

  1. Hold down the power button on your Android device.
    Depending on the manufacturer and model of Android device you have, the location of the power button will vary.
  2. A prompt will appear on screen. Select Restart.
Power prompt with Restart highlighted.

If the menu does not pop up, continue to hold the power button, and your Android device will shut off.

  • If you had to shut down your Android device, wait 30 seconds before turning your device back on.

7. Connect to Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.

  1. Open Settings.
Android Settings
  1. Select Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi
  1. Make sure Wi-Fi is set to On at the top.
Wi-Fi with On toggle highlighted.
  1. Your Android device will automatically connect to the network if there is no security enabled, or you have connected to it in the past. The Wi-Fi network name will show Connected underneath.
Wi-Fi connected

To Connect to a New Network

If you're connecting to a particular Wi-Fi network for the first time:

  1. Select the connection from the list.
Wi-Fi settings with Connection Highlighted.
  1. Enter the password for the network, then select Connect.
Wi-Fi password prompt with password entry and Connect highlighted.

To Connect to a Hidden Network

If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to is a hidden network, it won't appear in the list of available networks. However, if you know the network's exact name and password, it can be added manually.

  1. Select Add network.
Wi-Fi settings with Add network highlighted.
  1. Enter the Network Name (also called the SSID) you wish to connect to, the type of Security it uses (usually WPA2), and the Password for the network, then select Save.
Add Network with Network Name, Security type, Password, and Save highlighted.

8. Check App Updates

  1. Open the Play Store.
Play Store.
  1. At the top, choose the three bars on the left of the search line.
Menu option highlighted in Google Play.
  1. Choose My apps & games at the top.
My app & games option highlighted in Play Store menu.
  1. Choose Update All.
Update All option highlighted in Play Store Updates.

9. Uninstall Android App

  1. Open Apps on your Android device.
Android Apps.
  1. Look for the QRS Mobile app.
QRS Mobile.
  1. Tap and hold the app's icon until you see the Uninstall option show up at the top side of the screen.
Uninstall option highlighted on Android screen.
  1. Drag the icon over the Uninstall option until the icon turns red and release it.
App icon turned red when dragged over the Uninstall option.
  1. You will be asked whether you want to uninstall the app. Tap OK to confirm.
OK option highlighted on app uninstall confirmation prompt.

10. Install Android App

  1. Launch the Play Store on your mobile device.
Google Play Store.
  1. Tap in the search box at the top of the screen.
Google Play Store with Search bar highlighted.
  1. Type "qrs mobile" in the search bar at the top. The app will show up below.
Keywords highlighted in search field of Google Play and Install button highlighted for found app.
  1. Tap Install and then Open to use it.

11. What's next?

12. Connect iOS

Depending on your exact device (Smartphone or Tablet), and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Apple iOS devices and generations.

  1. Open Settings.
iOS Settings.
  1. Select Wi-Fi.
iOS Wi-Fi
  1. Select the dlink-xxxx Wi-Fi network from the list.
Network name highlighted in Wi-Fi list on iOS.

  1. The network is unsecured; this is normal. You will be using it to set up the device only. After, you will be using the device over a secured wireless connection.

13. Power Cycle

  1. Unplug your range extender from the power outlet.
Range extender being unplugged from power outlet.
  1. Wait ten seconds.
Wait 10 Seconds
  1. Plug your range extender back into the power outlet.
Range extender being plugged into power outlet.
  1. Make sure the indicator light turns on.
Status light highlighted on front of D-Link range extender.
  1. Wait one minute for the range extender to start back up fully.
Wait 60 Seconds

14. Close Running Apps

The way to show all running apps on an iOS device varies with the model you have:

  • Older iOS devices, up to the iPhone X, still come equipped with a circular home button beneath the screen.
  • Newer iOS devices, beginning with the iPhone X, no longer come equipped with the circular home button beneath the screen.

On iOS Devices with a Home Button

  1. Double-press the Home button quickly.
Home button highlighted on iOS device.

On iOS Devices Without a Home Button

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause slightly in the middle of the screen.
Arrow showing slide direction on iOS screen.
  1. You will now see a list of apps that are currently open. Swipe up on any of the apps to close them.
Recent programs screen with arrows indicating to swipe up on an app

15. Restart

Powering off an iPhone.
  1. Hold down the lock / power button.
  2. Slide to power off when prompted.
  3. Wait until the phone is off.
  4. Hold down the lock / power button until you see the Apple logo.

16. Connect to Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

  1. From the main screen of your device, look for and open Settings.
Home screen with setting icon highlighted.
  1. After that, go to Wi-Fi. You will see that this option also shows one of three statuses to the right:
  2. Off - the Wi-Fi feature is disabled
  3. Not Connected - there is no Wi-Fi connection establishe
  4. the Wi-Fi connections name - there is a Wi-Fi connection already established.
iPhone settings screen with the Wi-Fi option highlighted.
  1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi feature is enabled by flipping the On/Off switch to the green position. Locate and tap the Wi-Fi networks name that you wish to connect to from the list.
iPhone Wi-Fi menu with the switch set to the on position and a list of available networks underneath.
  1. Your iOS device will automatically connect to the network if there is no security enabled, or you have connected to it in the past. The checkmark and Wi-Fi symbol indicate you are connected.
iPhone Wi-Fi menu highlighting the Wi-Fi connection icon across the top and a check mark to the left of the Wi-Fi network name the device is currently connected to.
  1. If the Wi-Fi network requires a password, then you will see a small padlock to the right of its name, which also means the connection is secure.
iPhone Wi-Fi menu highlighting the small padlock to the right of each Wi-Fi network name.
  1. Tapping on a secured Wi-Fi networks name will prompt you to enter the password. Passwords are always case sensitive. Type it in using the on screen keyboard then tap Join on the bottom right corner. If tapping it does nothing, then it means the password you typed in is too short.
iPhone prompting the user to enter their Wi-Fi password.
  1. If the Wi-Fi network you are trying to connect to is hidden, then tap the Other... option.
iPhone Wi-Fi menu highlighting the Other option.
  1. Enter the Wi-Fi networks name using the on screen keyboard and tap Join at the bottom right if no password is required to connect. If a password is needed to connect to the Wi-Fi network then tap on Security.
iPhone other network menu where the user is being prompted to enter their Wi-Fi network name and select a security type.
  1. Choose the type of security the Wi-Fi network has by tapping on it.
iPhone security menu displaying all selectable security types for your Wi-Fi network.
  1. Finally, type in the required Wi-Fi password and tap Join at the bottom right corner to connect.
iPhone other network menu displaying the user being prompted to type in their Wi-Fi network password.

At this point your iOS device should be connected to Wi-Fi.

17. Check App Updates

  1. When an update is available the App Store will show a red circle next to it. Open the App Store.
App Store highlighted on iOS screen.
  1. Choose Updates at the bottom, then choose Update All on the top-right.
Updates and Update All options highlighted in iOS Updates.

18. Uninstall iOS App

  1. On the main screen of your iOS device, look for the QRS Mobile app.
QRS Mobile.
  1. Tap and hold the icon until an X shows up on its top left corner. Tap the X.
Removal option highlighted on mobile app icon.
  1. You will be asked whether you want to delete the app. Tap Delete to confirm.
Delete option highlighted on app uninstall confirmation prompt.

19. Install iOS App

  1. Launch the App Store on your mobile device.
Apple App Store.
  1. Tap Search in the bottom right corner.
App Store Search Button.
  1. Type "qrs mobile" in the search bar at the top. The app will show up below.
Keywords highlighted in search field of App Store and Get button highlighted for found app.
  1. Tap Get and Install, then Open to use it.

20. What's next?