Duolingo Friends Quest Not Working? Here’s the Fix!

Duolingo Friends Quests are a fun way to team up with your friends and complete challenges.

But many people on Reddit say their Friends Quests aren’t working correctly.

If you have the same problem, don’t worry—you’re not alone!

In this post, I’ll show you how to fix it.

Let’s get started!

How to Fix Duolingo Friends Quest Not Working?

1. Easy Fixes

1. Enable the Friends Quest :

Enable the Friends Quest

If your Duolingo Friends Quest isn’t working, check if it’s turned on in the app settings.

Here’s how to do it:

  • First, open the Duolingo app.
  • Next, tap the Profile tab.
  • Then, tap the Settings icon at the top.
  • Finally, scroll down, find Friends Quest, and turn it on.

2. Check for App Updates:

Restart Your Device

If Friends Quest still isn’t working after turning it on, ensure you have the latest version of Duolingo. An old version might be causing the problem.

Here’s how to update the app:

For Android:

  • First, open the Play Store app.
  • Next, tap your profile icon, then select Manage apps & devices.
  • Then, find Duolingo and tap on it.
  • Finally, tap the Update button.

For iOS:

  • First, open the App Store.
  • Next, tap your profile picture at the top.
  • Then, tap Updates.
  • Finally, find Duolingo, tap on it, and then tap Update.

3. Restart Your Device:

update duolingo app

Sometimes, restarting your device can quickly fix the problem.

Just turn your device off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. Then, check if Friends Quest is working.

4. Check Duolingo’s Server Status:

Duolingo's Server Status

Sometimes, Duolingo’s servers, or even servers for apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Spotify, can go down. When this happens, some app features might not work correctly.

To check if Duolingo’s servers are down, follow these steps:

How to Check Duolingo’s Server Status:

  • First, visit a server status site like DownDetector.
  • Then, search for “Duolingo.”
  • Finally, check for outages.

If Duolingo’s servers are down, you may need to wait until they are fixed.

#2. Advanced Fixes

1. Clear App Cache (for Android users):

Clear App Cache

If you have an Android phone, try clearing the cache. The cache stores temporary files that can sometimes cause problems.

To clear the cache for the Duolingo app, follow these steps:

  1. First, tap and hold the Duolingo app.
  2. Next, tap the “i” (information) icon.
  3. Then, select Storage.
  4. Finally, tap Clear Cache.

2. Offload the App (for iOS users):

Offload the App

Unlike Android, iOS doesn’t allow you to clear the app cache. However, you can do something similar called ‘offloading.’

This basically means deleting and reinstalling the app. It can fix problems like Duolingo Friends Quest not working.

Here’s how to offload the Duolingo app on your iPhone:

  • First, go to the Settings app.
  • Next, tap ‘General,’ then ‘iPhone Storage‘.
  • Now, find and tap Duolingo.
  • Finally, tap the Offload App.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the Duolingo Friends Quest?

Duolingo’s Friend Quests are weekly challenges where you’re randomly paired with a friend from Duolingo.

You and your friend get tasks like earning XP or completing a lesson. You have five days to complete the quest together.

Q: I enabled Friends Quest, but it’s still not working. What should I do?

If Friends Quest still isn’t working, try these fixes:

  • Update the Duolingo app.
  • Restart your device.
  • Check Duolingo’s server Status
  • Clear cache (Android) or offload app (iOS).

These steps should help fix the issue!

Q: Why is my progress in Friends Quest not updating?

If your Friends Quest progress isn’t updating, try these fixes:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Refresh Friends Quest and wait for syncing
  • Restart Duolingo
  • Update the app
  • Check Duolingo’s server status

Q: What if my friend’s progress is not syncing?

If your friend’s progress is not updating, ensure they have a good internet connection and are using the latest version of Duolingo.

Wrapping Up

Duolingo’s Friends Quest lets you and a friend learn together, and it’s really useful!

But sometimes, it doesn’t work properly. If it does, follow my steps to fix it.

That’s all for now! If you have any questions, ask in the comments. And if you found this blog post helpful, share it with your friends!

Hi! I'm Dheeraj Goswami. I've been using Duolingo for three years and have learned a lot. Now, I want to share what I know and my experiences with new users through this blog!

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