# Help **URL:** https://forum.flowx.io/c/help/5.md [Latest](https://forum.flowx.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.flowx.io/categories.md) --- ## [About the Help category](https://forum.flowx.io/t/about-the-help-category/14)
**Author:** [@lordbusiness](https://forum.flowx.io/u/lordbusiness)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/about-the-help-category/14 "2020-04-19T13:08:17Z")
Questions about the Flowx app. --- ## [Using Adguard blocks map](https://forum.flowx.io/t/using-adguard-blocks-map/2326)
**Author:** [@Len](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Len)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/using-adguard-blocks-map/2326 "2026-08-25T00:21:01Z")
If I disable Adguard, the base map appears. I set Adguard to not filter Flowx but that alone isn’t sufficient. I think I need to add some map source URLs to ignore. Anyone have any suggestions? --- ## [Différences de prediction](https://forum.flowx.io/t/differences-de-prediction/2315)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/differences-de-prediction/2315 "2026-08-03T22:22:22Z")
Je suis à aix en provence (France) à 15h15 avec météo France arole, sur un lieu Aix 7 jours j’ai 38 degrés, sur un autre Aix 2 jours j’ai 27 degrés, les deux lieux au même endroit avec le même arôme je ne sais trop quoi … --- ## [Source Transitions Labels option unavailable](https://forum.flowx.io/t/source-transitions-labels-option-unavailable/2273)
**Author:** [@beardypete](https://forum.flowx.io/u/beardypete)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/source-transitions-labels-option-unavailable/2273 "2026-07-16T16:31:27Z")
Hi, I usually see data source labels on the weather graph, but they have recently disappeared. Accessing the Graph Editing feature shows the Source Transition function (which can be switched on and off), but the labelli… --- ## [Screen stuck on doing nothing](https://forum.flowx.io/t/screen-stuck-on-doing-nothing/2166)
**Author:** [@Feral](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Feral)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/screen-stuck-on-doing-nothing/2166 "2026-05-28T13:08:04Z")
My uninstalled and yes re installed the app and it’s not the first time decided to not do anything. Every other function, app on my phone operates just fine and I wish to do a weather forecast for our local community wh… --- ## [Alpha Mode](https://forum.flowx.io/t/alpha-mode/2201)
**Author:** [@jonaroberts](https://forum.flowx.io/u/jonaroberts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/alpha-mode/2201 "2026-05-10T00:31:49Z")
After long pressing the radar color pallet, what is Alpha Mode & Alpha Width? Thank you. --- ## [What is the Compare Maps function and how do you use it?](https://forum.flowx.io/t/what-is-the-compare-maps-function-and-how-do-you-use-it/2185)
**Author:** [@Bholz](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Bholz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/what-is-the-compare-maps-function-and-how-do-you-use-it/2185 "2026-04-10T09:09:12Z")
Feature request post Compare Maps function mentions scrolling in “Compare Maps” but I’m not familiar with this feature and that’s the only post referring to it. Can someone explain it ? --- ## [Cannot add My Location place](https://forum.flowx.io/t/cannot-add-my-location-place/2186)
**Author:** [@msesma](https://forum.flowx.io/u/msesma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/cannot-add-my-location-place/2186 "2026-04-09T06:05:37Z")
In my wife’s phone, a Moto G 82 5G, with Android 13, I’m not able to configure My Location as a place. Only concrete places. I’ve tried reinstalling, but no luck. If I go to places menu, only the added one plus an add … --- ## [Flashing of weather data in map](https://forum.flowx.io/t/flashing-of-weather-data-in-map/2171)
**Author:** [@khaytsus](https://forum.flowx.io/u/khaytsus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/flashing-of-weather-data-in-map/2171 "2026-03-28T21:22:04Z")
I have never seen anything like this before but any data point like rain or temperature etc selected and scrolling time in the app I see wild flickering in the heatmap visualization.. I’m seeing it on my Pixel 10 but not… --- ## [Setting a default source](https://forum.flowx.io/t/setting-a-default-source/2130)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/setting-a-default-source/2130 "2026-01-29T22:34:23Z")
Hi all, Sorry if this is already covered somewhere - I’ve done some digging around and can’t find it, but since a recent update every time I open the Android app it defaults to the NOAA GFS 25km source and every time I … --- ## [Stuck on GFS 25km](https://forum.flowx.io/t/stuck-on-gfs-25km/2119)
**Author:** [@billhenleyusa](https://forum.flowx.io/u/billhenleyusa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/stuck-on-gfs-25km/2119 "2026-01-13T01:22:21Z")
Have the pro account on my iPhone. I am unable to choose any model other than the GFS 25 km. Doesn’t even show the other models. Shows I have an active gold account. Deleted the app and the data reinstalled the app, prob… --- ## [Advanced Widget Settings](https://forum.flowx.io/t/advanced-widget-settings/2114)
**Author:** [@andrelevy](https://forum.flowx.io/u/andrelevy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/advanced-widget-settings/2114 "2026-01-12T20:17:19Z")
What are the widget update methods 1 and 2, and default, image, grant and export widget sources, under Advanced Settings? Looked everywhere; couldn’t find it anywhere. --- ## [Time Zones](https://forum.flowx.io/t/time-zones/2081)
**Author:** [@ply17410](https://forum.flowx.io/u/ply17410)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/time-zones/2081 "2025-11-27T16:49:58Z")
I’m in USA Mountain Standard Time. If I view forecast for a location in USA Eastern Time, is the “time” scale local for me or the location I’m viewing? Bob H Mesa, AZ --- ## [Pro Version not good In Sydney, Australia](https://forum.flowx.io/t/pro-version-not-good-in-sydney-australia/1466)
**Author:** [@Lockscombi](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Lockscombi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/pro-version-not-good-in-sydney-australia/1466 "2025-11-03T11:40:18Z")
Hey Duane and fellow flowX team members I recently subscribed to the pro version and tbh, it has been less than impressive in Sydney, Australia. Case in point… Today and yesterday there were 2 massive storm cells over R… --- ## [Time / clock](https://forum.flowx.io/t/time-clock/2026)
**Author:** [@Lexicalluthor](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Lexicalluthor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/time-clock/2026 "2025-09-20T12:24:17Z")
Is there any way of having the clock and timeline set to the current time when the app is opened? Mine seems to show midnight of previous night until I tap on it. Thanks! :grinning\_face: PS - sorry - just noticed that … --- ## [Fixing Flowx Loading Issues with VPN – What Worked for Me](https://forum.flowx.io/t/fixing-flowx-loading-issues-with-vpn-what-worked-for-me/1991)
**Author:** [@auroralane7754](https://forum.flowx.io/u/auroralane7754)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/fixing-flowx-loading-issues-with-vpn-what-worked-for-me/1991 "2025-08-05T19:25:42Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been using Flowx for a while and love the interface. But when I travel or use certain networks, the app sometimes fails to load maps or data. After some testing, I found that using a lightweight VPN li… --- ## [Subscription](https://forum.flowx.io/t/subscription/1984)
**Author:** [@jonaroberts](https://forum.flowx.io/u/jonaroberts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/subscription/1984 "2025-07-12T20:39:55Z")
I recently changed my email address. My Flowx subscription is under my old email address on Google Play. I there a way to transfer my subscription to my new email? --- ## [Widget not working v4.080](https://forum.flowx.io/t/widget-not-working-v4-080/1965)
**Author:** [@Merc07](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Merc07)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/widget-not-working-v4-080/1965 "2025-05-22T21:14:36Z")
I have tried the usual clear data, uninstall, reboot, reinstall but still the widget is not working. This is after the latest auto update. Is this just a bug your working on or something I have not setup. Android v11 … --- ## [Android v4.x](https://forum.flowx.io/t/android-v4-x/1955)
**Author:** [@ElliotK](https://forum.flowx.io/u/ElliotK)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/android-v4-x/1955 "2025-04-19T08:50:40Z")
As an Android subscriber I’ve been showing Flowx to a few iPhone friends, they have been enjoying it too. I installed Flowx on a spare iPhone handset as a free version but am unable to choose a Map Style like Mapbox Dar… --- ## [Play links broken](https://forum.flowx.io/t/play-links-broken/1941)
**Author:** [@WaspIII](https://forum.flowx.io/u/WaspIII)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/play-links-broken/1941 "2025-03-30T17:14:21Z")
The Play store will not update Flowx from v3.422, and their Flowx links are also “not found.” Did they take you down again? --- ## [Update time Sydney Aus](https://forum.flowx.io/t/update-time-sydney-aus/1822)
**Author:** [@Lockscombi](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Lockscombi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/update-time-sydney-aus/1822 "2024-09-15T19:40:59Z")
Hey FlowX team Been a long time I know but you know… life :joy: I’m still using the app regularly because I love it. Was disappointed that the Marine Australia had to discontinue but I understand the decision. With th… --- ## [How to scale the graphs](https://forum.flowx.io/t/how-to-scale-the-graphs/1442)
**Author:** [@ljay](https://forum.flowx.io/u/ljay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/how-to-scale-the-graphs/1442 "2024-09-03T04:59:22Z")
See screenshot, the wind gusts line graph up top goes off scale completely. I wonder if there’s a way to manipulate the vertical scale and fit the data? --- ## [Upgrading from Silver to Gold subscription](https://forum.flowx.io/t/upgrading-from-silver-to-gold-subscription/1806)
**Author:** [@Mike234](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Mike234)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/upgrading-from-silver-to-gold-subscription/1806 "2024-08-13T05:14:06Z")
Hello. I’ve just gone through an ordeal, trying to get a payment method to be accepted by google in order to purchase a silver subscription (Europe resident). That is beside the point, but it illustrates a level of frus… --- ## [How to buy ios subscription? \[solved\]](https://forum.flowx.io/t/how-to-buy-ios-subscription-solved/1793)
**Author:** [@DanielG](https://forum.flowx.io/u/DanielG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/how-to-buy-ios-subscription-solved/1793 "2024-08-01T12:22:28Z")
I recommended Flowx to my colleague. I’m on Android and he is on iOS. He wasn’t able to start the 7 day trial or purchase a subscription. Is this known? I understand the iOS app is newer and might not yet have the fe… --- ## [Marine forcast puget sound WA](https://forum.flowx.io/t/marine-forcast-puget-sound-wa/1769)
**Author:** [@Lotticus](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Lotticus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/marine-forcast-puget-sound-wa/1769 "2024-06-27T19:23:57Z")
I use this app instead of Windy for sea temp, sea currents, wave info etc. And its great. However, there is no data shown in Puget Sound near Seattle WA? Is there a way to fix this? --- ## [Eclipse version download](https://forum.flowx.io/t/eclipse-version-download/1742)
**Author:** [@Lexicalluthor](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Lexicalluthor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/eclipse-version-download/1742 "2024-04-13T17:18:37Z")
I’m feeling slightly awkward at the moment because I downloaded and installed a beta version on the 8th of April that appeared to have been released in relation to the solar eclipse. This version is allowing me, for the … --- ## [Widget transparency and graph layout?](https://forum.flowx.io/t/widget-transparency-and-graph-layout/1659)
**Author:** [@Walt](https://forum.flowx.io/u/Walt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/widget-transparency-and-graph-layout/1659 "2023-11-15T22:26:44Z")
I just updated my phone to a Pixel 7a. I use two widgets with different data, and on my old phone both are transparent. On the Pixel the background is solid white. Not a big deal but they look nicer on the old phone wit… --- ## [iOS features](https://forum.flowx.io/t/ios-features/1639)
**Author:** [@MarkC](https://forum.flowx.io/u/MarkC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/ios-features/1639 "2023-10-24T21:26:13Z")
Hello - new (subscribed) user here. I haven’t previously used the Android version, so I’m not at all familiar with FlowX. I see mention of Sun & Hurricane info on the home page and in the Help section, but can’t seem t… --- ## [GFS / GPS not working](https://forum.flowx.io/t/gfs-gps-not-working/1567)
**Author:** [@wiktorpyk](https://forum.flowx.io/u/wiktorpyk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/gfs-gps-not-working/1567 "2023-07-07T20:40:36Z")
The app is giving me a “No valid forecast for GPS” toast on first launch, idk why (if I type in the street manually, everything works great) --- ## [Cape Colors on Map](https://forum.flowx.io/t/cape-colors-on-map/1560)
**Author:** [@BrianLY-38](https://forum.flowx.io/u/BrianLY-38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.flowx.io/t/cape-colors-on-map/1560 "2023-06-25T20:42:27Z")
Anyone Else in the US Possibly other Countries Having an issue with Cape Colors Showing on the Map? [Next page](https://forum.flowx.io/c/help/5.md?page=1)