Many users have recently reported that the Starbucks app isn’t working properly — including problems launching, logging in, loading menus, and placing orders.
Here is a quick checklist to get you back to your coffee:
🛠️ How to Fix or Work Around It
1. Check for the “Maintenance Loop”
If you are seeing a “Site down for maintenance” or a blank white screen, it is often a browser or app cache error rather than an actual outage.
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Android: Go to Settings > Apps > Starbucks > Storage and tap Clear Cache and Clear Data. You will have to log in again.
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iOS: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Starbucks and tap Offload App. Then tap Reinstall. This clears the “junk” but keeps your login info.
2. VPN Interference
If you have your NordVPN active (as we were just discussing!), the Starbucks app might block your connection. Starbucks uses your IP to verify your location for mobile orders.
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Fix: Temporarily disable your VPN or add the Starbucks app to your VPN’s “Split Tunneling” list.
3. Forced Update
Starbucks frequently “bricks” older versions of the app for security.
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Check the Google Play Store or App Store. If you see an “Update” button, the app will not function until you press it.
4. The Web Browser Workaround
If the app is completely stuck, you can usually still order or manage your rewards via the mobile website:
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Open Chrome or Safari and go to app.starbucks.in (for India) or starbucks.com.
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Pro Tip: If the website also gives you a login error, try opening it in an Incognito/Private tab.
🧠 Why the App Might Be Glitching
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Sometimes issues stem from backend server problems or recent updates that introduce bugs.
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A previous outage (e.g., major cloud provider disruption) once caused the Starbucks app to malfunction along with other services.
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Some user reports suggest specific versions of iOS or Android interacting poorly with recent Starbucks app builds.
⏳ When Will It Be Fixed?
There’s no official Starbucks status page with real-time outage info, so often you have to wait for:
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A new app update from the App Store
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Starbucks support to resolve backend issues
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Reports from Downdetector showing the outage trend dropping
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