I have been using an app on my phone to upload photos and write about my experiences for a while. Earlier this week, I upgraded the app to the latest version. It caused the upload photos feature to die.
I used to work in technical support. I was good at it. I ended up in second-level support. I'm not bragging. I look back at who I was back then and I was great.
These days, I often do troubleshooting at work. I am good at it, too. I am proud that I have this knack.
I reported this app issue to the software company. The woman insisted that I use the e-mail address associated with my account with this app. I had to explain that my messages get forward to my current account and provided my actual e-mail address on file. It is never a requirement to log into the account and write from it, although it is helpful. Just ask me for the e-mail address that I have registered with would have been sufficient.
The woman asked for screenshots and steps on what was going on. I write for a living, so that was easy for me to put together. I also pointed out that I have a Google Pixel 2XL phone running Android 10.
As expected, support couldn't reproduce this issue. It went to the engineering department.
I fixed the issue by myself a couple of hours ago. I could strengthen this support department if they offered a job to me.
I basically removed the faulty app. I went and downloaded an old app version that was released in March. I then installed it.
I proceeded to upgrade the app to the current version. The upload photo functionality works again. Go, me!
I wrote back to support and said that I fixed the issue myself. I didn't bother thanking the woman, as I did all the work. I did end the message cordially, though.
Thank goodness I enjoy solving issues. Otherwise, this app would be useless on my phone without this functionality restore.
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