Solutions to common LingeAI issues.
Installation
Extension won't install
| Check | Solution |
|---|
| Browser version | Chrome 90+ or Edge 90+ required |
| Disk space | Need 100MB+ free |
| Conflicting extensions | Temporarily disable others |
| Restart needed | Close all browser windows, reopen |
Icon is grayed out
LingeAI can't run on certain pages:
chrome:// or edge:// pages
- Extension pages
- Protected sites (banking, etc.)
Navigate to a regular website.
Translation
Translations not appearing
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Check extension is enabled (click icon, verify toggle) |
| 2 | Check Settings → Blocked Sites |
| 3 | Verify trigger settings are enabled |
| 4 | Refresh the page |
| Fix | How |
|---|
| Change position | Settings → Display → Popup Position |
| Reset zoom | Ctrl/⌘ + 0 to reset to 100% |
Translation incorrect
- Click Report in popup
- Select more context (surrounding text)
- Try different provider: Settings → Translation → Provider
Vocabulary
Words not saving
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Limit reached | Free plan: 500 max. Upgrade to Pro |
| Auto-save off | Settings → Vocabulary → Auto-save |
| Sync issue | Sign out and back in |
Lost vocabulary
| Try | Steps |
|---|
| Sign in | Vocabulary syncs with account |
| Restore backup | Settings → Data → Restore |
| Contact support | support@lingeai.com |
No review words
- Words may not be due (spaced repetition)
- Check filters: Vocabulary → Filter → Clear
Reading Mode
Won't activate
| Cause | Solution |
|---|
| Unsupported page | Works on articles, not dynamic feeds |
| Page blocking | Right-click → Open in Reading Mode |
- Settings → Reading Mode → Reset to Defaults
- Try different font, size, or width
Browser slowing down
| Setting | Location |
|---|
| Memory limit | Settings → Advanced → Memory Limit → Low |
| Block unused sites | Settings → Blocked Sites |
| Clear cache | Settings → Data → Clear Cache |
| Update extension | Check for latest version |
High CPU usage
- Use click-only mode: Settings → Translation → Trigger → Disable hover
- Reduce cache: Settings → Advanced → Cache Size
Sync
Data not syncing
| Check | Action |
|---|
| Internet | Sync requires connection |
| Auth | Sign out and back in |
| Settings | Settings → Sync → Enable |
Sync conflicts
- Choose local or cloud data when prompted
- Force sync: Settings → Sync → Force Sync
Account
Can't sign in
| Issue | Fix |
|---|
| Wrong credentials | Check email/password |
| Forgot password | Click Forgot Password |
| Not verified | Check email for verification link |
| Cookies blocked | Enable cookies for lingeai.com |
2FA locked out
- Use backup codes
- Contact support@lingeai.com to verify identity and reset
Still stuck?
Export debug logs:
Settings → Advanced → Export Logs
Contact support: support@lingeai.com
Include:
- Browser + version
- LingeAI version
- Issue description
- Steps to reproduce
- Debug logs
Response time: Within 24 hours.