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How to fix Pokémon Sleep ‘error has occurred’ issue

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When you are using the Pokémon Sleep app, you may end up seeing the following message:

  • “An error has occurred. You’ll now be returned to the title screen. We apologize for the inconvenience. Error Code: 010100”

If this problem keeps occurring, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see how you can potentially fix it.

 

1. For the first step, you can try uninstalling and then re-installing the application.

After deleting the sleep tracking app, download it again from the Google Play Store if you are using an Android phone or Apple App Store if you are using an iPhone.

2. If you are still getting the 010100 error code, then you can try clearing the cache from within Pokémon Sleep.

In order to do so, head over to the “Tap to Start” screen. From there, tap the icon with the three horizontal lines to open the Menu. Afterwards, select Clear Cache and then tap OK when asked if you want to clear your cache.

Once the process has been completed, you have to close the app and then open it again.

3. You can also try lowering the graphical settings so that the application won’t take up as much resources.

To do so, log into your account and then tap the three horizontal lines icon from the Let’s Get Sleeping screen. From the Settings and More menu, select General Settings > Other.

You should then make sure that Graphic Quality is set to Reduced while Frame Rate is set to 30 FPS.

How to disable adaptive triggers in Naraka Bladepoint on PS5

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By default, the PlayStation 5 version of Naraka: Bladepoint supports adaptive triggers. If you find that this feature to be annoying and/or causing you to miss your shots when using a long-range weapon, then you can check out this guide to see how you are able to disable this feature.

Method #1

For the first solution, you can use the in-game Setting menu by taking the following steps:

1. While playing Naraka Bladepoint, press and hold the Options button on the DualSense controller to bring up the in-game menu.

Keep in mind that this online game won’t pause while you are using the menus; therefore, you will be vulnerable if your enemies spot you.

2. In the pop-up menu, select Controls.

3. From the Controller tab of the Settings menu, use the right analog stick of the DualSense to scroll all the way down to the bottom. You should be able to find the Adaptive Triggers setting.

4. Move the menu cursor to the Adaptive Triggers setting and then use left or right directional pad to turn it off.

5. With adaptive triggers disabled, back out of the Controller tab in the Settings menu and then return to the game.

You should no longer notice any resistance when firing a long-range weapon.

Method #2

For the second solution, you can disable the adaptive trigger feature for all PS5 games by doing the following:

1. Head to the home screen of your PlayStation 5 console by pressing and holding the PS button on the DualSense.

2. From the home screen, head into the Settings menu by select the gear cog icon on the upper right corner.

3. Inside of Settings, scroll down and select Accessories.

4. After getting to the Accessories menu, select Controller (General) on the left side and then Trigger Effect Intensity of the right side of the same screen.

6. Make sure that the Trigger Effect Intensity setting is set to Off.

How to fix Pokémon Sleep ‘app appears to have been closed’ issue

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You may run into the following error message when using the Pokémon Sleep app:

  • “The app appears to have been closed while tracking sleep data. Let’s try to reestablish the communication with the server.”

To see how you can potentially stop this error from showing up in the future, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first potential fix, you should make sure that your smartphone has sufficient battery life before using it to track your sleeping habits.

If you aren’t able to charge your phone beforehand, then you can try keeping it plug into a power source.

2. This app won’t work properly in the background. Thus, you should make sure that it stays open while it is tracking your snoozing habits.

3. Furthermore, you need to avoid turning off the screen of your phone. The app should automatically darken the screen on its own with the exception of a small green dot on the corner of the screen.

4. An unstable internet connection may also be causing this issue.

In this case, you can try switching over to Wi-Fi if you were previously using mobile data or vice versa.

5. You can also try disabling any power saving features of your smartphone as those may have caused the application to close down.

6. Furthermore, you should also make sure that no other apps are running in the background as these may conflict with Pokémon Sleep.

7. Of course, you should check to see if you have the latest patch installed for the sleep tracking app to ensure that it does not crash.

8. You can try clearing the app cache. In order to do so, tap the hamburger icon from the “Tap to Start” screen. Afterwards, select Clear Cache. You should then see the following message:

  • “Clearing your cache may help the app run better. Your saved progress will not be deleted. Do you want to clear your cache?”

Select the OK button to continue. Once the temporary files have been cleared, you will be asked to restart Pokémon Sleep.

How to fix ‘no valid sleep data’ issue in Pokémon Sleep

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When trying to track your sleeping habits in the Pokémon Sleep app, you may run into the following error messages:

  • “No valid sleep data was found.”
  • “No valid sleep sessions were found.”

To see how you can fix these tracking issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that the Pokémon Sleep app is opened as it won’t be able to track your sleeping patterns if it is suspended in the background.

2. If possible, try to plug your smartphone in a power outlet to prevent the device from losing power due to low battery.

3. If you can’t keep your phone plugged in and charged, then you should make sure that you have sufficient battery life before using the app to track your sleep habits.

4. This mobile application works by detecting your body movements; therefore, try to put your phone next to your pillow or position it someplace that is close to your body.

5. If you are sleeping with another person, then it may throw off the sensors of your phones. In this case, you can either try going to bed by yourself or putting your phone closer to your body.

6. If you move around too much, then the app may stop tracking as it thinks that you have woken up.

Unfortunately, there is not much you can do in this scenario if you move around a lot in your sleep aside from repositioning the phone to a location next to a body part that you think won’t be moving around as much when you are dozing off.

How to add a friend in Pokémon Sleep

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You can invite up to 50 friends in the Pokémon Sleep app. To see how you can properly build up your friends list, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to open Pokémon Sleep on your smartphone if you haven’t done so already.

2. Tap the screen in the Tap to Start screen to log into your account.

3. In the Let’s Get Sleeping screen, you should find the Friends option on the bottom right side.

4. In the Research Community menu, tap the human torso icon with the plus sign on the upper right side.

5. You should now be in the Add Friend/Your Information menu.

On this screen, you will be shown your researcher ID that you can send to your friend. There is also a QR code that your friend can scan on their phone in order to add you to their friends list.

6. In the same Add Friend/Your Information menu, you can also add a friend by using any of the following options:

  • Scan 2D code
  • Enter a Researcher ID
  • Search via Faceboook

7. Once you add a friend to your list, return to the aforementioned Research Community menu to view your friends list.

How to prevent Pokémon Sleep from draining your phone’s battery

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The new Pokémon Sleep can drain the internal battery of your phone. To see how you can lower the battery usage for this mobile application, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you can try turning down the graphical performance.

In order to do so, you need to do the following:

  • Tap the hamburger icon on the top right side once you are logged into your account.
  • From the Settings and More menu, you then need to select General Settings.
  • Next, you should select Other at the top of the General Settings menu.
  • In the Performance Settings section, make sure that the Reduced option is selected for the Graphic Quality and 30 FPS is selected for the Frame Rate option.
  • Select OK to confirm and save your changes.

2. From the General Settings menu, you can also head over to the Sounds tab and then lower the volume levels for the following:

  • Music
  • Sound Effects
  • Pokémon Cries

3. When the application is tracking your sleep, the screen of your smartphone should automatically be darkened on its own in order to save power.

If the app is playing music while it is tracking your sleep pattern, then you can either turn down the volume down or mute it completely by tapping the pause button.

4. It is recommended that you keep your phone plugged into a power source when sleep tracking is enabled in Pokémon Sleep.

If you don’t have a nearby power outlet, then you can try using a portable power bank to keep the battery life of your mobile device fully charged when you wake up.

5. Make sure you have the latest patch downloaded for Pokémon Sleep as a new update may make the mobile app run more efficiently when it comes to battery usage.

Samsung CU8000 wall mount specs

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If you purchased the Samsung CU8000 and would like to hang it up on a wall, then you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech.

Samsung CU8000 Screen Sizes

This article will be based on the 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch screen sizes of the CU8000, which should include the following model numbers:

43″:

  • UN43CU8000
  • UN43CU8000F
  • UN43CU8000FXZA

50”:

  • UN50CU8000
  • UN50CU8000F
  • UN50CU8000FXZA

55”:

  • UN55CU8000
  • UN55CU8000F
  • UN55CU8000FXZA

65”:

  • UN65CU8000
  • UN65CU8000F
  • UN65CU8000FXZA

75”:

  • UN75CU8000
  • UN75CU8000F
  • UN75CU8000FXZA

85”:

  • UN85CU8000
  • UN85CU8000F
  • UN85CU8000FXZA

CU8000 Dimensions (without Stand)

Dimensions without Stand (in inches):

  • 43″ CU8000: 38.0 inches x 22.0 inches x 1.0 inch
  • 50″ CU8000: 44.0 inches x 25.4 inches x 1.0 inch
  • 55″ CU8000: 48.5 inches x 27.9 inches x 1.0 inch
  • 65″ CU8000: 57.1 inches x 32.8 inches x 1.0 inch
  • 75″ CU8000: 66.0 inches x 37.8 inches x 1.0 inch
  • 85″ CU8000: 74.8 inches x 42.8 inches x 1.1 inch

Dimensions without Stand (in millimeters):

  • 43″ CU8000: 965 mm x 559 mm x 25 mm
  • 50″ CU8000: 1118 mm x 645 mm x 25 mm
  • 55″ CU8000: 1232 mm x 709 mm x 25 mm
  • 65″ CU8000: 1450 mm x 833 mm x 25 mm
  • 75″ CU8000: 1676 mm x 960 mm x 25 mm
  • 85″ CU8000: 1900 mm x 1087 mm x 28 mm

Dimensions without Stand (in centimeters):

  • 43″ CU8000: 96.5 cm x 55.9 cm x 2.5 cm
  • 50″ CU8000: 111.8 cm x 64.5 cm x 2.5 cm
  • 55″ CU8000: 123.2 cm x 70.9 cm x 2.5 cm
  • 65″ CU8000: 145.0 cm x 83.3 cm x 2.5 cm
  • 75″ CU8000: 167.6 cm x 96.0 cm x 2.5 cm
  • 85″ CU8000: 190.0 cm x 108.7 cm x 2.8 cm

CU8000 Weight (without Stand)

Weight without Stand (in pounds):

  • 43″ CU8000: 18.5 lbs.
  • 50″ CU8000: 25.4 lbs.
  • 55″ CU8000: 34.2 lbs.
  • 65″ CU8000: 46.1 lbs.
  • 75″ CU8000: 69.2 lbs.
  • 85″ CU8000: 91.5 lbs.

Weight without Stand (in kilograms):

  • 43″ CU8000: 8.4 kg
  • 50″ CU8000: 11.5 kg
  • 55″ CU8000: 15.5 kg
  • 65″ CU8000: 20.9 kg
  • 75″ CU8000: 31.4 kg
  • 85″ CU8000: 41.5 kg

CU8000 VESA Mounting Pattern

The VESA Mounting Pattern is also important specification as it measures the vertical and horizontal distances between the four mounting screw holes located on the back of the CU8000. The mounting bracket needs to support this pattern to be properly attached to the backside of the screen.

You can find VESA Mounting Pattern for the fix screen sizes below:

  • 43″ CU8000: 200 mm x 200 mm
  • 50″ CU8000: 200 mm x 200 mm
  • 55″ CU8000: 200 mm x 200 mm
  • 65″ CU8000: 400 mm x 300 mm
  • 75″ CU8000: 400 mm x 400 mm
  • 85″ CU8000: 600 mm x 400 mm
VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

Mounting Screw Type

When it comes to the screw type, Samsung recommends that you use the M8 type screw with a depth of 11 mm to 13 mm to attach the mounting bracket to the back of the CU8000.

What wall mounts are compatible with the Samsung CU8000?

For a wall mount to support the Samsung CU8000, it needs to support the VESA Mounting Pattern of the TV. The 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch screen sizes use the same 200 mm x 200 mm pattern. The bigger sizes each use a different pattern when compared to the other variants:

  • 65-inch: 400 mm x 300 mm
  • 75-inch: 400 mm x 400 mm
  • 85-inch: 600 mm x 400 mm

Furthermore, the mounting bracket should be able to support the weight of your CU8000, which may be as heavy as 91.5 lbs. (or 41.5 kg).

If you are looking for specific product recommendations, then you can take a look at this post.

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Recommended Samsung CU8000 settings for PS5, Xbox Series X and S

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The CU8000 is an entry level 4K television set released by Samsung in 2023. If you have this TV and would like to optimize it for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S, then you can follow this guide from Seeking Tech.

Model Numbers

This guide is based on the 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch versions of the Samsung CU8000, which should include the following model numbers:

43″:

  • UN43CU8000
  • UN43CU8000FXZA

50”:

  • UN50CU8000
  • UN50CU8000FXZA

55”:

  • UN55CU8000
  • UN55CU8000FXZA

65”:

  • UN65CU8000
  • UN65CU8000FXZA

75”:

  • UN75CU8000
  • UN75CU8000FXZA

85”:

  • UN85CU8000
  • UN85CU8000FXZA

Supported CU8000 Console Gaming Features

With the 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch screen sizes of the CU8000, the following features are supported when it comes to playing games on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S:

  • Auto Low Latency Mode
  • HDR10
  • Up to 60 frames per second

If you have the 85-inch version of this CU8000, then you will also be able to use Variable Refresh Rate in addition to playing games at up to 120 frames per second.

Recommended CU8000 settings

To get the most out of the Samsung CU8000 when it comes to playing PS5, Series X and/or Series S games, you need to take the following steps:

1. Connect your console to the TV if you haven’t done so already. Make sure you use the HDMI cable that came with your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S for the best compatibility.

2. Next, you need to use your television remote to make your way over to the External Device Manager menu.

From there, select Input Signal Plus and then make sure that this feature is enabled for the HDMI port that is connected to your console.

3. From the same External Device Manager menu, select Game Mode and then make sure Game Mode is set to On.

By enabling Game Mode, the input lag should be reduced when playing videogames. For the 85-inch CU8000, this mode should automatically turn on the Variable Refresh Rate feature as well.

4. You should also make sure that the Color Space is set to Auto in the Color Space Settings menu of your television set.

5. The next step you should take is to go to the Settings menu of your console.

On the PlayStation 5, go to Screen and Video > Video Output.

Afterwards, you should make sure that the following is set to Automatic:

  • ALLM
  • 4K Transfer Rate
  • Deep Color Output
  • RGB Range

If you have the 85-inch set, then you should also set 120 Hz and Variable Refresh Rate to Automatic as well from the Video Output menu as well.

For the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, navigate over to General > TV & Display Options > Video Modes.

You should then make sure that the following settings are selected:

  • Allow Auto-Low Latency Mode
  • Allow 4K
  • Allow HDR10

If you are using the 85-inch screen size variant, then you should also select the Allow Variable Refresh Rate option in the Video Modes menu as well.

6. You then need to optimize the HDR brightness output.

To do so from the PS5, go back to the Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output menu and then select Adjust HDR.

On the Series X and Series S, return to the Settings > General > TV & display options menu and then select Calibrate HDR for Gaming.

In both cases, you should see instructions appear on the TV screen that will direct you on how to adjust the HDR brightness output.

7. You should now be done with setting up your television set. With that said, you can use the Picture Clarity Settings of your CU8000 to make some of the games look smoother.

In this menu, you can use Judder Reduction for games that run at 30 fps. You can also use the LED Clear Motion feature from the same screen to add black frame insertion.

Both of these are completely optional as the effects vary from game to game.

How to find the missing Exoprimal alpha variant exosuits

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The Overdrive Kit 1 pack for Exoprimal comes with the following variants:

  • Deadeye α
  • Zephyr α
  • Barrage α
  • Vigilant α
  • Roadblock α:
  • Krieger α
  • Murasame α
  • Witchdoctor α
  • Skywave α
  • Nimbus α

If you can’t seem to locate these DLC suits, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, it is important to note that the aforementioned alpha variant exosuits won’t be made available until the first title update for Exoprimal. The first major patch is currently scheduled for August 16, 2023.

If that date hasn’t passed yet, then you simply need to wait until the title update arrives before gaining access to the new suits.

2. If you have the latest patch downloaded after the aforementioned date but the alpha variant exosuits are still missing, then you should check to see if you have the DLC properly installed.

If you are playing on PlayStation 5, for instance, you need to open the home screen of your console and then move the menu cursor over to the Exoprimal icon. Afterwards, press the Options button on the controller and then select Manage Game Content.

On the Xbox consoles, move the menu cursor over to the Exoprimal icon on the guide menu or home menu. Next, you need to press the Menu button on the controller and then select Manage Game and Add-Ons. Finally, select the top option on the right side of the Manage – Exoprimal screen.

Try to look to see if you have the Early Unlock Ticket Pack 1 downloaded and installed as that should contain the variants.

3. If you still can’t find the suits, then you can try uninstalling the game and/or DLC pack. Afterwards, re-download the game and/or DLC pack to see if doing so will make the alpha variant exosuits appear.

4. One last step you can take is to contact Capcom directly. When doing so, make sure you have your Capcom ID information as well as your proof of purchase.

You should be able to contact the company with this link.

How cross save and cross progression works in Exoprimal

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Exoprimal supports cross save and cross progression. To see how these features work in this online multiplayer game, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

Limitations

While Exoprimal supports cross save and cross progression, you are limited by ecosystem.

The Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and Windows PC versions support the same progression with each other.

If you are playing on the PlayStation ecosystem, then you can only share your progress between the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro and PlayStation 5 versions.

If you have the Steam version, then you won’t be able to carry your progress to any of the other versions of the same game.

How cross save works in Exoprimal

The player’s progress is saved through the Capcom ID cloud storage. So, in order to transfer your save data, all you need to do is log into the appropriate accounts on the new platform.

In the Xbox ecosystem, you should be using the same Xbox Live account and Capcom ID to log into the Exoprimal servers.

For the PlayStation ecosystem, you need to use the same PlayStation Network account and Capcom ID.

Any changes you made in the Settings menu on the original platform won’t be carried over to the new platform. For this data, you need to use the PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live cloud storage servers for transfers. Alternatively, you can simply adjust the Settings on the new platform to match your customize preferences from the old platform.

Can add-on content be carried over between different versions?

Any add-on content you purchased should be carried over to a different version of the game as long as you are in the same ecosystem.

Therefore, DLC you bought with your Xbox Live account should unlock for the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and Windows PC versions.

The DLC you purchased with a PSN account should work for the PS4, PS4 Pro and PS5 versions.

Will achievement progress carry over?

Thanks to the Smart Delivery feature, Exoprimal achievements should carry over if you are playing the game on the Xbox ecosystem.

Will trophy progress carry over?

Your trophy progress won’t automatically carry over from the PlayStation 4 to the PlayStation 5 and vice versa.

With that said, you may be able to unlock specific trophies after finishing the first wargame session on the new platform and then viewing the results screen. Any progress-based trophies you previously earned on the original platform may unlock on the new platform.