X or Twitter is getting stuck on the loading screen for many users lately. Other users are reporting that Twitter gets stuck on the X logo screen instead. There are a few simple ways to fix the issue.
Quick Fixes
Some time-saving fixes you can try if X (Twitter) is stuck on the loading screen or just the logo.
- Simply add ?lang=eng to the end of the URL. For example, enter x.com/?lang=eng and Twitter should load.
- Make sure your internet connection is working. Maybe try mobile data or some other Wi-Fi network.
- Data saver mode can hamper the loading speed of images and videos.
- Clear browser or app cache depending on whether you are using a PC or mobile app.
- Check if X is down as it has happened in the recent past.
- You can log out of X (Twitter) from all devices if you feel your account has been compromised. I would also recommend changing the password.
- Several users on Reddit found that uBlock Origin was blocking X from loading. While that is not the case on my Mac, do check.
Reauthenticate X (Twitter) Account
X requires you to authenticate your account if it detects any changes. Examples include changes in name, handle, description, sign-in from an unknown location or IP address, suspicious activity, etc. It may also be a routine check-up. This requirement often shows the ‘Error loading page’ message when you are using the X mobile app though confusing the user because the reason is not stated. All you see is the X logo screen or loading screen.
Sadly, you cannot authenticate your X (Twitter) account using the mobile app. You must do it from the desktop. There are no steps here.
Simply open X website in a new browser tab and log in with your account details. X will automatically ask you to authenticate the account. There will be a captcha too.
Disable X’s App Data Saver Mode
Yes, there is a separate data saver setting that resides inside the X app. This is not the same as your smartphone’s data saver mode. A lot of people may not even know it exists but it may contribute to the X (Twitter) loading screen error.
- Open X and go to More (desktop) or Account icon (mobile) > Settings & privacy > Accessibility, display, and languages > Data usage.
- Uncheck the Data saver option.
And that’s it, folks.
