<div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h1 id="e8kdw0yfd42" data-toc-id="e8kdw0yfd42">Launching apps</h1><details class="details"><summary>Why is there a popup before opening each app?</summary><div data-type="detailsContent"><p><span style="font-size: medium">The “Want to open” popup appears only once per app and is controlled by Apple. To dismiss it, simply tap “Allow” once—after that, it won’t show again for that app.</span></p><p></p></div></details><h1 id="4q1ptby7oox" data-toc-id="4q1ptby7oox">Widget</h1><details class="details"><summary>How do I delete a widget?</summary><div data-type="detailsContent"><p>To delete apps from the widget, in Blank swipe left on each app and remove them.</p><p>To delete an iOS widget entirely:</p><ol><li><p><strong>Touch and hold</strong> the widget on your Home Screen or Today View</p></li><li><p>Tap <strong>Remove Widget</strong></p></li><li><p>Confirm by tapping <strong>Remove</strong></p></li></ol></div></details><details class="details"><summary>Widget is appearing as fully white.</summary><div data-type="detailsContent"><p>In Blank Spaces, tap the paintbrush icon. Change the “Text color” to dark, which should fix the issue. To blend the widgets with your home screen wallpaper, tap the “Custom wallpaper” button and follow the instructions to import a screenshot.</p></div></details><details class="details"><summary>The clock does not update correctly.</summary><div data-type="detailsContent"><p>In Blank Spaces, tap “Customize Widgets”. Switch your mode to “Adapt”. Make sure you reset / remove any custom font colors, as well as any background.</p></div></details><details class="details"><summary>The weather does not update correctly.</summary><div data-type="detailsContent"><p>Please ensure you have set up the weather widget to show your current location. You can change it on Blank Spaces App &gt; Settings &gt; Customize widgets &gt; Top Widgets &gt; Weather Settings &gt; On the City, please click "Locate".</p></div></details><h1 id="kcdbrzb4sfc" data-toc-id="kcdbrzb4sfc">Focus modes</h1><details class="details"><summary>How do I create a focus mode?</summary><div data-type="detailsContent"><p><strong>Add the focus mode in Apple Settings:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go to <strong>Settings → Focus → +</strong> to create a new mode</p></li><li><p>Name it (e.g., "Blank Spaces") and configure allowed people/apps (or allow none)</p></li><li><p>Under <strong>Customize Screens</strong>, tap <strong>Home Screen → Custom Pages</strong></p></li><li><p>Select the page with your Blank Spaces widgets.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Activate the focus mode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Swipe down → Control Center → tap the Focus mode you just made</p></li><li><p style="text-align: start">Only the widget page will now be visible during this Focus. Apps are hidden unless explicitly allowed in Focus settings.</p></li></ul></div></details><h1 id="3o7xf3im3xa" data-toc-id="3o7xf3im3xa">Subscription</h1><details class="details"><summary>How do I get a refund?</summary><div data-type="detailsContent"><p>To request a refund for an app on iOS:</p><ol><li><p>Go to www.reportaproblem.apple.com</p></li><li><p>Sign in with your <strong>Apple ID</strong></p></li><li><p>Find the app or charge you want refunded</p></li><li><p>Click <strong>“Report a Problem”</strong></p></li><li><p>Choose <strong>“Request a refund”</strong> from the dropdown</p></li><li><p>Select a reason and submit</p></li></ol></div></details><details class="details"><summary>How do I cancel my subscription?</summary><div data-type="detailsContent"><p><strong>Note:</strong> You will only be charged if you tapped "Subscribe" and completed payment.</p><p style="text-align: start">To check if you have an active subscription:</p><ol><li><p>Open <strong>Settings</strong></p></li><li><p>Tap your <strong>name</strong> at the top</p></li><li><p>Tap <strong>Subscriptions</strong></p></li><li><p>If a subscription appears, tap it</p></li><li><p>Tap <strong>Cancel Subscription</strong> if available</p></li></ol></div></details><p></p>

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