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◈ Rork Basics/2026-09-11Beginner

Same Wi-Fi, No Preview: Where I Look Before Rebooting the Router

When Rork Companion scans the QR code and nothing arrives, there are places worth checking before you restart anything. Four settings on the iPhone, two on the router, and a one-minute test that cuts the search space in half.

◈ Rork Basics/2026-09-04Beginner

A Screen That Runs in Rork Companion Is Not Yet a Finished Screen

There is a gap between the app you hold in your hand through Rork Companion and the build that eventually reaches the App Store. Here is why free signing expires after a few days, what Companion can and cannot answer for you, and a small badge that keeps you honest about which build you are looking at.

◈ Rork Basics/2026-04-09Beginner

Rork Companion: Test Your iPhone App on a Real Device — No Apple Developer Account Needed

With Rork Companion, you can test your Rork-built iOS app on a real iPhone for free — no Apple Developer account required. This guide covers scanning the QR code, troubleshooting connection issues, what to check on a real device, and what Companion can't test.

◈ Rork Basics/2026-07-01Intermediate

Why a Rork Companion App Stops Opening After a Few Days — and How to Fix It

An app you pushed to your iPhone with Rork Companion shows 'Untrusted Developer,' or simply refuses to launch a few days later. Here is why free Apple account signing expires after about seven days, and the practical fixes — trust it, re-push, or move to a paid account — from an indie developer's point of view.

⟐ Business/2026-06-29Advanced

How far Rork Companion's free device testing goes — and when to pay the $99 Apple Developer Program

Rork Companion lets you test on a real device without a paid Apple Developer account. Here is exactly where the free path stops, the concrete triggers for paying the $99, and what to stage before your first signed build — from running six apps as an indie developer.

⬡ Rork Dev/2026-04-25Intermediate

Rork Companion Won't Sync or Connect: A Diagnostic Guide

How to diagnose Rork Companion connection failures, QR login issues, and stale previews — symptom-by-symptom on both iOS and Android.

◉ Rork AI/2026-04-16Beginner

Rork Companion: Building Apps With an AI Pair Programmer

How to use Rork Companion effectively across the full development cycle — from shaping a vague app idea into a concrete spec, through implementation, debugging, and learning from generated code.

⬡ Rork Dev/2026-04-14Intermediate

Rork Companion Not Connecting: Complete Debugging Guide

Rork Companion won't connect to your device, preview won't load, or sync is painfully slow? This complete guide covers all 5 failure categories — network setup, firewall, iOS/Android specific issues, and performance fixes with step-by-step solutions.

◈ Rork Basics/2026-04-11Beginner

Rork Companion Not Connecting or Showing Preview? Here's How to Fix It

Troubleshoot Rork Companion connection failures, blank preview screens, and crashes with this step-by-step guide covering the most common causes and fixes.

⬡ Rork Dev/2026-03-10Beginner

Rork Companion Mac App: Test iOS Apps on Real Devices Without Xcode

A complete guide to Rork Companion Mac App. Install and test native iOS apps on your iPhone without Xcode, certificates, or TestFlight.