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06-30-2024 07:29 PM
My HP Smart app won't launch, it just spins & spins
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06-30-2024 08:00 PM
Welcome to the HP English Community --
It's perhaps the result of a recent (2nd) update to the application
OR
The newest update is still needed and is not yet installed.
Very recently HP Smart was again updated and released under a new version --
This is the second update for this month -
The update is meant to fix recent "cannot scan" errors encountered by some users of the application.
Once you get it untangled, the app will start working again.
Do one or more of the following...
If you have already updated the application to the most recent version,
Restart the printer.
Open HP Smart
Test -
If that works, you are done.
Next,
Add the step to Reset HP Smart (app) -- Details included later in this message --
Next,
Open HP Smart
If not done, Sign into the application using your HP Account credentials
Try to Add Printer(s) to the app.
If that works, you are done.
If that does not work, Add the following --
Uninstall the current installed HP Smart App from your computer
Restart the computer
Get a new copy of the HP Smart from the Microsoft Store
If not done earlier,
Restart your printer - wait for the printer to completely boot / start
Consider -- Restart your computer and log in
Next,
Open HP Smart
If not done, Sign into the application using your HP Account credentials
Try to Add Printer(s) to the app.
===================================================
What else?
Check and make sure the latest version of HP Smart is installed on every device.
Important
Check / Update >> Every device (computer(s) and mobile) where HP Smart is installed should be running the latest version of the HP Smart application available for that device platform (Operating System / Version).
AND
The printer and device (computer, tablet, phone) where HP Smart is running should be on the same network.
===================================================
Details and How-to
Windows - Reset HP Smart Application
Next,
Reset the HP Smart application - This action removes the app data.
How to...
Windows 10 -
Settings > Apps > Apps and Features
OR
Windows 11 -
Settings > Apps > Installed Apps
Next,
Search / Find HP Smart in the apps list
Open Advanced options > Reset the HP Smart app
Restart the computer and log in
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References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair
Open
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
OR
Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard
Thank you for participating in the HP Community --
People who own, use, and support HP devices.
Click Yes to say Thank You
Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"
06-30-2024 08:00 PM
Welcome to the HP English Community --
It's perhaps the result of a recent (2nd) update to the application
OR
The newest update is still needed and is not yet installed.
Very recently HP Smart was again updated and released under a new version --
This is the second update for this month -
The update is meant to fix recent "cannot scan" errors encountered by some users of the application.
Once you get it untangled, the app will start working again.
Do one or more of the following...
If you have already updated the application to the most recent version,
Restart the printer.
Open HP Smart
Test -
If that works, you are done.
Next,
Add the step to Reset HP Smart (app) -- Details included later in this message --
Next,
Open HP Smart
If not done, Sign into the application using your HP Account credentials
Try to Add Printer(s) to the app.
If that works, you are done.
If that does not work, Add the following --
Uninstall the current installed HP Smart App from your computer
Restart the computer
Get a new copy of the HP Smart from the Microsoft Store
If not done earlier,
Restart your printer - wait for the printer to completely boot / start
Consider -- Restart your computer and log in
Next,
Open HP Smart
If not done, Sign into the application using your HP Account credentials
Try to Add Printer(s) to the app.
===================================================
What else?
Check and make sure the latest version of HP Smart is installed on every device.
Important
Check / Update >> Every device (computer(s) and mobile) where HP Smart is installed should be running the latest version of the HP Smart application available for that device platform (Operating System / Version).
AND
The printer and device (computer, tablet, phone) where HP Smart is running should be on the same network.
===================================================
Details and How-to
Windows - Reset HP Smart Application
Next,
Reset the HP Smart application - This action removes the app data.
How to...
Windows 10 -
Settings > Apps > Apps and Features
OR
Windows 11 -
Settings > Apps > Installed Apps
Next,
Search / Find HP Smart in the apps list
Open Advanced options > Reset the HP Smart app
Restart the computer and log in
=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=
References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair
Open
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
OR
Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard
Thank you for participating in the HP Community --
People who own, use, and support HP devices.
Click Yes to say Thank You
Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"
06-30-2024 08:25 PM
You are welcome.
I am glad it was the "easy fix".
Save the Reset HP Smart how-to in case you need it sometime.
Thank you for participating in the HP Community --
People who own, use, and support HP devices.
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Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"
07-02-2024 07:09 AM
The solution will work for you if your circumstances are similar.
The original issue --
There was an HP Smart version release at the beginning of June that resulted in trouble for some users.
Later in the month a fix was released -- a new update to HP Smart -- that fixed the original issues.
When you hit the right combination restarts / reloads / and whatever else it takes, HP Smart should again work.
If you need other help, try starting your own thread - be sure to include the details relevant to your situation.
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