# Help

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## [I can't download decks](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/i-cant-download-decks/70855)

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**Author:** [@torototo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/torototo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/i-cant-download-decks/70855 "2026-08-27T19:40:41Z")

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Hi, I am using ankiweb in a chromebook. I am tryind to download some decks but when the decks are downloaded I can’t find the apk files in my system. Hapens to anyone else? is that something wrong I am doing? Thank you…

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## [Sync media always fail!](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/sync-media-always-fail/70803)

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**Author:** [@yoannjap](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/yoannjap)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/sync-media-always-fail/70803 "2026-08-25T14:21:12Z")

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Hello, since a week now, everytime I Sync my AnkiDroif, it doesn’t work for the media : 'Media Sync failed. AnkiDroid Version = 2.24.0 (ebcf8e0e34921628b9b8a496c66ffd4adbb3705f) Backend Version = 0.1.64-anki25.09.2 (25…

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## [\[Answered\] Custom review session oddity](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/answered-custom-review-session-oddity/70790)

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**Author:** [@APSchmidt](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/APSchmidt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/answered-custom-review-session-oddity/70790 "2026-08-25T06:48:43Z")

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I created a custom review session for one of my desks and almost all my cards show the same schedule on the answer buttons. Why is that?

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## [Unable to Make Different Code for Different Cards](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/unable-to-make-different-code-for-different-cards/70772)

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**Author:** [@oceanman](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/oceanman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/unable-to-make-different-code-for-different-cards/70772 "2026-08-22T14:11:41Z")

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Sorry in advance for my poor explanation. I am a complete beginner to coding. Basically what I was trying to do was create a deck and every card would have a table on the back of the card with each table having differen…

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## [AnkiDroid manual search field?](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/ankidroid-manual-search-field/70721)

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**Author:** [@APSchmidt](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/APSchmidt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/ankidroid-manual-search-field/70721 "2026-08-18T07:31:44Z")

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AnkiDroid manual search field? button? @Danika\_Dakika often refers to the manuals when we ask for help. How do you search the manual? There is no search field! AnkiDroid manual

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## [Search cards by their position?](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/search-cards-by-their-position/70696)

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**Author:** [@APSchmidt](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/APSchmidt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/search-cards-by-their-position/70696 "2026-08-17T05:17:13Z")

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Hello and thank you for your help. Is there a way to search cards by their position? In one of my desks, I’d like to find the card that has the position “95”; how do I do that?

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## [Images, equations and HTML formatting don't show on AnkiDroid after sync](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/images-equations-and-html-formatting-dont-show-on-ankidroid-after-sync/70682)

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**Author:** [@Romanini](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Romanini)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/images-equations-and-html-formatting-dont-show-on-ankidroid-after-sync/70682 "2026-08-15T20:42:12Z")

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I have a synchronized account between my computer and my phone. I usually create my flashcards on Anki windows version and review from my phone on Ankidroid. But the images I updated, the equations I wrote and the text…

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## [Image Occlusion cards created in AnkiDroid show no image (works fine if created in Anki Desktop)](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/image-occlusion-cards-created-in-ankidroid-show-no-image-works-fine-if-created-in-anki-desktop/70346)

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**Author:** [@Gabrielaferreira](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Gabrielaferreira)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/image-occlusion-cards-created-in-ankidroid-show-no-image-works-fine-if-created-in-anki-desktop/70346 "2026-07-08T20:04:48Z")

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I’m running into the blank Image Occlusion problem, and I think I found a pattern that might help narrow it down. I created over 1,000 Image Occlusion cards directly on AnkiDroid’s built-in Image Occlusion editor, on a …

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## [TTS and the new study screen](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/tts-and-the-new-study-screen/70411)

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**Author:** [@Abdulrahman](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Abdulrahman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/tts-and-the-new-study-screen/70411 "2026-08-01T06:31:20Z")

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The new study screen feature in the Android app has a problem. When I enable it and go to the vocabulary list, the audio pronunciations for the words disappear; there is no sound at all. However, when I disable this feat…

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## [How to use male TTS voice on Android?](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/how-to-use-male-tts-voice-on-android/70563)

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**Author:** [@ljredux](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/ljredux)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/how-to-use-male-tts-voice-on-android/70563 "2026-07-29T08:15:45Z")

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My deck (which i use on both Windows and Ankidroid) uses two card types. For the speech line, one uses, {{tts fr\_FR voices=Microsoft\_Paul,fr-FR:French}} The other uses: {{tts fr\_FR voices=Microsoft\_Julie,fr-FR:French…

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## [Urgent error on my card decks](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/urgent-error-on-my-card-decks/70561)

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**Author:** [@Sml](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Sml)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/urgent-error-on-my-card-decks/70561 "2026-07-28T19:45:09Z")

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One of my card decks simply vanished, and I don’t know what to do; I didn’t delete it. I need help recovering it because it’s an important deck.

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## [Do You Mostly Study on AnkiDroid or Switch Between Devices?](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/do-you-mostly-study-on-ankidroid-or-switch-between-devices/70367)

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**Author:** [@plot](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/plot)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/do-you-mostly-study-on-ankidroid-or-switch-between-devices/70367 "2026-07-15T12:53:17Z")

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Hi everyone, I was curious about how people here actually use AnkiDroid in their daily routine.Do you do everything on your Android device, creating cards, editing, and reviewing, or do you create your decks on a comput…

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## [Tomorrow never comes](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/tomorrow-never-comes/70322)

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**Author:** [@Ronin78](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Ronin78)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/tomorrow-never-comes/70322 "2026-07-07T07:06:54Z")

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I don’t know what this is called - my Ankidroid doesn’t start new study sessions after a day passes. It is as if my Ankidroid doesn’t see when the date changes - it doesn’t matter how many 24-hour periods pass I don’t ge…

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## [HttpError { code: 400 local sync error after forced sync from deleting old note types](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/httperror-code-400-local-sync-error-after-forced-sync-from-deleting-old-note-types/70317)

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**Author:** [@thisguy1328](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/thisguy1328)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/httperror-code-400-local-sync-error-after-forced-sync-from-deleting-old-note-types/70317 "2026-07-06T08:33:06Z")

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I recently added a bunch of new cards in mass to my anki profile and deleted some of note type which triggered a full resync to my server. Upon that resync on my desktop finishing I went to go on my android to sync up an…

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## [JavaScript with Anki default media](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/javascript-with-anki-default-media/70207)

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**Author:** [@Sousas](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Sousas)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/javascript-with-anki-default-media/70207 "2026-07-03T01:47:17Z")

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In AnkiDroid there are currently two ways to use media in notes. Standard Anki media: sound:meuaudio.mp3\\\] \\\[sound:meuvideo.mp4 and HTML media: \<audio src=“meuaudio.mp3” controls\>\</audio\> \<video src=“meuvideo.mp4” c…

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## [How to fix sync with custom sync server (“error sending request”) after router reset?](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/how-to-fix-sync-with-custom-sync-server-error-sending-request-after-router-reset/70259)

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**Author:** [@Anon\_0000](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Anon_0000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/how-to-fix-sync-with-custom-sync-server-error-sending-request-after-router-reset/70259 "2026-07-01T16:20:33Z")

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Antecedent I had sync working and running locally over wifi. For that, a script on my linux PC was starting the custom sync server. It contains just this: SYNC\_HOST=\[IP\] SYNC\_PORT=\[PORT\] SYNC\_BASE=\[PATH\_TO\_SYNC\_SERVER\_S…

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## [.ttf file not syncing to AnkiDroid](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/ttf-file-not-syncing-to-ankidroid/70252)

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**Author:** [@m1s3ri](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/m1s3ri)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/ttf-file-not-syncing-to-ankidroid/70252 "2026-06-30T07:39:32Z")

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Trying to get KaiTi on AnkiDroid, but it doesn’t seem to be syncing. Cards display properly on desktop and AnkiWeb, but not on AnkiDroid; when browsing my collection.media folder on mobile, I am unable to find the .ttf …

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## [Importing similar cards](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/importing-similar-cards/70210)

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**Author:** [@Ali7](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Ali7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/importing-similar-cards/70210 "2026-06-26T11:11:33Z")

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Hi everyone, My name is Ali, I’m a medical student. I’m looking for a way to force Anki to import every single card from an .apkg file, even if duplicates already exist in my collection. The situation: · I have the An…

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## [Timer alert (beep / vibration) when Maximum Answer Time is reached](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/timer-alert-beep-vibration-when-maximum-answer-time-is-reached/70153)

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**Author:** [@aleks\_ya](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/aleks_ya)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/timer-alert-beep-vibration-when-maximum-answer-time-is-reached/70153 "2026-06-26T06:04:00Z")

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Hello, I often get distracted by my own thoughts while reviewing cards in AnkiDroid. I like the built-in on-screen timer that shows the time spent on each card, but I tend to lose track of time. Is there any way to ma…

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## [Overlay asking for a choice to be made, but no choices offered](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/overlay-asking-for-a-choice-to-be-made-but-no-choices-offered/70199)

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**Author:** [@geddeca](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/geddeca)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/overlay-asking-for-a-choice-to-be-made-but-no-choices-offered/70199 "2026-06-26T00:42:37Z")

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AnkiDroid version: 25.09.2 (3890e12c) Phone: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android version: 9 Problem: When I tap Sync, AnkiDroid shows a dialog titled “Select collection to keep”, but the area where the choices should appea…

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## [How do I undo the split-screen decks list?](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/how-do-i-undo-the-split-screen-decks-list/69687)

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**Author:** [@mik39](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/mik39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/how-do-i-undo-the-split-screen-decks-list/69687 "2026-05-14T17:03:47Z")

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I accidentally split the Anki window into multiple panes, and I don’t know how to return it to the normal single-window layout. I’m using Anki on Android. I may have changed the layout by mistake. How can I disable…

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## [The second phone cannot sync to the same email address connected to the first phone](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/the-second-phone-cannot-sync-to-the-same-email-address-connected-to-the-first-phone/70141)

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**Author:** [@jtan9181](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/jtan9181)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/the-second-phone-cannot-sync-to-the-same-email-address-connected-to-the-first-phone/70141 "2026-06-18T08:30:59Z")

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My second phone, which has not been receiving updates from Anki which is linked to my email address. Please advise. Thank you

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## [Congested mathjax rendering in ankidroid](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/congested-mathjax-rendering-in-ankidroid/70118)

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**Author:** [@perseus](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/perseus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/congested-mathjax-rendering-in-ankidroid/70118 "2026-06-16T14:42:34Z")

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EDIT: SOLVED. Changed my font size from 140% to 100% and it worked normally. If you can see, the mathjax appears conjusted/without space and the EXACT card appears/renders normally in pc anki. Any solutions? …

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## [Flash card creation](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/flash-card-creation/70111)

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**Author:** [@Dim2501](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Dim2501)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/flash-card-creation/70111 "2026-06-15T09:42:04Z")

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Hello everyone. First of all, thank you to the contributors and developers of Anki; this application is wonderful. For the past few months, when I create a card, once I save it, instead of closing and opening another b…

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## [Benutzerdefiniertes Lernen funktioniert nicht](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/benutzerdefiniertes-lernen-funktioniert-nicht/70078)

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**Author:** [@lenein](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/lenein)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/benutzerdefiniertes-lernen-funktioniert-nicht/70078 "2026-06-12T13:41:41Z")

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Hallo zusammen, bei mir funktioniert seit einigen Wochen nicht mehr die Funktions des benutzerdefinierten Lernens aller im Stapel verfügbaren Karten. Nach der Auswahl der entsprechenden Einstellung wird lediglich mitget…

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## [Regex searches only in front card?](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/regex-searches-only-in-front-card/69869)

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**Author:** [@Thor](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Thor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/regex-searches-only-in-front-card/69869 "2026-06-12T06:28:34Z")

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I’d like to create a very simple regex search which searches exactly one simple word in a field. Example: front card: test1 back card: test2 The search "re:^test1" succeeds. But the search "re:^test2" has no res…

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## [Card Content error/ Missing files](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/card-content-error-missing-files/70016)

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**Author:** [@Clarkk](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Clarkk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/card-content-error-missing-files/70016 "2026-06-09T03:27:26Z")

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Hello, I deleted my Ankidroid app, and then I installed again but the photos and the audio are gone. I cannot view the photos and play the audio. Please help me. Thank you in advance.

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## [Keep Duplicates in Deck](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/keep-duplicates-in-deck/70020)

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**Author:** [@Coala101](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Coala101)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/keep-duplicates-in-deck/70020 "2026-06-08T17:39:31Z")

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Hello, i want to import a deck from a friend (.apkg) but it doesn’t import any of the cards since they are duplicates. The front side is duplicate, but the back isnt. I tried to look but I didnt find anything. How do I i…

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## [Unable to import screenshot from clipboard](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/unable-to-import-screenshot-from-clipboard/69720)

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**Author:** [@nakuljogdeo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/nakuljogdeo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/unable-to-import-screenshot-from-clipboard/69720 "2026-06-07T08:45:48Z")

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Hi, The latest update of ankidroid android is not allowing importing screenshot from the clipboard. It only gives an error saying ‘something went wrong’ I am getting the same error on my tab and mobile right after upd…

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## [Uncomfortable using new split-screen in editor](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/uncomfortable-using-new-split-screen-in-editor/69656)

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**Author:** [@Stot](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Stot)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/uncomfortable-using-new-split-screen-in-editor/69656 "2026-06-04T18:47:15Z")

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Hello. This morning I discover a new presentation. The screen is devided by vertcical border in two parts. For me the right part is completely useless because I onle beed blocks of revision and not a summary. I can’…

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