# Troubleshoot mobile devices

Last validated Mar 20, 2026

The following topics provide suggestions and tips to help troubleshoot common mobile device issues in your Tailscale network.

* [Mobile device batteries drain quickly](/docs/reference/troubleshooting/mobile/battery-drains) — Troubleshoot battery draining of mobile devices in your Tailscale network.

* [Troubleshoot apps forced to use Tailscale](/docs/reference/troubleshooting/mobile/force-or-bypass-apps) — Troubleshoot which apps can bypass Tailscale and which apps must use Tailscale.

For OS-specific troubleshooting information, refer to the following:

* [Troubleshooting guide for Apple][kb-troubleshooting-apple]
* [Troubleshooting guide for Linux][kb-troubleshooting-linux]
* [Troubleshooting guide for Windows][kb-troubleshooting-windows]

[kb-troubleshooting-apple]: /docs/reference/troubleshooting/apple

[kb-troubleshooting-linux]: /docs/reference/troubleshooting/linux

[kb-troubleshooting-windows]: /docs/reference/troubleshooting/windows