This secret HQ trivia cheat will earn you one extra life

This isn't just my referral code.
 By 
Kerry Flynn
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HQ trivia isn't easy to win, but we just uncovered a secret that might help.

A tipster sent us instructions to a hidden cheat this morning, and it's really simple. Like, really, really simple. Here's how to do it:

Step 1. Open the HQ trivia app. Well, no, download the app if you haven't yet, and then open it. (Please use my referral code "kerrymflynn" if you're a first-time user.)

Step 2. Place two fingers on the screen and swipe up really fast over and over.

Step 3. Feel #blessed with your free extra life.

HQ trivia users also can earn extra lives by having non-users signup with their referral code. Mine is "kerrymflynn." Thanks in advance!

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Reminder: You can't win off an extra life. And you can only use one extra life per game.

Sorry Android users, the app is still available for iPhones only. You'll be able to play next week, hopefully.

For now, iPhone users, get ready for the weekday game at 3 p.m. ET.

We'll see you there.

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Kerry Flynn

Kerry Flynn is a business reporter for Mashable covering the tech industry. She previously reported on social media companies, mobile apps and startups for International Business Times. She has also written for The Huffington Post, Forbes and Money magazine. Kerry studied environmental science and economics at Harvard College, where she led The Harvard Crimson's metro news and design teams and played mellophone in the Band. When not listening to startup pitches, she runs half-marathons, plays with puppies and pretends to like craft beer.

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