Note that there are two multipliers active in this contest. First, each level you win on your first attempt is counted as two. Second, each level you win over the weekend is counted as two. These two multipliers stack, so if you play a lot over the weekend and maintain your win streak, you'll gain points four times as…
I was kicked out a couple of times too when I had to switch to another app mid-level. I thought it was due to the low storage on my phone, but it turns out that my phone may not be the cause. Never had this problem before. Have a nice day!
I generally consider such boards lucky because the prevalence of one color makes it easier to make specials. However, this level is not a dumb 'make specials, make combos' one, so uneven color generation doesn't guarantee a win by itself.
Been there, done that, found a screenshot. A starting board with blockers arranged in a checkerboard pattern is a recipe for trouble, and they know it.
Since you have the most recent version, this cannot be the cause. This is how it looks for me on iPhone. If your 'Accessibility' tab doesn't have this option, then I suggest you contact Support from the game app. Go to the settings menu (cogwheel icon). There select 'Account & Help' > 'Help Center', in the Help Center…