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Streaming app won't open or keeps crashing

A streaming app that suddenly stops working is almost always fixed by restarting the app or restarting your device. On your TV or streaming stick, unplug it from the power socket for 30 seconds — this fixes it for most people.

Streaming apps crash or fail to load when they have leftover junk data, need an update, the service is having an outage, or your device hasn't been fully restarted in a long time. Smart TVs and streaming sticks are like tiny computers and need the same restart treatment as phones. Most people never completely power off their TV — it sits in standby for months — so a full power-off restart fixes many stuck apps.

Risk: Low ⏱ 5-15 minutes Beginner

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