Netflix says 'Device failure occurred. (500.-117)'
If you see an error on your Android phone or tablet that says
Device failure occurred. Please try again (500.-117)
It often means there's data on the device that needs to be refreshed. Follow the steps below to fix the problem.
Quit and reopen the app
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Go to your device's home screen or apps list.
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Tap and hold the app, then tap App info.
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Tap Force stop > OK.
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Reopen the app, then try again.
Note:
The steps to quit and reopen an app may be different for your device. For help, check the manual that came with your device or contact the company that made it.
What to do next
If you're still getting an error after doing the steps above, check the error code displayed on your Android phone or tablet:
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If the error code has changed to (501.-117), visit Netflix says 'Device failure occurred. (501.-117)' to fix the issue.
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If the error code has not changed and is still (500.-117), please contact Customer Service.