Netflix and device both freeze

If Netflix and your device both freeze and you can't go anywhere on your device, it usually means information stored on your device needs to be refreshed.

Note:
If only Netflix freezes but your device still works, follow these steps instead.

To fix the problem, follow the steps for your device.

TV or TV-connected device

These steps will fix freezing issues on smart TVs and devices that connect to a TV, including: streaming sticks and media players, set-top boxes, Apple TV, and Xbox or PlayStation game consoles.

Restart your device

  1. Turn off your device. If your device has a power cable, unplug it.

  2. Make sure your device is completely off, not just in sleep or standby mode.

  3. Leave your device off for 15 seconds.

  4. Turn on your device and try Netflix again.

Refresh the device memory

  1. Unplug your device from power.

  2. Press the power button on the device once and wait 1 minute, or leave it unplugged for 3 minutes instead.

  3. Plug your device back in.

  4. Turn your device on and try Netflix again.

Sign out of Netflix

  1. From the Netflix homescreen, go left to open the menu.

  2. From the bottom of the menu, go right and select Get Help.

  3. Select Sign out.

  4. Sign back in, then try Netflix again.

If you're on an error screen:

  1. Select More Details.

  2. Select Sign out or Reset.

  3. Sign back in, then try Netflix again.

If you can't find Sign out, press these buttons in order on your remote: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up. Then, select Sign out, Reset, or Deactivate.

Contact the device manufacturer

These steps may remove apps, data, or settings saved on your device. Before you continue, make sure to have your Wi-Fi name and password and Netflix sign-in information ready.

To fix this issue, you'll need to contact the company that made your device.

When you talk to them, ask for their help with these steps. After each step, try Netflix again to see if it fixed the problem.

  1. Update your device's firmware or software to the latest version.

  2. Restore your device to its original settings, like when you first got it.

If they can't fix the problem or these steps didn't work, you'll need to use a different device to watch Netflix.

Chromecast

Restart your device

  1. Turn off your device. If your device has a power cable, unplug it.

  2. Make sure your device is completely off, not just in sleep or standby mode.

  3. Leave your device off for 15 seconds.

  4. Turn on your device and try Netflix again.

Reset the settings on your Chromecast

  1. Hold the button on the Chromecast for 25 seconds, or until the indicator light begins flashing.

    Note:
    Resetting your Chromecast will erase any settings previously saved on the device. Follow Google's steps to reconfigure your Chromecast.
  2. Once you have reset the device, reconnect it to your Netflix account.

iPhone or iPad

Restart your iPhone or iPad

  1. Press and hold the side button and one of the volume buttons at the same time until the sliders appear. Drag the top slider to turn your device completely off.

    • If the sliders don't appear, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears, then drag the slider.

  2. After 10 seconds, press the Sleep/Wake button.

  3. Once your device powers on, try Netflix again.

Reset the Netflix app

Refresh any outdated Netflix information stored on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch by resetting the app.

Note:
Resetting the app will delete any titles you have downloaded to the device.
  1. From the Home screen, select Settings.

  2. Swipe down until you find the Netflix app.

  3. Select Netflix.

  4. Slide the Reset switch to the On position.

    • If you dont see the Reset switch, continue troubleshooting below.

  5. Press the Home button to return to the Home screen.

  6. Press the Home button twice and swipe right until you find the Netflix app.

  7. Swipe up on the Netflix app to close your session.

  8. Press the Home button twice to return to the Home screen.

  9. Try Netflix again.

Reinstall the Netflix app

Uninstalling the app will remove any TV shows and movies downloaded on your device and sign you out of your account.
  1. From the home screen, tap and hold the Netflix app.

  2. Tap Remove app > Delete app > Delete.

  3. Open the App Store and search for "Netflix."

  4. Tap on Netflix, then tap the cloud icon to get the app.

  5. If asked, enter your Apple ID and password. If you forgot your password, go to the Apple support site to reset it.

  6. Once installed, try Netflix again.

If you can't find the Netflix app in the App Store, go to the Apple support site for help.

Android phone or tablet

Turn your device off, then back on

  1. Turn off your Android. Make sure it's powered off, not just locked.

  2. Turn it back on.

  3. Try Netflix again.

Reinstall the Netflix app

Uninstalling the app will remove any TV shows and movies downloaded on your device and sign you out of your account.

If you're on your Android phone or tablet, open the Netflix page in the Play Store, tap Uninstall, then tap Install.

These steps will also reinstall the app:

  1. Open the Play Store app and search for Netflix.

  2. From the Netflix app store page, tap Uninstall.

  3. To confirm, tap Uninstall again.

  4. Tap Install.

  5. Wait for the app to install, then tap Open.

  6. Try Netflix again.

Xbox 360

Sign in to Xbox Live

  1. To connect your Xbox to your Netflix account, make sure you are signed in to your Xbox Live account.

  2. Once you have signed in, try Netflix again.

Restart your device

  1. Turn off your device. If your device has a power cable, unplug it.

  2. Make sure your device is completely off, not just in sleep or standby mode.

  3. Leave your device off for 15 seconds.

  4. Turn on your device and try Netflix again.

All other devices

Refresh the device memory

  1. Unplug your device from power.

  2. Press the power button on the device once and wait 1 minute, or leave it unplugged for 3 minutes instead.

  3. Plug your device back in.

  4. Turn your device on and try Netflix again.

Sign out of Netflix

  1. From the Netflix homescreen, go left to open the menu.

  2. From the bottom of the menu, go right and select Get Help.

  3. Select Sign out.

  4. Sign back in, then try Netflix again.

If you're on an error screen:

  1. Select More Details.

  2. Select Sign out or Reset.

  3. Sign back in, then try Netflix again.

If you can't find Sign out, press these buttons in order on your remote: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up. Then, select Sign out, Reset, or Deactivate.

Contact the device manufacturer

These steps may remove apps, data, or settings saved on your device. Before you continue, make sure to have your Wi-Fi name and password and Netflix sign-in information ready.

To fix this issue, you'll need to contact the company that made your device.

When you talk to them, ask for their help with these steps. After each step, try Netflix again to see if it fixed the problem.

  1. Update your device's firmware or software to the latest version.

  2. Restore your device to its original settings, like when you first got it.

If they can't fix the problem or these steps didn't work, you'll need to use a different device to watch Netflix.

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