Article ID : 00145644 / Last Modified : 05/17/2022 Show Your Prime Video™ app may experience a specific issue or not respond properly for a variety of reasons. Check your specific issue or the troubleshooting options provided to help resolve the issue. Specific issues:
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Amazon Prime membership provides users with access to thousands of shows and movies and original content like The Wilds, Utopia, and The Expanse, but that doesn’t mean anything if you can’t get Amazon Prime Video to work correctly. Whether episodes won’t download for offline viewing, you keep getting error code after error code, or your internet connection isn’t strong enough, missing out on your guilty pleasure or must-watch sensation is frustrating, to say the least. Fortunately for you, we’ve compiled the most common Amazon Prime Video problems and how to fix them, so you can get back to binge-watching in no time. Note that you will need a paid Amazon Prime Video account and be located in the United States or a U.S. territory to access the service’s full features. Issues with Amazon Prime VideoVirtually every Amazon Prime Video user has encountered these delightful little messages (often at the best part of the episode), but what do they mean, and what can you do to make them go away? While there is a long list of these codes (such as 1007, 7031, 8020, 9074, etc.), they all have similar solutions, mostly related to software, hardware, cables, or the quality of your internet connection. Should you have an error code disrupt your viewing, try the following advice to see if any of these things could be at fault.
Issues with Amazon Prime Video on mobile devicesIf the above solutions haven’t done anything to resolve your issues, it’s likely some issue with the device itself. Since mobile devices and smartphones have proprietary apps and operating systems to access services like Amazon Prime Video, they have their own unique solutions. Performing a hard reset will often clear up your problems, but here’s how to fix them in case that doesn’t help. Amazon Prime Video on AndroidClearing the app data can often resolve connection issues on Android. Tap Settings > Apps/Application Manager > Amazon Video. Tap Clear Data, then tap OK. Note that you may also have to sign out of the app and sign in again (as well as with Amazon Underground, if you make use of it). You can also try resetting your mobile internet connection by putting your device in airplane mode for a few seconds. Also, make sure you’re running the latest version of the app. If all else fails, delete the app and reinstall it. Amazon Prime Video on iOSFor iPad and iPhone users, restarting the app, re-downloading Amazon Prime Video content, deleting the app, and reinstalling are the only options. You can also try resetting your mobile internet connection by putting your device in airplane mode for a few seconds. Also, make sure you’re running the latest version of the app. Editors' Recommendations
Why is my Amazon Prime not playing movies?Extra troubleshooting tips:
Try disconnecting your Wi-Fi router for 30 seconds, then reconnecting it. Sign out of your Amazon Prime Video account and then sign back in. Delete the Amazon Prime Video app that you're using from your device, and then re-download it and log in. Restart the device you are using.
Why do some shows not play on Amazon Prime?Most Amazon Prime Video streaming problems stem from a poor Internet connection. You can run a speed test using this service to see if your connection is fast enough. You'll need at least a 1.5Mbps connection to stream SD and 3.5Mbps connection to stream HD.
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