4 Ways to Fix Apple TV Not Downloading Apps

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Delete Unnecessary Apps

If your Apple TV has less storage space, it may face issues with downloading apps. tvOS doesn’t offer a detailed storage breakdown. You need to delete irrelevant apps and games and try again. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand selectGeneral.

Step 2:Scroll toManage Storage.

Step 3:Hit thedelete iconbeside the relevant apps andconfirmyour decision.

Fix 2: Enable Automatic App Updates

Apple TV also allows you to automatically update your currently installed apps. This ensures your apps don’t error out when downloading new apps. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand selectApps.

Step 2:SelectAutomatically Update Appsand wait for the option to change to On.

Fix 3: Remove and Re-Add User Profile on Apple TV

Did you recently change your Apple account password? Apple TV may fail to download apps due to an account authentication error. You’ll need to sign out from your current account and sign back in. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand selectUsers and Accounts.

Step 2:Select yournameunder default user.

Step 3:SelectiCloudand check your Apple ID. HitSign out.

Sign in with your iPhone or sign in manually from the next screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. Then, try downloading the app again.

Also Read:How to fix notifications not working on Apple TV

Fix 4: Reset Apple TV

Resetting the Apple TV should be the last resort to fix the Apple TV not downloading apps issue. It deletes all the apps, device data, and you must start from scratch. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand selectSystem.

Step 2:SelectResetandconfirmyour decision from the following menu.

Wait for the reset process to finish. Then, set up your Apple TV device again and try downloading the relevant app to see if the issue has been fixed.

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Last updated on 05 July, 2024

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