There is nothing more frustrating than missing out on an important game just because the ESPN app is not working on your smart TV. Being able to enjoy sporting events greatly depends on the live feed. Getting the latest updates is a must. A malfunctioning ESPN app can easily disrupt this. Many sports enthusiasts depend on ESPN for sports feeds and entertainment. Hence, it is very important that the app provides top-notch performance to its users.
Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Smart TV users can face some issues when using the ESPN app on their devices. This can happen due to a bunch of different reasons. Hence, consider this article as a guide that will get you out of this problem, once and for all.
Fixes for ESPN App not working on Smart TV:
1) Clear app cache:
App cache is the temporary data stored by the app on your device. If not cleared/deleted, it can corrupt, leading to weird errors. Hence, remove the app cache from your TV. Go to the list of applications and select ESPN. There you will see a bunch of options, including ‘Clear cache’. Select it and check if the app has started working.
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2) Update app:
Updating the application is another basic method to troubleshoot any app on any device. Just check the store on your Smart TV for any available updates for the ESPN app. If there is a pending update, install it and check if the ESPN app works.
3) Uninstall and reinstall the app:
If clearing the cache files and updating the app doesn’t work, uninstall the application from your device. The option to uninstall the application will be at the same location as that of the Clear Cache option. Uninstall the app and reinstall it from the appropriate app store. Launch the application and login with appropriate credentials. Now see if ESPN app works correctly on your smart TV.
4) Update Firmware:
Updating the system firmware can be an accurate way to deal with such problems. With applications being updated regularly, there will be incompatibility problems with the system and the apps, eventually. To avoid that, update the system firmware and check if the problems with the ESPN app have now been resolved.
5) Check internet:
If the ESPN app still does not work on your smart TV, you might have to troubleshoot your internet connection. The easiest way to fix minor connectivity problems is to, power cycle your router. Turn off your router and unplug the power cable for 30 seconds. Plug the power cable back and turn on the router. Wait for a few minutes since the router needs some time to establish a strong connection. Then connect your smart TV to the network and check if ESPN app is working correctly.
6) Hard reset your TV:
A hard reset is a lot different than just turning off and turning on your TV. So, make sure to follow every step carefully. To hard reset your TV, you need to directly unplug the power cable of your TV. Don’t, turn it off, just unplug the power cable. Then press hold the power button on the TV for 30 seconds. Release the power button and plug the power cable into the wall socket. Turn on your TV and check if the issue still persists.
7) Server outage:
If none of the fixes worked for you, the issue is most probably due to a server outage. Check out the online forums and ESPN social media handles for updates regarding the situation.
