topic Re: Netflix app crashing/won't load in Sky Q

Netflix has encountered an error. Code: tvq-st-102

Collinsc — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:59:13 GMT

Netflix is often not working on SkyQ. We have checked the Netlfix website and there are no problems with Netflix itself.

We rang up before and sky had directed us to the hidden menu to "refresh apps". However, the "Refresh apps" is no longer there, or perhaps moved?

We have Sky Broadband Ultrafast 1 (FTTP) and are getting good speeds.

Advice appreciated on what might be causing this issue, and where we can locate "Refresh apps".

Thanks

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Netflix Won't Load / Spinning Circle

Teresa+SB — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:47:37 GMT

Netflix will not load - keep buffering

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Re: Netflix on sky q will not load

oldfella — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:10:26 GMT

@Teresa+SB wrote:

Netflix will not load - keep buffering

Assume you have tried rebooting your Q box @Teresa+SB

To reboot press Standby on your Sky Q remote (if the box responds to the remote), and then switch off and unplug at the mains.
Wait at least 30 secs and then Plug back in and switch your Sky Q box back on at the mains.
Wait for the on screen instructions to disappear and the front led to turn Amber. Then wait for 30 secs before you press Home on your Sky Q remote or if this is not working press the standby button on the front of the Q box (Amber led)

note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.

I can’t load the Netflix app

Bernieboy14 — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:39:40 GMT

I have the circle going round when I try to access the Netflix app on the sky menu

Re: Netflix on sky q will not load

Teresa+SB — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:42:38 GMT

Tried that

Re: Netflix on sky q will not load

oldfella — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:23:57 GMT

@Teresa+SB wrote:

Tried that

Hi @Teresa+SB

Have you tried refreshing the Apps in the Hidden menu.
To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings.
With Settings highlighted press 0 0 1 Select.
Select Apps 
then highlight Refresh all Apps on this box.
You'll see a message that says, 'Your apps are being refreshed'. This will stay on screen until you press Dismiss to return to normal viewing
It’s recommended waiting at least 5 minutes before doing so.

Refresh Apps can take up to 24 hrs to complete .

We had sky fibre fitted on Monday we cannot connect to apps on tv or the hive and Alexa

Dicks+taxi — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:55:08 GMT

We had sky fibre fitted on Monday we cannot connect to apps on tv or the hive and Alexa

Netflix sporadically not loading

Robin34 — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:54:32 GMT

Netflix app not working on Sky Q box. One day it loads, the next day it doesn't. Now it seems to be completely defunct. I've tried Sky box on/off, updating Sky box, 0,0,1 on settings and apps refresh, everything that has been prescribed as a fix. Now assuming that there is either an inherent issue with Netflix app on Sky Q experienced by many, or my Sky Q box is malfunctioning. Has anyone else managed a permanent fix? If I paid for Netflix subscription through Sky would this magically fix the issue? Just being sceptical 😛 thanks in advance.

Re: Netflix sporadically not loading

Quoman7 — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:49:08 GMT

@Robin34 wrote:

Netflix app not working on Sky Q box. One day it loads, the next day it doesn't. Now it seems to be completely defunct. I've tried Sky box on/off, updating Sky box, 0,0,1 on settings and apps refresh, everything that has been prescribed as a fix. Now assuming that there is either an inherent issue with Netflix app on Sky Q experienced by many, or my Sky Q box is malfunctioning. Has anyone else managed a permanent fix? If I paid for Netflix subscription through Sky would this magically fix the issue? Just being sceptical 😛 thanks in advance.

Hi @Robin34 Try rebooting your router by removing the power cable for 30 sec then reconnect to reboot, then reboot your main SKYQ box by turning the power off at the socket for 30 sec then turn back on to reboot?

Netflix has not been loading properly for several months

Vimes123 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:08:50 GMT

Why, despite frequently resetting my sky box and updating my apps am I unable to access Netflix consistently through the sky box?

I have no problem accessing it on any other machine, but for well over six months now it is a lottery whether the Netflix app will load at all via the sky box. It just buffers endlessly and never loads, or sometimes it will take ten + minutes to load. Oftentimes we just give up.

This is not an issue with the internet. It is not an issue with Netflix. It is an issue solely happening through the sky box and never resolves when taking any of the advice this forum suggests.

sort it out sky this is ridiculous!

Re: Netflix has not been loading properly for several months

Quoman7 — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:56:20 GMT

@Vimes123 wrote:

Why, despite frequently resetting my sky box and updating my apps am I unable to access Netflix consistently through the sky box?

I have no problem accessing it on any other machine, but for well over six months now it is a lottery whether the Netflix app will load at all via the sky box. It just buffers endlessly and never loads, or sometimes it will take ten + minutes to load. Oftentimes we just give up.

This is not an issue with the internet. It is not an issue with Netflix. It is an issue solely happening through the sky box and never resolves when taking any of the advice this forum suggests.

sort it out sky this is ridiculous!

Hi @Vimes123 Try rebooting your router by removing the power cable for 30 sec then reconnect to reboot, then reboot your main SKYQ box by turning the power off at the socket for 30 sec then turn back on to reboot?

Re: Netflix has not been loading properly for several months

Vimes123 — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:38:14 GMT

Hi, yes I've already tried that several times. It doesn't make any difference.

Re: Netflix has not been loading properly for several months

Quoman7 — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:38:07 GMT

@Vimes123 wrote:

Hi, yes I've already tried that several times. It doesn't make any difference.

@Vimes123 Try:-

Refresh Apps:

Press Home on your Sky Q remote, then highlight Settings.
Press 0,0,1 and Select to access the Installer menu.
Select Apps then highlight Refresh all Apps on this box. You'll see a message that says, 'Your apps are being refreshed'. This will stay on screen until you press Dismiss to return to normal viewing - we recommend waiting at least 5 minutes before doing so.

And if any of the steps don't help you can also Reset Settings:

Press Home on your Sky Q remote, then highlight Settings.
Press 0,0,1 and Select to access the Installer menu.
Select Reset then highlight Reset Settings. You may need to re-pair your Sky remote and sign in to all your 3rd Party Apps.

Re: Netflix sporadically not loading

Robin34 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:53:01 GMT

Thanks @Quoman7. The Netflix app has been working on SkyQ the past few weeks, but again decided to stop loading yesterday and today. So I took your advice and turned off router and sky box and reloaded it all. Worked a treat! If it requires this level of rebooting every couple of weeks I can live with it. But if it starts playing up frequently like it did before, sad times. For now, your advice has worked so thank you. Kind regards.

Re: Netflix on sky q will not load

Lexi+Neave — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:08:09 GMT

I've tried this and Netflix still won't load. I've turned everything off and unplugged to but nothing helps

Re: Netflix has not been loading properly for several months

Vimes123 — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:41:54 GMT

Monthly update; this is still broken and Netflix only loads about 50% of the time. Good job Sky.

Re: Netflix on sky q will not load

Ilya+Joaquin+Marc — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:46:54 GMT

I've had the same problem for a few weeks.

Re: Netflix on sky q will not load

Sarah2714 — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:46:09 GMT

I am constantly getting the loading page for Netflix and it just doesn't load! Have tried unplugging, have tried the hidden apps refresh, nothing is working, it's getting ridiculous now.

Re: Netflix on sky q will not load

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:56:01 GMT

Welcome to my (and others) world 😞

A reboot is the only thing that will resolve it although not permanently, the last time I bothered it took all of 12 hours maximum before it fell over again.

I didn't know the Apps refresh can take 24 hours so I'm not sure of what use that is, it's made no difference to mine anyway.

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Q/Netflix-app-not-working-on-Sky-Q-001-settings-does-not-work/m-p/4374271#M591213

Re: Netflix on sky q will not load

WestLondon1991 — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:25:41 GMT

Same issue for me - Netflix just spins and spins and never loads, clearly an issue with Sky. Is this being investigated?