Discussion topic: HBO Max subtitles freeze makes shows unwatchable
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Message posted on 03 Apr 2026 07:24 AM
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HBO Max subtitles freeze makes shows unwatchable
After activating the 'HBO Max with ads' on my SkyQ box, decided to watch first part of The Pitt. I figured out how to switch subtitles on as I'm hard of hearing, however at least 5 times during the show, the subtitles froze . I couldn't restart the show in the app, and had to go back to Sky home, and restart the app every time.
Has anyone else encountered this problem?
Can anyone recommend a fix , if not this add-on is practically useless.
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Message posted on 03 Apr 2026 07:29 PM
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Re: HBO Max subtitles freeze makes shows unwatchable
Hi there @Andy56, I’ve escalated your post to our Community Messaging team who will invite you to a private chat shortly and help you with this.
Just look out for the colourful bubble to start the conversation. Please be aware conversations automatically close if there is no response within 48 hours.
Here's more information on how Community Messaging works - https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Did-you-know/Escalating-a-post-to-a-Sky-expert/ba-p/3711147#M141
Message posted on 06 Apr 2026 02:37 PM
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Re: HBO Max subtitles freeze makes shows unwatchable
Sky support were unable to reproduce this fault, so I've asked them to close this thread. They did suggest I escalate the problem by contacting HBO myself ask they are unable to do so themselves. Not an entirely satisfactory situation, but I'll not be contacting HBO, I'll just not use the app. I watch too much TV anyway 🙁
Message posted on 08 Apr 2026 09:21 PM
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Re: HBO Max subtitles freeze makes shows unwatchable
Yes very frustrating. Someone said it happens on Samsung test frequently
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