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Last Updated on 2024-11-01 by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

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Summary of KATV News Problems 😠👌🔥

- The app does not provide a way to view entire episodes of General Hospital when interrupted by the Governor's COVID update on Tuesdays.

- The app plays multiple commercials that were not on the live broadcast.

- The latest update caused all text to be blacked out when opening news articles, with only advertisements appearing.

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Common KATV News Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

Complete guide to troubleshoot KATV News app on iOS and Android devices. Solve all KATV News app problems, errors, connection issues, installation problems and crashes.

Table of Contents:

KATV News iPhone Issues and Solutions

KATV News iOS app crashes, not working, errors
KATV News iOS app network issues
KATV News on iOS has black/white screen

KATV News Android App Issues and Solutions

KATV News has errors/crashing/not working
KATV News server network connectivity issues
KATV News has black screen

KATV News iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever KATV News app keeps crashing or doesn't work as expected on your iPhone 14, 13,12,10,8,7,6, SE,XS,XR.

How to fix KATV News app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

Close and restart the KATV News app on iPhone
Update KATV News app to the Latest Version for iOS
Uninstall and reinstall KATV News iPhone app
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Fix KATV News on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve KATV News network issues, Reset phone network settings:
1. On iphone, Goto "Settings" » "General" » "Reset" » "Reset Network Settings".
2. Enter your device passcode. Then confirm "Reset Network Settings".

Turn off your VPN:
1. Goto "Settings" » "General" » "VPN".

Fix KATV News black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the KATV News iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

KATV News Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix KATV News not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent KATV News app issues:

Force Stop the KATV News App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click KATV News app. » click "Force Stop".

Update KATV News to the latest version on PlayStore

Clear KATV News App Cache and Data:
1. On your device, goto "Settings" » click "Apps" » select "KATV News app" » click "Storage" » click "Clear Data" option. This Clears both data and cache.
2. Relaunch KATV News.

Fix KATV News unable to contact server/ KATV News internet connection errors on Android:

This issue is usually caused by your network. Here is how to fix:

On android, goto "Settings" » "Apps" or "Manage Apps" tab.
Click KATV News » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got KATV News » "Mobile Data" » "Allow Background Data Usage".
Go back to "Settings" » "Connections" » "Mobile Network" » "Network Mode".
Now, put your network on 4G e.g. LTE/3G/2G (auto connect)
Relaunch KATV News on android.

Solve KATV News black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the KATV News android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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About this app

The KATV news app delivers news, weather and sports in an instant. With the new and fully redesigned app you can watch live newscasts, get up-to-the minute local and national news, weather and traffic conditions and stay informed via notifications alerting you to breaking news and local events.