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Last Updated on 2024-04-08 by Apple

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Common Apple Podcasts Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

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

Table of Contents:

Apple Podcasts iPhone Issues and Solutions

Apple Podcasts iOS app crashes, not working, errors
Apple Podcasts iOS app network issues
Apple Podcasts on iOS has black/white screen

Apple Podcasts Android App Issues and Solutions

Apple Podcasts has errors/crashing/not working
Apple Podcasts server network connectivity issues
Apple Podcasts has black screen

Apple Podcasts iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever Apple Podcasts 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 Apple Podcasts app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

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

Fix Apple Podcasts on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve Apple Podcasts 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 Apple Podcasts black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the Apple Podcasts iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

Apple Podcasts Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix Apple Podcasts not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent Apple Podcasts app issues:

Force Stop the Apple Podcasts App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click Apple Podcasts app. » click "Force Stop".

Update Apple Podcasts to the latest version on PlayStore

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

Fix Apple Podcasts unable to contact server/ Apple Podcasts 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 Apple Podcasts » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got Apple Podcasts » "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 Apple Podcasts on android.

Solve Apple Podcasts black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the Apple Podcasts android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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About this app

Discover podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Explore shows you’ll love from entertainment and comedy to news and sports. • Stream millions of shows, from the biggest names to the best independents. • Follow shows and save your favorite episodes to your library. • Listen seamlessly across all your Apple devices. • Easily discover new shows through expert curation and personalized recommendations.