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Cantmiss
Newbie
5 months ago

Roku stick wont download apps

I just recently installed a Roku stick on my Samsung TV.  I tried to download YouTube TV and it just wont do anything.  I hit load app and nothing.  I then tried it with a bunch of apps and same thing.

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  • makaiguy's avatar
    makaiguy
    Community Streaming Expert

    Cantmiss-

    These things are just special purpose computers. Like their big brothers sometimes clearing things out by restarting** them can correct problems.

    Depending on your Roku model you'll find the "System restart" under "Settings > System > Power", or if you have no Power option, under "Settings > System".

    If a restart doesn't do it, or if you don't have sufficient control with the remote to navigate the Roku menus, you can also restart by pulling the power plug to the Roku for a minute or so then plugging it back in.

    ** If yours is a Roku TV with "Fast TV" start enabled, turning the set off/on just puts it in/out of a low power standby state and doesn't give you a complete restart. Use the restart methods above.