This tutorial will show you how to fix Hulu app crash issues on several streaming devices. By following these steps, you can fix the issue and ensure that your Hulu experience is as good as it can be.
1. Turn Off Your VPN
Hulu is only available in the United States, U.S. territories, and U.S. military bases due to possible crashes or failures when used outside of these regions. Using a VPN can also cause the app to crash. ..
VPNs can slow down your internet speed and cause Hulu to buffer videos. If you use a VPN, turn it off and check if that stops Hulu from crashing constantly. It would help if you refreshed your device’s internet connection by re-enabling Wi-Fi/cellular data or restarting your router.
2. Check Hulu Server Status
If you’re having trouble watching Hulu on your device, there are a few things you can do to check if Hulu is experiencing an interruption or downtime. One option is to use third-party site-monitoring tools like DownDetector and IsItDownRightNow. If these tools show that Hulu is down or experiencing an interruption, it may be best to try another streaming service or wait for Hulu to resume service. ..
If these tools report problems with the streaming service, wait until Hulu fixes the server outage. Keep an eye on the server status page and try using Hulu again when the service is back online. Contact Hulu Support if the server interruption persists.
3. Update Hulu
Hulu’s app is outdated and can crash or freeze constantly. Updating Hulu can fix performance issues and bugs causing the app to crash. Open your device’s app store and update Hulu to the latest version.
If you’re not able to find an app store for your streaming device, you can check for Hulu updates by following these steps:
- Open the Hulu app on your device.
- Click on the “ Updates” tab in the top left corner of the main screen.
- Scroll down to find a list of updates that have been released since you last checked for them.
- If there are any new updates available, you’ll see them listed in this order: 1) The latest stable release 2) A beta release that has been released but is still under development 3) A new update that has just been released 4) A major update that has been released
4. Close Unused Apps
If you’re having trouble with Hulu, try closing other apps and clearing your device’s memory. If that doesn’t work, restart your streaming device. ..
5. Force Close and Reopen Hulu
Many device manufacturers recommend that you force close an app when it’s unresponsive or malfunctioning. Force close Hulu if it crashes or freezes when you launch the app.
Force Close Hulu on Android
Force Close Hulu on iPhone or iPad
To close Hulu on your iPhone or iPad, open the app switcher and swipe up on the Hulu preview. ..
Force Close Hulu on Fire TV
Hulu is an application that can be installed on your device. It can be stopped by going to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications and selecting Force stop. ..
If you can’t force-stop Hulu or if the app keeps crashing, shut down your streaming device and restart it.
6. Clear the Hulu App Cache
Cache files can help applications run faster on your device, but if an app’s cache data becomes corrupt, it can cause performance problems.
If you’re having trouble streaming Hulu on your device, try force closing it and clearing its cache data. If that doesn’t work, you may need to check if Hulu is crashing on your device.
Clear Hulu Cache on Android Devices
Clear Hulu Cache on Fire TV Devices
Clear the cache on Hulu to fix any problems. ..
Clear Hulu Cache in Chromecast
Clear your cache on Hulu to improve performance.
7. Power Cycle Your Streaming Device
If you’re having trouble using the Hulu app, try rebooting your device. This can free up memory and fix some temporary system glitches that are causing problems with the Hulu app. ..
Shut down your smartphone and wait a few minutes before turning it back on. If you use a smart TV or media streaming player, turn off its power source and turn it back on after a few minutes.
8. Update Your Streaming Device
To keep your streaming device up to date with the latest software and firmware, make sure to update it regularly through its settings menu. Configure your device to automatically download and install software updates, so you can stay safe and secure.
9. Uninstall and Reinstall Hulu
If you’re having trouble with Hulu, deleting the app and restarting your device may help. If that doesn’t work, you can try reinstalling the app. ..
To uninstall an app on Android, go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See All Apps (or App info), select the app you want to uninstall, and select Uninstall. ..
To uninstall Hulu on iOS devices, tap and hold the app icon, select Remove App, and tap Delete App. ..
If you stream Hulu on Apple TV, go to Settings > General > Storage and select the Bin icon next to Hulu.
On Fire TV devices, go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications. Scroll to Hulu and select Uninstall. ..
Stream Hulu on Your Computer
Contact Hulu Support if the Hulu app still crashes after taking these troubleshooting steps. We advise contacting your device manufacturer if all applications—not just Hulu—crash constantly.
Hulu is a streaming service that works on web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge) in Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS. This means that you can keep up with live TV shows or movies even if the Hulu app is crashing or unavailable. ..