Netflix has revolutionized the way we consume content by providing unlimited access to movies and TV shows for a monthly subscription fee. One of the most popular features of Netflix is the ability to download content for offline viewing. However, like any other technology, there are times when things go wrong. In this article, we will look at some of the most common Netflix video downloading errors and how to fix them.
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1. Reached Download Limit
Netflix download limit refers to the maximum number of titles that a user can download at a given time. The specific download limit for Netflix depends on the user’s subscription plan and device storage. For example, users on the basic plan can only download content on one device, while those on the standard and premium plans can download on two and four devices, respectively. Additionally, the download limit for each device depends on the available storage space. With each Netflix account, you can download 100 titles per device and 100 titles per user.
Each time you get a notification that states “You have downloads on too many devices” or “You have too many downloaded videos, please delete a video and try again” it indicates that you have exceeded the maximum number of devices that can store downloaded titles at the same time.
When the download limit is reached, users must delete previously downloaded content on their device or another device before they can download new titles (Go to downloads in the Netflix app and tap Delete all downloads) or change to another Netflix plan.
2. Licensing Agreements and Other Restrictions
It is important to note that some titles are unavailable for download due to licensing agreements and other restrictions. Netflix licenses its content from various studios, production companies, and distributors, and these licensors determine which titles are available for download or how many times you can download a title. As such, Netflix cannot allow users to download titles that are not licensed for offline viewing. For cases where some videos are not up for download, the download icon will be unavailable. If you have reached your download limit for a specific video, you will get an error code to notify you.
Furthermore, some licensors have specific restrictions on where and how their content can be accessed. For instance, some studios may limit the availability of their content to specific regions or require that certain titles are only available for streaming and not for download.
Unfortunately, there is no immediate solution to this error, and the only options available are to either wait for the restriction to be lifted or to stream the content online instead of downloading it.
3. Waiting For WIFI
This error will appear if downloading titles is set to happen only when there is an available active WIFI connection. To fix this error you can enable WIFI connection on your device or toggle off this download setting by opening the Netflix App settings, and disable WIFI only option under downloads. That way you will be able to download using an active WIFI connection or just your cellular data.
Wrap-Up: If you having a hard time with the Netflix app generally, all you have to do is restart the app or your device. That will solve a number of un-identified issues that are causing delay or failure to download titles.