Why has BBC iPlayer radio stopped working?
It is standard practice for updated apps to no longer support older operating systems. This is the case for iPlayer as well as iPlayer Radio, and apps by other companies and organisations. The BBC Sounds app requires users to have a device which is capable of running iOS 11.3, Android 5 or Amazon OS 5 (or above).
Is there a problem with BBC iPlayer at the moment?
At the moment, we haven’t detected any problems at iPlayer. Are you experiencing issues or an outage? Leave a message in the comments section! The BBC iPlayer is a streaming television and radio service made available by the BBC.
Why won’t BBC Sounds play on my laptop?
page. There is no BBC Sounds app for computers or laptops. Our BBC Sounds app is for mobiles, tablets and supported TVs only.
Why has BBC iPlayer stopped working on my IPAD?
Android: try clearing the app cache & data Go to: Settings > Apps > BBC iPlayer and select the Clear Cache option. To clear the app data entirely, select Clear Data on the same page. Then sign back in and try playing a programme.
Why does BBC Sounds keep stopping?
We’ve found that if you have Battery Saver mode enabled on your Android device, playback will stop when either: Your phone is locked. You launch another mobile app.
Why does my BBC iPlayer keep buffering?
Buffering is caused by your internet connection cutting out and joining again, so to play a programme smoothly and without interruption, you’ll need a good internet connection.
Why does BBC iPlayer say download failed?
Downloads will fail if the internet connection cuts out, so make sure you have a strong internet connection. You could try disconnecting your device from the internet and reconnecting. If you’re using WiFi, rebooting your network at the router may also help.
Why can’t I play BBC Sounds on my IPAD?
To install the BBC Sounds app you’ll need a device which is capable of running Amazon OS 5, Android 5 and iOS 11.3 or above. It’s standard practice for updated apps to no longer support older operating systems. This is the case for BBC Sounds, BBC iPlayer, and apps by other companies and organisations.
How do I clear the cache on BBC iPlayer on my IPAD?
Choose Applications, Application manager or Installed Apps, scroll down to BBC iPlayer and tap Clear data or Clear cache (this will also remove all your Downloads).