How to Fix Netflix App Not Working On iOS 16/17

Many people, after upgrading to iOS 17, have started facing problems with Netflix. Users have said that Netflix is not working on iOS 17, and they cannot stream the content on Netflix. If you are also facing a similar issue and cannot use the Netflix app on your iPhone/iPad, this article will help you with that.

Fix Netflix Not Working On iPhone/iPad iOS 17

In this article, we will be discussing how you can fix Netflix not working on iOS 16/17 iPhone and iPad.

Force Quit The Netflix App 

If you cannot use the Netflix app on your iPhone/iPad, you should try force quitting the app and then using it again. To do it, follow the steps given below-

• Open the app’s preview screen on your iPhone/iPad by swiping down from the screen to the center. If you are using iPhone 8 plus or earlier models or an iPad with the home button, you can double-press the Home button to open the app’s preview section. If
• Now swipe the Netflix app to force quit it.
• After doing so, run the Netflix app on your phone again. You should be able to use the Netflix app now.

Restart Your Device

If force quitting the app doesn’t work, then you should try restarting the device. Restarting your device can also help solve the issue with the app if it is caused due to some random bug in the system. Restart your device, and then try running the Netflix app again.

Enable Airplane Mode And Then Disable It

If you are still facing the issue with the Netflix app on your iOS 15, you should try enabling the airplane mode and then disable it again. Follow the steps given below to enable the Airplane mode and then disable it again-

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone/iPad.
• Here, enable the toggle for the Airplane Mode. Wait for a few seconds and then disable the toggle for the Airplane Mode again.

Update Netflix App

If your Netflix app is outdated, then also you are likely to face issues with it. In such a case, you may prefer updating the Netflix app. To update the Netflix app, follow the steps given below-

• Open the App Store on your iPhone/iPad.
• Here tap on your profile icon that you will find at the top-right corner of the screen.
• From the list of apps, search for Netflix. Tap on the Netflix app, and then tap on the Update button next to the app to update the app.

Reset Network Settings

Another thing that you can try doing is resetting the network settings. To reset the Network Settings, follow the steps given below-

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone/iPad.
• In the Settings app, tap on the General section.
• Here tap on the Reset option, and then tap on the Reset Network Settings. 
• You will be asked to enter the passcode of your device to continue ahead.
• Next, you will be asked to confirm resetting the network settings. Tap on Reset Network Settings to confirm it.

Update The System

You may face the issue due to random bugs in the system. In such a case, you should try updating the system, and the issue will be fixed. Given below are the steps to update the iOS-

• On your iPhone/iPad, open the Settings app.
• Tap on the General option in the Settings app, and then click on the Software Update. 

• Search for software update, and then tap on Install Now to update your device.

Uninstall And Reinstall Netflix App

If any of the above steps didn’t help you, you should try uninstalling and reinstalling the Netflix app. This should fix the issue you are facing with the app.

• Firstly, delete/uninstall the Netflix app. To do so, press and hold down the Netflix app on your iPhone/iPad. Then tap on the X icon on the left side of the icon. You will be asked to confirm deleting the app. Tap on Delete to delete the app.
• After doing so, head to the App Store on your iPhone/iPad.
• Here search for the Netflix app. Install the Netflix app on your device.
• Open the Netflix app on your device. You will be asked to sign in to your account. Once you are done signing in, you will be able to use the app without any issue.

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This is how you can fix the issue with the Netflix app on iOS 17. If Netflix is not working on iOS 17, you can follow the steps given in this article to fix the issue.