Roku apps crashing? Try these fixes first.
By Gene B. Geraissati, Founder & Tech Curator | OTN 60 video
What happened
Engadget explains why apps on Roku TVs and streaming sticks keep crashing before you hit play. The usual suspects: a bug in the app or in Roku’s software, storage that’s almost full, or an older device that can’t keep up with new apps.
Why it matters
Start simple. Go to Settings, System, Software update, and check for updates. Then restart from Settings, System, Power. Delete apps you don’t use to free up space. A factory reset is the last resort, because it erases your apps and logins.
OTN take
Our take: this is practical advice, not a new problem confirmed by Roku. If your Roku is several years old and crashes every day, a newer model may be the real fix.
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Sources
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