{"id":2995,"date":"2023-10-27T05:11:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T05:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/?p=2995"},"modified":"2024-01-03T08:08:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T08:08:46","slug":"hbo-max-not-working-on-samsung-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/hbo-max-not-working-on-samsung-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"HBO Max Not Working on Samsung TV (Fixes for All Models!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It can really grind your gears when you’re stuck in an endless loading screen loop, continually hit with a “something went wrong. Please try again” error, or when the HBO Max app crashes each time you launch it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If HBO Max is playing hide and seek on your Samsung TV, it’s not just a minor annoyance, it feels like your subscription money is going down the drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But hang in there, I’ve got some solid solutions that should get you back in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Clever Fix: <\/strong>
Power off the TV and unplug it from the power outlet to carry out a soft reset. Wait for a minute, then plug it back in, switch it on, and give HBO Max another go.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What’s up with my Samsung TV?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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This HBO Max issue happens quite frequently among Samsung TV users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might even lead you to think that it’s the app that’s faulty, not your TV, especially since it only happens with HBO Max (which might be true \u2013 but not always).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve just installed HBO Max and it’s not getting along with your TV, the problem could be device compatibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out this list of devices<\/a> that are compatible with HBO Max. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your TV isn’t listed there, you might want to consider getting a streaming device like Fire Stick, Roku, or Chromecast to enjoy HBO Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your TV is on the compatible list, or if HBO Max was working fine but started acting up out of nowhere, then it’s not a compatibility issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other potential problems could be a weak internet connection, a corrupted app, cache overload, outdated HBO Max or Samsung TV software, or an issue with HBO Max’s server <\/strong>\u2013 all of which I’ll help you address in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identifying the right fix might require a bit of trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may need to test out each solution to find the one that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do this first before trying the fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you start diving into various troubleshooting steps, check first if the HBO Max service is down.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try firing up the app on your phone and playing a video to see if HBO Max is working properly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If all is good on that front, then the problem isn’t coming from the streaming service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also peek at HBO Max’s social media accounts (like Twitter) or search online to see if there’s a server outage or some kind of maintenance going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If such an announcement exists, all you can do is sit tight until HBO Max is back on its feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If HBO Max seems to be running smoothly with no sign of downtime, keep reading to uncover your ideal solution for the streaming problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solutions for HBO Max not working on your Samsung TV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The solutions are ranked from easy-peasy to a bit more complex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel free to try them in the suggested order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Power cycle your Samsung TV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is often the quickest and most effective trick to resolve such app glitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even when you contact HBO or Samsung support, they’ll most likely recommend and ask you to do a power cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s nothing quite like a basic power reset to weed out system hiccups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn off your TV and unplug it for a minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, plug it back in and switch it on to give HBO Max another go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if that doesn’t cut it, we’ll look deeper into other possible causes for this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Check the internet connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Just because you can browse this page on your phone doesn’t mean your TV is getting the same solid internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your TV might be getting a weak signal or could have lost connection to the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On your TV, go to Settings<\/strong> > General<\/strong> > Network<\/strong> > Network Status on your TV<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the status shows the connection is poor or non-existent, power cycle the Wi-Fi router and TV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n