How to Fix These 6 Netflix Download Problems

Before going on vacation last month, I downloaded a few Netflix shows to watch on the flight. On the return journey, I opened Netflix to watch Monsters, Inc. only to see a big yellow warning saying Expired. It amazed me.

I rarely had any problems streaming Netflix shows, but the Expired message caught me off guard. Streaming has its merits, but the context is slightly different from offline downloads. If you regularly download programs, chances are you will encounter similar problems.

So, we have compiled some of the most commonly downloaded problems and issues along with possible solutions in this post. Let’s take a look.

Does Netflix have a download limit?

Before addressing the issue, check out Netflix’s download limits. While the streaming service offers plenty of original content, its massive library also features titles (like Pearl Harbor, Elementary) licensed from the original creators. Therefore, depending on the title and duration of the licensing rights, Netflix sets a specific download limit for each movie or show.

So to answer your question, yes, Netflix does set a download limit. The streaming service allows you to download up to 100 titles per device. Netflix will throw a ‘Something went wrong…’ error if you exceed that limit. Achieving numbers this high on a device is rare.

Netflix lets you download up to 100 titles per device

But if you use Netflix on multiple devices, these numbers may vary. Thankfully, in such cases, it will warn you so you can delete the old titles. The best option is to delete the downloads completely, rather than deleting them one by one.

All you need to do is go to More > App Settings in the Netflix mobile app and tap on the Delete all downloads option.

However, there are no strict rules or guidelines. Depending on the title, download limits and availability may vary.

So is there a download limit for each title? Yes, yes. Sadly, Netflix does not reveal the limit set per title. That means you have to use the tried and tested method to download the header and test it.

Now that we’ve identified the cause, let’s take a look at some common download problems.

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1. How to get rid of Netflix’s too many devices error

The ‘Too many devices’ error appears when you have downloaded titles across multiple devices or profiles. That’s because Netflix allows video downloads to one device per account.

To clear this error, you must remove the older content from your other devices. To do so, tap the Exclamation mark icon next to the title and select Remove Download.

Additionally, you may need to restart the application.

2. Downloaded title shows expired tag

Downloaded programs do not stay on your phone forever. Some titles are available for offline viewing for only a few weeks. Naturally, when a show passes the allotted time, an Expiration tag will appear next to the content thumbnail.

While many titles allow you to renew your downloads easily, that’s not always the case. Some studios only allow a fixed number of downloads. If in any case you are unable to do so, the only solution is to stream.

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3. Annual download limit error

This error is related to the one above. As we mentioned earlier, some content rights holders allow a fixed number of downloads for their creation. In this case, the manufacturers put a limit on the number of downloads per year.

Again, there is no possible solution to this error except waiting a few months or streaming.

4. Netflix downloads not showing/disappearing

If your downloaded TV shows start to disappear, chances are Smart Downloads has been enabled. This feature only deletes the episode you watched to replace it with the next one.

I was confused when it first happened to me. Thankfully, I figured it out and will explain it in detail at the end of this article.

5. Netflix downloads not showing

This error mainly appears with old downloaded files. If you haven’t viewed any downloaded content, you’ll see an Unavailable error.

The worst thing is that the thumbnail doesn’t even show an exclamation mark nor any warnings. Only when you click on the thumbnail to view it will you see the error pop up.

Thankfully, you can solve that too easily. Just tap the Download button again. The usual rule applies — restart the application if the download does not continue.

6. Title not downloading

Sometimes the download doesn’t start, even if you tap the Download button multiple times. Or in some cases, the download doesn’t continue even if you tap the Renew button.

In such a case, the wise thing to do is to restart the application and start the process from scratch.

At the end of the day, keep in mind that not every title on Netflix is ​​available for download. Also, the downloaded files are very large and will most likely take up space and data on your phone. So if you’re someone like me who often forgets to watch downloaded shows, the Smart Downloads feature is for you.

Do you know:

What is Smart Download and how to use it

Netflix Smart Downloads is all about automatic downloads. Built for extended series like The Crown or The Stranger Things, this feature, when enabled, automatically downloads the next episode in the series. Not only that, the app is smart enough to delete old episodes from your phone.

You can enable Smart Downloads for Netflix from the settings (More > App Settings). Once done, you will see the option at the top of the download page.

Subscribers to a limited mobile data plan need not worry as this feature only works when the phone or tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Moreover, Smart Download also allows you to delete programs easily. From the Downloads page, tap any title to activate the selection, then check the titles you want to delete, then tap the Trash icon.

Alternatively, you can easily turn off this feature by tapping the I icon.

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Enjoy offline viewing

I’m a Netflix fangirl and it’s one of the most used apps on my phone as well as on my Android TV. Whether I want to kill my time while traveling or I want to enjoy an extended binge, Netflix is ​​my top pick.

Next up: Frustrated with the simple interface of the Netflix app? Read the following post to discover some great Android apps that will enhance your Netflix experience.

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