Overview: Are you facing problems in playing video content on Hulu? Or if Hulu is showing other problem due to which you are unable to use Hulu app on your iPad then don’t worry! You can easily fix it. Simply follow this guide and you will find different solutions to fix Hulu not working on iPad.
There are many users who are facing problems with the Hulu app and want to know why their Hulu app is not working on iPad. If you also don’t know the reasons for this problem then below are the causes for this issue.
Why Is Your Hulu Not Working On Your iPad?
There could be many reasons due to which Hulu stopped working on iPad. Some of the main reasons are mentioned below.
- Hulu app is not updated to its latest version.
- If there is some problem with the internet connection which you are using.
- When you have not installed the latest update for your iPad OS.
- Some problems with iPad OS.
So, these are the main causes for Hulu not working issue on iPad. Now, without discussing more, let’s go-ahead to the solutions to fix Hulu not working on iPad.
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Solution 1: Restart Your iPad
If the Hulu app is not working/crashing due to bugs and glitches on your iPad OS then restarting the device does the trick. So, you should first restart your iPad.
To restart iPad with Home button, you need to press and hold the Top key unless the “slide to power off” display on the screen. Now, simply drag it to power off your iPad. And then press and hold Top key until you see the Apple logo.
To restart iPad without Home button, press and hold both Top + Volume keys unless you see the “slide to power off” on your phone’s screen. Drag the slider to power off your iPad. Now, switch on your iPad by pressing and holding Top button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
Solution 2: Check Whether Hulu Is Supported On Your iPad
You must have the information that the Hulu app is only supported on 5th gen iPads and the newer model. So, if you are trying to run Hulu app on 4th-gen or older iPad model then it won’t work. The streaming service only works on iPad running on iOS 10.3.3 and latest version.
You can run the Hulu app on old iPad but it should run on iPadOS 14, iPadOS 13, iOS 12, and iOS 11. And on these devices, you will find the Hulu app already installed. And when you go to install Hulu app on these iPad running on these OS versions then you will find an error message.
Solution 3: Check Your Internet Connection
If the internet connection is unstable then Hulu app will stop working. So, you need to check your internet connection.
If you are using mobile data then check you have an active data plan. If you are using Wi-fi then turn off Wi-Fi and then turn on it again.
Solution 4: Forget Wi-Fi Network
Each time you connect to a new Wi-Fi network then your iPad makes a record of it so that in future you can easily connect to that network. This is why you need to type the Wi-Fi password when you connect to a new Wi-Fi network. And if this process changed then it can prevent you from connecting your iPad to Wi-F. In this case, you need to forget the Wi-Fi network and set it up again.
Below are the steps to forget Wi-Fi network.
Step 1: Open Settings app on your iPad.
Step 2: Then hit o Wi-Fi.
Step 3: Now, tap blue “i” (information button) to the right of your Wi-Fi network.
Step 4: Lastly, tap on Forget This Network.
Once you forget the Wi-Fi network, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and then hit on the network again. Now, reconnect to the network by entering the wifi password.
Now, try to open Hulu to check if it is working fine or not. If still not then move to the next solution.
Solution 5: Close And Reopen Hulu App
If restarting the iPad don’t work to fix the problem then it may be possible that there is some problem in the Hulu app. Therefore, you should close and reopen the Hulu app to solve the problem.
To close the Hulu app on iPad with Home button, double-press on it to open the app switcher.
And to close Hulu app on iPad without Home button, open the app switcher by swiping up from the bottom edge to the center of the screen.
Now swipe Hulu app up and off the top of the screen to close it. You should also close all apps because they can also cause the issue. Wait for a few seconds and then open the Hulu app again.
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Solution 6: Update Hulu App
Updating the app to its latest version is important because it brings new features and bug fixes. So, you should check update for Hulu app and install it but you find the update.
To update Hulu app on iPad, open App Store and then hit on your account icon in the top right corner of the phone’s screen. Next, go to app updates section and hit on Update next to Hulu app. You can also tap on Update All to update all the apps.
Solution 7: Install Latest Update For iPadOS
You should also check update for iPad OS. New update has the power to fix the issue.
Below, follow the steps to update iPadOS to the latest version.
Step 1: Launch Settings app on your iPad.
Step 2: Then tap on General.
Step 3: Next, tap on Software Update.
Step 4: If the latest update is available you will find Download and Install option. Simply tap on it to update your iPad.
Solution 8: Uninstall And Reinstall Hulu App
Sometimes the file on the app gets corrupted and due to this they start creating problem. Maybe this has also happened with Hulu app due to which Hulu app does not work on iPad. So, to fix it you need to uninstall Hulu app and then again install it from App Store.
You don’t need to worry as uninstalling the Hulu app doesn’t delete the Hulu account.
To delete Hulu app on iPad, you need to press and hold the Hulu app icon unless you see the menu on the phone’s screen. After this, tap on Delete App and confirm it by tapping on Delete.
Now, to reinstall Hulu app, open App Store and then enter the app name in the search box. Next, tap on Install button. The install button will look like a cloud with an arrow pointing down as you have installed the Hulu app earlier on iPad.
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Solution 9: Reset All Settings Of iPad
You can reset all settings of your iPad in order to fix Hulu app not working/stopped working/keeps crashing. This will reset all the settings of your iPad to its factory default. Your Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, and wallpaper will be deleted.
Follow the simple steps to reset all settings on iPad.
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your iPad.
Step 2: After this, tap on Settings > General > Transfer Or Reset iPad.
Step 3: Now, tap on Reset and then on Reset All Settings.
Step 4: Again tap on Reset All Settings to confirm the reset process.
Your iPad will switch off, complete the reset and then power on it again.
Solution 10: Contact Hulu Support
If there is some problem with your account then Hulu will not work on your iPad. And this problem will only solved by the Hulu customer support service. So, simply visit Hulu’s support website to get online help or you can take help through a call.
Solution 11: Use Hulu On Web Or Cast To Another Device
You can log in to Hulu.com on Safari browser and check if you are able to watch videos or not.
Or you can caste to another device and see if Hulu is working there or not. For instance, caste content to your Apple TV and then run on your iPad. You may need to do this whenever you open the Hulu app.
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Solution 12: DFU Restore Your iPad
The last method to fix Hulu not working on iPad by DFU restoring your iPad. DFU (Device Firmware Update) is the deepest restore on iPad as each line of code gets deleted and rewritten.
Note: Backup your iPad before DFU restore because it will erase all data, apps, and settings to factory default.
When you complete backing up your iPad, then put your iPad in DFU mode.
After this, restore your iPad in DFU mode and when the process gets completed, you will find your iPad restored to its default settings.
Wrap Up
iPad is the best device for video streaming because of its big screen. But when the video streaming app stopped working on it then all the pleasure goes to hell.
Hulu app is one of the video streaming app and there are some users who are unable to watch content due to Hulu not working issue.
But now you don’t, because you can fix Hulu not working on iPad by applying the above solutions. I hope the solutions will help you to solve this problem.
Max Field
Max Field is a founder of recoveriphone-data.com. He is an iOS lover and loves to write tips, tricks, fixes for errors, data recovery solutions and more related to iOS, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, iTunes and iCloud.
