The most common reason is failed entitlement checks because of local blackouts or copyright protection (like HDCP problems with some displays). Other reasons can include problems with the app’s cache or random app errors.
Troubleshooting Prerequisites
1. Relaunch the Bally Sports App After Force Closing It
Sometimes, the app may stop working properly because it has crashed in the background. Force closing and then relaunching the app can often fix this.
2. Change the Video Quality of the Stream
If your internet connection isn’t fast enough to support the current video quality, you may experience playback issues. Lowering the video quality can help.
3. Restart the Device or TV
Sometimes, problems with your device’s communication modules can prevent the Bally Sports app from working. Restarting your device or TV can often resolve these issues.
4. Update the Device’s OS
An outdated operating system may create incompatibilities with the Bally Sports app. Updating your system can help fix this.
5. Use a VPN or Try Another Network
If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is preventing the Bally Sports app from connecting to its servers, using a VPN or switching to a different network could help.
6. Check the App Permissions
Bally Sports needs certain permissions, like access to your location, in order to provide content specific to your area. Lack of permissions can cause it to malfunction. Granting the necessary permissions usually solves this.
7. Change the DNS Settings of the Device
Incorrect DNS settings can block the app from connecting to its servers. Changing your DNS settings can help.
8. Re-log into the Bally Sports App
Sometimes, sign-in problems stop the Bally Sports app from loading your content. Logging out and logging back in often fixes this issue.
9. Clear the App Cache and Wipe the TV’s Cache Partition
A corrupted or full cache can cause the app to malfunction or become slow. Clearing it might help restore normal performance.
9.1. Clear the App Cache
9.2. Wipe The Cache Partition
10. Reinstall the Bally Sports App
If the app’s files have become damaged, reinstalling it can give you a fresh start.
11. Reset the Device
Sometimes, persistent issues with the Bally Sports app are caused by incorrect system settings or software errors. Resetting your device to its factory state may resolve them. Remember: Resetting your device will erase all your personal data, so be sure to back up anything important beforehand.
