FBasiilico Author

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WatchOs not downloading podcasts

I have the latest version of the watchOs

I am subscribed to different podcasts, enabled automatic downloads, and when charging the apple watch is not downloading the 10 unplayed episodes.

I've restarted the iphone and watch and still can't download.

The same happens with my Iphone, episodes are not automatically downloading

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 03:45 AM

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Community Specialist

Jan 7, 2023 01:16 PM in response to FBasiilico

Hi FBasiilico,

If Podcasts are not loading properly, we'd recommending isolating the app first. Try the steps below from: If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open

"1.Close and reopen the app

Force the app to close. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.

2.Restart your device

Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.

3.Check for updates

To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to see if updates are available. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your iPhone or iPad.

4.Delete the app, then redownload it

Delete the app. When you do this, you might lose data that was stored in the app. Then redownload the app. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed."

If the problem persists, Contact Apple for support and service

Cheers.

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