Podcast FAQ

podcast won't play on android

by Prof. Jaycee Turner Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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The best way to test if this is the case, is to enter private browsing (incognito) mode in your browser, and attempt to play the podcast again. Alternatively, you can try temporarily disabling any extensions you have that might cause issues. Another common reason is browsers blocking mixed content, like HTTP over HTTPS.

Please go the phone Settings- Applications- Castbox- Storage- Clear cache, after clearing the cache, go back to the app and see if the podcasts could load successfully.

Full Answer

How do I download podcasts to my Android phone?

Search the Podcast Player app on Google Play, and tap the green INSTALL button to download it. Podcast Player is a free, third-party app that allows you to download and listen to podcasts. Open the Podcast Player app on your Android. The Podcast Player icon looks like a white radio tower in a purple circle. You can find it on your Apps menu.

How to fix Google Podcasts download not working?

Open the Play Store and search for the Google Podcasts app. You will notice the Open button if there is no update available and Update button if there is one available. Please update and then check again if downloads are working on Podcasts or not.

Why can't I play an episode on Google Podcasts?

If the episode won't play for an anonymous user, it won't play on Google Podcasts. Make sure that there aren't any login requirements for the episode. It's also possible that you have a problem with mixed content, where your host page or feed is on HTTP but the episode audio file is on HTTPS (or the reverse).

Why can’t I listen to podcasts on my computer?

The best way to test if this is the case, is to enter private browsing (incognito) mode in your browser, and attempt to play the podcast again. Alternatively, you can try temporarily disabling any extensions you have that might cause issues. Another common reason is browsers blocking mixed content, like HTTP over HTTPS.

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Why will my podcasts not play?

Bandwidth and software incompatibility are the two leading causes of podcasts that will not start playing. It could also be your Wi-Fi network, a broken link, or even buffering times. It is also possible you need to update your phone or app.

How do I play podcasts on Android?

Download the Google Podcasts app. Ask your Google Assistant to play a specific podcast. Search for a podcast in your Google app. or on google.com....Add a podcast by RSS feedOn your Android phone or tablet, open Google Podcasts .At the bottom, tap Activity. Subscriptions.Tap More. ... Enter the feed URL.Tap Subscribe.

Why can't I hear a podcast on my phone?

Android devices have many different volume controls so it's possible the volume you're turning up isn't the one that controls the volume in the app. To double check, go to your device Settings, find the Sound option and then check the volume level of all the controls.

How do I fix my Google podcast app?

Restart your Android phone or tablet. Go to the Google app page in the Play Store. Tap Update....To get new podcasts, open the Google Podcasts app and swipe down on the screen.Check that you're connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.Clear your Google app's cache and data.

What is the best podcast player for Android?

Pocket Casts - Podcast Player. Automattic, Inc. NEWS & MAGAZINES. ... Podcast Player App - Podbean. Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook. MUSIC & AUDIO. ... Podcast Player App - Castbox. Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks. ... Google Podcasts. Google LLC. ... Spotify: Music and Podcasts. Spotify AB. ... Stitcher - Podcast Player. Stitcher, Inc.

How do I play podcasts on my Samsung Galaxy?

Users of Samsung's flagship smartphones will have to swipe right in order to access the podcasts in the Samsung Free app. Select the new “Listen” tab, and you will be greeted by a selection of podcasts from broadcasters like NPR and iHeartMedia.

How do I reset podcast app?

Try restoring your device and setting it up as newLaunch the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.Tap General.Tap Reset.Tap Erase All Content and Settings.Enter your device's passcode if prompted.Tap Backup Then Erase if you haven't backed up your device yet. Otherwise, tap Erase Now.

How do I fix the sound on my Android phone?

Turn your volume up or downPress a volume button.At the right, tap the Menu . If you don't find Settings, go to the steps for older Android versions.Slide the volume levels to where you want them: Media volume: Music, videos, games, other media. Call volume: Volume of the other person during a call.

How do you hear a podcast?

If you have an Android phone you can use the Google podcasts app. Search “Google podcasts” in the play store app or click this link on your phone to open it in the store.

How do I reset my Google podcast?

Go to your Podcasts history in My Activity.Choose what you want to delete: All your Podcasts history: Below the search bar, tap Delete. Specific day: Next to the day, tap Delete all activity from [day] . Specific activity: Below the activity, tap Details at the top, tap More Delete.

Where do downloaded podcasts go on android?

You can tap the three lines icon on the podcast page, then select Downloads. 2. You can tap the second icon on the app home page, then click the Downloads button. The downloaded episodes will be listed under the Downloaded tab.

Why does my podcast keep buffering?

You may experience frequent buffering if your network connection doesn't have enough bandwidth for your station's stream. One useful tool for buffering pauses when the network connection is unreliable is using the "Buffer Before Play" option in your Settings menu.

Do podcasts take up space?

Manage Auto-Download. Most users don't realize this, but podcasts can consume a lot of space, and you won't even notice it because they are set to download automatically in the background. Now if that is happening, you may not have space for new episodes.

Is Google Podcasts app good?

The Google Podcasts app has gott en better over the years and is good for most folks who want a basic app for listening to podcasts. Well, the app does suffer from occasional hiccups. As some users have discovered, they cannot download new or latest episodes on Google Podcasts app. Some users are getting 'error code 1001' getting displayed on ...

Is there a podcast app for the Play Store?

There are plenty of podcasts app available on the Play Store, and a lot of them are simply better than what Google has to offer. I would recommend Pocket Casts and Spotify, but you can go with any. Note that these two are not free, but the features and ease of use more than justify the price tag.

What to do if your podcast isn't showing up on Google?

If a Google search for your podcast isn't showing your associated website, confirm that your feed and homepage link to each other. This is a very strong signal to Google that the two items are related.

How long does it take for podcasts to update?

It takes Podcasts Manager about a day to notice most feed updates. Additionally, there is a 2-3 day data latency in Podcasts Manager data, so it can take a few days after a successful fix or newly discovered feed to begin to see data for your show.

What to do if you don't have access to a show?

If you don't have access to an existing show, ask a show Admin to grant you access. If you don't know who to ask, contact the owner's email listed in the <googleplay:owner> or <itunes:owner> tag of the feed.

Is my podcast on Google?

Podcast is not on Google. If your podcast isn't appearing in Google Search or Google Podcasts, try the following troubleshooting steps. Note that Google doesn't guarantee that every podcast will show up on Google. 1.

Is a podcast already claimed?

Podcast is already claimed. If you try to verify ownership of a feed, but get a warning that the podcast is already claimed, you should contact the owner listed in the currently verified feed. Visit the feed that you tried to claim* and look for the owner email listed in the <googleplay:owner> or <itunes:owner> tag.

Does an episode have data?

Episode has no data, but appears in Podcasts Manager. Remember that an episode must have data in order to appear in Podcasts Manager. If your episode appears in Podcasts Manager but doesn't show any data in the report, you're probably zoomed in to a time period without data.

Is episode on Google Podcasts?

Episode is not on Google. If your show is available to listeners on Google Podcasts platforms, but new episodes aren't appearing (or other changes aren't appearing): Confirm that you haven't blocked your episode. See Google isn't noticing your feed updates.

Why won't my episode play?

The most common reason an episode won’t play in your browser, is because an extension you have installed is blocking it . Common examples of this are any sort of ad/content blocking extensions like Adblock / Ublock ( Night Eye – a dark mode extension has also caused some loading issues).

Can Linux play mp3 files?

The stream isn’t in a file format that can be played by the browser. As particular examples, some Linux browsers can’t play .mp3 files, most browsers can’t play .mov or .ogg files, etc. Some browsers might require additional software (plugins, or actual system software support) to play certain audio or video files.

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