Okay, so I’ve been having this super annoying issue with Paramount Plus on my Firestick lately. It’s been driving me nuts! I just wanted to chill and watch some shows, but noooo, technology had other plans.
It started with the app being really slow. Like, really slow. Takes forever to load, and sometimes it just crashes completely. I figured, “Okay, maybe it’s just a temporary glitch.” Boy, was I wrong.
Troubleshooting Time
First, I tried the classic “turn it off and on again” trick. I restarted my Firestick. Nope. Still slow, still crashing.
Next, I thought maybe the app needed an update. So I went into the settings, found Paramount Plus, and checked for updates. It said it was up to date. Great. Still stuck.
Then, I decided to clear the cache and data for the app. I figured maybe there was some junk files messing things up. I went back into the settings, found the app, and cleared everything. Fingers crossed!
I opened up the app and it did seem a little bit faster to load. I thought “Progress!”. But after few seconds, it crashed after attempting to play a show! Ugh!
I decided, as a last resort,to remove the app entirely and then re-downloaded and re-installed it from scratch. A bit of a pain, but I was desperate.
Success… (Finally!)
After the re-install and logging back in, it seems to be working! It is fast again, no more crashing when trying to play stuff. I watched a whole episode of something without any issues.
So, if you’re having similar problems with Paramount Plus on your Firestick, I totally feel your pain. Try these steps, especially the full uninstall/reinstall. It might just save your sanity (and your binge-watching plans)!