The Podcasts app should download and sync podcasts automatically, which can be interrupted or unavailable for various reasons.
These include a spotty Internet connection or a problem with the servers hosting the podcast.
The podcast might also fail to play because of a software bug or configuration issue in the Podcasts app.
Fortunately, the methods for resolving this problem are similar no matter the cause.
The following steps apply to all, though the specifics of each fix might vary between them.
Check the volume on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Ensure the volume is loud enough and not muted.
This obvious solution is always worth checking, as it will fix the issue quickly.
Restart the Apple Podcasts app.
you might close an app by swiping upwhen multitasking on an iPhoneor iPad.
Mac users can exit the app by right-clicking on its icon in the dock and selectingQuit.
Try playing the podcast again once you reopen the app.
verify the correct audio output is selected.
This will show available audio sources with a checkbox next to the one currently used.
Delete the podcast from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, then re-download it.
Sometimes, files get corrupted when being downloaded, rendering them, in this case, unplayable.
Deleting and re-downloading the podcast will give you a new copy of the file to try.
Mac users can delete podcasts in the Downloaded section of the Podcast app.
Hover the cursor over a show’s icon to reveal the…menu.
Select it and then tapRemove Downloads.
Check that your Wi-Fi or cellular data connection is strong.An Internet Speed Testis the quickest method.
A bad Internet connection will make playing any podcast not already downloaded to the Apple Podcast library difficult.
Move to a location with a better connection if possible.
IfLow Data Modeis turned on, turn it off.
Low Data Mode intentionally restricts data use, which can cause an issue when downloading and playing a podcast.
Turn off Wi-Fior cellular data temporarily.
At times, a bad data connection can cause problems even when playing podcasts downloaded to your equipment.
Turning off data entirely might patch up the issue.
you’re free to turn data back on if the podcast begins to play.
Restart youriPhone,iPad, orMac.
This may clear a persistent bug or connection issue, providing a fresh start for your gear.
Unfollow deletes a podcast from your library entirely, including all episodes.
This resets all active downloads for that podcast.
Check youravailable storage in iOSormacOSand free up storage if only a few gigabytes are left.
Reset the Sync Library feature in Apple Podcasts.
On iOS devices, you will find this in the configs app underGeneral, thenPodcasts.
Tap theSync Librarysetting to turn it off, then again to turn it back on.
Mac should pop crack open the Podcasts app, selectPodcastsin the menu bar, then selectPreferences.
Sync parameters are found underAdvanced.
This can resolve any persistent sync issues causing an error in the app.
Uninstall and then reinstall the Apple Podcasts app.
It’s easy touninstall an app on the iPhone and iPad.
It’s also pretty easy touninstall apps on a Mac.
The app can be reinstalled from the App Store.
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