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[Roku] Sling TV Not Responding / Black Screen?
Sling TV Not Responding / Black Screen
Roku users, if Sling TV is not responding, giving you a black screen, or just plain freezing—this is the place to compare notes. Reports have been rolling in about issues specific to Roku devices, especially after recent app or system updates.
Common problems include:
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App launching to a black screen with no audio/video
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Sling app freezing on the logo
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App crashes that return you to the Roku home menu
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Channel guide loads, but no streams play
These issues can often be fixed with some quick troubleshooting:
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Restart Roku: Go to Settings > System > Power > System Restart
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Remove and reinstall Sling: Home > highlight Sling TV > press * > Remove channel, then re-add from the Roku Channel Store
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Clear Roku cache: Home (press 5x) > Up (1x) > Rewind (2x) > Fast Forward (2x)
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Check for software updates: Settings > System > System update
Let’s use this thread to:
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Report which Roku device and software version you’re on
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Note any changes after updates
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Share fixes that worked (or didn’t)
