Funimation is a library of HD ad-free anime movies, shows, and much more available right at the fingertips. The latest and popular displays are all available right at your fingertips. It is the destination for all anime lovers as they do not need to go through several websites for different animes. Everything is available at one single place under one subscription plan.
But what would you do if the Funimation app suddenly stopped working one day? What if you have trouble connecting to the server, logging in, or working correctly with the app? Several users have experienced such scenarios with the Funimation app on Android, iPhone, PC, laptop, TV, PS4, PS5, and more not working correctly. So we have compiled this guide on all the known solutions for the problem for PS5 users. So without any further ado, let’s get into it.
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How to Fix PS5 Funimation Crashing or not working correctly?
There are several reasons why the app could be malfunctioning. The servers could be busy for too many active users; the application might be under maintenance, faulty installation of the application can also lead to occasional crashes, incompatible version of the application running on your device is another cause and more.
Since there are several reasons associated with the application not working correctly, you will have to try all the solutions one after the other until you find the one that solves your problem.
Check the time on your device:
The internet does not work on a device if the time on that device is not set correctly. Especially if the time set is somewhere in the past, you will have trouble using the internet in all applications. So go to your time and date settings page on your PS5 and set the correct time according to your time zone.
Try using the application again once you have the time zone set correctly. If you reencounter the same problem, try the next solution mentioned below.
Update the application:
If there is a bug on the application, the developers will fix it immediately with an update. So you must always have the latest version of the app running on your PS5. To update the application, go to the application store on your PS5 and tap on the update option you see next to the application.
Try using the application again once the update is complete and installed correctly. Try the following solution mentioned below if you see the same error again.
Downgrade the application:
In some rare scenarios, the developers might push out an update that is incompatible with the PS5 itself.
To fix this, you should try to download the setup file for the older version of the application and then install it on your PS5. Since the older version was running well, you should not have any problem using it for some more time. However, there will be a time when even this older version will stop connecting to Funimation servers. In that case, you can either switch to another device or your browser for streaming anime from Funimation.
Clear cache storage:
Over time an application builds up cache memory to ensure that its functions run smoothly without any hiccups. However, this cache memory collected over time can sometimes work against the basic functionality of an application. This generally happens when the cache memory collected over time is corrupted. So to fix this, you need to keep cleaning your cache memory from time to time. This will mean that you will have to log in to Funimation again, and it will take a while for the application to open up, but it will happen only for the first time that you open the app after clearing the storage.
To clear up the cache storage, go to the settings page of your PS5, go-to apps, and then open up Funimation. Here, you will find the option to clear cache storage. Proceed with it, and then try using the application again. If you reencounter the same error, try the next solution mentioned below.
Reboot the device:
As simple as it may sound, sometimes a simple reboot or restart of the device can fix most issues related to applications. Applications over time form inconsistencies and these inconsistencies can be cleared up with a simple reboot. So restart your PS5 and try using the application again.
Try the following solution mentioned below if you encounter the same issue even after the reboot.
Try using the web browser:
The Funimation services are not available only for usage on the application. Any device with a web browser can also have the same experience. So if you are having issues with the Funimation application, try using the browser on your PS5 to open up Funimation. Once it opens up, go to the Funimation homepage, log into your account and continue streaming your favorite anime.
Try using VPN:
If none of the solutions mentioned above worked for you, there is a chance there is an issue with your region. Funimation might not be working in your area for some reason, and to fix that, you can try using a VPN service.
A VPN will let you mask your IP address and connect you to Funimation through a different country’s server. This should help you bypass the problems you were facing with Funimation running in your region.
Several VPN services are available online, and you can pick anyone you want, depending on your budget and requirement.
So these are all the solutions for Funimation crashing or not working correctly on your PS5. You should use Funimation properly after trying out one of the solutions mentioned above.
Funimation is a go-to destination for anime lovers, and not everyone needs to pay for a plan if they want to use Funimation. Funimation comes with two types of plans. There is a free one and another that is paid. The free plan comes with ads, while the premium plan is free of ads. Depending on your needs, you can pick the plan of your choice.
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