Sinit1000

Q: Hi, downloaded a TV series to iPad. Can’t watch them on iMovies when offline. Any idea why?


Hi, downloaded a TV Series via iTunes to an iPad Air. Watched 1st 3 episodes offline no problem. 4th and beyond won't open unless online. Any ideas why please?

iPad Air, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jun 9, 2016 11:22 AM

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Q: Hi, downloaded a TV series to iPad. Can’t watch them on iMovies when offline. Any idea why?

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  • by stuckboss,

    stuckboss stuckboss Jun 10, 2016 9:20 AM in response to Sinit1000
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    Jun 10, 2016 9:20 AM in response to Sinit1000

    Hey there Sinit1000!

     

    It sounds like you've bought and downloaded a TV series from iTunes. The first 3 episodes played fine without an internet connection, but now that you're past that you need to be online to watch them.  It could be that those episodes aren't downloaded to the iPad Air.  In the Videos app, you'd want to check to see if it shows little cloud icons with down arrows next to episode 4 and later.  If you see those, that means they'll need to be downloaded in order to be viewed offline at any time. 

     

    Check out the section on Movies, TV Shows, and Music Videos on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: 

    Download your past purchases - Apple Support

     

    If you see any messages when you try there, post them here please. 

     

    Cheers!