Apple TV stuck on “Downloaded” screen

How do I return to the AppleTV Home Screen, regardless of whether I am connected to Wi-fi? There are no screen restrictions in place. This seems like a fundamental function and I don’t understand why Apple doesn’t fix an issue that from the looks of things has been a problem for years.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Apr 25, 2023 11:20 AM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2023 11:33 AM

The Apple TV app on iPad and iPhone requires internet access, to show anything other than the local library.

  • Through Wi-Fi, the TV app should have regular internet access.
  • On cellular, the TV app would need extra permission to use cellular data. Settings﹥Cellular﹥[scroll down to apps list] TV app﹥
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Apr 25, 2023 11:33 AM in response to pkgoode

The Apple TV app on iPad and iPhone requires internet access, to show anything other than the local library.

  • Through Wi-Fi, the TV app should have regular internet access.
  • On cellular, the TV app would need extra permission to use cellular data. Settings﹥Cellular﹥[scroll down to apps list] TV app﹥

Apple TV stuck on “Downloaded” screen

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