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Why is AppleTV not playing my purchased movies?

My Apple TV is not playing my Purchased movies, only the Trailers.


  • I go to "Movies" on AppleTV
  • Select "Purchased"
  • Click on a movie listed there
  • The Trailer plays, not the movie.
  • When the Trailer ends it goes back to the menu.


This happened before I updated to the new OS and following the install.


Any advice?

Apple TV, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on May 12, 2012 5:47 AM

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Sep 12, 2012 9:29 PM in response to Whalie

I had this problem too. I took the Apple TV back to Best Buy and got another one. I still had the same problem. I eventually fixed it by getting another modem for my internet. You need one that is the docsys 3.0 or greater.

If you want the one I got that worked then click:


https://www.google.com/search?q=surfboard+6120&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mo zilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=surfboard+6120&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs =tG2&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=dmBR ULDzNaTtygGx1IDoBQ&ved=0CA4Q_AUoBQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=7546be72b c55ba3a&biw=758&bih=850


I did upgrade to a faster internet service with the cable company, but I doubt that really made an impact. My wireless router uses wireless N and that works too with the Apple TV. Good luck.

Why is AppleTV not playing my purchased movies?

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