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Q: Podcast app crashing in iOS 9

I just installed iOS 9 on my iPhone 6. When opening the podcast app I get a white screen, "Updating Library" and then it crashes after about 15 seconds. Anyone else experiencing this?

I've quit the app.

Restarted the phone.

Tried putting phone in airplane mode and opening the app.

Same result each time.

 

Help!

iPhone 6, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 16, 2015 12:56 PM

by jplang56,Solvedanswer
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A:

Okay, I solved it, but in an unartful way that will probably be unacceptable to most: I restored my phone.

I don't know what we can learn from that but

1. At least we know the app works (though they kind of messed it up)

2. If you absolutely can't wait for the inevitable fix, there is a work around.

Posted on Sep 17, 2015 7:02 AM

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  • by the Ramen Noodle,

    the Ramen Noodle the Ramen Noodle Sep 28, 2015 5:24 AM in response to mikegantt
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    Sep 28, 2015 5:24 AM in response to mikegantt

    Yes.

  • by mikegantt,

    mikegantt mikegantt Sep 28, 2015 5:51 AM in response to the Ramen Noodle
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    Sep 28, 2015 5:51 AM in response to the Ramen Noodle

    Thanks!

     

    The Audacity to Podcast and the Ramen Noodle are a blessing to the podcast community.

  • by Kelly Norman,

    Kelly Norman Kelly Norman Sep 28, 2015 10:19 AM in response to jplang56
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    Sep 28, 2015 10:19 AM in response to jplang56

    Well, if anyone's keeping score, this is also happening with my iPod Touch, 5th generation.  When I try to open the podcast app, same thing:  I get the "loading library" message then eventually it crashes.  I really DON:T want to erase all my content and settings, but will if I have to.  I LIVE for my pods!!!!!

     

     

    Incidentally, I subscribe to about 20 podcasts, and follow a dozen or so more. 

  • by k8neville,

    k8neville k8neville Sep 28, 2015 10:51 AM in response to Kelly Norman
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    Sep 28, 2015 10:51 AM in response to Kelly Norman

    I downloaded the update on my iPod touch first, and when I discovered this problem I warned the rest of my family to beware of updating their iPhones. I was about to get my new iPhone 6S (upgrading from a 5), so I wasn't going to bother with my iPhone anyway. The podcast app works fine on my new phone.

     

    The iPod touch app is still broken.  I suggest downloading the Downcast app and migrating to that for your podcasts.  It's a better player anyway, I think, as there are more speed levels (I like 1.25), and I've found nearly all my podcasts are accessible through Downcast.

  • by Stephen Drinkard,

    Stephen Drinkard Stephen Drinkard Sep 28, 2015 7:30 PM in response to jplang56
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    Sep 28, 2015 7:30 PM in response to jplang56

    I have an iPhone 6 Plus upgraded to I OS 9.01. Podcast is crashing all the time will not play any of the broadcasts. I have restored my phone numerous time setting up as a "new phone". No resolution whatsoever at this point very frustrating

  • by gbogdan,

    gbogdan gbogdan Sep 29, 2015 8:42 AM in response to jplang56
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    Sep 29, 2015 8:42 AM in response to jplang56

    IPhone fail, and glad that I did not update my iPad. Now I am using my iPad more.

    Last time that I will EVER rush to update iOS. From now on I will wait for at least a couple weeks while others share their experiences.

    And we are suppose to trust Apple with cars one day?

     

    And now I keep getting a prompt to Install iOS 9.0.1.

    Options: Install Now, Later, Details

    Need new Options: Install Now, Later, Quit bugging me until you fix the Podcast App, Details

  • by AppleHome,

    AppleHome AppleHome Sep 29, 2015 8:56 AM in response to jplang56
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    Sep 29, 2015 8:56 AM in response to jplang56

    THIS ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED!!!!!!

  • by Stephen Drinkard,

    Stephen Drinkard Stephen Drinkard Sep 29, 2015 9:13 AM in response to k8neville
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    Sep 29, 2015 9:13 AM in response to k8neville

    The suggestion to use Downcast app while this problem is outstanding was helpful to me.  The Podcast app is still crashing as of this writing on iOS9.01 on my iPhone 6+

  • by opolios,

    opolios opolios Sep 29, 2015 9:27 AM in response to AppleHome
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    Sep 29, 2015 9:27 AM in response to AppleHome

    Right!

  • by pglaeser,

    pglaeser pglaeser Sep 29, 2015 10:44 AM in response to jplang56
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    Sep 29, 2015 10:44 AM in response to jplang56

    Just wanted to chime in to say I also have this problem.  Extremely frustrating that this bug was in a live release. 

  • by ngffbnfm,

    ngffbnfm ngffbnfm Sep 29, 2015 3:01 PM in response to pglaeser
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    Sep 29, 2015 3:01 PM in response to pglaeser

    This worked for a friend and I tried it and it also worked for me. First, if you are syncing your podcasts, turn off syncing on that device (laptop/desktop). If you are not syncing with another device, make a list of your podcasts/episodes (yep, it’s a pain, so if you are worried about losing anything, turn back here). Now delete all the podcasts on your device so the app is completely empty. After you have done that, look them up on your device using the Podcast app and add them back in directly from the podcast app, making sure you select “subscribe” on each podcast. Power your device off and then power it back on. Now you can sync with your device. Don’t know why this worked or if it will work for you - good luck.

  • by m4cus3r,

    m4cus3r m4cus3r Sep 29, 2015 3:56 PM in response to ngffbnfm
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    Sep 29, 2015 3:56 PM in response to ngffbnfm

    I'm unclear, for it seems you're using the term "device" for both the Mac and the iOS. Can you clarify?

  • by jakill23,

    jakill23 jakill23 Sep 29, 2015 4:04 PM in response to ngffbnfm
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    Sep 29, 2015 4:04 PM in response to ngffbnfm

    i tried it all.. didnt work for me..

     

    ios9 Iphone 6/ Macbook pro

  • by Pinkfella,

    Pinkfella Pinkfella Sep 29, 2015 4:05 PM in response to ngffbnfm
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    Sep 29, 2015 4:05 PM in response to ngffbnfm

    I cannot do the step you describe "look them up on your device using the Podcast app and add them back in," because the Podcast app crashes before anything can be done inside of it.  I have deleted all of my podcast subscriptions and podcast episodes from iTunes as well as unsynced podcasts between iTunes and iOS.  None of that stops the Podcasts app from showing "Updating Library" and crashing for me whenever I attempt to open the app.

  • by ngffbnfm,

    ngffbnfm ngffbnfm Sep 29, 2015 4:16 PM in response to m4cus3r
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    Sep 29, 2015 4:16 PM in response to m4cus3r

    m4cus3r

    Sorry. By device, I'm referring to iOS. My referring to anything running OS X was my mistake.

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