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4K Format not playable on TV

So I bought a movie on iTunes with 4K resolution but my Tv is not able to play it. Can I downgrade the movie somehow or is there a fix around this?

Apple TV 4K, Other OS

Posted on Dec 14, 2017 9:30 PM

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Dec 15, 2017 5:54 PM in response to Sandritter

Hi Sandritter,


If you've purchased content that's available in 4K, but don't have a 4K compatible TV, the information below should be helpful.

If you see a message that your device might not be able to play 1080p (HD) or 4K videos

When you buy or rent a movie or TV show from the iTunes Store, the device that you're using might warn you that it can't play 1080p (HD) or 4K video content. Instead, your device automatically plays the highest-quality version of that video that it can. Your other Apple devices will play the higher-quality version if they're compatible.

Learn more about redownloading purchased content.

Find and watch movies with 4K, HDR, or Dolby Vision



Cheers!

4K Format not playable on TV

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