Online streaming has taken off these days, especially since we have better internet access and faster networks available rather easily and for cheap. In recent years, different providers have offered TV online instead of the traditional.
Sling TV is yet another service in the up-and-coming online streaming services market. However, just like everything tech, the service also experiences several bugs and glitches from time to time.
In this article, we’re talking about how to fix the Sling Error 4-402.
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What causes the Sling error 4-402?
Sling TV has several error codes to help users figure out the underlying issue with the service. The error code 4-402 points to an issue in the software that prevents the platform from streaming the desired content.
How to fix Sling error 4-402?
Here are a few fixes to help you eliminate the Sling error 4-402.
Restart the Sling TV app
Restarting can magically eliminate just about any error, especially if they’re software related. If you’re having issues with the Sling TV app on your device, try restarting the app to see if that fixes your problem.
Restart your router
Having a slow internet connection can also trigger the error. Try power cycling your router to see if that solves your problem. Turn the router off, wait for about 30 seconds and turn it back on again. Restarting the device, you’re using the app on is also a good idea.
Change channels
Sling TV also recommends changing channels to fix the 4-402 issue. This way, you’ll also be able to point if the error exists in the particular channel rather than the entire app itself.
Sign out of different devices
Being logged into too many devices using the same Sling TV account can also trigger the issue. Follow these steps to log out of all devices.
Step 1: Head over to the Sling TV website and log in with your credentials.
Step 2: Click on My Account.
Step 3: Head over to Personal Information and click on Device History.
Step 4: Click Sign out of all devices.
Now try logging in again on the device you’re watching, and the error should resolve itself.
Try updating the Sling TV app
An outdated app is one of the most common causes of a software bug.
On Android
If you’re on Android, follow these steps to update an app.
- Open the Play Store and tap on your profile icon in the top right.
- Tap My apps & games
- Now you can update all apps by either pressing Update all or find the Sling TV app in the list and tapping the Update button.
Alternatively, you can head over to the Sling TV Play Store page and update the app from there.
On iOS
If you’re using an Apple device, open the App store on your device and follow these steps.
- Tap the profile icon in the top right of the App Store.
- You will be able to see any pending automatic updates here. You can either tap Update All to update all apps to the latest version or find the Sling TV app and tap the Update button next to it to update only that app.
Alternatively, you can navigate to the Sling TV App Store page and update the app from there.
On other devices
Since the Sling TV app is present on several platforms, there’s a good chance that you might see this error on any one of them. Regardless, the same steps apply. Try looking for an update in the respective app store and update the app if an update is available.
Reinstall the app
If updating the app didn’t help, a fresh reinstall might be the best way to fix the issue. Delete the app from your phone and head over to the Google Play Store or the Android App store to download the app and try again.
If you’re using any other device, follow the same procedure by deleting the app first and then heading to the respective app store to redownload.
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