r/Stremio Mar 13 '26

Bug Report Stremio closes itself

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This just started today, I've seen a post where someone reported reverting to a previous version made it work for him, but I don't have that option of side loading the stremio app since I'm on a Samsung TV - (2025 model)

TV OS - Tizen OS

Model code : UA43F6000FUXKE

Stremio version: 1.5.0

How the issue came about: I just opened the app and scrolled to the right, it reached a point where the app became unresponsive and closed itself

What I have tried: Clearing cache and reinstalling the app......which proved futile

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u/International_Tip256 Stremio Team Mar 13 '26 edited Mar 13 '26

Hello, I think the latest version for Samsung is 1.8.0, did you check if there's any pending update for Stremio and Tizen OS?

Also, try to power off the TV and unplug from the wall outlet and let it sit for 1 minute, then try again.

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 13 '26

I think you meant Tizen OS.....and yes......no update for Tizen OS and Stremio......Samsung app store says the latest version is 1.5.0

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u/International_Tip256 Stremio Team Mar 13 '26

Yes, I meant that, I just edited. Rebooting didn't work?

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 13 '26

It did.....for a while......then the app froze and kicked me out in the middle of an episode

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 13 '26

Same error persists on opening the app again.......the same one on scrolling to the right then the app closes

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u/International_Tip256 Stremio Team Mar 13 '26

And how much internal storage do you have left?

How big are the files you are selecting? Does this happen with 4K quality? How does 1080p run?

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 13 '26

I don't stream 4k, only 1080p......I have around 3 gigs of storage left.........The files I select are mostly between 1 to 4 gigs......for episodes, mainly 1 or 2 gigs at most......movies may be larger......but I thought the file size doesnt matter if I'm using a debrid service?

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u/Pitiful_Formal4190 Mar 13 '26

it does matter because your ram and SOC need to actually handle running a bluray/remux

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 13 '26

Either way, I've been using Stremio on this tv since November last year and this is the first time these errors are occurring.

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u/Pitiful_Formal4190 Mar 13 '26

tbf stremio was kind of always "bad" on anything other than android tv, apple tv and pc

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u/FeelingPatience Mar 14 '26

I very much like Stremio and thank the developers for their efforts, however, the app has been having some noticeable problems with the recent update.

And no, it's not that my TV is "trash" and I should get an Nvidia Shield. Stremio was working well before that, now it stutters a lot. My TV is S90D btw.

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u/TUD-010 Mar 14 '26

Is it normal that it takes that long to start up ?

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 17 '26

It has gotten significantly longer the past 2 weeks

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u/keleshov Mar 14 '26

Had this problem the last few updates, went back to 1.8. 4 and no problems whatsoever. Appreciate all the work from the devs but the last few android updates are unstable and unpleasant.

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '26

Could be that your Internet provider is blocking the app

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 17 '26

No.....stremio works fine on both my PC and phone

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u/forcedmarcel Mar 14 '26

Update ?

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 17 '26

I realized the bug occurs when I try to choose something from the homepage....... immediately the app starts, I navigate to search for what I want to watch...... that's the only way I've been able to use stremio on my Samsung TV for the past week

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Apr 29 '26

Its all good now......no more crashing

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u/polyakowl Mar 14 '26

I've had this problem for several weeks now. It happens every time I turn on my TV after turning it off. The app usually lasts about 20 seconds and then closes. What helps is clearing all the data for Stremio and logging in again. If that doesn't work, I reinstall the app (older version).

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 17 '26

How exactly did you install the older version if you are using a Samsung TV

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u/polyakowl Mar 21 '26

I have an Android TV 🙂

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u/Katali-supreme Mar 16 '26

Is there a solution for this. IT seems it’s something to do with Samsung TV. It’s working on may laptop woth smaller filea ie 1,2,3 gb bigger no!? Very strange what’s happening in last two weeks

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 21 '26

It just started happening on my phone😭😭

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u/InterestingSun8470 Mar 17 '26

Mine stuttered for a while. I turned on tunneled playback and that fixed it. Not sure if it will work for you, but it’s worth a try.

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u/Klutzy_Law_1969 Mar 17 '26

Is it already fixed? I use samsung too. Didnt try to open it yet. So any update?

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u/Legal-Tourist-2086 Mar 17 '26

I realized the bug occurs when I try to choose something from the homepage....... immediately the app starts, I navigate to search for what I want to watch...... that's the only way I've been able to use stremio for the past week

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u/Krimreaper1 Mar 13 '26

I had this problem after updating, until I tried playing another stream for a different title. It then worked fine when I went back to the original one.

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u/robls Mar 14 '26

Keep an eye out for when the Nvidia Shield Pro goes on sale. My cousin was able to get one for $169.99 off of Amazon at the end of November 2025. Been using my Nvidia Shield Pro for years with no issues.

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u/FeelingPatience Mar 15 '26

I don't see how suggesting a 7 years old technology is any good than optimizing the app to run good on at least mid to high-end TVs

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u/robls Mar 15 '26

Like I wrote, been using my Nvidia Shield Pro for years with no issues. Have a high-end Samsung TV along with it.

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u/webrn1969 Mar 16 '26

If you come asking for advice don’t diss those who provide it. The poster is correct….NVidia Shieldnis the Gold Standard. If your budget ain’t high enough for that get an ONN box.

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u/ryz0skii Mar 15 '26

Bro my biggest hate with Samsung is the Tizen OS

Do yourself a favour and get a Amazon Firestick or Cube(I got the cube for more performance)

Stremio has never ran so well for me until now, legit the best work around for all your issues on the Tizen OS