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Fox Nation App Not Working on Vizio Smart TV - Try these 10 Fixes

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In this guide, you have learned how to fix the Fox Nation app if it is not working properly on your Vizio Smart TV.

You have learned how to restart your Vizio Smart TV, check your internet connection, update the Fox Nation app, clear the app's cache and data, and uninstall and reinstall the Fox Nation app.

You have also learned some additional tips for troubleshooting problems with the Fox Nation app.

Here are 21 possible fixes for Fox Nation app not working on Vizio Smart TV:

1. Check for app updates:

Open the Vizio App Store on your TV.
Search for the Fox Nation app.
See if there is an option to update the app. If yes, select Update.
Once the update is installed, open the Fox Nation app to see if the issue is resolved.

2. Restart your Vizio Smart TV:

Locate the power button on your Vizio TV remote.
Press and hold the power button for 3-5 seconds until the TV shuts off.
Unplug the power cable from the back of the TV for 5 minutes.
Plug the power cable back in, wait 30 seconds and turn on your TV using the remote.
Open the Fox Nation app again to check if it's working properly now.

3. Reinstall the Fox Nation app:

Open the Vizio App Store on your TV.
Search for the Fox Nation app and select Uninstall to delete it.
Select the search icon again and search for 'Fox Nation'.
Select the Fox Nation app to reinstall it.
Once installed, launch the app to see if the issue is resolved.

4. Check network connection:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Select Network.
Select Check Connection or View Network Status to diagnose your network.
If any issues found, follow the onscreen prompts to fix them or you may need to reset your router by turning it off for 5 minutes and turning it back on.
Check if the Fox Nation app is working now.

5. Change DNS settings:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Select Network.
Select Advanced network settings or View network settings.
Look for DNS settings and select Change DNS or Edit DNS.
Change DNS1 to 8.8.8.8 and DNS2 to 8.8.4.4.
Select Save or OK to apply the new DNS settings.
Try accessing the Fox Nation app again to see if the issue is fixed.

6. Reset smart TV services:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Navigate to System.
Select Reset & Admin or Smart TV Features.
Select option to reset TV apps/services or smart TV features.
A prompt will appear to confirm the reset. Select Yes or Ok to proceed.
Your Vizio smart TV will reset and reboot. Once done, set up your TV apps and try the Fox Nation app again.

7. Perform a power cycle:

Unplug the power cable from your Vizio TV for 2-3 minutes.
Plug the power cable back in directly to a wall outlet, not a power strip or surge protector.
Wait 30 seconds, then turn on your Vizio TV using the power button on the remote.
Check if the Fox Nation app is working properly now. A power cycle resets the memory on the TV.

8. Unplug other connected devices:

Unplug the power cables for any streaming sticks, gaming consoles or other connected devices from the HDMI ports on your Vizio TV.
With the devices unplugged, try opening the Fox Nation app to see if it works.
If it opens normally, it indicates the issue is with one of the connected devices. Plug them back in one by one to determine which device needs troubleshooting.

9. Disable energy saving mode:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Select System then Eco/Power Saving mode.
Turn off or disable the Eco mode or any energy saving options
Sometimes these features can interfere with streaming apps. Disabling them may resolve the issue.
Open the Fox Nation app again to check if it's working now.

10. Uninstall and reinstall smart TV profiles:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Select Accounts or Profile Accounts.
Delete any stored profiles or account logins for the Fox Nation app.
Open the Fox Nation app and sign in again with your credentials to add the profile again.
This resets your login info which can sometimes fix issues with streaming apps.

11. Do a factory reset:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Select System then Factory Reset or Reset TV to factory defaults.
Follow the onscreen prompts to erase all settings and stored info in your Vizio TV.
Once the factory reset completes and your TV reboots, go through the initial setup. Install updates and apps as needed.
Add your profiles and logins back for streaming apps including Fox Nation.
Check if the Fox Nation app is functioning properly now with the factory settings.

12. Check HDMI connections:

Ensure all HDMI cables connected to your Vizio TV for devices like streaming sticks, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, etc. are securely plugged in at both the device end and TV end.
Loose or malfunctioning HDMI cables can disrupt connectivity and cause issues for streaming apps.
With all devices plugged in, check if the Fox Nation app works normally now. If not, you may need to replace any faulty HDMI cables.

13. Enable automatic updates:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Select System or Settings, then Device Preferences or General.
Look for an option like 'Automatic App Updates' or 'Auto update apps' and turn it On.
This will ensure all your Vizio TV apps including Fox Nation stay up to date with the latest software which often includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
With automatic updates enabled, the Fox Nation app issue may get resolved with the next update.

14. Clear app cache and data:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Select Apps or Application Settings.
Look for the Fox Nation app option and select Storage or Cache.
Select options to clear cache, clear data or reset app preferences.
Clearing the Fox Nation app's cached data and resetting it will refresh the app and can resolve issues like unable to load content or sign in etc.
Try opening the Fox Nation app again to see if the problem is fixed.

15. Use an Ethernet connection:

Connect an Ethernet cable to your Vizio TV's Ethernet/LAN port and to your router.
Once the Ethernet is connected, go to your TV's network menu and ensure it is set up for Wired connection.
Try accessing the Fox Nation app with the Ethernet connection to check if it resolves the issue since a wired network can provide a faster, more stable connection for streaming apps compared to Wi-Fi.

16. Change TV's input source:

If using a streaming device to access Fox Nation, turn on the device and TV.
On your Vizio TV remote, press the Input button to open the input menu.
Select the input source for your streaming device, typically HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3.
Changing to the correct input will ensure your Vizio TV is communicating properly with the streaming device. This can sometimes fix issues with streaming apps on connected devices.
Try accessing the Fox Nation app now to see if the problem is resolved.

17. Disable app permissions:

Open the Fox Nation app on your Vizio TV.
Look for options like Enable location services or Microphone access and turn them off for the Fox Nation app.
Disabling permissions like access to location, camera and microphone can fix issues with some streaming apps.
With permissions turned off, check if the Fox Nation app starts working normally. You can re-enable permissions later if needed.

18. Forget Wi-Fi network:

On your Vizio TV remote, press the Menu button.
Select Network then View network settings or Network Configuration.
Select your connected Wi-Fi network and choose Forget network.
Your Vizio TV will disconnect from the Wi-Fi network.
Select the option to scan for available networks and choose your Wi-Fi network again to reconnect.
Entering your Wi-Fi password to reconnect resets the network connection and can resolve issues like unable to stream content on apps.
Check if the Fox Nation app works properly now with the reset Wi-Fi connection.

19. Perform soft power cycle:

Locate the power button on your Vizio TV remote.
Press and hold the power button on the remote for 3 seconds until the TV shuts off.
Unplug the power cable from the back of the TV for 1 minute.
Plug the power cable back in, wait 30 seconds and turn on your Vizio TV using the remote.
Wait 2 minutes after the TV boots up completely and open the Fox Nation app to check if the issue is resolved.
A soft power cycle refreshes the software on your Vizio TV without a hard reset.

20. Sign out and sign back in:

Open the Fox Nation app on your Vizio TV.
At the top right, select the options or profile icon to open account menu.
Select Sign out to sign out from the Fox Nation app.
Select Sign in and enter your credentials to sign back in to Fox Nation.
Signing out and back in refreshes your login info and account access for the streaming app which can often resolve common issues.
Check if the Fox Nation app starts working normally again after signing in.

21. Contact Vizio support:

If all troubleshooting fails to fix the Fox Nation app on your Vizio TV, contact Vizio customer support for further assistance.
You can reach Vizio support via phone on 1-877-698-4946 (USA), live chat on vizio.com or via Twitter @VIZIOsupport.
Explain your issue regarding the Fox Nation app not working to the Vizio support tech.
They may need details like your TV model number, firmware version, app version etc. to diagnose and resolve the problem.
Vizio support has the knowledge and tools to fix issues with apps on Vizio smart TVs and will work with you to get Fox Nation app up and running again.