How to Prevent the P-DEV322 error from Happening in Hulu

With over 36.6 million subscribers, Hulu is one of the biggest media streaming services in the world. It supports all popular devices and gives you access to exclusive movies and TV series. Unfortunately, it sometimes has playback issues that prevent you from enjoying it, which are typically accompanied by errors. Hulu error code P-DEV322 is one of them.

Several Hulu users have reported that their streaming experience was interrupted by this error message. It’s usually a problem on the server side which should get fixed by Hulu, so you just have to wait it out. However, if that doesn’t happen, it’s time to take matters into your own hands since there might be a problem with your device or Internet connection.

How to fix P-DEV322

Get started with something simple: logging out of your Hulu account and then logging back in. If it doesn’t do the trick, check out the following workarounds for Windows 10, macOS, Android, and iOS.

1. Restart the Hulu app

If signing out and back in to your account doesn’t work, then try restarting the Hulu app. Before doing so, make sure to close all its processes. Here’s how to do it right.

How to restart the Hulu app on Android:

Visit the Settings area
Go to Apps
Tap Hulu
Tap Force stop
Relaunch the app

How to restart the Hulu app on iOS:

Swipe up and and stop in the middle of the screen
Swipe left or right to select Hulu
Swipe up to the app’s preview to close Hulu
Restart Hulu

2. Update the Hulu app

It’s recommended to update Hulu to the latest version before launching the app to view your favorite content. It’s a simple way to resolve playback issues such as the one caused by P-DEV322.

How to update the Hulu app on Windows 10:

Click the Start button, search for Microsoft Store, and open this app
Open the More menu on the upper-right corner
Select Downloads and Updates
Find the Hulu app on the list and click the associated download button
Otherwise, click Get Updates to update all Store apps

How to update the Hulu app on Android:

Go to Play Store
Tap your Google account and select My apps & Games
At Updates, locate Hulu and tap Update
If you can’t find Hulu, it means that it’s already updated
Open the Hulu app and check for errors

How to update the Hulu app on iOS:

Launch App Store
Find Hulu and tap Update
If you see Open instead of Update, it means that Hulu is already updated
Restart Hulu and try to watch content now

3. Restart your web browser

If you’re using a web browser to watch Hulu on Windows 10 or Mac, then you can adapt the steps above in order to force close all browser instances and restart the application.

How to correctly restart a web browser on Windows 10:

Right-click the Start button and select Task Manager
In the Processes tab, find and select your web browser (we used Chrome in the example below)
Make sure to select the entire tree. Click End task
Relaunch your web browser and log in to your Hulu account
Check for P-DEV322

If you can’t access Task Manager, here’s how to restart a browser using Command Prompt:

Press Windows key + R, type CMD, and hit the Enter key
Type tasklist and press Enter to get a list of all active processes
Locate your browser in the list (for Chrome, it’s chrome.exe)
Type taskkill /f /im task_name.exe /t and replace task_name.exe with your web browser (for Chrome, it’s taskkill /f /im chrome.exe /t). Press Enter
Restart your browser and check Hulu now

How to correctly restart a web browser on macOS:

Switch to the browser window
Click the Apple button on the upper-left part
Select Force Quit
Launch the web browser as usual
Try to watch Hulu content now

4. Manage Hulu devices

Another option to fix the P-DEV322 error is by managing the devices attached to your Hulu account. Here’s what you need to do:

Visit the Hulu login page
Log in with your credentials
Go to the Account section
At Watch Hulu on Your Device, click Manage Devices
Delete all devices from the list
Log in to your Hulu account
Check for any issues

5. Perform a power cycle

Performing a power cycle is a simple way to refresh all device settings and your Internet connection, in order to repair P-DEV322 error. Here’s how:

Turn off all your Hulu devices, including the computer, smartphone, smart TV, or gaming console. Then, unplug them from the power source
Shut down your router and modem and remove them from the power source
Wait for a few minutes
Replug and restart all devices
Go to your Hulu account and check for errors

6. Empty the app cache

The Hulu app keeps cache saved on your device in order to load processes faster and improve your streaming experience. However, it could also be the reason why you’re currently having P-DEV322 playback issues. But you can easily fix this problem.

How to clear Hulu app cache on Android:

Access the Settings area
Go to Storage
Choose Apps or Other Apps
Tap Hulu
Tap Clear cache
Launch Hulu and try to watch content now

How to clear Hulu app cache on iOS:

Visit the Settings area
Tap General
Select iPhone Storage
Tap Hulu
Choose Offload app
Launch the Hulu app and check for errors

7. Clear web browser cache

It can also be a good idea to hard-refresh your web browser. To do this, select the Hulu tab and press Ctrl + Shift + R, Ctrl + F5, or Shift + F5 on Windows (or Shift + Command + R on Mac).

A better solution is to empty the browser cache for all visited websites, whether you’re using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.

How to empty Chrome cache on Windows and Mac:

In Chrome, open the More menu on the upper-right corner
Go to the Settings section
Jump to Privacy and security and click Clear browsing data. Alternatively, you can visit chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
Remain in the Basic tab
At Time range, select All time
Make sure to check the following settings:
- Browsing history
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
Click Clear data
Restart Chrome
Try to watch Hulu content now

How to empty Firefox cache on Windows and Mac:

In Firefox, open the ≡ menu on the upper-right corner
Visit Options
Jump to Privacy & Security and click Clear Data…
Make sure to select the next options:
- Check Cookies and Site Data
- Cached Web Content
Click Clear
Restart Firefox and try to watch Hulu content

How to empty Edge cache:

In Edge, click the More button on the top-right corner
From the menu, go to Settings
Jump to Privacy, search, and services. Alternatively, visit edge://settings/privacy
Click the Choose what to clear button
Set Time range to All time
Make sure that the next options are selected:
- Browsing history
- Download history
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
Click Clear now
Relaunch Edge and check for Hulu errors

8. Check for system updates

It’s important to keep your operating system up to speed by allowing it to update on a regular basis. Otherwise, you might end up getting Hulu errors like P-DEV322.

Normally, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS autodetect updates and prompt you to download and install them. If that doesn’t happen for any reason, though, here’s what you need to do.

How to update Windows 10:

Press the Win key, search for Check for updates, and press Enter
The OS should automatically perform the verification. If it doesn’t, click Check for updates
If Windows finds anything, click Download
Once the update is complete, restart your PC
Open a web browser and try to access Hulu now

How to update macOS:

Open the Apple menu
Click Software Update
Wait while macOS looks for newer updates. It will install them automatically
If you’re asked, enter the username and password associated with your admin account
Restart your computer and inspect results

How to update Android:

Plug your Android device in a power source if it doesn’t have full battery
Go to Settings > System > Advanced
Tap System Update
Once the update is complete, reboot the device
Open the Hulu app and check for errors

How to update iOS:

Connect your iPhone or iPad to a power source if you’re running low on battery
Head over to Settings > General > Software Update
Tap Download and Install
If there isn’t enough free space, iOS will ask you to temporarily remove apps to make room for the update. Agree by tapping Continue since your apps will be automatically added back on your device later
Tap Install
Enter your password or use your fingerprint to authorize the update
Once it’s over, restart your iPhone or iPad
Launch the Hulu app and check for issues

9. Check your drivers

Video streaming issues on Hulu can also be caused by your device drivers. It’s possible that your devices aren’t properly installed on your PC. Otherwise, they could be outdated or incompatible with your operating system. Pay special attention to the graphics driver when applying the next solutions.

How to quickly reinstall devices on Windows:

Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager
Look for devices with a yellow exclamation point. Right-click an entry and select Uninstall device
Click Uninstall to confirm
Open the Action menu and click Scan for hardware changes
Restart your PC to allow Windows to auto-reinstall the missing device
Open a web browser and try to watch Hulu content now

How to update drivers on Windows:

Return to Device Manager
Right-click a device and select Update driver
Click Search automatically for updated driver software
If you receive the The best drivers for your device are already installed message, click Search for updated drivers on Windows Update

Instead of manually updating drivers, you can turn to a driver update application to take care of this task automatically. Plus, you can use it to detect obsolete drivers and bring them up to speed in no time.

How to update drivers on macOS:

Open the Apple menu
Select Software Update
Patiently wait while macOS installs any new updates
Reboot your computer and check for Hulu errors

How to roll back drivers on Windows 10:

If you accidentally installed an incompatible driver on your PC, it’s necessary to roll back to a supported version. Here’s how.

Head over to Device Manager
Right-click the device and go to Properties
Switch to the Driver tab
Select Roll Back Driver and follow the step-by-step instructions
If the button is greyed out, it means that you can’t make the rollback because a previous driver doesn’t exist on your computer
Restart the PC and try to watch Hulu now

10. Flush your DNS servers

Emptying the DNS server cache of your system is a great way to quickly refresh your Internet connection. Here’s how to make it happen.

How to flush DNS servers on Windows:

Click the Start button, search for Command Prompt, and click Run as administrator

Paste the following commands and press Enter after each line:

```
ipconfig /flushdns
```
```
ipconfig /registerdns
```
```
ipconfig /release
```
```
ipconfig /renew
```
```
netsh winsock reset
```

Reboot your PC and check for Hulu errors

How to flush DNS servers on macOS:

Launch the Terminal app
Write sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder and press Return
When requested, specify your administrator username and password, then press Return
Restart your Mac and try to watch Hulu content now

11. Use different DNS servers

There might be something wrong with your DNS resolver, which causes video playback issues and P-DEV322. But you can fix this problem by changing your DNS servers to something else. For instance, you can use Google Public DNS since it provides free, safe, and secure DNS servers.

How to use Google Public DNS on Windows PC:

Click the network icon in the notifications area and select Network & Internet settings
Click Change adapter options
Select your Internet connection, right-click it, and go to Properties (you need admin rights)
Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to access its properties
Select Use the following DNS server addresses
Set Preferred DNS server to 8.8.8.8
Set Alternate DNS server to 8.8.4.4
Click OK and exit
Open a web browser and try to watch Hulu

How to use Google Public DNS on macOS:

Click the Apple button on the top-left corner
Select System Preferences
Access the Network section and click Advanced
Switch to the DNS section
Click + and add 8.8.8.8
Click it again and add 8.8.4.4
Press OK and exit
Check for Hulu issues now

How to use Google Public DNS servers on Android:

Head over to Settings
Go to Network & Internet
Tap Advanced > Private DNS
Select Configure Private DNS and enter dns.google
Launch the Hulu app and check for errors

How to use Google Public DNS servers on iOS:

Go to the Settings area
Tap Wi-Fi
Tap i next to your Wi-Fi network to access its properties
Select DNS and type 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4
Open the Hulu app to investigate results

12. Run the Internet Connections Troubleshooter

On Windows 10, you can turn to a built-in troubleshooter dedicated to fixing common Internet problems. It might also be helpful for solving P-DEV322. Here’s how to use it:

Right-click the Start button and go to Settings
Select the Update & Security area
Go to Troubleshoot on the left part of the window
Click Additional troubleshooters
Select Internet Connections and click Run the troubleshooter
Complete the on-screen instructions
Restart your PC and check for Hulu errors

13. Turn off your VPN or proxy

If you’re using a VPN or proxy service to conceal your IP address and geo-location, it could be the reason why you’re experiencing the P-DEV322 error code. To put this theory to the test, just turn off the app before trying to watch Hulu. Here’s how.

How to switch off VPN and proxy on Windows 10:

Right-click the Start button and go to Network Connections
On the left side, select VPN
Disconnect any active VPN connections
Jump to the Proxy section
Turn off Automatically detect settings and Use setup script
Scroll down to also deactivate Use a proxy server
Reboot your PC and check for Hulu errors

How to switch off VPN and proxy on macOS:

Go to the Apple menu
Select System Preferences
Visit the Network area
Select VPN and click Disconnect
Now, pick your Internet connection from the list
Click Advanced
Head over to the Proxies tab and disable all settings
Click OK
Reboot your PC and inspect Hulu

How to switch off VPN and proxy on Android:

Go to Settings
Select Network > VPN
Turn off any ongoing VPN connections
Tap and hold your Wi-Fi connection
Select Modify network
Tap Show advanced options
Set Proxy to None
Reboot your Android
Open the Hulu app to see if it works now

How to switch off VPN and proxy on iOS:

Open the Settings menu
Go to General > VPN area
Terminate any active VPN connections
Go to Wi-Fi and open advanced properties
Set HTTP Proxy to Off
Restart your iPhone or iPad
Fire up the Hulu app to see if you can watch content now

14. More ways to check your Internet connection

Additional issues with your Internet connection might be preventing you from enjoying Hulu content on your device. You should run a speed test and compare it to the Hulu speed recommendations to see if you meet the minimum requirements. Here are some simple ways to boost your Internet speed:

Kick other devices from your Wi-Fi network which might be taking up the entire bandwidth
Place your device closer to the router to get a better signal
If you have a router with dual-band support, make sure to connect to the 5Ghz Wi-Fi network instead of 2.4Ghz since it has better quality
If possible, plug an Ethernet cable into your device and get off of Wi-Fi
Terminate other applications which are currently running on your computer and using the network bandwidth, such as torrenting clients
Connect to 4G cellular data

P-DEV322 can be fixed

To recap, P-DEV322 is a streaming playback issue likely caused by the Hulu servers, your device settings, or your Internet connection.

If it doesn’t go away on its own, you should sign out of your Hulu account and sign back in, restart and update the Hulu app, restart your web browser, manage Hulu devices associated with your account, power-cycle your devices, as well as empty the app and browser cache.

It’s also a good idea to update your operating system to the newest edition, reinstall, update or roll back your drivers, flush your DNS servers or change them to something else, run an Internet troubleshooter on Windows 10, disable your VPN or proxy, and improve the quality of your Internet connection.

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