What do you do when Crunchyroll starts lagging? You don’t have to wonder, as this article will tell you!
We have made a guide that can assist you, and we provide some simple tips that will improve your playback quality and the app’s performance.
Why does Crunchyroll keep lagging?
The cause of Crunchyroll lagging is likely caused by inefficient internet bandwidth optimization or a software issue.
When your internet bandwidth is not optimized, lagging often occurs when playing content.
You can increase your ability to reduce lagging in several ways when viewing the Crunchyroll app.
How to stop the Crunchyroll app from lagging
Method 1: Restart the Crunchyroll app
Restarting the Crunchyroll app if you are experiencing lag issues is a good idea.
By restarting the Crunchyroll app, you allow any updates to be correctly installed and establish a new connection with the Crunchyroll servers.
This is also a good idea if you find Crunchyroll not working.
Method 2: Sign out of the Crunchyroll app
Another potential quick fix to the Crunchyroll lagging problem is to sign out of your account.
By signing out of your Crunchyroll account before you return and log in, you may resolve any account-related issues causing the lagging problems.
Method 3: Restart your streaming device
To access the Crunchyroll app, you will be using a streaming device to access the app.
The most common streaming devices for the Crunchyroll app are:
- Smart TVs
- Content Devices such as Crunchyroll, Firestick, or Roku
- Games Consoles such as PlayStation and XBOX
- A PC or MacBook Laptop
The universal recommendation for these devices and the first step in eliminating the Crunchyroll lagging issues is to perform a power cycle of these systems.
To perform a power cycle of the devices, unplug them for 60 seconds before plugging them back in.
This restart allows any updates that have been downloaded in the background to install and start successfully, and it also clears the system cache.
Clearing the system cache and any lingering apps running in RAM can help reduce Crunchyroll buffering.
Reducing the number of apps running in the background gives the Crunchyroll app the best performance.
Method 5: Reset your Router
This is one of the book’s oldest tricks, but it effectively reduces the lagging on the Crunchyroll app.
How do I reset my router?
The easiest way to reset your router is to unplug it from the wall socket for 30 seconds before plugging it back in.
This action will “power-cycle” your router and provide more bandwidth to increase your ability to play content faster on the Crunchyroll app.
Why does resetting your router reduce the Crunchyroll app lagging?
Think of all the devices that are and have been connected to the router. I’m sure that in today’s digital world, quite a few devices are connected to the router.
Your router is like a mini-PC and will slow down as more tasks are added.
Having all those devices connected will reduce the bandwidth available to the app and subsequently throttle your download speed, causing Crunchyroll freezing issues.
Method 6: Update your Crunchyroll app
If you are playing Crunchyroll using a device such as a Firestick, Roku or smart TV, then I recommend that you update the app if possible.
Method 7: Disconnect other devices in your home from the internet
If you cannot reset your router for any reason, I would try and disconnect none essential devices from the internet.
Is someone in your home watching Netflix? What about your phone? Is someone downloading games or apps on XBOX?
Every device you can disconnect from your internet connection will help stop the Crunchyroll lagging issues.
Method 8: Close any apps that are running
If you have followed our first step of restarting your playback device, then this step would have been completed for you, otherwise, please continue to close any running apps.
How does having open apps cause the Crunchyroll app to lag?
Imagine your internet connection to your Crunchyroll application like an artery in your body. The more games and apps that are running are like blockages in your arteries, sorry for the weird analogy!
Those blockages impede your ability to play content faster, resulting in lagging when watching the Crunchyroll app.
Method 9: Decrease Video Quality
Check in the Crunchyroll app options when watching content if there is a toggle for video quality.
The higher the quality of content you play, the more likely it is that lagging will occur.
Try to decrease the video quality, especially if the quality is set to 4K.
Method 10: Update your device software/firmware before downloading
Whether you are using a TV, Content Device, or Games console, updating your firmware or software to the latest version can help prevent issues from arising over time.
Sometimes updates can be missed, or an installation can be interrupted and cause issues with your playback device.
Old firmware or a partial firmware installation could cause the Crunchyroll lag.
Ensuring you have the latest software on your devices also gives you access to new apps and an improved viewing experience.
Method 11: Use an Ethernet cable rather than Wi-Fi
It is almost always true that you will get a better download speed when you use an Ethernet (Wired Connection) rather than Wi-Fi.
Wired connections transmit data quicker and with less interference. There are also fewer variables that can hinder the quality of connection.
Wi-Fi connections are slower and generally have a slower response time.
The distance from your playback device, along with the walls, floor, and ceilings, can all deteriorate the quality of your internet connection, causing the Crunchyroll app lagging issues.
I always use a wired connection when available, and you should too!
Method 12: Disable any Ad blockers or VPNs
VPNs and Ad blockers can negatively affect the playback performance of the Crunchyroll app.
Your connection to a VPN will always limit the speed at which you can play content.
We understand that using a VPN can be a sensible choice, especially due to privacy concerns.
Unfortunately, using a VPN creates another dependency that can cause Crunchyroll to act slow if there are any problems or limited speed.
Method 13: Upgrade your Internet Connection
Not everyone has access to high download speed through their ISP (Internet Service Provider), but for those that do, consider upgrading your internet connection.
It is pretty straightforward that a 100mbps connection will have a slower download rate than a 1gbps connection.
Method 14: Upgrade your Router
This option will not apply to everyone, but the router could be the bottleneck in their home network, causing the Crunchyroll app lagging problems.
If you have consistently upgraded your internet speed through your ISP but are still using an older router, you may wish to check your router’s maximum download speed.
It’s all good having a 1gbps connection, but if your router can only download at 100mbps, you’ve got a massive bottleneck and a solid explanation for why the Crunchyroll app is lagging.
Method 14: Check to make sure Crunchyroll servers are operational
When Crunchyroll keeps lagging, most issues will usually be with your network or playback device.
Before you go into the other fixes listed below, it is worthwhile to check that there are no issues or outages with the Crunchyroll platform.
Method 15: Contact Crunchyroll Support
If you have tried all the tips above and nothing has worked, you can contact Crunchyroll app support for further assistance.
Conclusion
If you have followed the guide, you would have successfully reduced the lagging of the Prime Video app on your content device.
We hope that you enjoy lag-free playback.
