Hulu has become one of the big 3(Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max) streaming services. Ever since Disney’s takeover, Hulu has seen a massive increase in viewership. While they’ve kept their viewers happy with quality content and seamless services, Hulu does have its troubles.
And a majority of these issues appear on Android TV, Mobile, TV boxes, and Tablet apps. iOS and Android users have complained about “HuluAPI.ParseError error 2” suddenly disrupting Hulu’s streaming.
The annoying thing isn’t the error itself; it’s the fact that no one knows why it happens. And because the exact reason is unknown, finding a permanent fix has proven difficult.
But we have figured out some possible causes and got some tips and tricks to remove the Hulu API Token Error 2.
So, read on to get your Hulu streaming up and running.
Hulu API Token Error 2 – Why It Happens?
Remember, these aren’t officially confirmed causes of Hulu’s API Token Error 2. These are just a few things that can cause error 2, depending on some user feedback.
- Outdated Hulu app
If you’re running an older version of the Hulu app on your mobile, tablet, or smart TV, you’re more likely to experience Hulu error 2.
- Slow Internet Connectivity
This one is a no-brainer. If your internet connection is painstakingly slow, Hulu will not work. For seamless streaming, a good internet connection is a must.
- Issues With Hulu’s Services
Streaming services can go down more often than you might think. If you can’t connect to Hulu servers, make sure Hulu itself is working fine. You can check if a website is up or down on isitdownrightnow.com.
- Corrupted Cache Data
If your Hulu app’s cache data gets corrupted, you can experience various problems with your streaming. Read on to find out how to clear the Hulu cache data on various devices.
- Too Many Background Apps
This is something conditioned with your chosen device, but it can happen- especially if you’re using a device with mid-range specs. So, closing a few background apps might help as well.
Now let’s move to the best fixes for Hulu’s API Token error 2.
3 Simple Ways To Fix The Hulu API Token Error 2
Since there’s no real reason known for the Hulu error 2, there are no sure-fire fixes for it just yet. With research, personal experiences, and fan forums, we’ve figured out some reasons as mentioned above.
And most of our fixes are in line with those things.
Since we have quite a few solutions, we’re sure one of these will get the job done.
Let’s get started.
1. Force Shut & Restart The App
Start things off with a classic fix for almost everything- turn it off and back on again. Doing so refreshes the app and removes minor bugs and errors.
Here’s how to forcibly close the Hulu app on Android and iOS.
Android Mobile Devices (Phones & Tablets)
- Close the Hulu App.
- Go to the home screen and open Settings.
- Navigate and open Apps.
- Click and open Manage Apps or All Apps.
- Find the Hulu App and open its settings.
- Click Force Stop.
After following all these steps, relaunch the Hulu App from the home screen.
Android TV
- Close the Hulu App.
- Open Settings and navigate to Applications.
- Find Hulu within the list of applications and click on it.
- Click on Force Stop.
Now, just relaunch the app and start streaming the same content.
iOS Devices (iPhone & iPad)
Force-stopping an app on iOS is a lot easier. Just open the App Switcher (swipe up from the bottom middle), find the app you want to force stop, and swipe it up.
After that, you can re-open the app from the home screen.
Following these steps should solve your problem. But if it doesn’t, there are more things to try.
2. Update Your Hulu App
Although most devices automatically update the apps, there’s always a chance of a delay in the installation of an update. So, it’s good to manually check up on app updates on your devices.
Here’s how to manually update the Hulu app on Android and iOS devices.
Android TV, Mobile, & Tablet
To manually check for app updates, the procedure is the same across all Android devices.
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Click on Manage apps & device.
- Click on the Manage tab.
- Click on Updates Available.
- Find Hulu on the list. If available, click the Update button and wait.
Once the update is installed, re-launch the app, and it should remove the Hulu API Token Error 2.
iPhone & iPad
Checking for manual app updates on iOS devices is pretty similar to Android. Here’s what you need to do:
- Open App Store.
- Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Scroll down to see any pending updates.
- Click on the Update button to start downloading and installation.
Open the app once the installation finishes and try streaming the same content. If the error reoccurs, try the next.
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3. Reinstall the Hulu App or Contact Hulu Support
If updating or force-stopping the app doesn’t solve the problem, you can uninstall and reinstall the app as a last resort.
Doing so will clear all the app data including all the cache data collected by Hulu. This might also remove the bugs causing the error. So, it’s worth a try.
And if that also doesn’t work, your only hope is Hulu’s customer support.
We hope Hulu will soon sort out this Hulu API Token Error 2, otherwise, it’s easy to jump ships with so many great streaming platforms available. However, it’s difficult to look past Hulu’s great combo of quality content and budget-friendly pricing.
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