Stan Keeps Buffering Internet? (Quick & Easy Fix!)

When Stan keeps buffering internet, it can be quite frustrating. Unlikely eh? Well, keep reading to learn why!

If you’ve tested and verified that your internet is not the culprit for the Stan buffering, well, there are quite a few factors left for you to explore.

Some of them are the device’s performance, your app’s functionality, and Stan’s operational servers.

When Stan keeps buffering, even when the internet is intact, reboot the device, check the Stan server status and update the app. We recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the app or clearing your browser’s cache.

Let’s learn more!

Why Does Stan Keep Buffering With Good Internet?

There are multiple reasons why Stan keeps buffering even with an excellent internet connection, so we’ve prepared a quick list for you to inspect.

Let’s see all:

That’s it. To tackle everything in one go, continue with the troubleshooting guide below!

Stan Keeps Buffering Internet is Fine – Quick Solutions

Tip: It’s very easy to solve the Stan buffering issue as long as you follow the steps consecutively!

1. Soft-Reset Streaming Device

The reason for the buffering and lagging is not always due to your internet connection, in rare cases, your device’s performance is the culprit.

So, a quick and easy first step against the Stan buffering would be to power cycle (soft-reset) the streaming device that you are streaming with.

Here’s how to power cycle your streaming device:

1. Power off your Stan streaming device.
2. Tip: Use the Power button (if available).
3. Unplug the power adapter from the wall.
4. Disconnect the cable from the unit’s port.
5. Wait for ∿60 seconds for a power cycle.

In the meantime, read the following solution!

Note: This method will not erase anything!

2. Update Your Stan Application

If you’re using an old firmware build of the Stan application, perhaps the buffering is related to the software, so you’ll need to update.

Updating apps is very easy, as long as your streaming device is connected to a reliable internet, so let’s see the steps for different operating systems.

Note: Skip this method if you’re streaming through a web browser!

How to Update Stan on Android?

Here’s how to update the Stan app on your Android mobile:

1. Go to Google Play on your Android.
2. Press on your Profile icon at the top.
3. Next, select “Manage apps & devices.”
4. Find Stan under “Update available.”
5. Tap “Update” to upgrade the Stan app.

How to Update Stan on Apple iOS?

Here’s how to update your Stan application on iOS mobile:

1. Open the App Store on the iOS mobile.
2. Tap on your Profile Icon at the top-right.
3. Go down to locate the Stan application.
4. Tap on “UPDATE” to begin the upgrade.

How to Update Stan on Android TV?

Here’s how to update the Stan app on your Android TV:

1. On an Android TV, enter the Play Store.
2. Then, from the very top, select “My Apps.”
3. Under “Updates available”, choose Stan.
4. Select Stan or select “Update All” to begin.

When your app is up-to-date, open the software and check whether the buffering will continue, now when your app is updated. If you still observe buffering, you’ll need some more solutions.

3. Clear Stan App’s Cache Data

The reason for the Stan app buffering, when not caused by the internet, is typically related to the app’s performance.

If you exclude the firmware, we’re left with the app’s directory and files that could be missing, corrupted or not installed in the first place.

So, before clearing those files, it’s recommended to clear the cache and check whether this will work.

That’s possible on Android and Browser, but on iOS devices, there is a different method.

How to Clear App Cache on Android?

Here’s how to clear the cache data for your Stan application on Android:

1. Open the Settings and go to Apps.
2. Tap “See all” to reveal your options.
3. Select the Stan app from the pane.
4. Go to the “Storage and Cache” tab.
5. Finally, tap “Clear Cache” to finalise.

How to Clear Cache Data on Browser?

Note: The steps below are for the Google Chrome browser!

1. From the top-right of your browser, click the three dots.
2. Hover your cursor over “History” and click on “History.”
3. From the right, click on the “Clear Browsing Data” tab.
4. Tick the “Cached images and files” box to be cleared.
5. Click on the big blue “Clear Data” button at the bottom.

How to Clear Cache Data on Android TV?

Here’s how to clear the cache data on your Android TV quickly:

1. From the home screen, go to the “Settings.”
2. Then, navigate to “Apps” and select “See all.”
3. Find the Stan app and choose “Clear Cache.”

Note: If you’re using an iOS mobile, you can’t clear the cache data for the installed apps, you can only uninstall and reinstall them.

4. Remove & Reinstall Stan App

Note: Skip this step if you’re using a web browser to stream Stan!

If you’ve reached that far into the guide, but the Stan app is buffering, even with good internet, it’s time to uninstall and reinstall the software.

This operation will remove all Stan app files and install a fresh copy, which guarantees that in your software directory, everything is working well.

Warning: Upon reinstallation, you will be signed out from the Stan account, and personalisation settings will be permanently removed.

How to Uninstall → Install Stan on Android?

Here’s how easy it is to reinstall apps on your Android:

1. Open the Google Play Store app.
2. Tap on the Profile Icon at the top.
3. Tap “Manage apps and devices.”
4. Locate the Stan app from the pane.
5. Press on “Uninstall” to remove it.
6. Select “Install” to get a fresh copy.

How to Uninstall → Install Stan on Apple iOS?

On iOS devices, uninstalling and reinstalling apps works this way:

1. Find the Stan app on the main screen.
2. Then, tap and hold the Stan app’s icon.
3. Release when the app’s options appear.
4. Then, press the “Remove This App” tile.
5. Next, enter your App Store application.
6. Find Stan and press on the Cloud to get.

How to Uninstall → Install Stan on Android TV?

If you stream Stan through Android TV, here’s how to reinstall the app:

1. From the main screen, go to “Settings.”
2. Under “Device”, go to the “Apps” menu.
3. Find the Stan app under “Downloaded.”
4. Finally, choose “Uninstall” to remove it.
5. Enter the Google Play app to download.

When your Stan app is reinstalled, jump into streaming and try to determine whether the issue with the buffering continues.

If yes, continue reading ahead…

5. Test Stan on Different Devices

If you’ve done all the steps so far and your internet is good, but the Stan buffering won’t stop, you must test streaming on a different device. 

What’s left is your device’s performance, and if streaming Stan is too heavy a task for your device, you may be facing a resource app lag, not buffering. 

So, grab a smartphone and test whether Stan will stream smoothly under a different software environment.

If you’re using a browser, try a different browser (Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Google Chrome and Safari).

By testing, try to localise the problem down to your initial device.

Note: If the Stan app doesn’t stream smoothly on a different device or browser, the problem may not be on your side, so double-check for ongoing outages.

6. Factory Reset the Stan Device

If you’ve verified that the Stan app doesn’t work only on your device, the ultimate solution that is guaranteed to help is factory resetting the device.

We’ll show you steps for mobile and TV, but if you’re using a browser, you may need to perform a browser reinstallation to resolve the issue.

How to Factory Reset Android Mobile?

• Go to Settings → General & Backup → Factory Data Reset → Reset Device → Delete All.

How to Factory Reset Apple iOS Mobile?

• Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset Phone → Enter Passcode → Select Backup → Reset.

How to Factory Reset Android Television?

• Go to Settings → Factory Data Reset/Reset → Erase Everything → Yes.

When your device is reset, install the Stan app from Google Play or the App Store and test if the buffering is still there.

Let’s Recap:

So, if Stan keeps buffering but the internet is fine, your internet is not the culprit for the Stan buffering, you should restart your streaming device, check the Stan status, and update the app.

Also, you may need to reinstall the app or factory reset your device. Next learn how to fix Stan freezing issues.