How to Fix Netflix Download Limit Errors

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December 22, 2025

Netflix offers a download feature for subscribers, but with specific limitations. When these limits are reached, Netflix will display error messages or codes. In this guide, we’ll explain the common download error messages and provide practical strategies to resolve them.

Contents

1. You have downloads on too many devices
2. Not Enough Storage
3. You have too many downloaded videos
4. Yearly Download Limit Reached
5. Download Expired
6. How to Avoid Netflix Download Errors

1. You have downloads on too many devices

Netflix offers different subscription plans, and limits the number of devices you can download on according to your plan:

• Standard with ads: Download on 2 supported devices at a time
• Standard (ad-free): Download on 2 supported devices at a time
• Premium (ad-free): Download on 6 supported devices at a time

If you try to download on more devices than the plan allows, an error message will appear saying ‘You have downloads on too many devices’ and suggesting that you remove downloads from another device.

Solve the issue with one of the following options. Then you can download the Netflix content on your current device.

Option 1. Delete all downloads on one device to free up space for another.

1. Open the Netflix app on the device you want to remove all the downloads.
2. Select My Netflix > three lines at top right > App Settings.
3. Select Delete All Downloads.

Option 2. Remove one download device from your Netflix account.

1. Open the Netflix app, select My Netflix > three lines at the top right > Account.
2. Select Manage download devices.
3. Find the download device you want to remove from your account and select “Remove Device.”

Option 3. If you are on a Standard plan, upgrade to Netflix Premium to enable downloads on 4 additional devices (6 total) simultaneously.

2. Not Enough Storage

If your device doesn’t have enough storage space for the Netflix download, you’ll see an error message:

• Android phone or tablet: “Not Enough Storage. Delete downloads to free up space on this device.”
• iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: ‘You don’t have enough free space on this device. (10014)’

To fix this error, try removing watched Netflix downloads on your device to free up space. You can also remove other content on your device if necessary.

To Delete a Single Netflix Download:

1. Open the Netflix app and tap the Download icon in the top-right corner.
2. You’ll see all your downloaded titles. Tap the download status icon (a checked box) next to the episode or movie.
3. Select Delete Download.

To Delete All Netflix Downloads:

1. Go to My Netflix in the lower-right corner of your Netflix app.
2. Tap More (three lines) in the upper right and select App Settings.
3. Select Delete All Downloads, then tap OK.

3. You have too many downloaded videos

Netflix set the maximum total downloads for subscription plans: 15 per device per calendar month for the ad-supported plan and 100 active downloads at a time per device for the ad-free plans.

‘You have too many downloaded videos’ error indicates that you’ve reached the maximum number of simultaneously downloaded titles. To fix it, deleting Netflix downloads you’ve finished watching can always work.

4. Yearly Download Limit Reached

Certain titles on Netflix have a restriction on how many times they can be downloaded per year per account. If you’ve reached this limit, the error messages occur, such as “Yearly Download Limit Reached” or “You have reached the yearly download limit for this video. (NQL.22006)”

In such cases, the movie or TV show cannot be downloaded before a specific date, and Netflix only allows you to stream it online.

To prevent this, monitor the Netflix yearly download limit alert. It notifies you when you have just one remaining download opportunity for a specific title as follows:

• On Android, ‘Download Limit Warning. Due to licensing, this can only be downloaded one more time before (DATE).’

• On iOS devices, ‘This title can only be downloaded one more time.’

5. Download Expired

Downloaded Netflix shows and movies have expiration dates. Unwatched downloads usually last for 30 days. If you start watching a title, it expires in 48 hours to 7 days. When a download has expired, you can delete and download it again. Here’s how:

1. Select the Download icon in the top-right corner of the Netflix app to view all downloaded titles.
2. Tap the download status icon (a checked box) next to an expired episode or movie.
3. Select Delete Download.
4. Return to the show or movie and download it again.

6. How to Avoid Netflix Download Errors?

Understanding Netflix download limits can help you avoid download errors. If the error message persists, use the method above to resolve it. If you want to resolve these issues once and for all, consider using a professional tool like Pazu Netflix Video Downloader.

Pazu Netflix Video Downloader is a desktop program that downloads Netflix videos in MP4 and MKV formats up to 1080p. Downloaded files can preserve the original subtitles and audio tracks. The best part is that this smart tool helps you avoid all Netflix download limitations, giving you greater flexibility to watch offline and avoid download errors.

• Download Netflix movies & shows to MP4/MKV.
• Download videos in 1080P.
• Preserve audio tracks and subtitles.
• Fast downloading speed.
• Enjoy downloads on any supported device.

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Step 1. Download and install Pazu Netflix Video Downloader. Select the Netflix icon and log in to your Netflix account. 

Click the Settings icon > “Register”, then enter your registration code to unlock full features. Otherwise, proceed with the free trial.

Step 2. Click the Settings icon (three-line icon) at the top right, then select “Preferences” to set the download format to MP4. You can also customize video codec, audio, subtitle languages, and more.

• Video format: MP4 or MKV
• Video codec: H.264 or H.265
• Audio language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
• Keep Audio description and 5.1 surround sound or not
• Subtitle language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
• Subtitle types: Soft subtitles, External subtitles, or Hard subtitles.

Step 3. Browse the built-in web player to find the movie/TV show you want to download. Click the green + button to load the movie or TV show.

Or click the Search tab at the top, enter the title name or URL in the search bar to find a movie or TV show.

Step 4. Click the Download icon next to a movie or TV show.

For a movie, click the Download icon to start downloading.

For a TV show, click the Download icon to choose episodes for downloading. You can also click the lines and gear icon to select subtitles and audio tracks for each episode. Then click the Download button.

Once downloaded, click History > the Folder icon to find the downloaded videos.