Download Limit Reached on Netflix: How to Fix It

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July 24, 2024

Netflix offers a download feature for all its subscribers. However, it comes with specific limitations. Upon reaching these limits, errors occur, and Netflix displays corresponding error messages or codes. This article will address the potential errors that arise when you reach Netflix download limits and effective strategies to resolve them.

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Part 1. How to Fix Netflix Download Errors

Here, we’ll explore some common error messages and troubleshooting steps to get you back on track when Netflix downloads fail, particularly when you encounter Netflix download limitations.

1. ‘There was a problem with this download’ error

If you see an error message on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch stating ‘There was a problem with this download,’ it typically indicates that the Netflix app on your device needs an update.

Update-Netflix-error

Solution

You can resolve this error by updating the Netflix app in simple steps:

  1. Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for Netflix.
  2. Tap Netflix, then select Update.

2. ‘Not Enough Storage’ error?

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.”
Not-Enough-Storage-Android

  • iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: ‘You don’t have enough free space on this device. (10014)’
Not-Enough-Storage-iOS

Solution

To fix this error, try removing Netflix downloads on your device or free up space on your device by removing other stored content.

To remove a single Netflix download:

  1. In the lower right of your Netflix app, tap My Netflix.
  2. Select Downloads, then tap a TV show or movie.
  3. Tap the download status icon next to the episode or movie.
  4. Tap Delete Download .
Delete-Single-Download

To remove all Netflix downloads:

  1. Go to My Netflix at the lower right of your Netflix app.
  2. In the upper right, tap More .
  3. Tap App Settings .
  4. Select Delete All Downloads , then tap OK.
Delete-All-Downloads

2. ‘You have downloads on too many devices’ error

Netflix allows all subscription users to enjoy offline viewing but limits the device numbers on which you can download Netflix content. Currently, Netflix offers three subscription plans:

  • 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 attempt to download content on more devices than the plan allows, you can encounter an error message saying ‘You have downloads on too many devices.’

Downloads-on-too-many-devices-error

Solution

To resolve the issue, consider one of the following options and then try downloading again:

  1. Delete all downloads on one device to make room for another. If you can’t access certain devices, visit netflix.com/deviceManagement and Remove the device from your Netflix account.
Manage-Download-Devices

  1. If you are on a Standard plan, upgrade your Netflix plan to Premium, allowing more download devices.

3. ‘You have too many downloaded videos’ error

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

Standard with adsStandardPremium
Download on 2 supported devices at a timeDownload on 2 supported devices at a timeDownload on 6 supported devices at a time

‘You have too many downloaded videos’ error indicates that you’ve reached the maximum number of simultaneously downloaded titles.

too-many-downloads-error

Solution

Deleting Netflix downloads you’ve finished watching is usually sufficient to resolve this error.

4. ‘Yearly Download Limit Reached’ error

Certain TV shows and movies have a restriction on the number of times they can be downloaded per year per account. The error messages below indicate that you are approaching the maximum number of downloads for a specific TV show or movie.

  • On your Android phone or tablet, “Yearly Download Limit Reached” or “You have reached the yearly download limit for this video. (NQL.22006)”
Yearly-Download-Limit-Reached

  • On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, “You have reached the yearly download limit for this video. (10016-22006)”
Yearly-Download-Limit-Error

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

Solution 1

To prevent encountering the download limit error, keep an eye on Netflix’s yearly download limit warning. This alert notifies you when you have just one remaining download opportunity for a specific movie or TV show, as follows:

  • On Android, ‘Download Limit Warning. Due to licensing, this can only be downloaded one more time before (DATE).’
Download-Limit-Warning-Error
  • On iOS devices, ‘This title can only be downloaded 1 more time’
Download-1-More-Time-Error

Solution 2

Use Pazu Netflix Video Downloader to bypass this limitation and download it to MP4 on your Windows or Mac desktop. This way, you can save the downloads permanently on your devices without worrying about download limits anymore.

Download the Pazu Netflix Video Downloader to get started now

5. ‘Expired’ error

Netflix shows and movies downloaded onto your device have an expiration date. Most downloads last for 30 days, and if you start watching a downloaded title, it usually expires in 48 hours to 7 days. When a download has expired, you’ll notice an orange exclamation point and the word “expired” next to it.

Solution

Follow these steps to renew or download the expired title again.

  1. In the lower right of your Netflix app, tap My Netflix.
  2. Select Downloads  to see your downloaded titles.
  3. Tap an expired title and follow either of the steps below:
    • Tap Renew to renew the title.
    • Tap Delete Download delete download. Go back to the show or movie, and download it again.
Downloads-Expired

Part 2. How to Avoid Netflix Download Errors?

Encountering download error messages can be frustrating. However, you can put an end to these issues once and for all by turning to a professional tool like Pazu Netflix Video Downloader for assistance.

Pazu Netflix Video Downloader is a desktop program to download Netflix videos without the need for the Netflix app. It can bypass Netflix’s DRM protection and convert movies and TV shows into high-quality MP4 and MKV formats, with resolutions of up to 1080p. The converted files maintain the original subtitles and audio tracks. Additionally, Pazu Netflix Video Downloader eliminates all Netflix download limitations, including expiration constraints and device restrictions. With this tool, you can enjoy greater flexibility in your Netflix offline viewing experiences, free from any download errors.

Netflix video downloader
  • Download movies & shows from Netflix.
  • Download videos in 1080P.
  • Preserve audio tracks and subtitles.
  • Fast downloading speed.

Step 1. Launch Pazu Netflix Video Downloader

Download, install, and launch Pazu Netflix Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows. Log in to your Netflix account.

Click the key icon and enter your registration code to unlock the full version of the downloader if you have purchased a registration. If you haven’t, go ahead with the free trial version.

Netflix video downloader

Step 2. Add Netflix movies/TV shows

Search for a show or movie you want to download from Netflix.

add movies or shows

Step 3. Choose video format/quality

Click the gear icon on the top right corner to customize:

  • Video format: MP4 or MKV
  • Video codec: H264 or H265
  • Audio language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
  • Subtitle language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
video settings

Step 4. Start to Download Netflix videos

Click the Download icon on the right of the title you want to download.

As you can see from the screenshot, all episodes are checked by default. Uncheck those episodes you don’t want to download if there are any.

select episodes

You can also click the three lines and gear icon to choose audio/subtitle languages for each episode. To close the window, click the OK button.

episode settings

Click the Download button on the bottom right corner. The downloading begins.

download netflix videos

After downloading, click History and find the video in MP4 format. You can now transfer the downloaded videos and watch them whenever you want.

Conclusion

By understanding these common error messages and implementing the troubleshooting strategies, you can minimize download issues and enjoy a smoother offline viewing experience on Netflix. In addition, consider using Pazu Netflix Video Downloader to eliminate the Netflix download errors once and for all.

Netflix Video Downloader

Netflix Video Downloader

Download Netflix movies and TV shows to MP4/MKV on your PC/Mac