You just came home and decided to stream some content on your Roku gadget.

However, when you try adding a new channel, it just doesnt work.

Keep reading to find out how I did that.

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So, I dont want to keep you waiting any longer.

How To Fix Roku Not Adding Channels?

Of course, this is unlikely for channels like Youtube and Netflix since those are available worldwide.

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Roku wont add channels if it detects that you are using a VPN to add channels.

Thats not the main problem with VPN, however.

This leads to some features getting disabled.

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Why is this a problem?

Well, sometimes cache files take up too much memory and cause issues with the software.

In those cases, all you should probably do is simply delete all the cache data.

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Dont worry about your data being deleted because these are just unnecessary files.

Once thats done, reboot your Roku equipment and see if the issue is fixed now.

This has been reported to work by several users.

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To do that, you’re gonna wanna visit the Roku website and select Signup.

Once thats done, you could link your Roku rig to your new account and try adding channels.

This is the most extreme option which is exactly why I kept this as the last method.

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You only need to do this if none of the other methods provided any improvements.

There are two ways to do this.

Remember to include the serial number of your Roku machine in your message.

you could find the serial number in the About section of the parameters.

FAQ

How do you know when your Roku is bad?

You know when your Roku is bad by diagnosing the problem that you are having.

What is the lifespan of a Roku?

The lifespan of a Roku is about three to five years after which they need to be replaced.

Does unplugging a Roku reset it?

No, unplugging a Roku doesnt reset it.

The same thing happens if you unplug it.