Are you stuck trying to fix Amazon Prime Error 1061 on your Fire Stick?
You’re not alone! You wouldn’t believe how many people encounter this issue daily and are left nothing short of confused.
I know it can be really annoying to not be able to enjoy a relaxing streaming session. Especially considering that you’re paying for a monthly subscription.
But don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place for answers. Below, you’ll find a list including several simple steps you can take to fix this problem.
The 8 easy steps you’ll need to follow to fix Amazon Prime Error 1061 are:
Read on to make streaming enjoyable again!
The first thing I want you to try is restarting your Fire Stick. I know this doesn’t sound like much of a fix, but believe me, it works wonders.
Why? Because it helps refresh background processes.
As you may know, in order to work, most of our devices and apps run lines of code all the time. We may not see them, but they’re there. In most cases, they work as you’d expect and that’s the end of it.
But sometimes, a glitch or a bug can make Amazon Prime and your Fire Stick act strangely.
When this happens, you have many options. You can either do something as simple as restarting your device, or something as permanent as factory resetting it. Either alternative will help get rid of any corrupted files or bugs that might be acting up on your Fire Stick.
Solution: Restarting your Fire Stick is really simple:
This might take a little while. Once the process has been completed, try streaming Amazon Prime again and see if you still get Error 1061.
Moving on, let’s make sure your connection is ok.
Granted, Internet service drops have gone down a lot in the last decade. But can we say they no longer happen?
Absolutely not.
Most of the time, noticing a bad connection is really easy, as you’ll be completely cut off from the internet. But in some cases, your signal might only be weak. This would allow you to keep browsing and chatting lightly while also getting Amazon Prime Error 1061.
How so? Because of the platform’s requirements.
Texting your friends a funny joke is much easier on your network than streaming your favorite content online.
Amazon Prime needs at least 5 Mbps to stream in Full HD resolution (1080p), and an incredible 25 Mbps for 4K (2160).
Error 1061 is, for the most part, related to a bad connection, so looking at your signal strength is not a bad idea.
Solution: If you share your home network with many people, your internet plan should be about 5-6 times faster than what Amazon Prime requires. For example, if you want to stream in Full HD resolution, you’ll need a connection in the range of 25-30 Mbps.
If you live alone, you might be able to get away with something slower.
Assuming that your current plan is already fast enough, try giving your provider a call and ask if they’re having issues in your area. If they tell you everything’s fine on their end, I recommend trying to reset your modem.
Never done it before? No problem! It’s really easy:
Next, I’d like us to make sure the platform’s servers are doing ok.
As you probably know, these are responsible for storing important data and giving millions of Amazon Prime subscribers a high-quality experience.
Given how important they are to its everyday operations, the company has worked very hard to make them as resistant as possible. And although I’m not saying they’re as fragile as glass, I’d be lying if I told you they can’t fail.
Things that seem unimportant, like a broken hard drive, a coding bug, or minor hacking can be problematic. These can affect the way the platform performs and how its features work.
It’s easy to tell when this happens, as you’ll encounter slow loading times, endless buffering, random flickering, and other issues.
Solution: To confirm this as the source of the problem, we need to check the real-time status of the platform’s servers.
Luckily, doing so is very simple:
Sadly, if the platform’s servers are, in fact, down, there’s little to nothing you can do.
That being said, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Amazon Prime has a very capable IT department, and these issues rarely ever last longer than a day.
What if I told you there’s a good chance that all you need to do to fix Amazon Prime’s Error 1061 is close and relaunch the app?
Yes, it could be that simple.
As I mentioned in point #1, sometimes the background processes your devices and apps use, can crash or fail.
By closing and relaunching Amazon Prime, you’re getting rid of any corrupted files or bugs that might be causing trouble.
And the best part is that this fix works for about 95% of technical difficulties out there. Don’t be afraid to try it out!
VPNs are amazing, right?
I mean, not only do they allow us to browse the web securely, but also open up a world of international content we can enjoy.
What’s there not to love?
… what a shame streaming companies hate them.
Believe it or not, several platforms, like Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and many more have been very clear about their dislike for them. They’ve even gotten to the point of blocking subscribers who use them.
And while I don’t applaud their actions, I can understand them.
You see, a lot of the content on these platforms is only licensed to be played in some regions. Since VPNs allow people from outside these areas of the world to access said content, streaming companies have to take action.
It’s either that or face serious legal consequences.
If you can’t live without using a VPN while streaming Amazon Prime, I’d recommend getting a premium subscription from a provider that offers obfuscated servers.
These will make it much harder for Amazon Prime to detect your VPN traffic, thus reducing your chances of being blocked.
Solution: The best way to tell whether your current VPN is to blame is by disabling it and streaming without it for a while.
Assuming that you no longer get Error 1061 on Amazon Prime, there’s your answer. It’s time to start looking for alternative VPN companies.
Moving on, let’s take a look at your cache & data. If you have no idea what these are, that’s ok! A lot of people are in the same boat.
I’m more than happy to explain them to you.
Your apps’ cache & data is where a lot of useful information is stored. In them, you’ll likely find preset configurations, user preferences, audio, video, images, and much more.
By keeping this data handy, Amazon Prime can load quicker when launched, making your experience more enjoyable.
Most of the time, leaving both your cache and data alone will do more good than harm. But sometimes, a corrupted file or bug within them can cause a lot of problems.
Among the most common issues that can arise from this are login difficulties, out-of-sync subtitles, a black screen, and Error 1061.
If you find yourself in any of these situations, your best bet will be to clear them both.
Solution: Deleting Amazon Prime’s cache & data on your Fire Stick is really simple. Here’s what you have to do:
To clear data:
I know how keeping your Fire Stick updated doesn’t sound like something important, but it is!
You see, with every new release, developers add new features to our devices and fix as many bugs as they can. Using an older version of your Fire Stick’s software with a fully updated Amazon Prime platform could explain why you’re getting Error 1061.
This isn’t normally a problem, as automatic updating takes care of it all. But sometimes weak network signals or strict device privacy settings can get in the way.
In that case, you’ll have to manually check for newer versions of your Fire Stick’s software.
Solution: This may sound challenging, but it’s actually really simple. Here’s what you have to do:
Finally, let’s try factory resetting your Fire Stick.
If nothing has worked this far, this is our last resort. This should only be done if you’ve already tried all the fixes on this list and still get Error 1061.
Why? Because you’re about to wipe your Fire Stick clean.
Factory resetting your device will delete all downloaded apps, user preferences, and settings from it. As its name suggests, your Fire Stick will return to brand-new, factory condition.
Doing this will get rid of any corrupted files or bugs that might have been causing this error to appear.
I recommend making a list of all the apps you currently have installed, as well as writing down all your login credentials. This way, after the resetting process is complete, you’ll be able to jump right back in.
Solution: If you’re sure you want to continue, here’s how you can factory reset your Fire Stick:
2. Navigate to the gear icon to open the device’s settings
3. On the set of options that appear, select “My Fire TV”
4. Scroll down in the new menu and select “Reset to Factory Defaults”
5. When asked to confirm, select “Reset” and wait for the process to be completed
Once that’s done, you can start re-downloading your apps and entering your preferred settings.
Having Amazon Prime give you Error 1061 on your Fire Stick is really annoying. Streaming should be a stress-free, simple experience, but you’re getting quite the opposite from it.
What a disaster!
Luckily, as I hope you’ve learned in this piece, addressing most of the causes behind this issue is very easy. Most of the time, restarting/updating your Fire Stick, and clearing Amazon Prime’s cache & data, should do the trick.
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Best of luck to you.
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