TV App requires internet connection?

[itsmilo]

So i loaded 4 episodes on my iPhone last night to watch on my one hour commute but i wasnt able to because there isnt any phone signal on the subway and all i got was a pop up saying "no internet connection" followed by a blank white screen.

This is stupid!

Edit: strange enough it works on my iPad which is wifi only. I dont get it

 

[westrock2000]

Ran into same issue. It makes the ipad unusable as a video watching device in the car or on the go.

One of the biggest boneheaded moves I can remember in a while for Apple.

 

[Mlrollin91]

No issues with my Air 2 or iPhone 7Plus with no internet. Turned off WiFi on my WiFi Air 2, loaded up fine. Put my 7Plus in airplane mode with WiFi off, loaded up fine. Probably just a freak bug.

 

[CTHarrryH]

May depend upon what type of video - if it is a "home" video, for instance it might play. If it is one bought via iClouds it might require do to copyright concerns.

Not sure if this is true but could be? Have you tried both types of movies?

 

[itsmilo]

Only got tv shows from eh different sources.

It used to work even with mobile data for the TV app deactivated but now all i get is a pop up and when i dismiss it all i get is a blank screen. It doesnt even load the menu points

 

[eoblaed]

So i loaded 4 episodes on my iPhone last night to watch on my one hour commute but i wasnt able to because there isnt any phone signal on the subway and all i got was a pop up saying "no internet connection" followed by a blank white screen.

This is stupid!

Edit: strange enough it works on my iPad which is wifi only. I dont get it

Restart the app. Should be fine after that.

 

[4Footed]

Restart the app. Should be fine after that.

Nope.

Restarting the app, restarting the devices - does not fix it.

--4Footed

 

[eoblaed]

Nope.

Restarting the app, restarting the devices - does not fix it.

--4Footed

Have you contacted Apple Support?