If the WNBA App isn’t working as expected, a quick restart is often the fastest way to get things back on track. Force‑closing the app, or restarting your device entirely, can resolve many of the most common issues that fans experience. The steps below will walk you through how to fully close and relaunch the WNBA App on your device so you can get back to watching without interruptions.
iPhone:
On iPhone with a Home button (iPhone 8 and earlier):
- Double‑press the Home button to open the App Switcher
- Find the WNBA App and swipe it upward to close it
- Press the Home button again to return to your home screen, then reopen the app
On iPhone without a Home button (iPhone X and newer):
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle to open the App Switcher
- Locate the WNBA App and swipe it upward to close it
- Tap anywhere outside the app cards to return to your home screen, then reopen the app
Android:
- From your home screen, open the Settings app
- Tap Apps (or Application Manager, depending on your device)
- Scroll through the list and select the WNBA App
- On the App Info screen, tap Force Stop
- When the confirmation pop‑up appears, tap OK to close the app completely
- Return to your home screen and reopen the WNBA App
Roku:
Most issues can be resolved by restarting your device. To restart your device:
- From the Main menu, go to Settings
- Select System and then Power and then System Restart
- Select Restart
- Wait for your system to shut itself down and restart
If you cannot restart your player through the system settings, try unplugging your device.
- Unplug the player's power adapter plug from the outlet that it is connected to
- Wait for 20 seconds
- Plug your device back in and then wait for your device to restart
Apple TV:
- Select Settings from the Apple TV Main Menu
- Under Settings, select System
- Scroll down and select Restart
- If you can't restart your Apple TV because it's unresponsive, press and hold the Menu and Back buttons on the remote for six seconds
- Release the buttons when you see the indicator light blink rapidly
- Unplug the Apple TV power cord for five seconds then plug it back in
Amazon Fire TV:
- Remove the power adapter plug from the back of your Fire TV
- Wait at least twenty seconds
- Plug the device back in then turn it back on