Prime Video error code 0.28 typically indicates a network or app authentication issue, and you can fix it by restarting your device and router, clearing the Prime Video app cache, checking for and installing updates, and then, if needed, uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
Other solutions include verifying that your internet connection is stable, disconnecting from any VPN or proxy, and ensuring your account is not signed in on too many devices at once.
🔍 Possible Causes
Bug or incompatibility in the Prime Video app version.
Network / DNS / routing issues (timeouts, wrong DNS, proxy, IPv6 issues)
VPN / proxy interference
App or OS not updated / corrupted app files
Server side bug / deployment issue (Amazon’s update causes failure on some devices)
Multiple devices signed in, or authorization conflict
âś… General Steps to Fix
Try these in order; stop if one works:
Update the Prime Video app
Make sure you have the latest version. Users reported that version 5.2.7 (for Samsung TVs) fixed the issue for them.
Restart / power‑cycle everything
Close the Prime Video app
Turn off / unplug the device for ~1 minute
Reboot your router/modem
Turn device back on
Reinstall the Prime Video app
Uninstall, then reinstall, to clear any corrupted data.
Change DNS settings
For the network settings on your device (or router), try using public DNS like 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
Disable VPN / proxy
If you’re using a VPN, proxy, or custom routing, disable that and try again.
Disable IPv6
Some users found turning off IPv6 in network settings fixed the issue.
Check device / OS updates
Ensure your device’s firmware / OS is up to date.
Sign out / deregister devices
If you have many devices signed in, deregister some and sign in again.
Contact Amazon / wait for a fix
If the issue is caused by a recent bad app update, Amazon may need to patch it. Users reported that a newer version fixed the error on some TVs.
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Final troubleshooting step
- Uninstall and reinstall:Â Delete the Prime Video app, then download and install it again from your device’s app store.Â
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