Hulu down: What is error P-DEV320 and how to solve it amid massive outage?

Hulu is experiencing a significant outage on Tuesday. Users on social media said they were seeing a recurring Error Code P-DEV320.

Updated on: Sep 9, 2025, 23:26:10 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Hulu is experiencing a significant outage on Tuesday. According to Downdetector, a platform that tracks online outages, at least 1500 people in the United States reported issues with the streaming service at the time of writing this story. Users on social media said they were seeing a recurring Error Code P-DEV320.

Hulu experienced a massive outage on Tuesday (Unsplash)

Hulu is yet to issue a statement about the outage. “Hulu has been working all day until now. FIX IT,” one person noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Y’all are down right now, a lot of people can’t watch anything. Down detector has many reports,” another one added.

What Is Error P-DEV320?

Error P-DEV320 indicates a communication breakdown between the Hulu app or web player and its servers, often due to network issues, an outdated app, or server-side problems.

It typically displays a message like “We’re having trouble playing this” and can freeze or crash the app, affecting devices like smart TVs, phones, and browsers. Related codes (P-DEV318, P-DEV322) suggest similar connectivity or server faults.

How to Solve It Amid Outage

Check Outage Status: Visit Downdetector or Hulu’s social media to confirm if the issue is widespread. If so, wait for the resolution, as it’s likely a server problem.

Restart Device and App: Power cycle your device (unplug for a minute) and relaunch Hulu to clear temporary glitches.

Update or Reinstall App: Ensure the Hulu app is current via your app store; reinstall if needed to fix corrupted data.

Test Internet: Switch to a different network (eg mobile data) or reset your router to rule out connectivity issues.

Try Another Device: If the error persists on one device, test Hulu on another to isolate the problem.

If unresolved, contact Hulu support, as the outage, reported by thousands, may require their intervention. No specific fix time is confirmed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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