Roku is among the best online streaming devices and is widely used. All the good things come with a package of some issues and problems. The same condition goes to Roku also. If you are using Roku frequently, you might be facing some issues also. An error which is commonly reported by many users is error code 005. To fix this error, you can refer to this article.
Fixes for Roku error code 005
This error is generally encountered when you are trying to download Roku software updates. If there is any connectivity issue, the whole process of update is terminated. If you want to know how to fix Roku error code 005, follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:
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Turn off your Roku device by removing the power cable.
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With this, all lights must be off on the device.
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Also, turn off your router by removing its power cable.
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Plug back all the cables after a few minutes.
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Allow your router to complete the reboot process, till you see the LED lights on the router.
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Check for the internet by connecting any other device also.
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Restart your Roku device.
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In the main settings of Roku devices, connect your Wi-Fi network again.
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You need to ensure that correct Wi-Fi is connected with the correct password.
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If required, you can go to the official webpage of Roku and complete activation.
In case there is still some issue, you can contact the technical support of Roku. The contact details to reach them is available on the Roku website.