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"HDCP unauthorized, Content disabled” Error on Roku Streamer

You may experience common issues while streaming through devices like Roku LT, Roku 2, and 3. The error might have occurred, while actually, these Roku streamers try attempting to play a video stream.


Streaming NBA League

To stream the NBA League, complete the new Roku 3 set up procedures. Login the channel via your Roku streamer and get ready to stream the matches. But when you attempted to view a live NBA game, you may not able to procure the live streams and the device may come up with the error that displays “HDCP unauthorized. Content disabled.”

At times audio streams from the NBA game are received, but not able to retrieve the video. The video signals are unusually blocked. And your Roku streamer indicates that the content to be streamed is disabled for Unauthorized HDCP. The subscription cost of 200$ is paid to procure the NBA League, yet it seems the streaming of NBA live stream is unauthorized.


Fixing HDCP Error

The HDCP unauthorized Roku error is not actually connected with NBA game streaming or NBA Game Time or NBA League Pass. You may not get streams of channels like Netflix, Crackle, Amazon video, and others. The HDCP error even occurred, while you simply want to surf through the Roku interface. In such cases, you need to end up with troubleshooting Roku 3 and its configuration settings.

  • Make sure the HDMI connection is intact and works well.

  • In case of any slight damage of the HDMI cable, you can replace the existing with a new one.

  • The HDMI cable damages or buries may be barely noticed, so always try alternative cables to fix the HDCP Error.

  • Now you will be able to view NBA and other content on the Roku 3 without error along with the NBA Game Time app and all the games series of NBA League Pass account.

Quick Tips on “HDCP unauthorized. Content disabled” error

HDCP 2.2 is one such protocol designed to protect the 4K content that is being broadcasted through the various modes like Streaming devices, Cables or Satellites, and even Blu-ray players. And the HDCP error or the Purple Screen errors occur while the device through which the 4K content is streamed does not supports the HDCP 2.2 protocol. To evade this Roku HDCP 2.2 error, ensure whether the Roku streaming device and the other accessories that support the 4K streaming must be compatible with the HDCP 2.2 protocol.


Few Troubleshooting Tips

  • Try utilizing Premium grade High-Speed HDMI Cables for connecting the devices

  • Usage of any subpar cables even for just a single connection may cause an HDCP 2.2 error.

  • Restart the Roku streamer and the TV; this may resolve some communications glitch in between the Television set and the Roku streaming device.

For any further assistance on the ‘HDCP unauthorized content disabled’ error or the purple screen error, you can either visit our site at fix Roku com HDCP or contact us at 1-877-915-9680 for personalized assistance.

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