Watching IPL 2026 or T20 World Cup 2026 live on your Samsung Smart TV but facing buffering, lag, low quality, or loading issues? This usually happens due to network congestion, high stream bitrate, DNS delay, or cached app data. Follow the proven methods below to stop buffering on JioHotstar, SonyLIV, and FanCode and enjoy smooth live cricket streaming.
Lower the Video Quality in JioHotstar, SonyLIV, FanCode
Live matches stream in high bitrate, which causes buffering on slower connections. Reducing video quality stabilizes playback instantly.
Open the live match in JioHotstar, SonyLIV, or FanCode
Press the Down button on your remote to open the player controls
Select the Settings / Quality option
Change video quality from Auto / Full HD to HD or Medium
Go back and continue watching the match
This reduces data load and stops buffering during peak match time.
Connect to 5GHz WiFi Instead of 2.4GHz
5GHz WiFi provides faster speed and lower latency, which is ideal for live sports streaming.
Press the Home button on your Samsung remote
Open Settings
Go to Connection
Open Network
Select Open Network Settings
Choose Wireless
Select your 5GHz WiFi network (usually has _5G in the name)
Enter the WiFi password and connect
Stay close to the router for best performance.
Change DNS Server to 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS)
DNS delay can cause slow loading and buffering in JioHotstar, SonyLIV, and FanCode. Switching to Google DNS improves stream response time.
Press the Home button
Open Settings
Go to Connection
Open Network
Select Network Status
Choose IP Settings
Set DNS Setting to Enter Manually
Enter 8.8.8.8
Select OK and exit
Restart the app and play the live match again.
Clear App Cache and Data (Fix App Buffering Bug)
Corrupted cache causes loading loops and buffering in live matches.
Press the Home button
Open Settings
Go to Support
Select Device Care
Open Manage Storage
Select JioHotstar / SonyLIV / FanCode
Choose View Details
Select Clear Cache
Then select Clear Data
Reopen the app and sign in again
This removes temporary bugs and improves streaming performance.
Soft Reset Samsung Smart TV (Fix System Lag)
Soft reset clears RAM and background processes without deleting apps.
Press and hold the Power button on the remote
Your TV will turn off
Keep holding the Power button
The TV will turn on again with the Samsung logo
Release the Power button after the logo appears
Now open the streaming app and play the live match
This fixes system lag and improves live playback.
Result You Should See
No buffering during IPL 2026 and T20 World Cup 2026 live matches
Faster loading in JioHotstar, SonyLIV, and FanCode
Stable HD streaming without lag
Quick channel switching and smooth playback
These methods are tested and work on all Samsung Smart TV models. Apply them before the match starts to avoid peak-time buffering.
