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msknvw
User level: Level 1 (5 points)

Apple Podcast App Always Refreshes Back to the Home Screen

I have been having a problem with the Apple Podcast app.


The app constantly refreshes so if I am looking at Saved Episodes, switch to another app (not closing the Podcast app) then return to it a few minutes later, the screen refreshes and returns to the Home Screen. This happening only on my iPhone. My iPad is fine so I assume there is a setting somewhere but I cannot find it. I have tried turning off Background App Refresh.


Thank you.


Posted on Sep 21, 2026 5:23 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 21, 2026 1:16 PM in response to msknvw

Hi there


Please try this


  • Force Quit and Restart: Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open the app switcher, swipe up on Podcasts to close it completely, then restart your iPhone. 
  • Delete and Reinstall: Remove the Apple Podcasts app from your home screen and download it fresh from the App Store to clear a corrupted cache. 
  • Free Up iPhone Storage: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and make sure your phone is not completely full, which makes RAM management much more aggressive.
  • Update iOS: Install any pending software updates via Settings > General > Software Update to fix known system bugs.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361866