User level: Level 1 (4 points)Is anyone else having an issues downloading BBC podcasts? I am using the RSS podcasts app, but the error message that I’m getting seems to be an iOS security error.
the message is :
The app transport secuity policy requires the use of a secure connection.
I’ve only gotten this message since I upgraded my iPad to iOS 27.01. It’s always worked fine before this.
Posted on Oct 20, 2026 8:33 PM
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Oct 21, 2026 2:22 AM in response to Ruralwalks
You clearly refer to a third-party App. If a third-party App is not behaving or performing as expected, the App may require update; you will need to report the problem and seek assistance from the respective App Developer:
How to contact an app developer - Apple Support
As a workaround, have you considered using the native Apple Podcasts App? This works flawlessly with BBC (and other) podcasts. You can stream the podcast directly or download (either manually or automatically) for offline listening. If you have removed the Apple Podcasts App from your iPad, it is trivial to reinstall from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-podcasts/id525463029
Information about the Apple Podcasts App can be found within the iPad User Guide:
Get started with Podcasts on iPad - Apple Support
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Oct 23, 2026 6:54 AM in response to ynahteb4
ynahteb4 wrote:
My podcasts won’t play at all after update. I press play and it won’t go forward. This is on the apple podcast app.
I have not encountered any issues with BBC (or any other) podcasts played using the native Apple Podcasts App - either with iPadOS 27.0.1 or prior versions.
If you are experiencing issues with the Apple Podcast App, delete the App from the iPad - and then perform a forced-restart prior to reinstalling the App from the App Store.
Remove or delete apps from iPad - Apple Support
Force restart iPad - Apple Support
If the problem persists, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings
If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
User level: Level 1 (8 points)Oct 23, 2026 5:57 AM in response to Ruralwalks
My podcasts won’t play at all after update. I press play and it won’t go forward. This is on the apple podcast app.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256379981