Rental movies won't play on iPad

Every time I rent a movie from iTunes, it won't play on my iPad. Anyone have any ideas? There's nothing in the rental movie FAQ.

Start with the standard repair procedures described on page 170 of the 4.2 User Guide:
http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipad
Post back with results.

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    I rented a movie in iPad but when I go to play it an unexpected error pops up saying ,"this operation could not be completed an unknown error occurred (-12894)." What does this mean?

    Hello Davidovicd
    If you were not able to view to your rental, then report the issue to the iTunes Store.
    How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBooks Store purchase
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933
    Regards,
    -Norm G.

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    my movie rental downloaded but it will not play. I rented a movie yesterday so I know that my laptop is capable. I can see images of each chapter but the movie won't play. Any idea?

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1718
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    I would be concerned too if the songs I purchased from iTunes were not downloading to my iPhone. You have taken some great troubleshooting steps already, and thank you for providing the details of the steps you too.  I have a few additional suggestions to get it downloaded to your iPhone.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1725
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
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    How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1933
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    I used a 16x Maxwell DVD-R. The same kind of disc worked fine with the movie when I had a menu.
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  • Selected movie won't play SOLVED

    I had this problem trying to play a rented movie. Got the message The selected movie won't play on one of your connected displays. My problem was with a software which is made by INFOCUS for their projector. I removed it and now the movie plays even on the projector and without the software. I have seen that solution in this forum elsewhere.

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    Please note that to be able to play your purchased HD movies or videos, let us not forget some minor details. Ensure that your iTunes software is up-to-date. HD videos will only play if you have iTunes 10.6 or later as described in this article:
    iTunes: Purchasing and viewing HD videos
    You might also want to check this one:
    iTunes for Windows: Unable to view or play HD video content that requires HDCP
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    I get this after downloading a movie: "The selected movie won't play on one of your connected displays." What do I do?

    I fixed it. I just had to unplug my second monitor and re-plug it in. All is better now.

  • HT201272 i downloaded summertime this morning but keep getting this message....   The selected movie won't play on your display.

    The selected movie won't play on your display.

    Same issue on a mac mini - are you ******* kidding me?
    This is why DRM is HORRIBLE. I can download the same content illegally and it would play fine... Thanks for nothing Apple

  • HT1498 My rented movie won't play, even though it shows "rented".  What gives?

    My rented movie won't play, even though it shows "rented".  What gives?

    I have a similar issue.  My Dell Latitude is running Windows Pro 8.1 and iTunes 11.1.3.8.  It looks like it's playing, but it isn't.
    Things seemed to work fine before the 8.1 update.  I fear I will have to rollback to 8.0 because the sound no longer works on the computer unless you use the headphone jack. 
    Podcasts and music behave the same way, they appear to be playing, but the timer is not progressing for them either.
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  • My rental movie won`t work. I have sound but no picture on my screen (stays green). What can I do?

    My rental movie won`t work. I have sound but no picture on my screen (stays green). What can I do?

    Hello Amy
    If you were not able to watch your rental, then report it to the iTunes Store for further assistance.
    How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBooks Store purchase
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933
    Regards,
    -Norm G.

  • HT1657 My rental movie is not playing, and I have 24 hours to watch it, and I did want to watch it tonight, can I get reimbursed?

    My rental movie is not playing, and I have 24 hours to watch it, and I did want to watch it tonight, can I get reimbursed?

    I'd report the problem to the iTunes Store. 
    Log in to the Store. Click on "Account" in your Quick Links. When you're in your Account information screen, go down to Purchase History and click "See all".
    Find the item that is not playing properly. If you can't see "Report a Problem" next to the item, click the "Report a problem" button. Now click the "Report a Problem" link next to the item.

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