Why it takes 4 - 6 hours to download movies on imaciTunes

Why does it takes so long to download a movie on itunes (between 4 and 6 or, even 8 hours to download) when you purchase a movie on itunes before it is complete?

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The first thing to check would be your internet download speed, you can do this at www.speedtest.net.
1080p HD movies require a recommended speed of 8 Mbps, 720p HD movies require a recommended speed of 6 Mbps, while SD movies require a recommended speed of 2.5 Mbps.

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  • HT1539 why does it take 24 hours to download movies?

    I'm really fed up with trying to download digital copies, recently tried installing/downloading Flight, Safe House, and the Hunger Games, and each of them were taking between 18-24 hours to download (and all filed because my computer went to sleep). 
    This is not fun, or convenient!

    I did hear back from adobe a few days later. I was told online in chat my account/purchase was under review which is why I wanted an awnser, I purchase software for clients from adobe and had placed a $1,000 order that morning so when I was told this I assumed their was a problem. I waited on hold for 2 hours to see what the problem was only to give up.
    I was told by the resolutions rep that called from the email I sent in from the above posted address. Was that the adobe website order processing failed and went down during the time I was ordering. This caused the support department to be over whelmed. I assume all 3 of them since sales awnsered in seconds. But they say everything was over loaded and the information about account or purchase review was incorrect and there was no form of investigation on my account.
    Normal purchases should process with-in a few minutes as expected. I thought to myself maybe Windows 8 Store with almost instant install and purchase or xbox live instant purchase and watch has spoiled me in to thinking online purchases of software should process in minutes not hours unless something is wrong which is was. So no I'm not spoiled this wasn't acceptable and they agreed.
    I'm happy, other than I lost 2+ hours of my work day ($240) to buy a $99 product I had already downloaded and used just needed to activate.

  • Why does it take 3 hours to download a movie

    Why does it take 3 hours to download a movie on apple tv?  Is there a solution??

    What kind of internet connection speed do you have?
    If you have 3Mbps DSL like I do, and are renting movies on either Apple TV model in HD Format, then it will take quite a while. Actually 3 Hours for an HD Movie would be failry fast here at my home. They are just large files. If I'm going to rent an HD movie, I will usually rent it earlier in the day and watch it when I'm ready.
    If you have an adequate internet connection, and just want to rent movies on the fly and don't care about HD, on the AppleTV v2 you can go to Settings / General / iTunes Store / Video Resolution... and select Standard Definition. With our 3Mbps DSL connection, when we rent a movie it is generally "Ready to Play..." within about 2 minutes at the most (enough time to grab a beer and get comfortable)
    As far as I know, Standard Definition movies still show on the same menu as the HD version with the ATV v1. I preferred that menu format myself because you didn't have to change the option in settings when you wanted to go back and forth.

  • Why would it take 4 hours to download a two hour movie rental.

    Why would it take 4 hours to download a two hour movie rental.

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    It's likely network related, have you checked your internet download speed (speedtest.net) or tried anything to eliminate interference on you local network.

  • Why will it take 26  hours to download a rented movie?

    Why will it take 26+ hours to download a rented movie?

    For watching a movie only the download speed matters, and 4 mbps is OK, not great but good enough to start streaming a movie in about 10 minutes or less (rentals don't have to download all the way to begin watching).
    Something else is clogging the pipe ... is the ATV connected to the router via Ethernet, or over Wi-Fi?  Wi-Fi is normally faster than your ISP service, but there might be router settings that are getting in the way of the Wi-Fi connection.  Ethernet may be faster, at least to see if it works better, or there might be port settings on your router that need to be optimized (sorry, can't help you there).
    I've also heard that changing your router's DNS address may help things (try OpenDNS's addresses "208.67.222.220" or "208.67.222.222", or Google's DNS "8.8.4.4" or "8.8.8.8").

  • HT3951 why would it takes 15 hours to download a movie rental on my computer?

    Why would it take 15 hours to download a movie rental on my laptop this year, and last year it worked?

    What is the download speed of your ISP? Go to speedtest.net and test it and report back.
    I downloaded two HD movies over the weekened at about 3.2GB each and it took less then 30 minutes each.

  • Apple TV shows take 15 hours to download, HD movies take minutes, why??

    This I ridiculous. I've purchased Breaking Bad Season 2 and cannot even watch it on my Apple TV. It says a show will take 15+ hours to download whilst a HD movie will download immediately. Why is this so?

    What kind of internet connection speed do you have?
    If you have 3Mbps DSL like I do, and are renting movies on either Apple TV model in HD Format, then it will take quite a while. Actually 3 Hours for an HD Movie would be failry fast here at my home. They are just large files. If I'm going to rent an HD movie, I will usually rent it earlier in the day and watch it when I'm ready.
    If you have an adequate internet connection, and just want to rent movies on the fly and don't care about HD, on the AppleTV v2 you can go to Settings / General / iTunes Store / Video Resolution... and select Standard Definition. With our 3Mbps DSL connection, when we rent a movie it is generally "Ready to Play..." within about 2 minutes at the most (enough time to grab a beer and get comfortable)
    As far as I know, Standard Definition movies still show on the same menu as the HD version with the ATV v1. I preferred that menu format myself because you didn't have to change the option in settings when you wanted to go back and forth.

  • Why does it take 5 hours to download a rental movie on Apple TV.It used to take a few minutes.

    Why does it take 5 hours to download a rental movie on Apple TV.It used to take a few minutes.

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    It's likely network related, have you checked your internet download speed (speedtest.net) or tried anything to eliminate interference on you local network.

  • Why does it take hours to download movies from the iTunes store?

    Why does it take hours to download movies from iTunes store to my ipad2?

    It depends on the speed of the Internet connection.

  • Why 2GB Lion Combo Update takes 4 hours to download?

    Why 2GB Lion Combo Update 10.7.5 takes 4 hours to download from Apple Servers? I cannot update from Software Update app. In two tries, 8 hours waiting, two times after download finish, get download error. Software Update could not save the file. Any suggestion? Thanks!

    depends on Broadband download speed or cellular speed from your carrier

  • HT5731 Hello, it says that it will take 65 hours to download a movie.  How do I speed this up?  I can't seem to get to settings as it says I need to adjust the download resolution for quicker video.  I am downloading the Millers and it says 65 hours.  Exc

    Hello, it says it will take 65 hours to download a movie that was already purchased on the Cloud, How do I speed up the process.  It says to go to Setting in I- tunes Store and select a lower video resolution but I don't see the Settings symbol in I tunes store.  How do I select a lower setting and is that the best way if I bought the movie on HD?

    No programs can load websites
    * https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/No%20programs%20can%20load%20websites
    Check and tell if its working.

  • HT1577 it will take 5 hours to download the movie I rented?

    I've been using WildBlue satellite and got movies I rented (Netflix) almost instantly.  But now I live in town and have DSL (northern NM) and I have rented a movie and it's telling me that it will take 5 hours to download.  Really?

    Devices connect to iTunes should be authorized (5 at a time). This is normal.
    4 hours to download is more or less your Internet connection... I would talk to your ISP to see what package you have or test your speed connection yourself using this site http://www.speedtest.net.
    If you do the speed test would you mind posting your results?

  • I just bought a new apple tv and it said that it takes 12 hours to download a rented movie

    I just bought a new apple tv and it said it takes 12 hours to download a rented movie

    It needs to load a portion before playback can start, the time it takes is dependent on your network.
    What is your current connection via speedtest.net (at least 6mbps needed for instant HD)
    Make sure DNS is set to auto (settings - general - network)
    If on wifi try ethernet
    Reboot ATV and router

  • TS1424 Hi, I've just rented a video, which says its going to take 14 hours to download. The 48 hours it gives you to watch the video has already started an hour ago. I had a message which says that I can start watching the film now but it dosen't play. Pl

    Hi,
    I've just rented a movie, which claims its going to take 14 hours to download. Its still at it after 1 hour. To make matters worse, the 48 hours it gives you to watch it has already started and charged me an hour. There was a message to say I could start watching it now but it dosen't work. Please can you help?

    You'll have to wait till it downloads much further than. If your download says it will take 14 hours to download, you have a very slow connection. You would never be able to watch the movie until it downloads completly.

  • It takes 8 hours to download the new upgrade for my phone. Then after 8 hours downloading it says sorry there was an interuptions of some sorts. this is rediculous. ive tried 3 times, eating my cap  and still no results.. seriously what must i do?

    It takes 8 hours to download the new upgrade for my phone. Then after 8 hours downloading it says sorry there was an interuptions of some sorts. this is rediculous. ive tried 3 times, eating my cap  and still no results.. seriously what must i do? Been an anyone help....

    Hi there,  thanx for the quick reply.
    Ok the error code after 8 hours of downloading said  error code 9006. I’m not too good withcomputers and I’m really battling with this. And tell me is it really necessary to download update 4.3.3... If I’m having so much trouble it really makes me deponent to try and try again...I have the iphone 4 16 GB  4.3 (8F190) version. Model MC603SO. Itunes10.2.2.14...
    And why does it take 6 – 8 hours?
    Hope you can help
    Kind regrds

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