Pandora Error Code 3005 | How to Fix the Issue

Pandora is the best music streaming platform to feature 70 million songs. In addition, the users can stream the music on radio stations, online podcasts, etc. It has a standalone app, and it is available for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. Nevertheless, it is one of the music streaming platforms with many updates and enhancements. But sometimes, you may get the Pandora error code 3005 due to some technical glitch or bugs. It may occur because of various reasons like app server issues, outdated software, device issues, corrupted caches, geo-restrictions, etc. You can fix the Pandora error code 3005 issue by following the troubleshooting method given below.

How to Fix Pandora Error Code 3005

At any time, if you see error code 3005 on the Pandora music streaming service, you shall try out the fixes given below.

1. Reinstall the Pandora App
2. Update your Pandora App
3. Restart your Device
4. Check the Internet connection and speed
5. Clear the Pandora Radio Cache
6. Enable VPN

1. Reinstall the Pandora App

Uninstalling and reinstalling the Pandora App will fix some glitches. After reinstalling, your app will be refreshed and work fine without any error. Try uninstalling the app from your device and then reinstalling the Pandora app.

Reinstall the Pandora App on your Smartphone

#1. Go to Google Play Store or App Store on your Smartphone.

#2. Search for the Pandora app and tap the Install or Get button to download the app.

#3. Once installed, launch the Pandora app on your Smartphone.

#4. Sign in to your account using the Pandora login credentials.

Note: In addition, you can uninstall and reinstall Pandora on Apple TV with the same steps.

Reinstall the Pandora App on your Windows

#1. Launch the Windows Store on your device.

#2. Type the Pandora app in the search bar using the on-screen keyboard.

#3. Tap Get to download the app.

#4. Log in to your Pandora account.

Reinstall the Pandora App on Mac

#1. On your Mac device, open your preferred web browser and visit pandora.com

#2. Tap on the Download for Mac button to download the app.

#3. Open the downloaded file and complete the on-screen instructions.

#4. Once installed, log in to your pandora account.

Check if the error code 3005 is fixed after installing the app. If the problem still remains, then move to the following troubleshooting method.

2. Update your Pandora App

Make sure that the Pandora app is up to date. If it is outdated, the Pandora app might not work, and you may get the error code 3005. Check if there is any update available for the Pandora app. If so, update the app to the latest version to fix the issue. It is a general fix that will resolve many bugs and fix the errors. If it doesn’t work, try the next troubleshooting method.

3. Restart your Device

At times, if there is any problem with your device (Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Roku, Apple TV, Firestick), you might get some issues with the app. For this, you need to restart or reboot your device to clear the bugs and temporary glitches. Restart can be done by simply turning off your device and leaving it idle for a few minutes. Then turn on your device and launch the app. This process will close all the background running apps and allow the Pandora app to run without the error code 3005.

4. Check the Internet Connection and Speed

When your internet connection is slow, poor, and unstable, you cannot able to stream the content, and you will get the error code 3005 on the Pandora app. So, make sure you have a high-speed internet connection to stream content on the Pandora app. Check if the internet connection is good and the internet speed is excellent. If not, switch to another internet network connection. If the error still remains, then try other fixes that are mentioned below.

5. Clear the Pandora Radio Cache

The temporary app cache is also one of the major reasons for Pandora not working due to error code 3005. Clearing the cache will fix the issue. But keep in mind, that if you clear the cache, it will erase all the downloaded audio files and music on your device.

To Clear the Pandora Radio Cache, follow the steps given below.

• Go to Settings
• Tap on Apps >> App Manager
• Select the Pandora app from the list and open it.
• Choose the Storage option.
• Click on the Clear Cache option.
• Now, tap Cach Data
• Finally, tap on the Clear option to remove the cache from the app.

For iOS users, uninstall and reinstall the app to clear the cache. This is the simplest way to fix the error code 3005 on the Pandora app. If any of the methods didn’t work, then try out the last method.

6. Enable VPN

Pandora will work in selected regions. While using the Pandora app, if you get the error code 3005, it means you are restricted from using this app out of the region. In that situation, you can enable the VPN to access the app from any location.

Compatible VPN list

The below-mentioned are the best VPNs are allowed to access the Pandora app

Device	VPNs
Android	1. Private Internet Access 2. Express VPN 3. CyberGhost VPN 4. Surfshark VPN 5. Vypr VPN
iOS	1. Private Internet Access 2. Express VPN 3. CyberGhost VPN 4. Surfshark VPN 5. Vypr VPN
Windows	1. Express VPN 2. CyberGhost VPN 3. Surfshark VPN 4. Vypr VPN
macOS	1. Express VPN 2. Nord VPN 3. IPVanish VPN 4. HotspotShield VPN

Install your preferred VPN and then set the location as the US. When you enable the VPN at any point later, it automatically connects to the US server, and then you can stream the content from the Pandora app.

Hope you were able to find the possible causes and the working fixes that will help you resolve Pandora error code 3005. Upon fixing the issue, you can listen to your favorite podcasts or music without any limitations.

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