How to Fix Amazon Error Code 9074

Users experience the error code 9074 when they are streaming Amazon Prime Video usually through their Roku device. This error message is quite new and has surfaced only recently in different televisions when users are streaming shows or movies.

Since the error message surfaced, Amazon officials have remained silent onto why this issue occurs. The customer representatives have said it is a ‘technical’ problem which will be solved in due time. Usually, this error message stays for a few hours (a few days at max) but it seems to resurface again and again.

In this article, we will go through as to why this error message occurs and what you can do to fix it.

What causes Amazon Error Code 9074?

After receiving reports from multiple users and conducting our own investigation, we came to the conclusion that this error message occurs due to a number of different reasons. Some of them are listed below (all of them might not be applicable to you).

Before you start with the solutions, make sure that you have saved all your work. Also, all your configurations will be removed so make sure that you also have all your credentials at hand.

Solution 1: Checking Amazon Prime Video Status

Before we try anything else, the first step should be to navigate to the internet and check what the status of Amazon Prime Video is. Amazon (like all other streaming services) also has some downtime where it is either undergoing maintenance or is facing some technical difficulty you can’t do anything about.

Here, you can navigate to forums like Amazon forums and Reddit and check if the issue is also persisting there for other users. If you see a common behavior, from other users as well, it means there is nothing wrong at your end. However, if you see yourself as the only one, consider going through the fixes listed below. You can navigate to Down Detector and check the status there. The resolved issues are also usually listed there along with the date and time.

Note: Also check the forums for Amazon Error code 9074. You may find useful responses there.

Solution 2: Power cycling your Setup

Before we move on to changing the configurations in your Amazon account Roku, it is worth power cycling your entire set up. Power cycling is the act of shutting everything down on your computer and also removing the power cords from the power outlets. This will make sure that all the temporary configurations have been erased and when you start the devices again, the default configurations will be set. This can resolve several problems in numerous applications.

Note: Perform this solution for all the devices including Router, TV, Roku device, etc.

1. Turn off every device properly. Do this for all the devices as explained above.

   

2. Now, take out the power outlet of each device and press and hold the power button for at least 10-15 seconds.
3. Release the power button after the prescribed time and let the devices be for around 10 minutes.
4. Now plug everything back in and start your device. Navigate to Prime Video and check if error 9074 has been solved.

Solution 3: Disabling VPN/Proxy Services

VPNs and Proxy servers might give flexibility to internet users. They can be used within an organization or for your personal use privately (especially if you use them to access several different channels or shows not available at your geographic location). After looking at several cases, we concluded that VPN servers and Proxy servers do indeed hinder Amazon Video channels in Roku.

Hence if you are using any type of VPN or tunneling, make sure that you remove it and then try connecting to Prime Video without enabling anything. Furthermore, if you are using an internet connection of organizations or public places, make sure that you switch to a private internet and check if the issue persists there.

Note: Another thing to try is disconnecting all other devices which are currently connected to the network connection which is also being used by your Roku device. We came across this issue and determined that there were several cases where if a private connection was used solely with Roku, the issue went away.

Solution 4: Resetting Channel in Roku

If you are using Roku to stream Amazon Prime Video, most likely you would have added a channel to access the platform. There are problems with channels as you add them manually and when adding manually, there are chances of the configuration not being set properly. If you are not able to stream Prime Video and are having issues, we will navigate to your Roku settings and remove the Prime Video channel from there. After restarting your Roku device, we will add the channel again and check if the issue is resolved.

1. Navigate to your Roku Channel Menu and navigate to Prime Video’s channel.
2. Click on Channel options (or you can use the remote shortcut) and then click on Remove.

3. After removing the channel, restart your computer properly. After restarting, navigate to the Channel Store and search for Prime Video

4. Click on the button of Add Channel and after the channel is added, launch Prime Video.

Note: You might be required to enter your credentials again as you have added the channel as a fresh copy.

5. Check if the issue is resolved.

If the above method didn’t work for you and you are still receiving problems, navigate to the next solution.

Solution 5: Deregistering Roku Device from Amazon

If the latter solution didn’t work for you, there is a possibility that there is some problem with your Amazon account on your Roku. You log into Amazon separately and additional features and configurations are then downloaded accordingly. However, sometimes the account settings in your Roku device for Amazon might get corrupt and cause several issues. In this solution, we will navigate to your Settings and deregister your Roku device from the Amazon account. Later on, you can add it back again using the same steps in reverse order.

1. Navigate to Amazon’s official Account website and open your Settings.
2. After navigating to Settings, navigate to Digital Content. Here under the tab of Digital Management, you will see a button of Manage your Content and Devices. Click it once.

3. Now, once the new window opens, click on Your Devices. Here all the devices connected to your account will be listed. Locate the Roku device and click on the button of Deregister.
4. Now restart your Roku device and navigate to Prime Video. Once the channel/application is loaded, click on Settings/Menu (you can also make use of the shortcut from your remote).
5. After, select the menu of Help and Settings.

6. Now click on Sign out. Now you will be asked again to sign out of Amazon account as well. Click on Sign out.
7. Restart your Roku device again. Now try adding your Amazon account again and then add the Amazon channel. Now check if Amazon Video is working as expected and the error 9074 has been eradicated.

If you still cannot fix the error message 9074 in streaming Amazon Video, there is probably nothing you can do except wait. This is most probably an issue with the backend servers and usually, Amazon engineers fix the downtime in a couple of hours or days.