How To Fix Peacock Error Code OVP_00012?

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Peacock Error Code OVP_00012

Peacock error code OVP_00012 has been the talk of the town in recent days, mostly to the users who are traveling abroad.

This error code simply hits your screen when you are trying to access Peacock from a country where Peacock is not available. Or Peacock has mistakenly considered your device from a country where Peacock is not available.

Peacock is relatively one of the widely used streaming platforms across the USA and the one and only platform to watch “The Office”. It has over a million users making it one of the most loved and used streaming platforms across the USA.


How To Fix Peacock Error Code OVP_00012?


Fix 1: You Are Using The Peacock From Restricted Country

If you live or traveling to a country where Peacock is not available then you can use a VPN to access Peacock without any error.

if you are using a VPN but still have the error then it means that your VPN is unable to bypass the Peacock security. So you should use a good paid VPN that supports Peacock.

Note: If you are using Peacock in the country where it’s available but still having the error then try the solutions listed below.


Fix 2: Check Your Internet Connection

Unplug your router power cable from the wall outlet and wait for 1 minute. After that plug in the router power cable back into the wall outlet and wait for the router fully starts.

Once the router restarts try accessing any other app or website on your device to confirm if your internet is working fine or not.

Also, you can go to any internet speed test website to check your internet speed and stability.

If you find any problem with your internet then contact your ISP.


Fix 3: Relaunch The Peacock

Most of the time an app may crash or show an error if too many programs are running in the background.

This also results in slow processing and interruptions in streaming. In such cases, you need to restart your app to fix the issue.

  • Shut down the current streaming video.
  • Exit the app by pressing the back button.
  • Wait for a few seconds and then reopen the peacock application again.
  • Start the video and check if the error code has gone or not.

Fix 4: Restart Your Device

  • Simply power off the device on which you are having the error.
  • Then wait for around 1 to 2 minutes.
  • After that power on the device and relaunch the Peacock.
  • Check if you still have the error.

Fix 5: Check Peacock App Version And Reinstall Peacock App

Check if you are using the latest version of the Peacock app or not.

If not then consider updating the Peacock app, and check if you still have the error or not.

if you still have the error even though you are using the latest version of the Peacock app then reinstall the Peacock app. 

  • Uninstall the Peacock App.
  • Restart the device.
  • After that Reinstall the Peacock App and check if you still have the error or not.

Fix 6: Contact Customer Support

If you are using Peacock from the country where it’s available and you have also tried all the solutions listed above then contact your you should contact Peacock customer service to report the error.


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Mohit Sharma is a Chromecast and Troubleshooting expert. He writes detailed guides on Chromecast, as well as he also publishes troubleshooting guides for video games, streaming services, routers, etc. He has a Bechlor Degree in BA English Honours from the University Of Delhi, later in his career he did a certification course in Advanced App Development in Android Specialization, Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development, and Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data Specialization.