{"id":23828,"date":"2022-07-19T07:58:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23828"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:58:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:58:56","slug":"how-do-i-fix-youtube-not-playing-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-youtube-not-playing-videos","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Fix YouTube Not Playing Videos?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc428f6ac2c\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc428f6ac2c\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc428f6ac2c\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-youtube-not-playing-videos\/#How_Do_I_Fix_YouTube_Not_Playing_Videos\" title=\"How Do I Fix YouTube Not Playing Videos?\">How Do I Fix YouTube Not Playing Videos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-youtube-not-playing-videos\/#Check_the_status_of_YouTubes_servers\" title=\"Check the status of YouTube&#8217;s servers\">Check the status of YouTube&#8217;s servers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-youtube-not-playing-videos\/#Clear_browser_cookies_and_cache\" title=\"Clear browser cookies and cache\">Clear browser cookies and cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-youtube-not-playing-videos\/#Update_YouTube_from_the_Play_store\" title=\"Update YouTube from the Play store\">Update YouTube from the Play store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-youtube-not-playing-videos\/#Try_a_different_video_resolution\" title=\"Try a different video resolution\">Try a different video resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-youtube-not-playing-videos\/#Check_your_internet_speed\" title=\"Check your internet speed\">Check your internet speed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Fix_YouTube_Not_Playing_Videos\"><\/span>How Do I Fix YouTube Not Playing Videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How do I fix YouTube not playing videos\" style=\"max-height:210px; height:auto; max-width:39% margin:0px 10px; width:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/SS94S5L.jpg\" align=\"right\"> <\/p>\n<p>Getting rid of this issue might not be as easy as you think. In the event that you haven&#8217;t tried the solutions above, keep reading. Here are some easy steps you can try to fix YouTube not playing videos. Check whether YouTube&#8217;s servers are up and running. Clear your browser&#8217;s cache and cookies. Update your YouTube app in the Play store if necessary. Finally, try watching videos in a different resolution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_status_of_YouTubes_servers\"><\/span>Check the status of YouTube&#8217;s servers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a video isn&#8217;t working on YouTube, you&#8217;ll want to check the status of the servers before you try to view it. Google purchased YouTube several years ago, and its servers are often down during extreme events like earthquakes or weather events. You can also use this website to report a problem and help others find it. Here are a few ways to check the status of the servers before playing a video.<\/p>\n<p>Restart your router to try to improve your connection to the service provider&#8217;s servers. If this doesn&#8217;t fix the problem, try disabling your VPN and see if that fixes the problem. If not, you may need to try connecting to a regional server. If all else fails, try reinstalling the YouTube app. This will usually fix the issue and get you back on track.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_browser_cookies_and_cache\"><\/span>Clear browser cookies and cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different causes for YouTube not working on Chrome. Clearing your cache and cookies may be the easiest way to fix your problem. Caching is a process that websites use to store pages on your computer so they load quickly. If you have trouble loading YouTube, clearing your cache and cookies should fix the problem. If the problem persists, try reinstalling the software and restarting your computer.<\/p>\n<p>You may have corrupted data on your device. This is another cause for your browser to have trouble playing YouTube videos. If you have this problem, clear your browser&#8217;s cookies and cache. You may also need to sign out of Google or launch the site in Incognito Mode. Fortunately, most issues can be solved with a few mouse clicks. Listed below are the most common fixes for YouTube not playing videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_YouTube_from_the_Play_store\"><\/span>Update YouTube from the Play store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step to resolve YouTube not playing videos on Android is to update the app. If your YouTube app is outdated, you should update it from the Play store. Sometimes, Google&#8217;s servers have a problem syncing with your device, which is why YouTube videos don&#8217;t play. Make sure that the app is set to the correct time zone. If this doesn&#8217;t help, try clearing your cookies and cache and restarting your device.<\/p>\n<p>Another solution is to check your Internet connection. Sometimes, the cause of YouTube not playing videos is the internet connection, but it could also be the YouTube app itself. If the issue is with your Wi-Fi connection, try moving closer to your router. If you&#8217;re not close to the router, try using a different Wi-Fi network. If that doesn&#8217;t work, you can try unplugging your modem and router and reconnecting them. Disconnecting from the internet for 10 seconds may fix the issue. It also may cause cached pages to load. Also, re-opening your browser may resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_a_different_video_resolution\"><\/span>Try a different video resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble playing a YouTube video, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that the resolution is set to Auto. If this still doesn&#8217;t work, try changing the quality on your device or switching to a different resolution in the YouTube settings. You can also try changing the frequency of your internet to 5 GHz. If those don&#8217;t work, you can try updating your phone or changing your browser.<\/p>\n<p>Your web browser may be the culprit. Make sure it&#8217;s the latest version. This may make a difference. Try using an alternative web browser, such as Google Chrome. Also, try clearing your cookies and cache. These may be blocking the video from loading. Changing your video resolution can help fix your problem. It may take up to five minutes to load videos, so it&#8217;s better to try another video resolution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_your_internet_speed\"><\/span>Check your internet speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you find your videos aren&#8217;t playing, it may be because your internet connection is slow. If your connection is slow, you may have to lower the quality of your videos. You can also try a different internet connection, or unplug your modem and router from your computer. If you&#8217;re having trouble playing videos on YouTube, try clearing your browser&#8217;s cache or history. Also, consider updating your browser.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing trouble streaming YouTube videos, check your internet speed. Sometimes your connection is slow, and YouTube doesn&#8217;t load properly. You may have to restart your device to resolve the problem. 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