{"id":34566,"date":"2022-07-24T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=34566"},"modified":"2022-07-24T12:00:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:00:35","slug":"youtube-not-working-learn-how-to-get-back-up-and-running-in-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-not-working-learn-how-to-get-back-up-and-running-in-minutes","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Not Working? 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Learn How to Get Back Up and Running in Minutes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-not-working-learn-how-to-get-back-up-and-running-in-minutes\/#Clearing_cache\" title=\"Clearing cache\">Clearing cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-not-working-learn-how-to-get-back-up-and-running-in-minutes\/#Disabling_proxy_settings\" title=\"Disabling proxy settings\">Disabling proxy settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-not-working-learn-how-to-get-back-up-and-running-in-minutes\/#Resetting_connection_settings\" title=\"Resetting connection settings\">Resetting connection settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/youtube-not-working-learn-how-to-get-back-up-and-running-in-minutes\/#Uninstalling_YouTube\" title=\"Uninstalling YouTube\">Uninstalling YouTube<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Not_Working_Learn_How_to_Get_Back_Up_and_Running_in_Minutes\"><\/span>YouTube Not Working? Learn How to Get Back Up and Running in Minutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; max-width:44% width:auto; height:auto; max-height:313px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/4TZDHWX.png\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Why is YouTube not working\">  <\/p>\n<p>Having problems with YouTube? Check out these easy fixes to get back up and running in minutes. Sometimes large amounts of cache and data can cause the app to malfunction. To clear the cache and data, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearing_cache\"><\/span>Clearing cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve tried reinstalling the YouTube app and still cannot view the video, you might need to clear the cache data and cookies. You can do this on Chrome, Android, or iOS. If these steps do not work, you may have to uninstall your YouTube application altogether. If you&#8217;ve tried everything else and still can&#8217;t access YouTube, follow the steps below to fix YouTube not working on your device.<\/p>\n<p>Next, check if the time and date are correctly set. If the time and date are misaligned, you may encounter problems while using the YouTube app. Ensure that the date and time are set to the correct time zone. If you&#8217;re using Android, turn on automatic date and time, otherwise, you may get the same problem. In this case, you can also try restarting your device to get the problem fixed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disabling_proxy_settings\"><\/span>Disabling proxy settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing YouTube not working errors on your computer, you may be facing an issue with Windows&#8217; Proxy Settings. These settings provide an extra layer of security, but they can also cause problems. Because of this, disabling the proxy settings will fix the problem. To learn how to disable the proxy settings in Windows, follow the steps below. However, keep in mind that disabling these settings may result in unreachable websites.<\/p>\n<p>Some extensions and plugins can interfere with YouTube&#8217;s comment system, preventing them from loading properly. You may also be using a VPN service, which uses a proxy network. To fix the problem, disable all proxies in your browser and reload the page. If you&#8217;re able to see comments on YouTube, your problem may be caused by a third-party cookie. To disable this setting, open Chrome&#8217;s cookie manager and select the option titled &#8220;Accept cookies from sites.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resetting_connection_settings\"><\/span>Resetting connection settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you find that the YouTube app isn&#8217;t working for you, try clearing its cache and data. This will remove any data stored by the app, but will not remove your personal information. It should resolve the issue and restore the YouTube app to its default state. This method will also reset your Wi-Fi connection. If the issue persists, you can try resetting the app&#8217;s data. To reset the app&#8217;s cache, open Settings, Apps, and Data.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, the error is caused by an older firmware. You can install the latest version of the app from the Google Play Store. The installation process can take fifteen to thirty minutes, but it may take longer if you have a poor internet connection. If the problem persists, resetting the connection settings of the YouTube app may be the only way to fix the issue. However, remember that this method may delete your saved WIFI passwords and Bluetooth pairings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstalling_YouTube\"><\/span>Uninstalling YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons why YouTube might not be working properly. Some of these problems are due to your internet connection, your device, or the website itself. Here are some things you can try to fix this problem. Uninstalling YouTube should not cause any problems. It&#8217;s worth trying first before attempting any troubleshooting method. You may have to contact your network administrator in order to grant YouTube access. If the problem continues, you should try uninstalling YouTube from your computer&#8217;s device.<\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons why YouTube isn&#8217;t working properly is due to your wrong timezone, region, or country. You may have changed these settings and are experiencing the loading sign on the video player. 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