{"id":8468,"date":"2022-07-13T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8468"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:00:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:00:38","slug":"why-does-youtube-keep-pausing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-does-youtube-keep-pausing","title":{"rendered":"Why Does YouTube Keep Pausing?"},"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-6a1cfac819cff\" 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-6a1cfac819cff\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1cfac819cff\" ><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\/why-does-youtube-keep-pausing\/#Why_Does_YouTube_Keep_Pausing\" title=\"Why Does YouTube Keep Pausing?\">Why Does YouTube Keep Pausing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-does-youtube-keep-pausing\/#Fixing_YouTube_auto-pause\" title=\"Fixing YouTube auto-pause\">Fixing YouTube auto-pause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-does-youtube-keep-pausing\/#Pre-downloading_the_video_cache\" title=\"Pre-downloading the video cache\">Pre-downloading the video cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-does-youtube-keep-pausing\/#Clearing_your_browsers_cookies\" title=\"Clearing your browser&#8217;s cookies\">Clearing your browser&#8217;s cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-does-youtube-keep-pausing\/#Refreshing_the_application\" title=\"Refreshing the application\">Refreshing the application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_YouTube_Keep_Pausing\"><\/span>Why Does YouTube Keep Pausing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Are you wondering, &#8220;Why does YouTube keep pausing?&#8221; If so, you have landed in the right place. This article will explain how to fix YouTube auto-pause. Among the possible solutions, we&#8217;ll discuss Pre-downloading the video cache, clearing your browser&#8217;s cookies, and refreshing the application. Read on to get started. If none of these solutions work, try these:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixing_YouTube_auto-pause\"><\/span>Fixing YouTube auto-pause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common causes of YouTube auto-pause is a weak or distorted network. You may need to free up some storage space for the YouTube app. If this does not work, try rebooting your device. This should resolve the problem. Then, you can try using YouTube again. You may also want to try the Reminder me to take a break feature. It will pause your videos until you dismiss it.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, your browser may also be the cause of YouTube auto-pause. It could be an outdated browser or a malfunctioning application. If none of these causes the auto-pause issue, you can try rebooting your device. If none of the above work, you may need to download a new version of the YouTube application. It&#8217;s important to note that YouTube is constantly working to provide you with a great experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-downloading_the_video_cache\"><\/span>Pre-downloading the video cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using YouTube is extremely popular among Internet users. The site boasts around 2 billion users. Unfortunately, it is not immune to technical problems, which is why it sometimes experiences occasional outages, causing you to have to restart the video or close the tab. As a result, YouTube videos may pause in the middle of your video, which can make it difficult to continue watching. If this happens to you, here are some solutions to fixing the problem.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in fixing the issue is to clean your browser&#8217;s cache. As YouTube downloads data from your browser, the cache can become clogged. To clear the cache, you can go to the Settings tab on your phone and select the duration you wish to remove the data. Once you have cleared the cache, you can try running the YouTube app again. If the problem persists, you can try deleting the data in the cache.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearing_your_browsers_cookies\"><\/span>Clearing your browser&#8217;s cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing intermittent pauses when watching YouTube videos, you may want to consider switching to a lower-quality video or a faster Internet connection. Sometimes, your browser might be hacked or set to have certain restrictions. Try using a different browser or trying private mode. If all else fails, try rebooting or upgrading your browser. Some people may have trouble with certain browser extensions, so it&#8217;s a good idea to uninstall them to see if that helps solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>A software conflict could also be causing your YouTube video to pause. In this case, a security program may have marked YouTube as a threat, which will occupy the available bandwidth. If none of these steps resolves the problem, you may want to check your background programs to ensure that they&#8217;re not taking up space. Then, close any suspicious programs. If the problem still persists, check for an update or an updated app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refreshing_the_application\"><\/span>Refreshing the application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common problem that affects millions of YouTube users is the automatic pause of videos. During playback, audio quality can be poor or non-existent. This problem may be attributed to a variety of causes, such as damaged ports or accessories. If you still experience this problem, try disabling any extraneous plug-ins or external apps that may be interfering with the application. If you have already tried the aforementioned methods without success, try refreshing the YouTube application and try again.<\/p>\n<p>Another reason that YouTube videos pause is not enough storage on your device. If you have a limited storage capacity, your video might stop playing if you remove your headphones or disconnect from your internet connection. In some cases, the issue may be caused by an outdated or malfunctioning application. If you have an outdated or faulty application, you can try refreshing the app. Alternatively, if you still see pauses after refreshing the application, there&#8217;s another simple way to fix this problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Does YouTube Keep Pausing? Are you wondering, &#8220;Why does YouTube keep pausing?&#8221; If so, you have landed in the right place. 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