{"id":9421,"date":"2022-07-13T07:01:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9421"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:01:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:01:39","slug":"why-is-youtube-not-working-on-my-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-youtube-not-working-on-my-phone","title":{"rendered":"Why is YouTube Not Working on My Phone?"},"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-69e7f3e4b4fe1\" 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-69e7f3e4b4fe1\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7f3e4b4fe1\" ><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-is-youtube-not-working-on-my-phone\/#Why_is_YouTube_Not_Working_on_My_Phone\" title=\"Why is YouTube Not Working on My Phone?\">Why is YouTube Not Working on My Phone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-youtube-not-working-on-my-phone\/#Fixes_for_YouTube_not_working_on_your_phone\" title=\"Fixes for YouTube not working on your phone\">Fixes for YouTube not working on your phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-youtube-not-working-on-my-phone\/#Checking_for_internet_access\" title=\"Checking for internet access\">Checking for internet access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-youtube-not-working-on-my-phone\/#Checking_for_an_update_of_the_YouTube_app\" title=\"Checking for an update of the YouTube app\">Checking for an update of the YouTube app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-youtube-not-working-on-my-phone\/#Resetting_network_connection\" title=\"Resetting network connection\">Resetting network connection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_YouTube_Not_Working_on_My_Phone\"><\/span>Why is YouTube Not Working on My Phone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/dEVtZO3.png\" alt=\"why is youtube not working on my phone\"> <\/p>\n<p>YouTube is not working on your phone? If so, there are several reasons why it may be. Check your network connection, download an update for the YouTube app, or try resetting your network connection. All of these steps should resolve the issue. However, if none of these methods work, you may want to contact your mobile carrier and request a reset. In the meantime, you can try the following fixes to get YouTube back on your phone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixes_for_YouTube_not_working_on_your_phone\"><\/span>Fixes for YouTube not working on your phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble with YouTube videos buffering, you might have a problem with the application itself. Try restarting the phone to resolve the problem. The YouTube app may be running in the background, causing the problem. In this case, you can close the app, and then restart the phone. If the problem persists, try the following methods to fix YouTube problems. We&#8217;ve also included the steps to solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p>First, you should uninstall the app. After doing so, launch the app and try to watch the video again. If this doesn&#8217;t solve the problem, you can also try rebooting your phone. If your phone is still experiencing trouble with YouTube, try long-pressing the power button, then selecting Restart. Wait for the phone to load completely and then try playing the video again. This fix may not be sufficient, but it should be an option worth trying.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_for_internet_access\"><\/span>Checking for internet access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most obvious ways to fix a problem on your smartphone is to check for your internet connection. This can be done by checking your device&#8217;s status icon and ensuring that it shows Wi-Fi. If you&#8217;re not connected to the internet, try turning off and on Wi-Fi again. Next, check whether you have internet access with other apps that require a connection, like the Netflix app or an email service. If you&#8217;re still not able to access YouTube after this, try turning off and on your phone&#8217;s Wi-Fi and see if you can watch other apps.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to fix this problem is to check your device&#8217;s security settings. Make sure that the security app you&#8217;re using lists YouTube as a trusted site, and update it if necessary. Another option is to run a system scan, which will check for any malware infections or other related problems. If neither of these options work, try restarting your device. This will clean up your device&#8217;s RAM and fix any temporary cache issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_for_an_update_of_the_YouTube_app\"><\/span>Checking for an update of the YouTube app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble accessing videos on YouTube, you may want to check the status of your internet connection. Your video may be stuck on a green or black screen, which is a symptom of a compatibility issue with your video hardware. To fix the problem, try turning off hardware acceleration. To do this, open the help center on YouTube&#8217;s website and look under &#8220;System.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If you have an Apple TV, the YouTube app is available through the Apple TV App Store. The App Store is accessible through the Home screen, and you can find the app&#8217;s icon in the search bar. Once you&#8217;ve clicked on the &#8216;Search&#8217; icon, you&#8217;ll see a list of pending updates. Scroll down until you find YouTube in the list. If you can&#8217;t find the app, you can contact the developer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resetting_network_connection\"><\/span>Resetting network connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If YouTube is not working on your phone, you may try resetting the network connection on your device. Sometimes, your device is not following the correct time or date, so Google&#8217;s servers have trouble syncing with it. To fix this, simply go into the network connection settings on your device, and then click the &#8220;Sync&#8221; button. If the issue still persists, you can contact your network administrator and request that YouTube be allowed access.<\/p>\n<p>Often, the network connection issue is caused by an issue with your device, or the YouTube website itself. The problem should be resolved after a few minutes, but it may be an issue with the app itself. Reinstalling the app may fix the problem. If you still cannot connect to YouTube, try turning off your phone&#8217;s airplane mode and enabling data usage. A data connection is required to stream a video, so be sure to enable the data connection in your settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is YouTube Not Working on My Phone? YouTube is not working on your phone? If so, there are several reasons why it may be. Check your network connection, download an update for the YouTube app, or try resetting your network connection. All of these steps should resolve the issue. 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