After a long day, when you finally get some time to relax, you open the app YouTube to watch video clips. ! You are surprised to see that the application does not work - videos are not loading on the network Wi-FiHowever, switching to mobile data brings the YouTube app back to life. Also, everything else works fine on the network. Wi-Fi Except for the application YouTube.
No, there's no magic. The digital world is weird. No one is sure what's causing this problem. But don't worry. Things are about to change.
Both Android and iOS users have encountered the issue of the YouTube app not working. Here are some solutions to fix the issue. Let's check them out.
Restart your phone and modem
Let's check out the simplest solution—rebooting your device. First, reboot your phone. Then, reboot your modem. Most of the time, this magical remedy fixes everything.
Enable airplane mode
Another simple but powerful fix is to enable Airplane Mode. Doing so will turn off all network connectivity on your phone.
On Android, you'll find the Airplane mode icon in Quick Settings. Tap it to enable it. Wait a few moments, then disable it.
Similarly, open Control Center on your iPhone and tap the Airplane Mode icon. Then, disable it.
Forget Wi-Fi
Since the problem is only related to the network Wi-Fi If so, you need to reset it. This means you'll have to make your device forget its Wi-Fi details and then add them again. Here's how to do it.
Note: Only do this step if you know the Wi-Fi password.
Iphone
Step 1: Open Settings and go to Wi-Fi.
Step 2: Tap your Wi-Fi name. On the next screen, tap "Forget this network."
Step 3: The Wi-Fi network won't connect now. Tap it and enter your username to connect again.
Android
Step 1: Open Settings and go to Network & Internet.
Step 2: Tap Wi-Fi followed by tapping the Wi-Fi name.
Step 3: Press the Forgot button.
Step 4: Register Wi-Fi again on your phone.
Disable IP V6
Another thing related to your modem is disabling IP v6 and keeping only IP v4 enabled. This feature and process vary from modem to modem, so check your modem's manual.
Check the date and time on your phone.
Although this solution may seem strange, give it a try. Sometimes, the wrong timing can also be responsible for YouTube not working.
on iPhone Go to Settings > General > Date & Time. Enable the toggle next to Set Automatically.
on Android Go to Settings > System > Date & Time. Enable Automatic Date & Time.
On both phones, if Auto-Type is already enabled, turn it off. Then turn it back on.
Sign out of your Google account on YouTube
Sometimes, the problem is with the account. GoogleSo you need to log out of the app. YouTubeSo, open the app. YouTube Click on the profile picture icon in the upper right corner.
Next, tap the small down arrow next to your name. On the next screen, tap Sign out or use YouTube sign-out. Then, sign in again.
Tip: If the problem persists, try using YouTube while signed out or in incognito mode.
Clear cache and data for YouTube (for Android)
On Android devices, clearing the cache and data is helpful several times. Start by clearing the cache. If the problem persists, move on to clearing the data. While neither will delete your YouTube account, clearing the data will reset the YouTube app settings and log you out.
to do this. Follow next steps:
Step 1: Go to phone settings followed by apps/manage apps.
Step 2: Click on YouTube. Then Storage.
Step 3: Tap Clear cache followed by Clear data/storage.
YouTube app update
Often times, issues lie with the app. It's software at the end of the day and prone to errors. So, try updating the YouTube app from Play Store (Android) and App Store (iPhone). On Android, you can even try downgrading to a previous version.
Reinstall the YOUTUBE APP
To do this on your iPhone, tap and hold the YouTube app on your Home screen. Once the icons start jiggling, tap the cross icon in the YouTube app to uninstall it. Once uninstalled, restart your phone and then install it again.
On Android, since it's a pre-installed app, you can't uninstall it. However, you can either disable it or remove its updates, which will revert it to the factory version. To do this, go to Settings > Apps/Application Manager. Tap YouTube, followed by Disable, or tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and select Uninstall updates.
Clear browser cache
Sometimes, clearing your browser cache can also help resolve these issues. We'll show you some popular browsers.
Safari
Step 1: Open the Settings app and go to Safari.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap "Clear History and Website Data." A confirmation message will appear.
By clearing history and data in Safari, your browsing history and temporary files will also be removed. Learn more about this feature on iOS.
Google Chrome
Step 1: Open the Chrome app and tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner. Select Settings.
Step 2: Tap Privacy followed by Clear browsing data.
Step 3: Here, you'll find a list of items. Check Cached photos and files. Then tap Clear data.
Reset network settings
Resetting your network settings won't delete any data. However, it will return all network-related settings, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., to their defaults. Here's how to do it.
On Android, go to Settings > System > Reset options (check under Advanced). Then tap Reset Wi-Fi, Cellular, Bluetooth, or the relevant options that appear on your phone.
On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
Use Google DNS
While your phone automatically configures DNS for your Wi-Fi network, using OpenDNS or Google DNS sometimes resolves Wi-Fi issues. Here's how.
Iphone
Step 1: Open Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap your Wi-Fi name.
Step 2: Under Wi-Fi, choose DNS Configuration and tap Manual.
Step 3: Remove the pre-filled entries under DNS Servers and replace them with either Google DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 in the next box shown by clicking Add Server) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220).
Android
Step 1: Open Settings and go to Network & Internet.
Step 2: Tap Wi-Fi followed by the Wi-Fi name.
Step 3: Click the Edit icon (pencil) at the top. A pop-up window will appear. Click Advanced Options.
Step 4: Click on the option available under IP settings and choose Static.
Step 5: Under DNS 1 and DNS 2, enter Google DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123). Save it and you're good to go.
Turn off Wi-Fi Assistance (for iPhone)
iOS devices come with a useful feature called Wi-Fi Assist, which comes in handy when you have poor Wi-Fi connections. Sometimes, your iPhone may automatically switch to mobile data, which may not work, giving you the impression that your Wi-Fi network is down.
So you need to turn it off. Go to Settings > Mobile Data. Turn off Wi-Fi Assist.
Reset app preferences
On Android, resetting app preferences is also known to be a lifesaver when problems arise with various apps. You should try doing this. Don't worry, no data will be deleted by resetting app preferences. It will only reset settings and other things.
To do this, go to Settings > System > Reset options. Tap Reset app preferences.
Keep your eyes open
Hopefully, one of the solutions above has resolved the issue. If it persists, check your recently installed apps. Sometimes, a problematic app can hinder the operation of other apps. Also, are you using VPN? Try disabling it as it might be causing the problem.
