To resolve issues with accessing YouTube through Wi-Fi, follow these steps:
- Verify your internet connection.
- Clean your browsing history and cache.
- Check your PC for malware and adjust firewall settings.
- If you are using an older device or version, YouTube may not be accessible.
- If you have recently updated the YouTube app and are experiencing issues, it may be due to a bug in the latest release. Try resolving the problem by uninstalling the recent updates of the app.
- To fix video playback issues on YouTube, clear the data and cache of the YouTube app.
If you have been using the YouTube application for a while, it may accumulate a significant amount of data and cache, which can cause problems. Follow these steps on Android:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Applications.
- Choose YouTube.
- Tap on Storage.
- Click on Clear Cache.
To restart YouTube, try the following:
- Restart your device. On Android, press and hold the power button, then choose the "Restart" option.
If you are unable to view YouTube videos on your phone, it could be due to the following issues:
- Accumulated data in the cache of the YouTube application on your phone.
- Incorrect time and date settings.
- Outdated YouTube app.
- Outdated operating system version (e.g., Android).
- Issues with Flash Player, as YouTube relies on this program for video playback.
If you are unable to update YouTube, try clearing its cache:
- Open the Settings on your Android phone.
- Go to Apps and notifications.
- From the All apps area, select YouTube.
- Tap on Storage.
To keep the YouTube application up to date:
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Click on the menu.
- Select My apps & games.
- The "Update" label indicates apps with available updates.
- To update all apps, tap on Update all. To update a specific app, locate it and tap on Update.
If videos are no longer playing, there could be various reasons:
- Issues with the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer).
- Applications or codecs that prevent proper video playback, especially on mobile devices.
- Ensure your antivirus software is up to date and active.
- Update the video and audio drivers on your computer.
- Check that your hardware is in good condition.
- Manage the screen resolution and frequency.
To get the new YouTube app:
- Use the YouTube app to watch YouTube on your smartphone or tablet.
- Download the YouTube application from Google Play. Visit the Google Play Help Center to learn how to manage app downloads for Android from Google Play.