To update an Android smartphone, follow these steps:
- Go to the Settings menu.
- Navigate to About phone (or Software Information if displayed).
- Choose Download updates or System updates, depending on your device.
To manually update YouTube on a Huawei device with Android OS, follow these steps:
- Open the Google Play Store (the icon with the ▶︎ symbol in the center that resembles a shopping bag).
- Search for the YouTube application.
- Tap the Update button to install the latest stable version of the application.
Video not opening on the device
A slow or unstable internet connection is one of the main causes of slow video loading. It’s possible that during periods of high activity, there may be heavy traffic affecting video loading.
Unable to view videos on an iPhone
Assuming your iPhone is connected to an excellent Wi-Fi network or cellular data network, follow these additional steps:
- Select Settings.
- Go to General.
- Choose Reset.
- Select Reset Network Settings.
- Reconnect to the internet and play the video in the application.
Unable to view videos through Google
Check for cookies, cache, and extensions. Some installed extensions in the browser may prevent Google Chrome from playing videos. Removing these extensions can restore proper browser functionality.
Android blocking videos
If you’re unable to play videos on Android, make sure the Film application is active. If it’s disabled, go to Settings, then Apps. Click the toggle switch to enable it. You can also try clearing your browser’s history cache.
Upgrading from Android 7 to Android 10
To switch from Android 7 to Android 10, follow these steps:
- Access the system update by going to Settings, System, Advanced, and System Update to check if an Android 10 update is available.
Device not compatible with the version
When you try to download the Netflix application from the Play Store and see the message "This version is not compatible with your device," it means that smartphones or tablets may not be able to download Netflix from the Play Store.
To install Android 12, follow these steps:
- Access the Android app drawer and choose Settings.
- In the Settings menu, select System.
- On the System page, choose System Update.
- On the next screen, click the Download and Install button.
The popular free media player, VLC, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, is now also available on iPhone. It allows you to view videos downloaded from the internet without the need for conversion. It supports all common video formats and enables wireless transfer of videos.