Sometimes YouTube may stop working, making it difficult for many people to determine whether the cause is the app or another issue. To find out, in this article we've explained the most important reasons that may cause this and how to solve them. Stay tuned.
What causes YouTube to suddenly stop playing on different devices?
There are a number of reasons why YouTube may suddenly stop working on a number of different devices, including:
- Weak or unstable internet connection causes the app to stop working.
- Experiencing some network issues may cause the application to stop.
- Having some space or cache issues makes the app stop working suddenly.
- The app may be outdated or not compatible with your phone.
- There are some problems with the servers or the application is out of service for some repairs.
How can I fix YouTube not playing issue?
To solve the problem of the application stopping working, you can follow these steps:
- Make sure your internet is good, stable and strong.
- Restart the router to refresh the connection.
- Restart your device and make sure to clear the cache.
- Update your software and operating system because the problem might be with either of them.
- Free up some space on your device to improve the quality of the app.
What do I do if I see an "outdated version" or "incompatible device" message when opening YouTube?
If you see a message stating that the version is outdated or your device is not compatible with the YouTube update, you should update YouTube if possible. This will help you get rid of the message and use YouTube as you wish—for browsing, learning, or even providing content.
Do internet connection issues affect YouTube video playback?
Yes, connection problems are one of the main reasons why YouTube cannot play videos or reduces their quality. This is affected by:
- Slow connection makes it difficult to download high-quality apps or makes them pause.
- Automatic video quality change ensures that videos don't stop if there are internet issues.
- Some videos require a certain speed to play, and if that speed isn't available, the videos won't play properly.
How do I know if the problem is caused by a glitch in the YouTube app or the service's servers?
If you're unsure whether your YouTube is experiencing issues due to an app or server glitch, you can check by following these steps:
To check YouTube servers:
- There are some sections that can make it easier for you to know the problem with the server, such as (DownDetector), because it shows the number of reports that have appeared in the last hours.
- You can also search on YouTube to see if there are any glitches or general issues.
- Follow YouTube through the X app because most of the news can be found through that app.
To check the YouTube app:
- Check your internet connection and see if it is working properly or if there is a problem.
- Try YouTube on another browser to make sure it's working properly and your connection isn't affected.
- Close the application and restart it again. This may be a temporary problem with the application that will go away once it is closed.
- Make sure to clear the app's cache and update the app. If none of these methods work, you can delete the app and re-download it.
What steps should I follow to fix YouTube app crashing on old Android?
You can follow one of the steps that will help you stop the application on YouTube, which are:
- Clear cache and data.
- Make sure to update YouTube if possible.
- Make sure you open YouTube in your browser instead of its app.
- Use alternative software, or update your Android system again.
Frequently asked questions about fixing YouTube not playing problem
Are just some videos stopping or the entire app?
The problems vary if the interruption is in some videos or the entire application, and we will explain this in the following points:
Some videos stopped
- The interruption could be due to a problem with the video itself.
- The interruption may sometimes occur due to an internet problem or network instability.
The application has stopped completely.
- It is due to incompatibility with your operating system's operating version.
- App data corruption and here it is easy to solve the problem, delete the app and re-download it.
Does the YouTube playback issue only occur with Wi-Fi or with mobile data?
No, the YouTube not playing issue cannot be caused by a Wi-Fi or phone data update alone. Rather, the issue is most likely related to the app or your phone's settings.
