Android: YouTube stopped - it could be because of that

Every now and then, YouTube may stop on your Android phone. In this article, we will tell you what you can do in such a case.

YouTube app paused on Android: you can do that

If YouTube stops on your Android smartphone, you should first check whether you have the latest version of the app installed.
To do this, open the application in the Google Play Store and choose "Update" if the option is available.
Reinstalling the application can also help. To do this, delete the app from your device and then download the current YouTube version. We recommend that you restart the device afterwards.
If that doesn't help either, open the application manager in the settings of your smartphone and open the YouTube app there. Clear the cache and the saved data under "Storage".
On some devices, a tap on "Uninstall updates" can help.

Sometimes the error can also be related to your Google account. Then you have to address the problem in a different way:

Open the "Accounts" item in the settings and remove your Google account. Then set it up again in the same place.
If all the tips mentioned so far do not help, you can reset your smartphone to the factory settings. Before doing so, make a backup to back up your data.
If you have further problems, you should contact Google Support.

The next article will show you how to watch locked YouTube videos on Android.