YouTube is the most use video platform for streaming videos today. YouTube was invented by February 14 2005. A well known day for valentine. Since 2005 there has been update to keep the app running smoothly and perfectly working for better users experience, but there’s still some error reports while using this app. In this article, we will be explaining how to fix YouTube playback error.
Furthermore, the invention was carrying by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, three former employees of the American e-commerce company PayPal.
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How To Fix YouTube Playback Error On Mobile Device
We’ve compile different solution to this error report, make sure you attempt all method till you find the one that works for you :
Method 1: Sign Out Your Google Account From YouTube
First method to try whenever you encounter error “Playback error Tap to retry”. Ensure you sign out your Google account from YouTube. After that launch the YouTube app again and see if it works perfectly.
Method 2: Reset Your Router
Sometimes YouTube playback error appears when your router happens to be faulty or couldn’t connect you to internet. Simply reset your router and try YouTube again.
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Method 3: Update YouTube App
Before moving to the next step try to update and reopen any video after updating.
Method 4: Uninstall And Reinstall YouTube App
YouTube mobile application can include bug or glitch after update and this can cause Playback error report. You’re required to Uninstall and reinstall YouTube application from your App Store or Play Store.
Method 5: Update The Router Firmware
Many iPhone users reported that updating the router firmware work for them. So this method is worth a try. Regarding how to update the router firmware, you need to check the modem model then you can find the detailed instructions on the router vendor’s website.
Method 6: Change The DNS Address
- Click on Settings.
- Tap on Wi-Fi. (Ensure your iPhone has access to your Wi-Fi network.)
- Tap on the info icon as shown in below screenshot.
- Change the DNS to 8.8.8.8.
How To Fix A YouTube Playback Error On Mac And Windows?
We’ve compile different methods to solve your Playback error report problem on your Mac:
Method 1: Close And Open Your Browser
First thing to try whenever you encounter this issue on your Mac. Try to close the browser you’re using for YouTube and reopen it again. To do so in a blink of an eye:
- Hold Command + W keys to close the tab
- Then re-open with Command + Shift + T. Alternatively, you can refresh the tab.
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Method 2: Adjust YouTube Video Quality
If your internet connection is slow and the video resolution is manually set to high, this might result in a playback error due to continuous loading. Try lowering the video quality one step at a time.
Method 3: Use Google Chrome
YouTube is a subsidiary mobile app to Google search engine and Chrome browser. Try to make use of Chrome browser for your YouTube videos.
Method Four: Restart Your Mac
Give your Mac a fresh new boot and re-open the YouTube video.
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