YouTube video issue after latest update

First reported on r/techsupport on June 27, 2026.

Users are experiencing issues with their YouTube videos not working after the latest update. The problem is caused by a conflict between the updated YouTube application and the iOS operating system. To fix the issue, users need to uninstall and reinstall the YouTube application.

What it looks like

• YouTube video not working
• Video playback issues

How to fix it

1. Open Settings on your iOS device.
2. Click General.
3. Click Storage & iCloud Usage.
4. Select YouTube.
5. Click Delete Data.
6. Go to the App Store and reinstall YouTube.

Affected products

• YouTube

Sources

• Youtube videos not running properly — reddit:r/techsupport

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