TroubleshootingEasy2025-10-02
How to Fix YouTube Playback Errors
Simple solutions for when YouTube videos won't play or keep buffering.
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When YouTube suddenly stops playing or shows an 'An error occurred' message, most issues can be resolved with a few simple steps.
Try These First
1. Refresh the page (F5 or Ctrl+R)
2. Restart your browser
3. Check your internet connection
4. Test playing a different video
5. Try opening in Incognito/Private mode
Clear Browser Cache
Chrome:
1. Settings > Privacy and security
2. Clear browsing data
3. Check "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files"
4. Delete data
Safari:
1. Safari > Preferences > Privacy
2. Manage Website Data
3. Search for youtube.com and remove
Edge/Firefox follow a similar process
Extension Conflicts
Ad blockers or VPNs may conflict with YouTube:
1. Disable extensions:
- Chrome: Settings > Extensions
- Toggle off any suspicious extensions
2. Extensions to watch out for:
- AdBlock, uBlock Origin (temporarily disable for YouTube)
- VPN extensions
- Downloader programs
App Issues (Mobile/TV)
YouTube App:
1. Close and reopen the app
2. Clear app data (Settings > Apps > YouTube > Storage > Clear cache)
3. Check for app updates (Play Store / App Store)
4. Uninstall and reinstall the app
Smart TV:
1. Fully power off the TV (unplug it)
2. Wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on
3. Check for YouTube app updates
Advanced Solutions
Change DNS:
1. Network settings > DNS server
2. Google DNS: 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4
3. Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1
Disable hardware acceleration in browser:
1. Settings > Advanced > System
2. Turn off "Use hardware acceleration when available"
Additional Tips
- If buffering is severe, try lowering the video quality (gear icon > Quality)
- YouTube servers may be under maintenance — check downdetector.com
- If using a VPN, try temporarily disabling it
- Always keep your browser updated to the latest version
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