Original article: YouTube is the largest online video platform globally, with over 2.7 billion monthly active users. With that being the case, YouTube not working translates to a problem for most of us. So, what do you do when you find yourself in this situation? Here are some things you can try on your Android and Windows devices. • Find out if YouTube is down • Close and reopen the app • Check for available updates • Restart your device • Check your internet connection • Clear the cache • Sync date and time • Network blocking YouTube? • Update your GPU drivers • Turn off hardware acceleration
Editor’s note: Some of the instructions in this article were generated using a Google Pixel 8a running Android 16, an Apple iPhone 15 running iOS 18.5, and a custom PC running W