How to update YouTube on iPad

Applies To: iPhone XS/XS Max/XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPad Air, iPad Mini (in iOS 11 or earlier)

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Part 1: YouTube Won't Play on iPhone/iPad
Tip 1: Reset Network Settings
Tip 2: Turn off Bluetooth
Tip 3: Clear YouTube App/Safari cache
Part 2: YouTube Not Working on iPhone/iPad in iOS 11
Tip 1: Update YouTube to its latest version
Tip 2: Update iOS to the latest version
Tip 3: Restart your iPhone/iPad
Tip 4: Free up your iPhone/iPad space
Resolve YouTube Keeps Asking for Update
How do I update my iPad on YouTube?
How do you update YouTube that won't update on iPad?
How do I update my YouTube to the latest version?
Why does my iPad keep telling me to update YouTube?

Watching YouTube videos on your iPhone or iPad is quite convenient and enjoyable. But many iPhone/iPad users have found that YouTube videos won't play on iPhone/iPad sometimes. For example, some users reported that YouTube is not working on iPhone/iPad in Safari or Google Chrome, while others complained that YouTube is not working on iPhone/iPad in iOS 11. No matter what kind of situation you are in, you can go on reading this article to learn how to cope with the problems with the potential solutions introduced. For fixes to other common iPhone/iPad problems, go to iOS & Mac Topics to find what you need.

Fixes to YouTube Not Playing/Working on iPhone/iPad in iOS 11

Part 1: YouTube Won't Play on iPhone/iPad

If YouTube videos won't play on your iPhone in Safari or in YouTube App, follow the tips in this part to fix the issue.

Tip 1: Reset Network Settings

In most of the cases, a poor network connection is the cause of the "YouTube won't play on iPhone/iPad" issue. You can simply turn off your WiFi network connection and then turn it on again or reset network settings on your iOS device by going to Settings > General > Reset and clicking Reset Network Settings. Don't worry, resetting network settings won't erase your iPhone. Instead, it just deletes all settings related to the network.

Tip 2: Turn off Bluetooth

This is an effective tip to try when YouTube is not playing on your iPhone/iPad in Safari or other browsers. On iPhone/iPad in iOS 11, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center and then click the Bluetooth icon to turn it off.

Tip 3: Clear YouTube App/Safari cache

No matter YouTube won't play on your iPhone/iPad in Safari or in YouTube App, you can clear your App cache to have a try.

How to clear Safari cache:

Go to Settings > Safari and click Clear History and Website Data. By doing so, you can delete your Safari history, cache, and cookies all at once.

How to clear YouTube cache:

Open YouTube App on your iPhone/iPad in iOS 11.
Click the Menu option in the top left corner of your iPhone screen and then tap on the gear icon.
Choose one of the options under Privacy to delete YouTube data according to your needs.

Part 2: YouTube Not Working on iPhone/iPad in iOS 11

While if YouTube is not working on your iPhone X, iPhone 8 or iPad in iOS 11, for example, YouTube quits unexpectedly on your device, follow the solutions in this part to have a try.

Tip 1: Update YouTube to its latest version

One possible cause of the "YouTube not working on iPhone/iPad" issue is the incompatibility between the iOS operating system and the App. You can go to App Store and YouTube and check its system requirement. Don't hesitate to update YouTube if there is a new version available.

Tip 2: Update iOS to the latest version

If your current iOS operating system can't meet the system requirement of YouTube, you'd better go to Settings > General > Software Update to install the latest version of iOS on your iPhone/iPad.

Tip 3: Restart your iPhone/iPad

Where there is an iPhone problem, there is a restart. As in solving other iPhone problems, restarting iPhone/iPad is a simple but useful tip you can try. If you are using an iPhone X, the way to turn off iPhone X is slightly different from turning off other devices. If you don't know how to make it, read the related article to help you out.

Tip 4: Free up your iPhone/iPad space

If you get a full storage on your iPhone/iPad and don't have enough internal memory left, YouTube may quit unexpectedly on your device. There are several simple tips you can try to get more space on your iOS device. For more detailed and complete tips, go to the article about how to free up iPhone/iPad space instead.

I see that you are having an issue with the YouTube app not updating or after deleting, downloading it again. This support article should help you sort out what might be going on and get it resolved.

YouTube remains unrivaled in the video streaming space. While the service has never failed us in terms of reliability, one glaring issue may spoil your YouTube watching experience. We have seen the app keeps asking for updates on the home screen. If you are facing the same, here’s how you can fix YouTube asking for updates on Android and iPad.

Resolve YouTube Keeps Asking for Update

You won’t want to keep hitting the Not Now button whenever YouTube keeps asking for an update. Instead, you can follow the methods below and fix YouTube keeps asking for updates may leave you in confusion. You might have updated the app already and you may wonder the app is still asking to update. The steps above will help you troubleshoot the problem in no time.

How do I update my iPad on YouTube?

Update the YouTube and YouTube Studio app.

Go to the App Store..

Select your profile picture..

Swipe down to see pending updates..

If the YouTube or YouTube Studio app is not up to date, you'll see it in the Updates section. Next to the YouTube logo, tap Update..

How do you update YouTube that won't update on iPad?

Select your profile picture. Swipe down to see pending updates. If the YouTube or YouTube Studio app is not up-to-date, you'll see it in the Updates section. Next to the YouTube logo, tap Update.

How do I update my YouTube to the latest version?

Update the YouTube app.

Open the Google Play Store app ..

Tap your profile picture..

Tap My apps and games..

Apps with an update available are labeled "Update.".

To update all apps, tap Update All. For individual apps, find the specific app you want to update and tap Update..

Why does my iPad keep telling me to update YouTube?

There is a reason why YouTube keeps asking for updates on your Android phone and iPad. YouTube regularly releases updates with new features and bug fixes. Users aren't keen to update apps from the Google Play Store or the App Store frequently. That's why we have apps like YouTube asking users to update the app.