YouTube app not loading or crashing on your smart TV
The YouTube app is out of date or something is wrong with how it's stored on your TV. Restart your TV first — this fixes about half of these problems in under a minute. If that doesn't work, uninstall and reinstall the app.
When an app crashes on your smart TV, it's because the app is old, the TV needs a restart, or the internet connection is broken. YouTube updates frequently and is one of the most common apps to have problems. A full restart of your TV wipes the app's memory and fixes the problem right away.
- ✓Have your TV remote nearby
- ✓Make sure your TV is plugged in and powered on
- ✓Expect to restart your TV — this takes a few minutes
- ✓Have a YouTube video link or know what you want to watch
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not restarting the TV fully — just turning it off and on immediately
- Clearing the YouTube cache instead of clearing the full app data
- Not checking the internet connection first
Signs you need professional help
- If you've restarted your TV, updated the app, cleared its data, and YouTube still crashes, give us a call.
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