YouTube is one of the most popular video streaming platform and is used daily by millions of people. However, while watching a video sometimes you might come across occasional error and glitches. It nothing to worry about since issues and error happen with such a big streaming platform every now and then, that does not mean there is some issue with your iPhone. Yes, it can be frustrating, but the error can easily be solved by just few tricks. In this article I am going to show you some fixes when you get the error message on YouTube of “something went wrong, tap to retry on your iPhone.
Before you jump on to any fixes you first need to find the causes and reasons why this error has occurred. So, let us first take a look at some of the most comment reasons behind this error of YouTube on your iPhone.
Why Something Went Wrong on YouTube?
- Technical glitch: Technical glitches maybe behind the “Something went wrong, Tap to retry” error. These glitches may arise due to software bugs or compatibility issues between the app and your device’s operating system. When the app encounters such glitches, it fails to function properly, resulting in error messages and disrupted video playback.
- Network Connectivity Issues: Another common cause of this error is weak or unstable network connections. When your internet connection is unreliable, YouTube struggles to stream videos smoothly, leading to interruptions and the appearance of the error message.
- Outdated App Version: Using an outdated YouTube app version can also be the root cause of the “Something went wrong, Tap to retry” error.If you fail to keep your YouTube app up to date, it may encounter compatibility issues with the YouTube servers or face bugs that have already been resolved in the latest version.
- Cached memory or clashes with iOS: It may happen that your YouTube app has a large amount of cached memory or clashes with iOS. If the cache becomes too large or corrupted, it can interfere with the proper functioning of the app, leading to errors.
Now that we know causes for the error, we can try to fix it. Follow the fixes given below to get of “Something went wrong, tap to retry” error on YouTube.
How to fix something went wrong YouTube iPhone error?
Check your internet connection
Make sure your internet connection is reliable. To determine whether the issue still exists, try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Restart YouTube app
Restart the YouTube app after entirely closing it. To launch the app switcher, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or double-click the home button on earlier iPhone models). To close the YouTube app, find it and swipe it off the screen. Open the programme once more to check if the issue has been fixed.
A YouTube app update
Ensure that the YouTube app on your iPhone is running the most recent version. Go to the App Store, enter “YouTube,” and then, if an update is available, hit the “Update” button.
Restart your iPhone
Most of the bugs and problems can be resolved with a simple restart. When you see the power-off slider, press and hold the power button (or the side button on an iPhone X or later). Your iPhone will turn off when you slide it from left to right. After a brief delay, press and hold the power button once more to restart your iPhone while the Apple logo is displayed.
Delete cache and data (if any are there)
On your iPhone, open the YouTube app and select Settings. If options like “Clear cache” or “Clear data” are available, look for them and choose them. This will get rid of any temporary files and information that might be the error.
Install YouTube again
If none of the aforementioned solutions work, you can try removing and reinstalling the YouTube app on your iPhone. The icons on your home screen will start to jiggle when you press and hold the YouTube app icon. To remove it from the YouTube app, use the “X” button. Reinstall the app by searching for “YouTube” in the App Store.
Reach out to YouTube support.
After attempting the aforementioned procedures, if the error still occurs, you can contact YouTube support for additional guidance. For contact information, go to the YouTube Help Centre or their official website.
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