Is your YouTube app acting up? Frustrated with confusing settings or persistent glitches? This quick guide shows you how to easily reset your YouTube settings on your mobile device, both Android and iOS. We'll walk you through a simple process to restore your app to its default state, resolving common issues and getting you back to enjoying your videos in no time. Let's get started!
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Access Phone Settings
- Go to your home screen.
- Find and open your phone's 'Settings'.
- Locate and click on 'Apps' or 'Application Management'.
Access Phone Settings -
Locate and Access YouTube App Settings
- Find YouTube in your app list.
- Click on 'Storage' or 'Storage and cache'.
Locate and Access YouTube App Settings -
Clear YouTube Data
- Clear the 'Cache'.
- Clear the 'Storage'.
Clear YouTube Data -
Restart YouTube
- Reopen YouTube. Your settings will be reset.
Restart YouTube
Tips
- YouTube might be far down your app list; scroll carefully.
- Clearing storage will delete all app data, so this is a complete reset.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Accidentally Clearing All Data
Reason: While attempting to reset YouTube settings, users might inadvertently clear all app data, including login information, watch history, and preferences.
Solution: Instead of clearing all data, selectively reset settings within YouTube's settings menu to avoid losing important information.
2. Ignoring Cache and Cookies
Reason: Failing to clear the YouTube app's cache and cookies can prevent settings changes from taking effect, leading to persistent issues.
Solution: Clear the YouTube app's cache and cookies in your device's app settings before resetting preferences.
FAQs
Will resetting my YouTube settings delete my watch history or subscriptions?
No, resetting your YouTube settings on mobile will only restore the app's preferences to their defaults. Your watch history, subscriptions, playlists, and other personal data will remain intact.