YouTube app doesn't launch, freezes, or an error message appears

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A previous temporary connection failure caused an issue that's now resolved. If you continue to experience any of the following conditions when using the YouTube™ streaming service, follow the troubleshooting steps provided.

• The app gets stuck on the start screen (doesn't launch).
• Error 400 appears when launching the app.
• YouTube has stopped appears on the TV screen.
• YouTube is unavailable. Please try again later appears on the TV screen.
• You're unable to watch YouTube using the internet browser on your TV

General troubleshooting

1. Network conditions or your internet connection often cause video streaming issues. Check the following:
   • Close the YouTube app, then re-open it and try again.
   • Close other apps that may be running, such as the Netflix® app.
   • Reset your modem/router by removing the power for about a minute, reconnecting power and turning it back on, and waiting until the connection is established before trying again.
   • Make sure your TV is connected to the internet. For internet connection issues, perform a network diagnosis on your TV.
2. Power reset or power restart of the TV.
   • To perform a power reset:
     • Turn off the TV, unplug the power cord for two minutes, then turn on the TV
       Note: Skip this step if your power cord is not accessible.

   • To perform a power restart, select an option:
     • Restart the TV using the supplied remote control. Follow the steps according to your TV options:
       • Press and hold the POWER button until Power off appears on the screen
       • Press and hold the POWER button until a menu appears → select Restart
     • Restart the using the TV menu. Follow the steps according to your TV menu options:
       • On the supplied remote control, press the (Quick Settings) button, then select Settings → System → Restart → Restart
       • On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button, then select Settings → About → Restart → Restart
       • On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button, then select Settings → Device Preferences → About → Restart → Restart
3. Clear the app data and cache or initialize the YouTube app.

   This issue may be resolved by clearing the app data and cache or initializing the YouTube app. These steps may vary depending on your TV model and the software version installed. If you need model-specific information to perform any step, check your manual. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

   Android TV™ models

   Review the short video tutorial or skip to the provided steps.

   
   
   

   Steps to clear the data and cache and perform a forced stop of the YouTube app:

   1. Open the Settings screen. How to access Settings
      • Using the Quick Settings button (For models released in 2019 or later)
        1. On the supplied remote control, press the (Quick Settings) button.
        2. Select Settings.
      • Using the HOME button
        1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
        2. Select Settings.
   2. Under the TV category, select Apps.
   3. Select YouTube.
   4. Select Clear data, and then OK.
   5. Select Clear cache, and then OK.
   6. Select Force stop.
   7. Open YouTube from the Home screen.

   Non-Android LCD / LED TV models

   These steps will vary depending on the TV model year and menu options:

   • 2015 and newer models

     Review the short video tutorial or skip to the provided steps to initialize personal information:

     • Video tutorial.

       
       
       

     • Steps to initialize personal information:
       1. Press the HOME button.
       2. Scroll to Settings.
       3. Select Customer Support.
       4. Scroll down and select Initialize Personal Information.
       5. Select OK.
       6. If the issue still occurs, perform Refresh Internet Content.

          1. Press the HOME button.
          2. Select Preferences.
          3. Select Setup.
          4. Select Network.
          5. Select Refresh Internet Content.

   • 2013 or 2014 models

     Steps to clear cache and delete all cookies or clear cookies:

     1. Press the HOME button.
     2. Scroll to Applications or All Apps.
     3. Run the Internet Browser app.
     4. Press the Options button and select Browser settings.
     5. Scroll down to Clear Cache and Delete All Cookies or Clear Cookies.
     6. Select YES.
4. Software updates are often provided to improve function and performance. Check your TV for the latest software update. Downloads are posted on your model support page.