If the YouTube app on your iPhone is crashing, you're not alone—it was a widespread issue affecting many users on both iOS and Android. The app either crashed immediately on launch or froze mid-use, leaving people frustrated.
What caused it?
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The issue was not caused by ad blockers, as some speculated on Reddit.
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It was tied to a bug in a previous version of the app.
What has Google done?
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Google acknowledged the bug and has now released a fix.
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The fix is bundled into the latest version of the app: YouTube v20.20.4.
What should you do?
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Delete the YouTube app from your iPhone.
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Reinstall it from the App Store to ensure you get the newest version.
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This will bring in the fixed version and remove any old glitches that may still be cached.
Final takeaway:
If you've faced the crash issue, just reinstalling the app will fix it. There’s no need to tweak settings or blame third-party blockers. This is a clean fix that restores full functionality.
