YouTube Videos Lag on Android: 10 Quick Tricks 🚀

As for the mobile app, the YouTube app has many features, but users frequently encounter issues when using it. One of the issues that often bothers users is that YouTube videos lag on Android. 📱⏳

So, if you're using the YouTube app to quench your thirst for videos but are experiencing lag when playing them, keep reading this guide. Below, we've shared some simple methods to fix the video lag issue on Android. Let's get started! 🚀

1. Restart the YouTube app on Android

Lag in YouTube videos on Android doesn't usually indicate persistent issues; therefore, restarting the app may help.

So, open the recent apps menu on your Android and close the YouTube app. Once closed, open it again from your home screen or the app drawer. 🔄

2. Force stop the YouTube app

Force-stopping the YouTube app will eliminate errors and glitches that may be preventing videos from playing properly. ⚠️

So, if restarting the app didn't fix YouTube video lag on Android, you can try force-stopping it.

To force stop the YouTube app, press and hold the app icon on your home screen and select App info. On the App info screen, tap Force stop.

3. Check your phone's internet connection

If YouTube videos lag when playing, it's a clear sign of internet issues. If your phone isn't connected to a stable network, videos will be affected. 🌐

If your internet speed is slow, you can try reducing the video resolution in the YouTube app to reduce lag. But the best option is to connect to a fast and stable internet connection, which will provide you with a good viewing experience. 🎥✨

Those unsure of their internet speed can visit fast.com to check their current speed. The site will also show how stable the internet connection is.

4. Change the video resolution

If you've determined that slow internet speed is the reason for video lag, you can try changing the resolution. Here are the recommended internet speeds for each resolution:

360p: 0.7 Mbps
480p: 1.1 Mbps
720p: 2.5 Mbps
1080p: 5 Mbps
4K: 20 Mbps

Depending on your internet speed, you'll need to adjust the resolution in the app. Here's how to change the video resolution in the YouTube app.

1. Play the video in the YouTube app.

2. Next, tap the settings icon in the video player interface.

3. In the menu that appears, tap on Quality.

4. In the notice that appears, select Advanced.

5. Now select the quality for the current video.

5. Turn off your phone's battery saving feature

Although Android's battery saver generally doesn't interfere with YouTube video playback, it's always a good idea to disable it. If disabling battery saver doesn't fix the problem, you can turn it back on. ⚙️

1. Open the app Settings on your Android phone.

2. When the Settings app opens, tap on Battery.

3. On the Battery screen, tap Power saving mode.

4. In the power saving mode settings, deactivate the 'Power Saving Mode' switch. ⚡

6. Check YouTube servers

When YouTube servers are down, you can expect issues like video lag. Like any other web-based service, YouTube often experiences downtime. 🔧

YouTube servers are often down for maintenance. If the servers are down, the app may not open or retrieve new videos, or videos may buffer excessively.

Therefore, before making any additional changes to the YouTube app, it's important to check the server status. If the servers are down, wait for them to recover. 🕑

7. Connect to a WiFi network

If you're experiencing issues playing videos while connected to mobile data, you can try connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Your mobile data connection may not have the necessary bandwidth to play the video, so it won't play properly. 📶

You can connect to a nearby Wi-Fi network and play the video. Then, check if the video plays smoothly on your Android phone.

8. Disable VPN/Proxy apps

VPN and proxy apps can lengthen connection times, leading to connection failures. So, if your phone is connected to a VPN server while you're playing videos, they may not play without buffering. 🕵️‍♂️

So, if you're using a VPN or proxy app, temporarily disable it and then try playing the video again. If the video plays without buffering or lag, you know the reason. 😊

9. Turn off data saving mode in the YouTube app

The YouTube mobile app has a data saver mode that automatically adjusts settings to save mobile data. Sometimes, this feature can cause lag issues in videos; therefore, it's best to disable it. Here's how to disable data saver mode in the YouTube app.

1. Open the YouTube app on your Android phone.

2. When the app opens, tap on the profile icon in the upper right corner.

3. On the profile screen, tap on Configuration.

4. Then, under Settings, tap on Data saving.

5. Under Data Saver, turn on the switch for Data saving mode. 💡

10. Clear the YouTube app cache

To rule out the possibility that an outdated cache is causing issues with video playback, it's essential to clear the existing cache in the YouTube app on Android. Here's how to do it.

1. Press and hold the YouTube app icon and select App information.

2. On the App Info screen, tap Storage Usage.

3. Under Storage Usage, tap Clear cache.

This will clear the cache stored in the YouTube app for Android. Once cleared, open it and sign in with your Google account. 🔑

11. Update the YouTube app

Bugs and glitches can cause an app to behave unusually; if the version of the YouTube app you're using has a bug, videos may lag on your Android phone.

You can fix these bugs by updating the app to the latest version from the Google Play Store. Here's how to update the YouTube app on Android.

Open the Google Play Store on your Android phone.
When the door opens Play Store, search for "YouTube".
Open the listing page of the official YouTube app. Then, tap the Update button.

This will update the YouTube app installed on your Android phone. 📲

These are some simple methods to fix YouTube video lag on an Android smartphone. If you need more help with this issue, let us know in the comments. Also, if you find this guide helpful, don't forget to share it with your friends. 😊👍