At the moment of watching videos on YouTube, the phone tends to freeze.
The problem is that video keeps freezing while the sound is on. Here are given a few steps that would help you fix YouTube freezing on Android devices.
Optimize Apps
- Unlock your phone, tap the Main Menu.
- Tap Settings icon.
- Scroll down; tap Apps.
- Tap Downloaded tab.
- Tap the name of an app you would like to stop.
- Tap Force Stop button.
Clear YouTube App Cache
- Open Apps page. Refer Steps # 1-3 from Optimize Apps section.
- Tap the All icon.
- Tap YouTube app.
- Scroll down the page.
- Tap “Clear Cache” under Cache category.
Update YouTube App
- Tap Main Menu icon.
- Tap Play Store.
- Tap and hold from left to right. A new panel will be displayed.
- Tap Settings option.
- Check-up “Notifications” checkbox.
- Tap Auto-Update Apps.
- Tap “Auto-update apps at any time. Data charges may apply” option.
- Exit the Play Store.
- Press and long hold Power key.
- Tap Restart.
- Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet.
Turn Off Background Synchronization
- Open Settings page. Refer Steps # 1-2 from Optimize Apps section.
- Scroll down the page.
- Tap Accounts & Sync.
- Turn off Auto-Sync feature.
Note: If you do not wish to turn off synchronization of all apps, review each app and disable sync independently.
Get More Storage Space
- Open Settings page. Refer Steps # 1-2 from Optimize Apps section.
- Scroll down; tap Storage.
- Tap Make more space option in all following categories:
- App Storage
- Phone Storage
- SD Card.
Get High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet
Upgrade your existing Wi-Fi plan or buy a good high-speed Wi-Fi Internet to fix YouTube freezing issue on Android. Contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.