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Google is asking some iPhone users to uninstall YouTube, here is why
Is the YouTube app on your iPhone crashing again and again? Well, you don't need to worry — several other iPhone users are facing the same issue, where the app crashes repeatedly. The good news is that Google has acknowledged the problem and has already issued a fix. According to a MoneyControl report, Google has taken note of the YouTube app crashing on iPhones and has provided a solution. The company is now advising users to reinstall the app via the App report further mentions that users on both iOS and Android platforms have been complaining about the app crashing on their devices. The issue, which affected many, caused the app to crash immediately upon launch or freeze and become unresponsive. As a temporary workaround, the YouTube team had earlier suggested deleting the app and reinstalling it from the App Store. This approach helped several users regain access, with the app functioning normally. It appears that the issue was linked to an earlier version of the software. In the meantime, Google has rolled out a permanent is now asking users to follow the same process advised earlier. Those using the YouTube app on iPhones are asked to delete and manually reinstall the app to ensure the latest software version is installed. 'The issue is fixed! If you're using an iOS device, please reinstall the app. Thanks for your patience while we looked into this,' Google
What does this mean for you and me? Well, if you use an iPhone and have recently experienced the app crashing, uninstalling and reinstalling it to get the latest version — 20.20.4 — is a smart move. This version also clears out any leftover glitches that may have come with the previous some Reddit users were discussing whether the issue was caused by ad blockers. Well, now you know it wasn't.
