Is the YouTube app constantly crashing on your iPhone? This is a common problem that affects many iPhone users. Here are all the fixes to get YouTube working smoothly again.
Why Does YouTube Keep Crashing on iPhone?
Common causes include:
- Outdated YouTube app version
- Corrupted app cache
- Low storage space
- iOS compatibility issues
- Poor internet connection
Fix 1: Force Close and Reopen YouTube
- Swipe up from bottom of screen to see open apps
- Find YouTube and swipe it up to close it
- Wait 10 seconds then reopen YouTube
Fix 2: Check Your Internet Connection
- Open Safari and visit any website
- If it loads slowly YouTube will also have problems
- Switch between WiFi and mobile data to test
Fix 3: Update YouTube App
- Open App Store
- Tap your profile icon at top right
- Scroll down to find YouTube
- Tap Update if available
Fix 4: Restart Your iPhone
- Press and hold Side button and Volume Down
- Slide to power off
- Wait 30 seconds then turn on again
Fix 5: Free Up iPhone Storage
- Go to Settings then General then iPhone Storage
- If less than 1GB is free, delete unused apps or photos
- YouTube needs space to store temporary files
Fix 6: Offload and Reinstall YouTube
- Go to Settings then General then iPhone Storage
- Find YouTube and tap it
- Tap Offload App
- Then tap Reinstall App This clears all cached data without losing your account.
Fix 7: Sign Out and Sign Back In
- Open YouTube
- Tap your profile icon
- Tap Switch Account then Sign Out
- Sign back in with your Google account
Fix 8: Update iOS
- Go to Settings then General then Software Update
- Install any available iOS updates
- Old iOS versions can cause app compatibility issues
Fix 9: Reset Network Settings
- Go to Settings then General
- Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone
- Tap Reset then Reset Network Settings
- Reconnect to your WiFi after restart
Fix 10: Reinstall YouTube Completely
- Press and hold YouTube app icon
- Tap Remove App then Delete App
- Go to App Store and download YouTube again
- Sign in with your Google account
Conclusion
Start by force closing YouTube and checking your internet connection. If that does not work, update the app or reinstall it completely. These fixes solve YouTube crashing on iPhone in almost every case.