Ever since you updated your iPhone to iOS 18.1, has YouTube been acting a little…spooky? 😱 You’re not alone! Many iPhone users are reporting that the YouTube app started playing random videos out of nowhere after the recent update. Imagine being woken up in the dead of night by a video you’ve never seen before blasting from your phone! Not cool, right?
Let’s dive into what might be causing this and how to potentially fix it.
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Why is This Happening? 🤔
While there’s no official explanation yet, a bug in the iOS 18.1 update might mess with how YouTube works in the background. It could also be related to how the YouTube app interacts with the new iOS. Something’s causing the app to wake up and play videos without your permission.
How to Stop the Random YouTube Videos 🚫
Unfortunately, there’s no guaranteed fix just yet, but here are a few things you can try:
1. Force Close the YouTube App:
- Double-tap your iPhone’s home button (or swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold if you have an iPhone without a home button).
- Swipe up on the YouTube app preview to close it.
2. Check for YouTube App Updates:
- Open the App Store.
- Tap your profile icon at the top right.
- Scroll down to see pending updates. If YouTube has an update, tap Update.
3. Restart Your iPhone:
- iPhone X or later: Press the side and volume buttons until the slider appears. Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.1 Then press and hold the side button again2 until you see the Apple logo.
- iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd generation), 8, 7, or 6: Press and hold the side button until the slider appears. Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone. Then press and hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo.
4. Downgrade to iOS 17 (If Possible):
This is a more drastic step, but if the problem bothers you, you could try downgrading to the previous iOS version. However, remember that this might erase your data, so make sure to back up your iPhone first!
5. Wait for an Official Fix from Apple:
Apple is usually pretty quick to release updates that fix bugs like this. Keep an eye out for new iOS updates and install them as soon as they become available.
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FAQs:
No, it seems to be affecting a subset of users, but reports are increasing.
It’s unlikely to be account-specific, as many users with different accounts are experiencing the same issue.
Yes, having YouTube play videos in the background can drain your battery faster.
While it’s annoying, it’s unlikely to be a major security risk. However, it’s still a good idea to keep your YouTube app and iOS updated.
So far, the issue seems to be primarily with the YouTube app.
Stay Tuned! 📻
Hopefully, Apple will release a fix for this spooky YouTube bug soon! In the meantime, try the solutions above and keep your iPhone updated.
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