Do you have an iPad 1 that won’t play YouTube videos You’re not alone. This is a common problem, and there are a few things you can try to fix it. In this guide, I’ll walk you through some troubleshooting steps that will help you get YouTube up and running again on your iPad 1. So if you’re ready to get started, let’s do this!
Most Common Reasons Of Ipad 1 Youtube Not Working
Outdated Software
If your iPad is running an outdated version of iOS, it may not be able to play YouTube videos. To check your software version, go to Settings:
> General:
> Software Update:
If there is an update available, install it.
Slow Internet Connection
If you have a slow internet connection, you may experience problems playing YouTube videos. Try restarting your router or modem, or moving closer to your router. You can also try using a different Wi-Fi network or connecting to your iPad using a cellular data connection.
Corrupted Cache
The YouTube app stores a cache of data on your iPad to help speed up loading times. If this cache becomes corrupted, it can cause problems playing videos. To clear the cache, go to Settings:
> General:
> Storage:
and tap YouTube:
Then, tap Clear Cache:
Disabled JavaScript
YouTube videos require JavaScript to play. If JavaScript is disabled on your iPad, you will not be able to watch videos. To enable JavaScript, go to Settings:
> Safari:
and tap Advanced:
Then, scroll down and make sure that the JavaScript:
switch is turned on.
Ad Blocker
If you are using an ad blocker, it may be blocking YouTube videos. Try disabling your ad blocker to see if that fixes the problem.
VPN
If you are using a VPN, it may be interfering with YouTube videos. Try disabling your VPN to see if that fixes the problem.
How to Troubleshoot: iPad 1 YouTube Not Working
What is the issue?
If you’re having trouble with YouTube not working on your iPad 1, there are a few things you can check. First, make sure that you’re connected to the internet and that your iPad has a strong signal. If you’re connected to Wi-Fi, try turning it off and on again. If you’re using cellular data, make sure that you have enough data to stream videos.
You can also try clearing the cache and cookies on your iPad. To do this, go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data. This will delete all of the temporary files that are stored on your iPad, which can sometimes interfere with websites loading properly.
If you’ve tried all of these things and YouTube is still not working, you may need to update the YouTube app. To do this, go to the App Store and tap on the Updates tab. If there is an update available for YouTube, tap on the Update button to install it.
How to fix YouTube not working on iPad 1
If you’re still having trouble with YouTube not working on your iPad 1, here are a few more things you can try:
Force close the YouTube app and reopen it.
Restart your iPad.
Reset your iPad’s network settings. To do this, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will delete all of your Wi-Fi networks and passwords, so you’ll need to reconnect to your Wi-Fi network after you reset your settings.
Restore your iPad to factory settings. This is a last resort, as it will delete all of your data from your iPad. To restore your iPad, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
If you’ve tried all of these things and YouTube is still not working on your iPad 1, you may need to contact Apple support for help.
Additional resources
[YouTube help center](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7075092?hl=en)
[Apple support](https://support.apple.com/ipad/)
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