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Solved: YouTube TV Spinning Circle Error
Put a stop to the endless spinning with an app reinstall
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Published onOctober 25, 2023
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It’s common for apps to have issues, so if you see the YouTube TV spinning circle, this is an easy-to-troubleshoot problem.
This article explains everything you need to know about the YouTube TV loading wheel, including why you’re seeing it, what causes it, and how to stop it when you see it.
Why is YouTube TV not loading?
How do I fix the YouTube TV constant spinning circle issue?
Start off with the following basic workarounds:
1. Check for your TV’s firmware updates
2. Clear app cache and data
3. Uninstall recent app updates
Uninstalling recent app updates could help fix the issue, especially if the spinning circle started after you updated the app. This could imply the update was corrupt.
4. Lower the streaming resolution
5. Restore app to default settings
This will clear any customizations you’ve made on the app that may be causing it to be slow.
6. Reinstall the app
7. Switch off your VPN
If you’re using a VPN (virtual private network) to access YouTube TV from banned countries, this could be why you’re getting the spinning circle problem.
VPNs are designed to hide your IP address from internet service providers so they can’t see what country you’re in and block your access based on that information.
However, they can sometimes interfere with streaming services like YouTube TV by slowing down their performance or causing them to crash altogether. You can turn it off or switch to areliable paid VPNsince with the free ones, yourVPN or proxy can be detected on YouTube TV.
8. Free up your TV RAM
If restarting your TV does not resolve the spinning circle issue, you’ll need to free up some memory. You can do this by deleting any photos, or videos stored in your internal storage or uninstalling unnecessary apps.
Further, you can also clear the cache and data of system and rarely used apps. If you’re still not successful, you may have to factory reset your TV as a last resort. Sometimes, it’s your device that is causing compatibility issues, which can be easily resolved by wiping out all data.
What are some other tips to avoid the YouTube spinning circle?
To sum it up, there’s no good reason that you should be enduring the spinning circle of death while watching your favorite show on YouTube TV. We’re confident you can fix your issue using one of these fixes, no matter how long it’s been going on for.
And eventhoughYouTube playback errorsmay be in plenty, they’re always relatively easy to fix. Unless of course, it’sYouTube TV not workingwhere you’d have to wait for an official fix.
That’s it from us but do let us know what solution worked for you or if you have any other we’ve not mentioned here.
More about the topics:YouTube TV,YouTube TV errors
Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
