{"id":98758,"date":"2023-10-29T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=98758"},"modified":"2024-05-30T23:08:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T03:08:04","slug":"youtube-music-not-working-try-these-7-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/youtube-music-not-working-try-these-7-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Music Not Working? Try These 7 Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

YouTube Music is a popular music streaming service that lets you enjoy millions of songs and videos on your devices. However, when YouTube Music isn\u2019t working\u2014what do you do to enjoy your favorite music?\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If YouTube Music isn\u2019t working for you, you\u2019ll need to investigate the cause. It could be server downtime, or it could be an issue with your connection (or the app you\u2019re using). Whatever the problem, there are some common fixes below that you can try.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Check Your Internet Connection\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No internet connection? Don\u2019t expect YouTube Music to work (unless the music has been downloaded to your device). You\u2019ll need to fix the problem if you want to stream YouTube Music over your internet connection.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re using a mobile device, make sure that your data connection is stable, whether that\u2019s through a local Wi-Fi network or using your mobile data connection instead.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re using a PC or Mac, check that you\u2019re connected to the right network and that you have enough signal strength. If not, move closer to your router, or switch to a wired connection.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also test your internet speed using a website like Speedtest to verify that you have a strong enough connection to stream your music. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Restart Your App and Device\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A quick restart might be all it takes to fix a problem with your YouTube Music experience. It\u2019s a cliche, but starting with a freshly-rebooted device can often fix hard-to-diagnose problems like this one. If you don\u2019t want to go that far, then force closing an app and restarting it can have the same effect.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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If restarting the app doesn\u2019t work, you may need to restart your device as well. This will refresh your system and free up some memory. To restart your device, press and hold the power button until you see a menu with options to power off or restart\u2014select the option to restart to continue. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your mobile device may have a different set of buttons to press to view this menu.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Update the YouTube Music App\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t updated your YouTube Music app in a while, it may have lost some of its functionality. YouTube Music may introduce new features or bug fixes that require the latest version of the app or browser to work properly. If you\u2019re using an older version, you may encounter errors or compatibility issues.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need to update it to resolve the problem. To update your app, go to the Google Play Store<\/a> or the Apple App Store<\/a> and search for YouTube Music<\/span>. If there\u2019s an update available, press Update<\/span> to install it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re accessing YouTube Music in your desktop browser, you may need to clear your browser cache<\/a> to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related:<\/strong> Find out what to do when YouTube won’t open properly in a new browser tab<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Check Your Subscription Status
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If you\u2019re a YouTube Music Premium subscriber<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy some benefits that are not available to free users, such as offline playback, ad-free listening, and background play. However, if your subscription expires or is canceled, you\u2019ll lose access to these features\u2014it could stop YouTube Music from working.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To check your subscription status, follow these steps.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Go to the YouTube Music website<\/a> or app and sign in with your Google account. \n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap on your profile picture and select Paid memberships<\/span>. You should see your current plan and billing details\u2014press Manage Membership<\/span> to view the details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. If your subscription is active, you should see this listed. If it\u2019s not active, you\u2019ll see a message telling you to renew or restore it. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your subscription. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      Once restored, your access to paid features like music downloads will be restored.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      5. Disable VPNs and Ad Blockers\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      You might use VPNs (virtual private networks) or ad blockers to help maintain your privacy online. However, these tools may also interfere with YouTube Music and other online subscription services. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For example, VPNs will change your location and affect the availability of some content or features. Ad blockers may block some elements of the website or app and prevent them from loading properly. Services like YouTube Music can actively detect and block both VPNs and ad blockers to prevent their services from being abused.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To fix this, try disabling your VPN or ad blocker temporarily and see if YouTube Music starts working again. If it does, you\u2019ll need to make sure you disable these tools whenever you want to listen to your music.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      6. Troubleshoot Your Audio Devices\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If YouTube Music is working but you can\u2019t hear any sound, you may need to troubleshoot your audio devices. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This includes your speakers, headphones, earphones, or any other device that you use to listen to music. There may be an issue with the volume, connection, or settings of these devices that affect the sound quality.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Here are some basic troubleshooting steps that you can follow to resolve the issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n