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YouTube's "Server Error 400" is back on Android, and Google admits it

YouTube on Android is again showing "Server Error 400" after Google said it was fixed. Google now admits some people still have the problem.

By the Dashline deskSource: Android Authority
YouTube's "Server Error 400" is back on Android, and Google admits it
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What happenedA YouTube bug that shows "Server Error 400" on Android has returned after Google said it was fixed, and Google now admits the problem remains.
Who is affectedPeople who use the YouTube app on Android phones and tablets.
What to do
  1. 1Close the YouTube app fully, then open it again.
  2. 2Restart your phone and check that your internet connection works.
  3. 3Update the YouTube app in the Google Play Store if an update is offered.
  4. 4Try YouTube in a web browser and check back later for Google's fix.

If YouTube suddenly refuses to load on your Android phone and shows "Server Error 400," you are not alone, and it may not be your phone at fault. Android Authority reports that the error is back. Google first said it had fixed the bug, then admitted it was still broken for some people.

What changed

Android is Google's system for phones and tablets, and YouTube is Google's video service. The error message reads "Server Error 400" and appears when you try to use YouTube on Android. Google's first statement suggested the matter was settled. It then reversed course and said the problem remains for some users.

Who it affects

The report points to people using YouTube on Android. Not everyone is hit. Google's own wording says the trouble continues for some people, so many Android users may see nothing wrong. If YouTube works for you, there is no need to change anything.

What to do

The alert box above lists a few simple fixes to try while you wait. They cost nothing and take a few minutes. Because the fault may sit on Google's side, none of them is guaranteed to work.

What happens next

The material does not say what causes the error, how many people are affected, or when a lasting fix will arrive. It also does not say whether the problem touches every Android phone or only certain models. Until Google explains more, check back later and watch for updates from Google or Android Authority.

The takeaway

If YouTube shows "Server Error 400" on Android, the fault may be Google's, so try the simple fixes and check back later for a real fix.

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