YouTube app glitches on newly released Apple TV 4K

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 17:38 · Archive

The YouTube app is not working properly on the new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K that began arriving to customers today.

The YouTube app is experiencing problems on the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, which began arriving to customers today. Users are encountering various issues when opening the app, including a black screen with a QR code and an error message saying 'YouTube is not yet available on this device', or a transparent red bar at the bottom stating the app is 'approved for device testing only and not for production use'.

Apple and tech outlets have suggested several steps to resolve the issue. Installing the tvOS 27.2 update and restarting the device is a first troubleshooting step. However, The Verge reports that these steps were insufficient for some users, who also needed to uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app entirely to restore functionality.

The Verge's John Higgins described the new Apple TV 4K as 'one of the best streaming devices available', though he noted it is expensive compared to other streaming boxes.

How it is being reported

• YouTube App Not Working on Your New Apple TV? Here's the FixThe fourth-generation Apple TV 4K began arriving to customers today, and some users noticed the YouTube app is not working . If you have encountered this issue, make sure tvOS 27.2 is installed via Settings → System → Software Updates. If it already is, you may need to restart the Apple TV via Settings → System → Restart. Last, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app. Related Roundup: Apple TV Tag: YouTube Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now) Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, " YouTube App Not Working on Your New Apple TV? Here's the Fix " first appeared on…MacRumors · 13 Nov, 16:59
• The new Apple TV has a YouTube problemPeople who received the brand new Apple TV 4k today saw some strange error messages as soon as they opened the YouTube app. As the first units arrived, the app was initially only showing a black screen with a QR code and an error message saying "YouTube is not yet available on this device." In […]The Verge · 13 Nov, 16:55

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