As a big YouTube watcher I am so tired of this crap. I mean jeez I'm on pretty fast LTE and all I get is constant buffering. I can't watch an HD view for more then 30 seconds without it buffering for 5-10 seconds. And if I turn the HD off the picture looks so horrible I can barely make out what I'm watching. Anything that can be done to improve this?
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I was beginning to thunk that it was my internet. Even when I use TubeMate to download the videos before I watch them (which I usually do), I've noticed that the downloads run a LOT slower. I'm talking from 5MBps to 200KBps.
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Yea I think the YouTube app is having problems. Or YouTube itself is having issues.
I was on a fast wifi connection and could not even get normal non hd videos to play without ridiculous amounts of waiting and buffering. Forget hd, those just kept buffering and buffering on WiFi.
Probably youtubes servers
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Well I guess the bright side is I'm not the only one experiencing this problem...
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bennyboy78 said:
Yea I think the YouTube app is having problems. Or YouTube itself is having issues.
I was on a fast wifi connection and could not even get normal non hd videos to play without ridiculous amounts of waiting and buffering. Forget hd, those just kept buffering and buffering on WiFi.
Probably youtubes servers
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Has anyone tried using YouTube from a desktop computer to see exactly how prevalent these problems are?
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aarsyl said:
Has anyone tried using YouTube from a desktop computer to see exactly how prevalent these problems are?
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I would try, but I only got a netbook
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I only have an Asus laptop as well.
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xbmoyx said:
As a big YouTube watcher I am so tired of this crap. I mean jeez I'm on pretty fast LTE and all I get is constant buffering. I can't watch an HD view for more then 30 seconds without it buffering for 5-10 seconds. And if I turn the HD off the picture looks so horrible I can barely make out what I'm watching. Anything that can be done to improve this?
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Yeah the app is crap. I have the same issues on my nexus 7. What i do now is put the browser as default for playing videos. So now when i click on a link it opens up youtube from the browser and works flawless.
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As of today Youtube isn't running so hott on my desktop either just keeps skipping using chrome. I don't know if it has to do with my uverse or youtube servers. The funny thing is I just used the app on my phone and it played fine finally lol.
I think youtube was having problems a few days ago, I know I read something about server issues around that time.
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I didn't literally means a desktop computer. I only meant a PC. However, I tried for myself, and my laptop buffered during an 8 second clip. That's YouTube servers, not our devices or our Internet providers.
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Youtube (Google) buffers the streaming a lot in the past few years and getting worse. They are known to be prioritizing traffic lately which will result in buffering on YouTube Android, Windows, Linux, Ipod, Ipad etc etc etc.. Nothing to do with your connection, at least what you are referring to and nothing Sprint can do to help unfortunately.
On the YouTube video u have 1 bar of wifi and on the speedtest ur on 4g (lucky btw). Armrest ur YouTube works mines been busted it just stops buffering completely at 50 secs but during those 50 sec it doesn't buffer.
Edit just tried YouTube and it seems like the problem fixed its self it doesn't stop at 50 and I don't get any buffering at all
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On the YouTube video u have 1 bar of wifi and on the speedtest ur on 4g (lucky btw). Armrest ur YouTube works mines been busted it just stops buffering completely at 50 secs but during those 50 sec it doesn't buffer
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Its a screenshot of a YouTube video playing, that's not my phone. I stopped using my house WiFi all together since my area obtained 4G as a matter of fact I don't have it even setup yet since my last flash.
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i have the same problem..(even on wifi) . so i stopped using app and instead access it from my phones stock browser. a lot better. im my opinion... its the youtube app.
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I thought it was my internet...at least I know its not just me
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Try the YouTube app from milestone 2 that's the only YouTube app that works right for me
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I've noticed that the YouTube app on this device has some pretty bad lag so far. Like slightly worse even than my POS Samsung Moment. Scrolling while videos are playing cause really bad stutters and slowdowns. YouTube works fantastically in the browser but the standalone app seems lacking.
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Really ? No problems here I prefer it over my iPhone YouTube app
If you don't have an Evo3d well you don't have an Evo3d
It's only ever bad for me when scrolling between comments and such during the video, and it's really not too bad, but it is the one instance where I feel the phone is a bit slower than it should be.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162940
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So far it has been awesome. Maybe your over analysing.
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I probably am over analyzing it, and the slowdown I see is probably just a compatibility issue that I'm sure will get resolved. Regardless, here's a video showing the slowdown I'm referring to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSpvCyIQ5MQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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This thing always stops playing video. This version and the latest version from the market. I will just stop with "An error has occurred touch he to restart" or something like that. Pisses me off to no avail!
I used to have that same problem, mostly just over 3g though. I know some people can't get it to play over wifi or 4g. Yoboii23's post about retrieving msl to speed up internet fixed the problem I had.
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I think its horrible, I use the internet version mainly
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Used to not have a problem with it and would run smoothly with my airwave..last few days its been lagging during playback and buffering..I have to update my prl for it to run smooth again..I feel like I'm updating my prl everyday..I'm trying to get another phone bit I've exchanged my 3d twice already and don't know if they will do it again..I swear my store.got a bad bunch..I love the phone besides some of the network issues I've been having
My problems for the app would be that it only works sometimes & only on 4G & not on 3G or WiFi . Which is weird because it used to work before like a week ago .
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Is anyone having problem playing videos while using 3G?
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I don't have any problems watching or uploading videos on youtube.
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http://youtu.be/sw0VW-dmO5A
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Down load jetvd it works playing YouTube videos. It will even play 3d videos too.
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In my case it doesn't play in 3g whatsoever. It only plays videos on 4g not even wifi.
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What does it say. Mine will say something like this video not formatted for mobile. But I will play it on another player
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It doesn't say anything it just never loads. It will show. Loading..... And it will stay like that forever. The longest I waited was 15 mins & even after it wasn't fully loaded (same on wifi regardless of speed).
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I'm having issues with it while on 3G. I keep getting,
"There was a problem while playing. Touch to Retry"
Ok. Now I know there's a problem. Thanks for the replies everyone. That's why I root my phone. That's why I put custom roms on my phone.
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Last update to youtube fixed the issue. I then rooted and the problem is back. Doesn't matter which rom I use I can't get it to work, even after updating the app. Dammit!!
Hey I am using my WiFi and get around 20 mbps down and 10 up. Why when watching HD videos on YouTube it has to stop and start buffering around ever 45 seconds? I watched a 4 minute video and it had to stop ad start around 5 times. Quiet annoying I'd say. 20 down and 10 up isn't good enough to watch a 4 minute long HD video on a cell phone? Anyone else experienced this?
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Hey I am using my WiFi and get around 20 mbps down and 10 up. Why when watching HD videos on YouTube it has to stop and start buffering around ever 45 seconds? I watched a 4 minute video and it had to stop ad start around 5 times. Quiet annoying I'd say. 20 down and 10 up isn't good enough to watch a 4 minute long HD video on a cell phone? Anyone else experienced this?
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I have.
I have a 50 down and 20 up connection. Even when I play YouTube 1080p videos on my desktop it buffers a lot. I think its just Google's servers.
Have you tried a pc YouTube seems to buffer a lot in general, lol.
I'll try on my phone.
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Have you tried a pc YouTube seems to buffer a lot in general, lol.
I'll try on my phone.
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No my phone is my pc lol. Well atleast the phones not to blame then.
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I've been having this problem as well. Brought the same video up on my laptop and it runs great, no buffering. It's super annoying on the phone.
Didn't know there was a thread on this lol I just made on I searched with no findings I can also confirm this
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I can confirm, its a bit harsh!
I'm experiencing the same thing. My son's SG 2 ET doesn't have this problem. We both play the same HD video at the same time.
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I'm experiencing the same thing. My son's SG 2 ET doesn't have this problem. We both play the same HD video at the same time.
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Hmm how is he playing hd are you sure its not playing it in high quality there is a slight difference n sgsiii isn't 720... The issue so far seemed to clear up so far... It's either sense or YouTube app messin up
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I had buffering issues when playing Youtube through the browser.... are you guys using the browser or the YouTube app? Try the app instead if you are using the browser HQ video and post back if it helps, thanks.
HD works fine by default. Try checking for updates such as PRL etc. Obviously make sure your on wifi... I know you said you are but for those with this problem and haven't posted yet, it's the simplest things that we forget!
Kujila said:
I had buffering issues when playing Youtube through the browser.... are you guys using the browser or the YouTube app? Try the app instead if you are using the browser HQ video and post back if it helps, thanks.
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The app and I'm on WiFi most the time lol
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Hmm how is he playing hd are you sure its not playing it in high quality there is a slight difference n sgsiii isn't 720... The issue so far seemed to clear up so far... It's either sense or YouTube app messin up
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Easy you install the YouTube HD apk on your E4GT gsii and you'll have HD/HQ. Also the sgsiii is 720, wrong model. Even though the gsii is not 720 the HD difference is noticeable. Back on topic I think that's just YouTube, it does it on every phone I've used HD on.
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Easy you install the YouTube HD apk on your E4GT gsii and you'll have HD/HQ. Also the sgsiii is 720, wrong model. Even though the gsii is not 720 the HD difference is noticeable. Back on topic I think that's just YouTube, it does it on every phone I've used HD on.
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My bad finger must have hit I a third time lol and didn't know there was a hd apk floating around.
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I was using the YouTube app.
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my lte plays in HD with very little buffering
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rubber guard said:
my lte plays in HD with very little buffering
15D/2U wifi
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Weird must be a ISP thing then and them bottle necking it or something stupid... As this problem makes zero sense.
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Get same buffering issue and very annoying.... Using wifi and 3g is the same or worse....
I can stream netflix on 3g and it's smoother than youtube on 20mbps wifi.
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Get same buffering issue and very annoying.... Using wifi and 3g is the same or worse....
I can stream netflix on 3g and it's smoother than youtube on 20mbps wifi.
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I've noticed the same thing,I primarily use the YouTube app but with exception to those videos that have to play from browser I get the same issue with buffering, no matter if its 3G or wifi. definitely a big difference when compared to Netflix app streaming ability.I can pause rewind fast forward play pretty seamlessly.
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ChewyWade said:
I've noticed the same thing,I primarily use the YouTube app but with exception to those videos that have to play from browser I get the same issue with buffering, no matter if its 3G or wifi. definitely a big difference when compared to Netflix app streaming ability.I can pause rewind fast forward play pretty seamlessly.
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The official youtube app has to stop and buffer every 20-30 sec for me even on wifi.If I watch the same video on full screen through youtube.com on the stock browser there isn't any buffering at all.Maybe their next update will fix it.
Loading webpages with chrome and using apps that rely on the Web like pulse or flipboard is slower when I'm on wifi. Is this normal. Wifi I get 12 down. LTE I get 29 down. Latency is practically the same.
Any thoughts?
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tenfingas said:
Loading webpages with chrome and using apps that rely on the Web like pulse or flipboard is slower when I'm on wifi. Is this normal. Wifi I get 12 down. LTE I get 29 down. Latency is practically the same.
Any thoughts?
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well since your wifi seems to be slower I'd say yes it is normal.
Lol... Dang I must be really tired. I meant to type its slower on LTE.
Thoughts?
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YouTube app takes forever when loading front page and it takes a bit longer to start the video but it streams perfectly once the video does start. Seems like everything else flys
Is this just a problem with YouTube? I can hardly go through any videos without it having to buffer every 30 seconds( Atty which point i have to put the tablet down so i don't smash it)... Its very annoying.
Yes, same here. It takes forever to open a video
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Works just fine here
I have the same problem
Mine loads up pretty quick, no problems here.
No problem here, try cleaning the cache and app data
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Works great on my end!
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Same issues here, I'm not surprised. It is basically the same on my desktop, constant buffering even with a 18Mbps connection.
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philbrewer said:
Same issues here, I'm not surprised. It is basically the same on my desktop, constant buffering even with a 18Mbps connection.
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I seem to have that problem with about the same speed connection, intrigued to know why
Sounds like a router problem for some people.
Same problem
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Sounds like a router problem for some people.
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I do not think this is the case one bit, but I'd love to hear your explanation.
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Maybe try clearing youtube app data.
See if that helps.
It works great for me. No problems at all even being a couple rooms away from router.
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youtube has always performed poorly for me, in two different physical locations with various different hardware and two different ISPs. my guess is that it's my location and there's just not a good connection to youtube. i generally have to either download the clips or pause it and let it preload for a while.
May be a router issue? YouTube constantly buffers for me when on 2.4ghz. The only part of our house that has 5ghz is around my room area, and when I got there and connected to 5ghz, the YouTube app never buffered at all (except for the start of course) anymore.
Same here on my laptop as well as my tablet....
I have been using the rolle tube apk, which is the old YouTube and it works good for me on 3g speeds, tethering with my s3.
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I have the same issue too. seems like the app refuses to stream faster than 2 to 3 mbps. I have a 150mbps down connection (get around 30 on wifi) and it always buffers when Im watching vids in HD.
Tablet app has no options for buffering or even the "pre-load watch later" option that my phone does...?
Have buffering problems, BUT also I get hangs when ever I change orientation and/or click on the sharing button.