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YouTube Glitch: Videos Mysteriously Exit Full Screen
30 Oct
Summary
- YouTube videos unexpectedly shrink from full-screen to a mini-player.
- Playback sound is lost when videos exit full-screen mode.
- Users must restart the app to resolve the persistent playback issue.
YouTube users on both Android and iOS are currently experiencing a disruptive video playback bug. This issue causes videos to spontaneously exit full-screen mode and transition into the app's floating mini-player without any user input. This malfunction leads to an immediate loss of audio, requiring users to take additional steps to resume normal playback.
Reports indicate that simply re-expanding the video to full screen does not restore the sound. Affected users have found that they must either close the video entirely and restart playback or, in some cases, fully restart the YouTube application to regain audio functionality. The problem first surfaced approximately a fortnight ago, around early October, and persists for many.
Common troubleshooting methods have not resolved the bug. Users have reported their frustrations on platforms like Reddit, highlighting the need for a solution. Contact has been made with Google to ascertain awareness of the issue and any plans for an upcoming fix. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
