Published 14:42 IST, July 28th 2020

YouTube watch history not working: 2 easy solutions to fix the issue

Several YouTube users have encountered YouTube watch history not working problems. Here is everything you need to know about how you can fix this issue easily.

Reported by: Yash Tripathi
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YouTube is amongst biggest streaming service providers around world. With billions of users streaming content daily, YouTube has allowed users to become content providers for or users. This has t only promoted creativity but has also helped many people to start ir own creative and smart venture online. While YouTube has proven to be such a boon, its features are something that has been making Google-owned website to provide recommendations to people as per ir watch history. However, many users have started reporting YouTube watch history t working problems online. This feature t only helps YouTube to provide personalised recommendations but it also allows users to view ir favourite content again in watch history if y cant find it online. If you have been wondering about why is my YouTube watch history t updating, do t worry, here is all you need.

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Solutions to YouTube watch history t working problem

Solution 1: Turn off your 'Pause history' on YouTube app or website

Sometimes people by mistake or unkwingly turn on 'Pause History' option in YouTube app which may le to YouTube. This t only stops YouTube from recording your watch history but it also prohibits it from showing it on app. To turn off your 'Pause history' setting, follow given steps below.

  • Open your YouTube app
  • Go to YouTube app settings and n on  History option 
  • w, he to Privacy section and tap on it.
  • n you will see “Pause History” option. Turn that OFF if you find option is turned ON. If you find option is t turned on n follow given steps below. 

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Solution 2: Use easy hacks to solve mir glitches

  1. Fully close YouTube app: Start by fully exiting YouTube (and all or apps or programs running in background), n try opening it again.
  2. Check your connection: Run a speed test on your device and compare your results with app's recommendations.
  3. Improve your connection: If speeds fall short of recommendations, re are steps you can take to help improve your connection.
  4. Test or apps or programs on your device: If you tice similar issues, it may be due to poor connectivity. Contact your internet service provider for more information on how to improve your connection.
  5. Check for app and system updates: To check for YouTube app updates, visit your device’s app store. To check for system updates, visit your device’s settings menu.
  6. Clear cache and data: You can typically clear cache/data via your device’s settings menu. This step removes temporary files to help free up needed .
  7. Uninstall/reinstall YouTube app: On select devices, you can uninstall and reinstall  YouTube app to help alleviate any streaming issues.

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14:43 IST, July 28th 2020