Solved Video Playback(Youtube) Problem with FIX!

[Kiki]

Come on slow poke.
I'm dying here.

 

[Cyprus]

Here it is. This is going to be a long post with pictures. Hang around.

The answer to why you can't view certain videos on the app
It's the app; It's the creator
Both are to blame
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The two videos mentioned in this thread that DO NOT work when viewed on the app are both listed as "Unlisted"

Example 1:

Example 2:

The two videos used in this thread that DO work when viewed on the app are both listed as "Public" or at least are not unlisted

Example 1:

Example 2:

The issue arises when a video is listed as "Unlisted" on YouTube. Although an unlisted video can be viewed if a link is shared or the video is posted somewhere, there is a catch. An unlisted video is a different type of private video. "Unlisted" means that only people who know the link to the video can view it (such as friends or family to whom you send the link). An unlisted video will not appear in any of YouTube's public spaces (such as search results, your channel, or the Browse page).
What the APP is trying to do (that doesn't happen when you use anything else) is going through a public space to view the video. The app's browser (hence the "your browser does not support...." issue) is sensing that this video is unlisted and is like "Hold on a minute. I'm not sure you have permission to view this video." So it stops you from seeing the unlisted video.
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How to prevent this issue as the creator​

1. When you upload a video, whether on mobile or desktop, make sure to select the "Public" option. (Do not use "Private" to avoid the app interfering. You also need a link to view "Private" videos. And there is a quota on how many people you can share it with.)
2. Share the link to the video, or embed the video. Nothing else needs to be done.

How to fix an already occurring issue​

1. If you are the creator you need to go back to the video and change the settings so that the video is listed as Public. Then, reupload the video to BYC.
2. If you are not the creator you should contact the creator and ask them to do the above.

Long story short, the app will not let you view videos marked as "Unlisted".

Regards,
Cyprus

 

[woodenfarm]

@KikisGirls

This one works for me with android app

 

[woodenfarm]

These videos play fine.
#10

This video is the ghetto one:
#29

I uploaded them both the exact same way.

These ones work also

 

[woodenfarm]

Test 2

Day 14 not working
The second video works for me

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Here it is. This is going to be a long post with pictures. Hang around.

The answer to why you can't view certain videos on the app
It's the app; It's the creator
Both are to blame
​

The two videos mentioned in this thread that DO NOT work when viewed on the app are both listed as "Unlisted"

Example 1:
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Example 2:
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The two videos used in this thread that DO work when viewed on the app are both listed as "Public" or at least are not unlisted

Example 1:
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Example 2:
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The issue arises when a video is listed as "Unlisted" on YouTube. Although an unlisted video can be viewed if a link is shared or the video is posted somewhere, there is a catch. An unlisted video is a different type of private video. "Unlisted" means that only people who know the link to the video can view it (such as friends or family to whom you send the link). An unlisted video will not appear in any of YouTube's public spaces (such as search results, your channel, or the Browse page).
What the APP is trying to do (that doesn't happen when you use anything else) is going through a public space to view the video. The app's browser (hence the "your browser does not support...." issue) is sensing that this video is unlisted and is like "Hold on a minute. I'm not sure you have permission to view this video." So it stops you from seeing the unlisted video.
​

How to prevent this issue as the creator​

1. When you upload a video, whether on mobile or desktop, make sure to select the "Public" option. (Do not use "Private" to avoid the app interfering. You also need a link to view "Private" videos. And there is a quota on how many people you can share it with.)
2. Share the link to the video, or embed the video. Nothing else needs to be done.

How to fix an already occurring issue​

1. If you are the creator you need to go back to the video and change the settings so that the video is listed as Public. Then, reupload the video to BYC.
2. If you are not the creator you should contact the creator and ask them to do the above.

Long story short, the app will not let you view videos marked as "Unlisted".

Regards,
Cyprus

I have a couple problems with your theory. . i was not on the app when I tried to watch the video initially. . I was using chrome browser. It allowed me to watch it on fire fox browser. . but not chrome or through the app I just downloaded today.
Second thing is. . I have my privacy set to private on my you tube channel and so far all of my videos are able to be viewed here when I link them.

 

[Cyprus]

I have a couple problems with your theory. . i was not on the app when I tried to watch the video initially. . I was using chrome browser. It allowed me to watch it on fire fox browser. . but not chrome or through the app I just downloaded today.
Second thing is. . I have my privacy set to private on my you tube channel and so far all of my videos are able to be viewed here when I link them.

Yeah I just went back and looked at her videos in her horse egg thread.
I think they're all listed as "Unlisted" (I didn't check every single video; I don't have the time for that.)
My YouTube app on my phone won't let me view it. But chrome will.
Grrrr this is frustrating.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Here. . someone on the app see if you can watch this. All my you tube settings are set to private.

 

[Cyprus]

Here. . someone on the app see if you can watch this. All my you tube settings are set to private.

I can see it
Edit: I'm on the app

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I know right. . I'm back to thinking it is just a you tube glitch or something.