It’s even worse when you might’t play a video at all.

But whatever the cause, you might learn how to prevent YouTube videos from lagging on Android below.

For instance:

If those basic troubleshooting tips don’t work, try out the more in-depth solutions below.

Woman using phone while outside

Update the YouTube App

The next thing you should probably do is update the YouTube app.

An easy way around this is to switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi.

Generally, a Wi-Fi connection is stronger, faster, and more reliable.

play store screenshot showing various settings options

Turn Off Data Saving Mode

Most Android phones come with a feature called Data Saver.

Here’s how:

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It helps save battery life by reducing CPU performance and limiting background data usage.

Google Play Store screenshot showing pending updates for applications

Alternatively, it’s possible for you to also achieve this in the prefs:

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But hopefully it the internet tool will play videos more smoothly than the app.

list of pending application updates on phone

settings app screenshot, click on connections

connections screenshot tap on Data Usage

Toggle button to turn off data saver mode

YouTube Settings on an Android Phone

Setting options on YouTube on an Android device- Data Saving Mode

Disabling Data saving mode screenshot

Screenshot showing settings app options battery and device care option

screenshot showing battery option on Android device

toggle button to turn off battery saving mode on Android phone

Android screenshot showing settings option Apps

Android list showing Apps

Click on Force Stop Button for YouTube on Android device

Disable button for YouTube App on Android