Roku 3 is not working with YouTube
Hello All,
I was wondering if anyone is still using a Roku 3 or is it a dead device at this point?
It appears it no longer functions with YouTube...
So if you are still using a Roku 3, I would ...
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I found these specs for the 4230x models. At: https://developer.roku.com/docs/specs/hardware.md
| Roku 3 | Mustang | 4230X | ARM Cortex A9 dual core 1 GHz | 512 MB | OpenGL ES 2.0 | 1280X720 | 1920x1080, 60fps*** |
As noted, there are two versions of the Roku 3. The 4200 has already been declared legacy by Roku, meaning it is no longer supported. The 4230 is a touch more recent (released Apr 2015) but still nine years old. I expect the 4230 will be declared legacy in the not too distant future, as it's simply been outclassed by newer hardware. Yours has 512MB of operating memory and 256MB of channel storage, both which are now too little for modern applications, and likely at least part of the issue with channels such as YouTube.
The "R" at the end of your model number is simply a marker for how it was distributed. The R stands for Retail, while RW was for devices available at Walmart.
Thanks Dan,
Great information. Yes, I did buy my unit Retail (online). It was not a Walmart unit.
I found this on the web and it say the 4200 is still supported. Here is my link:
https://developer.roku.com/docs/specs/hardware.md
Where did you see it was not supported anymore?
CableBoy wrote:I found this on the web and it say the 4200 is still supported. Here is my link:
https://developer.roku.com/docs/specs/hardware.md
Where did you see it was not supported anymore?
That is a mistake on my part. I overlooked the 4200 last time I checked that page.
However, just because Roku still supports a device doesn't mean all channel developers will. I have seen come channel providers drop support for older devices. I think MAX might be one of them. Their support page only states that they support "most" Roku devices with OS 11 or greater. But I do know there are some that won't work on older devices, even if they are still officially supported by Roku.
YouTube in particular has a history of making their apps/channels not work well on older devices, despite claiming they support them. My first Roku was the 2XS (model 3100). The first channel that was impossible to use was YouTube, and at the time my 2XS was only a few years old. I updated to the Stick 3600 and Roku 4, and it worked fine again.
I've said it before but I'll repeat myself. Google sells a competing product, so they might be disinclined to make a lot of effort supporting older competing devices.
Dan,
Good points...
Just for reference, the version of YouTube I am using is 2.20 and the build is 110005159.
and it says its up to date.
